Handcrafted biscuit barrel Accession Number: RELAWM15354

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
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Trench Art
Physical Description
Material: Aluminium
Material: Brass
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 180 mm x 330 mm x 260 mm
Date Made
1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright unknown - orphaned work

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