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