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Sterling Silver Identification Bracelet

Sterling Silver Identification Bracelet

Date1914
DimensionsOverall: 18.4 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. John H. Barkley, London, Ontario, 1963
Object number1963.033.023
Label TextDuring the First World War (1914-1918) some soldiers wore unofficial metal bracelets like this so that they could be identified in the event of death. These bracelets could record information such as name, service number, nationality and religion. This one reads: "Lieut. J. H. Barkley, 160th Canadians."
NameBracelet, Identification