Summary
Set of red, black and white dice, stored in cylindrical case made of a cork. The donor indicated that it was issued to German soldiers during World War I.
The donor, Fritz Joachim Schlegel, was a Victorian railway employee. He served in the German Army during World War II, and was a 'camera assistant' at the time of his discharge in 1946. He appears to have arrived in Australia some time between 1952 and 1963 and lived for many years with his family near Geelong.
Physical Description
Cylindrical cup made of cork, with plug-like cork lid that fits onto end of cylinder. Set contains three dice - one black, one red and one white.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from F. J. Schlegel, 25 Mar 1974
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Date Used
Germany, 1914-1918
Issued to German soldiers during World War I. -
Previous Owner
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
33.1 mm (Height), 23 mm (Outside Diameter)
Cork container size, with lid on
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Overall Dimensions
6 mm (Width), 6 mm (Height)
Dice size.
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