‘Soldier Bear’ provided comfort for Pte Loveland

Probably given to Private William George Loveland by his wife, this ‘Soldier Bear’ was taken to France and back during the First World War.

The 3½in (9cm) high JK Farnell blond bear with jointed head, legs and arms, and pipe cleaner ears a…

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