WW1 British Princess Mary Brass Gift Tin Christmas 1914 WW2 civil service medal 43 x 43 mm

43 x 43 mm

machine woven black and red cotton on a red wool field

both with lug mounts

120 mm width woven white text on red and burgundy wool backing

WW1 British Princess Mary Brass Gift Tin Christmas 1914 WW2 civil service medal 43 x 43 mmAn original Princess Mary gift tin. As gifted by the Princess Mary fund, to all serving soldiers, sailors, and support workers on Christmas Day 1914. 13 x 8. 5 x 3 cm pressed brass tin. Gilded finish. The lid embossed with the bust of Princess Mary. Bordered by decoration and the name of the Allied countries during 1914. The tin is lightly dented and marked. Nice bright gilt finish remains to all but a patch on the bottom. The lid closes to the tin. A