Object number
202006.4.4
Title
Princess Mary Gift Tin of Vassal Charles Steer-Webster
Creator
Description
An empty Princess Mary 1914 Gift Tin belonging to Vassal Charles Steer-Webster, with mass printed card from Princess Mary. A brass rectangular tin with the left-facing profile of Princess Mary in the centre surrounded by a wreath. Around the edge are the countries France, Belgium, Japan, Russia, Montenegro, Servia, and 'Christmas 1914' along the bottom. 'Imperium Britannica' is central along the top edge. Either side of the central effigy is the letter 'M'. The mass printed card bears the sane M on the front. Inside the card is a small print of Mary.
Steer-Webster served in the 13th London Regiment during the First World War until he was invalided out by a bullet to the buttock (202006.4.2). During the Second World War Steer-Webster, now re-enlisted and a Colonel in the Royal Engineers, was the Deputy Director of Experimental Engineering. This department was tasked with devising the Mulberry Harbour.
Date
1914 - 1918
Production period
World War One, 1914-1918
Dimensions
- 130 mm
- Width: 86
- Depth: 30 mm