| Accession Number | RC05977 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/10/13 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 13.7 x 8.6cm |
| Object type | Postcard |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1914-1919 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
RE [Royal Engineers]
Description
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope design with the badge of the Royal Engineers in the centre surrounded by small white flowers. Two shields composed of the Union Jack and small pink flowers also appear in the design. A small card insert features the message "I'm thinking of you", illustrated with Allied flags.