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Object: WWII trench art napkin ring / soldier-made souvenirEra: c. 1943–1945 (WWII service period, Papua New Guinea / New Guinea theatre)Maker / attribution: S36644 Driver Frederick Edwin Vince, Australian forces, made while serving in New Guinea. A matching example is documented in the Australian War Memorial collection (use this as provenance support in your listing).Materials & method: Intricate weave constructed from small panels of clear cellophane (from cigarette packets) encapsulating multi-coloured butterfly wing fragments, woven into a ring form. Extremely delicate mixed-material object.Measurements:
Width: 25 mm
Diameter: approx. 45 mmCondition:-
Overall: remarkably well-preserved for this material type; individual panels appear intact and colours remain vivid.
Note: two-layer construction with the second layer lifting slightly from the top layer (delamination), but no loose pieces and the structure remains stable when not handled.Stored in an older box that appears appropriately sized and protective.Handling & preservation note:
This is a light-sensitive, fragile mixed-material piece. It has not been cleaned or repaired (recommended). Best stored in darkness, stable conditions, and handled minimally with gloves.
