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One of a pair of decorated brass vases made from German 90 mm shells, one inscribed, '1919'. Possibly made by a member of the Chinese Labour Corps and then given or sold to Cpl George Godbolt. One vase has a punched decoration of stylised roses and inscribed on one side, '1919', shell base inscribed, 'OCT 1916' and 'MAGDEBURG'. One with a punched decoration of branch with foliage, shell base inscribed, 'APRIL 1917'. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Cpl George Godbolt was originally turned down as unfit for service, due to flat feet, in 1915, but served with the Chinese Labour Corps until discharged with Trench Fever in 1919.

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)