NAM.2002-12-8-1

Paper knife, belonged to Sgt Samuel James Pye, 59th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, 1917 (c)-1918 (c). Brass trench art, 1917 (c) Possibly made from .303 in cartridge cases, with a bullet for a handle. With possibly a flattened button depicting the Royal Arms on the handle, and a lozenge shaped blade. Blade is inscribed, 'CAMBRAI' and verso, '1914-17'. Associated with World War One, Western Front. Part of a collection of items owned by Sgt Pye.

Cambrai, Battle of, 1917 (World War One, Western Front 1914-1918)