Description
Turned wooden biscuit barrel made from the glued laminated propeller hub of a German Pfalz fighter shot down near Armentières, France, in January 1918. The barrel is lined with aluminium, and the design includes a carving of the "wings" insignia worn by pilots of the AFC and two brass handles.
Contextual Description
Crafted by members of No. 3 Squadron, AFC, the barrel is made from the propeller hub of a German Pfalz fighter shot down near Armentières, France, in January 1918. The design includes the "wings" insignia worn by pilots of the AFC.
Details
Accession Number
RELAWM15354
Physical Description
Material: Aluminium
Material: Brass
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 180 mm x 330 mm x 260 mm
Copyright
Copyright unknown - orphaned work
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