Early versions of the history of the Bardia Mural involved controversy. While it is commonly accepted that the mural was painted with paint, some versions stated that the material used to create the murals was boot black.[citation needed] There were also arguments over Brill's status when he painted the mural, indicating him as a prisoner of war or even under a death sentence.[citation needed] These three questions were referred to in a letter to the "Old Codgers" section of the Daily Mirror.[citation needed]