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travelling communion kit

human history
  • Other Name

    small chalice and pyx with lid, in travelling case, WW1 (descriptive name)

    2/626 Chaplain-Captain C. Bush-King, NZEF (associated name)

  • Description

    small silver chalice, pyx and lid in carrying case, part of small travelling communion kit in boxed Communion Set used at Gallipoli by 2/626 Chaplain-Captain Charles John Bush-King, NZEF, WW1. This kit was used to take communion to the sick and injured in dressing stations, or in the field.

  • Associated Place

    Anzac Cove/Gallipoli/Turkey

  • Accession Number
    1950.205
  • Accession Date
    17 Nov 1950
  • Other Id

    W3200.5 (war)

    W3200 (war)

    W3200.05 (war)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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