top of page

dimension

Length, in

0

Length, ft

0

Length, cm

0

Height, in

0

Height, cm

0

Height, ft

0

Weight, g

0

Weight, oz

0

Weight, lb

0

Detail Info

Object ID

1973.058.001b

Access Number

1973.058

Subjects

​

Object Name

Chalice

Other Name

Chalice from Passchendaele, 1917

Status

​

Material

Pewter

Provenance

​

Location

​

Origin

​

Caption

​

Date

​

Status Date

​

Note

​

Dimension Notes

​

Condition Notes

​

FEATURE INFO

Artifact Type

Object

Objet

Category

History

Histoire

Collection

72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C

72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C

Chalice from Passchendaele, 1917

Metal chalice (cup / goblet) found in the mud of the battlefield at Passchendaele by 72nd Battalion, CEF Private A.P. (Andy) McNair, 1917. One of two cups. In 2013, there was some controversy about these goblets. People in Belgium want them to be returned. No further details at this time. See Rob MacDonald and Jim Purdy. It was later determined that these goblets were not religious in nature. 1015674 Pte Archibald Peter McNair originally enlisted in the 231st Battalion on 10 July 1916. He arrived in France and joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF on 23 May 1917. He was transferred to the 12th C. L. T. M. B. (Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery) on 22 December 1917. London, England born McNair had previously served for 5 years in the Essex Cadet Corps.
No Image Available
bottom of page