Vaseline tin lid
Production date
Pre 1919
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Object detail
Description
Lid of a tin of vaseline, showing bullet damage
Classification
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Bottle
Production date
Pre 1919
Measurements
L54 x W50 x H8 mm
Media/Materials description
Steel
Signature/Marks
"VASEL..." ...SEL...
History and use
This bullet-damaged Vaseline tin lid is included in a collection of items owned by First World War veteran Edward Gilchrist Hope. Other items in the collection also suffered bullet damage while they were in Hope’s backpack when he came under fire.
The collection also includes Hope's medals, including a DCM he was awarded for his actions near Peronne, France, on 29 August 1918: ”In the attack near Peronne on the 29th August, 1918, he rushed three enemy machine-gun positions single-handed, putting them out of action, and killing or capturing the crews. Later his company advanced through a heavy artillery barrage and suffered heavy casualties. Although wounded, he took up a position within 100 yards of the enemy and beat down their fire with his Lewis gun.”
The collection also includes Hope's medals, including a DCM he was awarded for his actions near Peronne, France, on 29 August 1918: ”In the attack near Peronne on the 29th August, 1918, he rushed three enemy machine-gun positions single-handed, putting them out of action, and killing or capturing the crews. Later his company advanced through a heavy artillery barrage and suffered heavy casualties. Although wounded, he took up a position within 100 yards of the enemy and beat down their fire with his Lewis gun.”
Associated person
Registration number
H48813