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Two Unusual Wartime Souvenirs from Holland

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    Both these stories are about souvenirs that originated in Holland and wound up in Canada, important and meaningful family mementos of the liberation of Holland by the Canadian Armed Forces. Click on Wartime Wednesdays to read more.


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    I read your blog entry (like I always do). Another in a line of worthwhile entries. I never realized how big a role Canada played in WW2. Thanks for opening my eyes.
     
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    Elinor-
    Do you mind if I share that story on a FB group of which I'm admin? At least one Canadian member has shared your blog before, and I wondered why your name seemed very familiar!
    It's called WW1 & WW2 Memories.
     
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    A good article, as always, Elinor.
     
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    Of course! Please feel free to share anything you like.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    There sure is. This very morning I picked up a small medaillon wit a miniature French war cross and mini ribbon sown inside too. This was probably meant as a talisman and made for a soldier by a sweetheart.
     
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