Leisure object - Board game - chess, Alfred Jahn, Chess Set, 1940's

Historical information

used by POW's at camp 13, made by Albert Jahn, an internee.

Physical description

Carved wooden miniature chess set (31 pieces). 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 15 pawns. A khaki bag with a draw string top for storage. 15 pieces made of dark coloured wood. 16 pieces made of light coloured wood. (1 piece missing)

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