Can someone translate the inscription on the reverse of this Russian Mess Kit? The obverse apparently shows dueling Russian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers.
Trench Art Russian M 1909 Mess Kit
Can someone translate the inscription on the reverse of this Russian Mess Kit? The obverse apparently shows dueling Russian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers.
"In memory of the prisoners of war camp in Freishtadt, 1915-16"
Many thanks, The kit now is a lot more meaningful.
*Freistadt (Austria)
Here you can find some infos about this POW camp:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kriegs...ager_Freistadt (unfortunately just in German language)
Your effort is most appreciated!
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