Case, Commemorative

Object number
88.14.1 A
Creator
Unknown
Date
1918
Description
Rectangular shaped blue leather case to hold military medals, two brass buttons at bottom, two flaps on sides that fold over inside case, interior of cotton and felt, bar with thirteen medals sewn on to it.

On front cover in gold 'J.W.F 1914-1918', 'British Legion' with insignia. Typed piece of paper taped to front reads 'medals received by John W. Freebody for service during World War I and II. Note inside case reads 'These Medals Were Awarded To John W. Freebody For Service In WWI And WWII 1914-1918, 1941-1945 After Serving Three Enlistments In The First War And One Enlistment In The Second. Wounded And Gassed On The Ypes, Belgium Front Decemer 1915. J. W. Freebody Was One Of Many Citizens Of The Usa Who Volunteered For Service With The British Expeditionary Forces During The First World War.'
Materials
leather
Credit Line
Gift of John W. Freebody
Related People & Organizations
Freebody, John W. (associated)