Selve Matheson Signed 'D-Day Invaders' 11x16 Lithograph (AIV)

""" Calling all history enthusiasts and collectors!







Relive the heroic saga of the D-Day landings with this exceptional find: a hand-signed 11 1/2 X 16 lithograph titled """"D-Day Invaders"""" by acclaimed artist Stan Stokes. Authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, this poignant lithograph pays tribute to the brave soldiers of the WWII 101st Airborne Division, Easy Company, including the esteemed Selve Matheson.







In """"D-Day Invaders,"""" Stan Stokes expertly captures the harrowing events of June 6, 1944, as Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in a daring bid to liberate Europe from tyranny. With meticulous attention to detail, Stokes depicts the courage and determination of the paratroopers of Easy Company as they descend into enemy territory under the cover of darkness.







The hand-signed signature of Selve Matheson, a distinguished member of Easy Company, adds an extra layer of authenticity and historical significance to this lithograph, making it a prized addition to any collection.







With AI-Verified authentication services, you can bid with confidence, knowing that the signature on this lithograph has been verified using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. This ensures that you are acquiring a genuine piece of history, signed by Selve Matheson himself.







Don't miss your chance to own this poignant piece of memorabilia. Bid now and make this hand-signed Stan Stokes lithograph of """"D-Day Invaders,"""" authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, the centerpiece of your collection. Honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought on the beaches of Normandy and commemorate one of the most pivotal moments in WWII history. Place your bid today and let this extraordinary piece of history become a cherished part of your collection! ""







Born in Seattle Washington on August 11, 1920, General Matheson graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry Reserve in 1942. He joined the 506th Parachute Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division after graduation. This is the unit made famous by historian Stephen Ambrose in his 1992 novel Band of Brothers. General Matheson participated in the D-Day invasion at Normandy, the liberation of Holland, the defense of Bastogne, and the seizure of the Berchtesgarden area. Following WW 11 he served in various command and staff positions in the 82nd Airborne Division. During the Korean War, General Matheson was the G-3 Plans Officer of the X Corps and participated in the landings at Inchon and Wonsan, as well as the amphibious withdrawal at Hungnam. Following a tour of duty with the XVIII Airborne Corps, he was assigned to the US Army Europe as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, for the 1 st Infantry Division. In 195 8 General Matheson was assigned to the 101st Airborne as Deputy Battle Group Commander, and then later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3. General Matheson returned to Europe in 1961 as Commander of the 10th Special Forces. After being reassigned to the States, Matheson became Assistant Division Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, and then assumed command of the Ist Brigade of the 101st Airborne division in Vietnam. Following his tour of duty in Vietnam, General Matheson was put in command of Fort Campbell. Later, the General served in Korea again, as Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division. Returning to the United States in 1970, he served as Director of the International Staff, International American Defense Board. In 1971 Matheson moved to Fort M0herson and served as Chief of Staff, Third U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement in 1975 General Matheson commanded the Army Readiness Region IV. General Matheson, who was one of the first paratroopers dropped during the D-Day invasion, made more than one hundred parachute jumps during his career, and his numerous decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, four Bronze Stars, twelve Air Medals, the Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, Master Parachutist Badge, and third Combat Infantry Badge. His foreign awards include the Belgian Fourragere, Bronze Lion of the Netherlands, Orange Lanyard of the Netherlands, National Order of Vietnam (5th Class), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with two palms, Republic of Korea Order of National Security, and Vietnamese Civic Actions Honor Medal. General Matheson, who passed away on January 8, 2005, resided in Carmel, California in his later years. Like many men of his 'greatest generation' General Matheson was a modest man who didn't boast of his achievements during WW 11."

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