| Place | Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Lille, Armentieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM15354 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Trench Art |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Brass, Wood |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Handcrafted biscuit barrel
Description
Turned wooden biscuit barrel made from the glued laminated propeller hub of a German Pfalz fighter shot down near Armentières, France, in January 1918. The barrel is lined with aluminium and the design includes a carving of the "wings" insignia worn by pilots of the AFC and two brass handles.
History / Summary
Crafted by members of No. 3 Squadron, AFC.