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sandbag

human history
  • Other Name

    German paper fibre sandbag, WW1 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    German paper fibre sandbag

  • Place
    [Germany]
  • Other Id

    1995x2.96 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY

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Images

  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • sandbag / 1995x2.96 / © Auckland Museum CC BY

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1995x2.96
  • Place
    [Germany]
  • Date
    [1914-1918]
  • Associated Notes

    German sandbag made from paper, WW1

    During WW1, paper was being used in Germany because used because of shortages of jute and other raw materials normally used for sacking.

    Probably received as part of the WW1 war trophy collection received circa 1921.

  • Associated Event
    WW1; 1914-1918
  • Associated Person

     German military, WW1

  • Period

    World War 1, 1914-18/Wars

  • Measurement Description
    length: 728mm
    width: 303mm
  • Subject Category

    war trophy/wars

    shortages/wars

  • Classification

    sandbag

    equipment

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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