George Arthur Mitchell and Harry Thompson (trench art)

Item

Title

George Arthur Mitchell and Harry Thompson (trench art)

Who?

George Arthur Mitchell & Harry Thompson

Item(s)

Shell Cribbage Board

Story

The shell was originally brought back from France by George Arthur Mitchell and then given to his son-in-law Harry Thompson, who then fashioned it into a cribbage board scorer at the base of the item. He also added a small statue of a monk on the top.

When?

1917

Where?

France

Contributor

Mike Thompson

Item sets

This item was submitted on February 1, 2019