First World War civilian internment camp medals
Date made: 1916
Description: A polished wooden presentation case containing four internment camp medals The medals are from:
(i) Douglas Civilian Internment Camp
(ii) Knockaloe Civilian Internment Camp
(iii) Leigh Civilian Internment Camp (Lancashire)
(iv) Stobs Civilian Internment Camp (near Hawick, Scotland)
The medals are countersunk in plush covered wooden tray with lid.
Internees were held on the Isle of Man in two camps, a requisitioned holiday camp in Douglas and a purpose built camp located at Knockaloe near Peel on the west coast of the Island. These held at their peaks over 4,000 and 23,000 men in some cases for nearly five years between opening in 1914 and final closure in 1919. Over 30,000 men passed through Knockaloe between 1914 and 1917, more than the population of Douglas the largest town.
Measurements: overall: 12.2 cm x 12 cm x 1.4 cm
Materials: alloy, wood
Object name: medal
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1955-0392
Subject tags : #WW1INTERNMENTMUSEUMCOLLECTIONS