Metal Gift box to troops and sailors

Gift Box from Trinidad, Grenada & St.Lucia to the Naval & Military Forces

A 9 inch by 4 inch by 1 inch high black and gold coloured tin box with printed text “The gift of the colonies of Trinidad, Grenada & St. Lucia to His Majesty’s Naval & Military forces.” Inside a gift of chocolates made from cocoa grown in the Caribbean Islands.

Long rectangular tin with hinged lid. The tin is painted black and decorated with gold. Across the top are three pictures each surrounded by a wreath. The first picture is oval shaped and titled ‘TRINIDAD’. A scroll underneath has the motto ‘MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI'(he approves of the mingling of the peoples and their bonds of union). The scene in the centre depicts a mountainous island with a fort in the foreground flying a British Naval flag. Two sailing ships are in the harbour with a small boat full of people rowing into shore. The central picture is circular and represents ‘GRENADA’. The motto below reads ‘CLARIOR E TENEBRIS'(lighter from darkness). The scene in the middle depicts a small boat with full sails and a flag sailing toward an island with gentle hills. The final picture is oval shaped and depicts ‘ST LUCIA’ with the motto ‘STATIO HAUD MALEFIDA CARINIS'(a safe harbour for ships). The scene shows a mountainous island with a circular harbour and ships.

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Associated name(s)
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Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 13/14 WWI
Classification
Other, Memorabilia

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