Miniature three quarter pint ladle : Changi Prisoner of War camp

Place Asia: Singapore, Changi
Accession Number RELAWM33849
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Steel; lead solder
Maker Unknown
Place made Singapore: Changi, Singapore: Changi
Date made c 1944-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Miniature example of a three quarter pint ladle made from green painted steel taken from an old filing cabinet. Ladle has straight sides and a flat bottom. Lead solder has been used to attach the handle.

History / Summary

Miniature example of a three quarter pint ladle made in Changi. Full sized ladles were made to ensure the accurate ditribution of food rations. A total of 736 full sized ladles were manufactured.