This object began as a World War 1 shell and was turned into a coffee pot by a soldier, most likely recuperating in hospital. It lists some of the major battles, including Passcehendale and Messines.

We got up, still completely dumb from fear of death, and helped them to bring our wounded into our trenches ... Life as an officer during WW1. videoLife as an officer during WW1 Charles talks ...

Bagpipes were carried into other battles during WW1, and again during World War Two. Piper Daniel Laidlaw won the Victoria ...