Summary
Alternative Name(s): Brooch.
Commemorative badge associated with World War I. Poperinghe (now 'Poperinge') is a town in Belgium, about 7-8 miles from the Ypres Salient. Known as 'Pops' to the British forces, the town became an important rail link behind the lines for the allied forces and served as a recreational area for servicemen.
The badge is likely to have been a souvenir bought either during or after the war.
Physical Description
Voided brass and enamel badge with pin on back. At centre a red shield on which a hand holds a short staff surmounted by the letter C; above, a mural crown; around below on blue background, 'POPERINGHE'. The reverse is plain.
Obverse Description
At centre a red shield on which a hand holds a short staff surmounted by the letter C; above, a mural crown; around below on blue background, 'POPERINGHE'.
Reverse Description
The reverse is plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1915 AD
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Place Named
Poperinghe, Flanders, Belgium, 1914-1919
Town is now known as 'Poperinge'. -
Inscriptions
Obverse; 'POPERINGHE'.
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Material
Brass and Enamel
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Classification
Military history, Souvenirs & mementoes, Uniform accoutrements
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 mm (Width), 26 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round with crown at top
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References
References: 'Poperinge,' The Great War 1914-1919, [Link 1]
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