| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM00666 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Paint, Wood |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1917: 3rd Battle of Ypres |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c.1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Sign : British notice board, 'Ploegsteert'
Description
Wooden rectangular street sign painted white with 'Ploegsteert' written in black paint.
History / Summary
Known as 'Plugstreet' to the Australians, Ploegsteert and the nearby wood were marched through by the 3rd Australian Division on their way to the first Battle of Messines. This sign was taken from the Armentieres-Bailleul Road, behind the lines on the Messines Front.