Luck-Charm

Luck-Charm

Object name: Luck-Charm
Date: 1914 - 1918
Dimensions:
18 x 15 x 20 mm
Medium: Metal alloy
Object number: C05264
DescriptionLucky Boots. One of four miniature metal boots with eyelets, two attached to a safety pin. They were worn as mascots by soldiers during the First World War, 1914-18. Boots are traditionally seen as luck because they represent the walk of life and safe passage.