| Accession Number | REL30131 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Bryant, William Arthur |
| Place made | Singapore: Changi |
| Date made | c 1942-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Bag for chess pieces : Gunner W A Bryant, 2/15 Field Regiment
Description
Bag for chess pieces made from a khaki cotton shirt sleeve cut off at the elbow and roughly tacked across to form a seam. The cuff has the remains of a drawstring that would have been used to hold the bag shut.
History / Summary
This bag was improvised in Changi Prisoner of War Camp by NX27117 Gunner W (Bill) A Bryant who enlisted in 2/15 Field Regiment on 24 June 1940. He served with the regiment in the Malayan campaign of 1941-1942 and was captured by the Japanese.