| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30526 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Plastic, Silver-plated Metal, Wood |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1899-1902 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Carved wooden pipe : Boer prisoner of war
Description
'Oom Paul' type briar pipe carved in captivity by a Boer prisoner of war. The bowl of the pipe has been carved so that the coat of arms of the South African Republic appear in relief inside a circle, with the words 'ANGLO-BOER WAR 1899 190? MADE B(?) B-P-O-W' appearing around it. The stem is detached from the bowl.
History / Summary
This pipe was the property of the donor's father, but how it came to be in his possession is unknown. As he was a GP, it may have been a gift from a patient who had a Boer War connection.