Memorabilia - WW1 Brass "Forget Me Not " Wallet

Historical information

WW1 The Great War 1914-1918
Set to soldiers on the front by their family and loved ones.
Used as a pocket wallet with photos or cards contained.

Significance

WW1 The Great War 1914-1918
Memento to war sweetheart WW1.

Physical description

Brass wallet opens centrally with hinge and clasp to close it.
Contains a card to sweetheart WW1.
Contains a card with w red crown and 1914 annotated on it.

Inscriptions & markings

Card annotates the wording : Front of Card has two silver hearts and a note saying Forget Me Not. Inside the card is annotated - "With Christmas Greetings and all Good wishes from Nellie to Joe".
Smaller card with red crown and writing 1914 on it.

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