Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 305, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 December 1918 — Watches Made of Cannon. [ARTICLE]

Watches Made of Cannon.

War souvenirs in the shape of watches- made from the steel of Belgian cannon which were In active service on the Belgian front since the beginning of the war in 1914 till October 29, 1917, are being manufactured in Switzerland by order of the king and queen of the Belgians. The watches, which bear inset in gold on the cases the monogram "A E" of the Belgian sovereigns, are to be presented by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth to soldiers who have specially distinguished themselves and also to prize winners of military competitions.