Name/Title
Relic, HistoricEntry/Object ID
1964.63.74Description
Reportedly a piece of the Arc de Triomphe that was blasted off when the Germans tried to destroy that monument during World War II. It is piece of concrete with a gray/white outer layer slightly different in composition from what is inside. An accompanying note (c) written on graphing paper says in French that the fragment was blown off on May 8, 1944. The chunk came in a blue box (b).Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.Acquisition
Accession
1964.63Source or Donor
FranceAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Relic, HistoricNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
2-7/8 inWidth
2-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Merci TrainRelated Places
Place
Country
FranceContinent
Europe