Shackle [Miniature Shackle]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.262

Production period

1940s

Description

Plastic shackles, green, carved from a toothbrush by a World War II prisoner of war in Germany. The manacles have a brass eagle fixed to the centre of the ornament. There is a metal ring through the top of the item and a small strip of metal is attached by another small ring of metal. A small safety pin is secured to the ring on the top of the strip of metal.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Collection

Bomber Command Collection

Credit Line

1944. Shackle [Miniature Shackle], 2004.262. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

My shortlist

Classification

Restraint Shackle Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Regulative & Protective T&E Regulative Devices

Production place

Germany Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Jewellery Font Circle Metal Electric blue Fashion accessory Symbol Bronze Brass Natural material

Explore other objects by colour

Public comments

Sort

Be the first to comment on this object record.

Add comment

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.