| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29262 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Bakelite, Cellophane, Cotton, Metal |
| Maker |
Pigram, Arthur William |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Woven cellophane belt : Corporal A W Pigram, 12 Garrison Battalion
Description
Belt made from folded pieces of clear cigarette packet cellophane wrappers woven together, with a bakelite and metal clasp. The clasp is in the form of a flower, and appears to have been made by recycling a larger item from which it has been broken.
History / Summary
Arthur William Pigram enlisted for the First World War, but did not serve overseas, due to a weak heart. During the Second World War he served as a corporal, with the service number V85701, in 12 Garrison Bsattalion in the Myrtleford / Bright area of Victoria, in charge of Italian prisoners of war. One of the Italians is said to have taught him to weave cellophane cigarette wrappers as a handicraft.