48th Wooden Shield

A 4 inch (10.16 cm) by 6 inch (15.24 cm) carved wooden shield with the 48th emblem carved on the front. Made by H. Werts of the 15th Battalion in Brillirl, France in 1916. Presented by Major G.B. Chisholm.

Classification
Memorabilia
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 16/17 Trench Art – WWI
Associated place
Billiard, France
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