Militaria Auction Saturday, 14 September 2024 - 11:00 AM start
World War One Turkish Prisoner of War Bead Amulet Necklace
Realised: $55 plus premium
Lot Details
An exceptionally good quality Turkish prisoner of war glass beadwork amulet necklace dating from the first world war 1914-1919. These pieces were made by Turkish prisoners of war, captured at Gallipoli and often imprisoned in Egypt by the British forces. The prisoners used their time to make various items using small coloured glass beads and probably used these to trade with soldiers for tobacco and other commodities. This particular necklace is is made from white and blue glass beads with an amulet shaped pendent end. Note: Some loss of beads but mostly intact
