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Banjo circa 1941

Posted by Doug Smith on November 29, 2017 at 6:45pm
Banjo made by the English defenders at Tobruk.
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  • Dave Lynas November 30, 2017 at 6:21am
    Great relic. Great history. Thanks for showing.
  • Jim Morris November 29, 2017 at 7:16pm

    Very cool!

  • Doug Smith November 29, 2017 at 7:00pm

    This banjo was on display at the Imperial War Museum in London. It was made using an aluminum pan in 1941 by the defenders of of Tobruk who decided to start a small band.  The back which can be seen in the other photo was signed by the members of the band.

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