Caterpillar

Caterpillar

An embroidered caterpillar, similar in design to the brooches issued by Irving Airchute of Great Britain Limited. Gold-coloured thread forms the body of the caterpillar while a finer gold thread has been used for the feet and bright red thread for the eyes. It has been stitched onto a black background.

One item of embroidery

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