Summary
Souvenir handkerchief from World War I. Off white silk with the flags of the allied nations and the words "FROM THE FRONT" embroidered in corner.
The flags represented are those of France, Great Britain, Russia (Imperial flag), Belgium, Italy (backwards) and Russia (inverted). The Russian Imperial flag featuring the Imperial Standard of the Tsar was for civil or private use during World War I but was never the official Russian flag. Russia withdrew from the war following the October Revolution in 1917 - therefore this badge must have been made before this date.
Physical Description
Square off-white silk cloth, hemmed, with corner embroidery of six flags and inscription around. Small plant sheaf below. Handkerchief now has extensive foxing and is distorted out of square.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Date Made
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Past Owner
Miss L. Preston, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1986
24 Feb 1986 to 25 Aug 1986. -
Inscriptions
Embroidered: 'FROM THE FRONT.'
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Classification
Military history, Souvenirs & mementoes, Clothing accessories
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
26.8 cm (Length), 25 cm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
255 mm (Length), 265 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation. irregular
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References
'Flags of the Allied Powers,' Historical Flags of Our Ancestors, [Link 1] 'War and Revolution in Russia 1914 - 1921,' By Dr Jonathan Smele Last updated 2011-03-10, BBC History, [Link 2]
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