spoon

Maker
Hunter & Son
Description
Large desert spoon with the following letters stamped on the upper side of the flanged handle "2RS/ 8373". Each letter and number individually stamped.
It belonged to a local man who is reputed to have been the first POW of the First World War. See curator's comments.
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Object

Maker

Hunter & Son

Signature & date

stamping:handle:"2RD/ 8373"
stamping:handle:"HUNTER & SON [Government arrow] I"

Associated date

1914-1919

Measurement type, part and reading

Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 21cm (L 8 1/4")

Accession number

2000-011-003

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Army First World War War

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