war souvenir

Historical information

These pieces of canvas are from a German plane brought down by an allied fighter. The pilot was shot through the head. It was given to Mary Gilbert by Alex P. Cameron to be donated to the museum.

Significance

This item is a reminder of the personal stories of WW1.

Physical description

Two small pieces of canvas from a German plane brought down by another fighter. It is part of a black cross on the plane. There is hand-written information written on the back of both pieces.

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