WWI Grimwades Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill Cartoon Pottery Plate Historical Touch black rain cloak Sleeve Inseam: 15 3/4”

Sleeve Inseam:  15 3/4”

quite striking

Marciela and Ledesma

which were made in Canada

WWI Grimwades Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill Cartoon Pottery Plate Historical Touch black rain cloak Sleeve Inseam: 15 3/4”This is a collectible display plate made to commemorate the First World War and featuring the cartoon character Old Bill by Bruce Bairnsfather. Bairnsfather saw action as a machine gunner during WWI and the character and situations portrayed are based on his experiences in the trenches during the war. The plate is marked with A Souvenir of the Great War Commenced Aug 4th 1914 Armistice Nov 11th 1918 Peace Signed June 28th 1919 Sole Makers Grimwades