Historical information

Hinged pendant or locket features a small accordion-style strip of miniature photographs capturing the devastation of Ypres' historic landmarks. It was most likely purchased as a souvenir by Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.

Significance

Many of these were purchased by Allied servicemen stationed in the Ypres Salient as sentimental mementos to send back home to sweethearts or families.

Physical description

Small rectangular hinged pendant or locket with loop attached fashioned as a book with decorative floral cover containing fold out strip of photographs.

Inscriptions & markings

Locket cover -Souvenir
Inside - Le Bombardment d’Ypres (1914–1916)