Inventarnummer
4301.24
Hersteller
Beschreibung
A black hammered iron decoration for an entrance gate. Made for the Italian chief engineer in Eritrea in 1936/37. Captured during the allied advance with Eritrea in early 1941. Centerpiece is a head with its tongue out, with foliage and fruit extending to each side. There is a rectangluar frame. There is a scroll on its hand that reads "CREDERE OBBEDIRE. COSTRUIRE, COMBATTERE"
Described by Major Griffin's son as gates from the Cavalry Barracks that RE were stationed in whilst in East Africa. Major Griffin that they should be brought back as a reminder of what the Sappers acheived in East Africa. Other items brought back from East Africa from Major Griffin were given to National Army Museum and Imperial War Museum.
Datum
1936 - 1937
Material
Format
- Width: 1450 mm
- Height: 450 mm