WW2 Mounted Shrapnel - Albert Docks 1940

A piece of shrapnel mounted on a block of wood (possibly oak) measuring approximately 14 x 7 x 3 cm. A bronze plaque has been nailed to the wood and crudely stamped R ALBERT DOCK 1940. The wood has old woodworm holes and has suffered burn damage. The London Docks & East End suffered heavy bombing during the Blitz - especially during 1940.

Code: 51585