Object number
9807.5.2
Title
Royal Engineers Christmas Card
Description
Corps Christmas card, red card covers, overprinted in gold with 'Royal Engineers' and a holly wreath, with a dark blue ribbon, front cover has a circular opening to the first page which reveals the Corps badge, Edward VII, above a photograph of the Gordon statue, inside a coloured crest and message, not filled in, together with photographs of a telegraphist in the field, a balloon, a pontoon bridge and a telegraph wagon, last page showing the ceremony when King Edward VII unveiled the South African War arch, good condition
Production period
Edwardian, 1901-1910
Material
Dimensions
- Height: 144 mm
- Width: 90 mm