Summary
Brass, engraved matchbox cover, belonging to Corporal Strachan, used to protect a matchbox. Probably trench art.
Physical Description
Three-sided, brass, engraved matchbox cover.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Unknown, Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL)
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Date Inscribed
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Inscriptions
On the front 'YPRES/1918' (the middle 1 and 9 are superimposed). On the spine is 'CPL STRACHAN'. On the back there is a flaming grenade symbol and the letters 'R.E' (standing for Royal Engineers).
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overall dimensions
41 mm (Width), 17 mm (Depth), 63 mm (Height)
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Matchboxes, Energy Technology, Trench Art