Original 1981 Irish Republican Poster - Vintage Block Mount

1981 Irish Republican political poster featuring the definitive graphic artwork, "They May Kill The Revolutionary, But Never The Revolution." Issued by the Republican Movement during the 1981 H-Block hunger strike era, this historic imagery features a volunteer in camouflage standing before the Irish Tricolour flag flying from a battle-axe pike. This specific design gained legendary cultural status when it was painted as a landmark public street mural on Rockdale Street in West Belfast in October 1981.
Unlike modern digital reprints or lightweight foam-board copies, this is a true vintage block-mounted print from the era. The poster is professionally affixed to a heavy, period-correct wood-fiber substrate with finished edges. The front surface features an aged protective layer that has beautifully preserved the deep blacks, emerald greens, and vibrant oranges over the decades. This robust, block-mount format was a highly popular way to display political memorabilia in Irish homes and venues during the Troubles.
The item is in solid structural condition, and the block mounting remains completely rock-solid. The front face shows excellent color retention with minor, age-appropriate edge wear and rubbing. Please note that there are some visible historic attempts to touch up the black paint surface along the borders, as shown under close inspection