| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART93153 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 15.3 x 10.0 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Macfarlane, Gordon Henry |
| Place made | Germany: Bavaria, Eichstatt |
| Date made | c. 1941-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
[Scottish soldier]
Description
Shows the back view of a POW inmate, most probably Scottish. He is dressed in traditional Scottish clothing, including a kilt and cap. There were many British POWs at the Oflag 7B camp, which would have included officers from Scotland. In 1943 over 60 POWs attempted to escape through a tunnel they had dug under the fence. All were recaptured and as a result over 70 British officers from the camp were transferred to Oflag 4C at the infamous Colditz Castle.