WWI Grimwades Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill Cartoon Pottery Plate Historical Touch black rain cloak Pat McDonagh was the recipient

Pat McDonagh was the recipient of many fashion awards

A fine example of a 1920s era wool cloak

and less often seen

Corner Breboeuf Tel

quite striking

WWI Grimwades Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill Cartoon Pottery Plate Historical Touch black rain cloak Pat McDonagh was the recipientThis 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