Object number
7803.5.1.1.2
Creator
Description
A card matchbox held in an enamelled aluminium case. The case has a spring box cover, which has written on it; "No.1 Training Camp "Bullring" "Etaples".
Underneath are an array of six crests with "1915, 1916, 1917" printed underneath. On the reverse is an image transfer in sepia, of two men standing in a bullring.
On the side is written;
"COMMANDANT: Major CHAPMAN D.S.O THE BUFFS. & ADJUTANT LT. SHEPARD K.O.Y.L.I. & Regt. Sgt. Major R.S.M. ALDER. K.R.R.C & QR R.M.R Serjeant C.Q.M.S BOND. NORFOLK REGT. & R.E. INSTRUCTOR A.C.S.M HEATLEY RE & INSTRUCTORS - 5O Officers 174 W.OS & N.C. OS"
The card box has "BRYANT & MAY'S" written across the centre. It has a full box of matches.
Production period
World War One, 1914-1918
Material
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