Original French WWI Clay Sacred Earth Marker with Dirt from Somme in Original Box - Made in Paris French Militaria The district was reformed in

The district was reformed in 1943 after the area was recaptured and disbanded with the end of World War II in 1945

so some care is needed when placing the items in the case

Approximate Service Coat Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 9”Shoulder to sleeve: 22

It does not look to have seen heavy use during its service life

It is the most senior regiment of the Guards Division and

Original French WWI Clay Sacred Earth Marker with Dirt from Somme in Original Box - Made in Paris French Militaria The district was reformed inOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice clay Sacred Earth urn which contains dirt from the battlefield of the Somme. These were made in Paris in the 1920s to raise funds for Disabled veterans of World War I. The urn comes in its original box which measures 6 x 3 x 1. It also comes with an original certificate which certifies the earth as being taken from the battlefield in France. The front of the urn reads SOMME with 1914 and 1918 to