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One of a pair of two-handled vases made from 6-pdr shell cases, dated 1919. Possibly made by a member of the Chinese Labour Corps and then given or sold to Cpl George Godbolt, 1919 (c). Made from 6 pdr shell cases, each handle made from two .303 bullets, decorated with floral motifs and foliage. Shells are possibly naval with fluted pie-crust tops. Bullet handles soldered on to the shell. 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)