Archibald Maxwell’s Souvenir
Item
Title
Archibald Maxwell’s Souvenir
Who?
Archibald Maxwell
Item(s)
Archibald Maxwell brought back a German gold drei mark coin from his time at war. It was minted in 1910, and displays Kaiser Wilhelm II on one side and the German Empire imperial eagle on the other. The words ‘Gott Mit Uns’ (God With Us) are inscribed on the edge.
A hole has been drilled into the coin in order to transform it into a souvenir.
A hole has been drilled into the coin in order to transform it into a souvenir.
Story
Archibald Maxwell served with the Seaforth Highlanders during World War One. He was invalided out in 1917.
When?
Archibald Maxwell was invalided in 1917. The coin was minted in 1910.
Where?
Unknown.
Contributor
Matthew Trainer; grandson of Archibald Maxwell.
Collection Day
10/04/2019, Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
This item was submitted on May 30, 2019