| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30130 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Wood |
| Maker |
Bryant, William Arthur |
| Place made | Singapore: Changi |
| Date made | c 1942-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Chess pieces : Gunner W A Bryant, 2/15 Field Regiment
Description
Full set of handcrafted chess pieces.
History / Summary
These chess pieces were made in Changi Prisoner of War Camp by NX27117 Gunner W (Bill) A Bryant who enlisted in 2/15 Field Regiment on 24 June 1940. He served with the regiment in the Malayan campaign of 1941-1942 and was captured by the Japanese. The pieces were made from a broom handle turned on an improvised lathe. One set of chess men has been left in natural brown wood, the other dyed green using vegetable dyes.