Patriotic handkerchief featuring soldiers of Belgium, Britain and France clasping hands : Reedie family, Sydney

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Accession Number REL38280
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Cotton
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made c 1914 - 16
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Square white woven hemmed cotton handkerchief. A border features the crossed flags of Belgium, Britain and France in each corner, joined by two parallel red lines. Three uniformed and armed soldiers clasp hands in the centre, over three scrolls featuring the words 'BELGIUM BRITAIN FRANCE'. The design is screen printed in full colour.

History / Summary

Unknown. Example of an early war period patriotic handkerchief featuring troops of the three western allies engaged in a handshake of friendship. Unusually, this handkerchief is screen-printed in full colour.