Scroll

Collection object


1996.1161
Scroll, British Army, WW2. Printed GVI RI over coloured royal arms with motto over text: This scroll commemorates / (red) Private P. Keane / King's Regiment / (black) held in honour as one who / served King and Country in / the world war of 1939-1945 / and gave his life to save / mankind from tyranny. May / his sacrifice help to bring / the peace and freedom for / which he died. All text centred. Printed on heavy white paper. H. 28.0 W. 21.5. Vertical edged dark brown from fire, rest of surface lightly blackened, some surface damage top r., back foxed and dirty. Needs conservation