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Trinket box associated with the Ascot Military Hospital in Berkshire

c. 1918
Overview

Oval shaped metal two piece trinket box relating to the 4th Voluntary Aid Detachment from the Ascot Military Hospital in Berkshire. It is very shiny and has a rose coloured tint. There is a contrasting silver coloured rope decoration around the bottom of the base and the top of the lid.
The lid is engraved with ' Berks 4 V.A.D., a Red Cross symbol, 'Ascot Military Hospital' and a date.

Historical information

It came with a brass and copper trench art letter opener knife.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00098
Item type
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Souvenirs
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Metal
Silver
Width
75 mm
Height or length
35 mm
Depth
50 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On lid:
"BERKS
4
V.A.D."
Red Cross Symbol
"ASCOT MILITARY HOSPITAL
OCT: 1914 - DEC: 1918."

Keywords
Trinket Box
First World War
Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD)
History - Social
Red Cross
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
c. 1918
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Friday, 15 August, 2025
Completeness
100
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Top view of trinket box showing inscription
Top view of trinket box showing inscription
Front view of trinket box showing inscription
Front view of trinket box showing inscription
Trinket box showing separate lid and base
Trinket box showing separate lid and base
Trinket box from below
Trinket box from below

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