NAM.2005-09-28-1

Brass photograph frame, with punched and engraved decoration, made for The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 1919 (c). Possibly manufactured by a member of the Chinese Labour Corps and given or sold to Cpl George Godbolt, 1919 (c). With added decorative border of stylised leaves, the Paschal lamb and a scroll marked, 'THE QUEEN'S', and punched inscription, 'ECLUSIER'. Decoration possibly added later than the date of manufacture. Associated with the Battle of the Somme, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918) 1916. 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.

Somme, Battle of the, 1916 (World War One, Western Front 1914-1918)