Metal amulet in the shape of a soldier, United Kingdom, 1914

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Metal amulet in the shape of a soldier, United Kingdom, 1914. Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Amulets were, and are, worn by a wide variety of people across the world as lucky charms or as protection against illness or disaster. This amulet was worn by a private in the Middlesex Regiment in the British army during the First World War. maker: Unknown maker Place made: United Kingdom

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