Description
Damaged tail board of a general service wagon owned by the 2nd Australian Division. It is painted with the number '2' on a white panel.
Contextual Description
In 1917, the road from Ypres to Menin was reputed to be the most dangerous place on earth. This tail board from a 2nd Australian Division horse-drawn General Service wagon was destroyed on the Menin Road, bearing testament to the danger of German shell fire in the area.
Details
Accession Number
RELAWM00610
Classification
Technology
Physical Description
Material: Metal
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall: 420 mm height x 680 mm width x 65 mm depth
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1917
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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