Box containing ceremonial ermine belonging to Paul Dirac

maker:
Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac
Box containing ceremonial ermine belonging to Paul Dirac

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Box containing ceremonial ermine belonging to Paul Dirac, possibly degree or Order of Merit (further research needed).

Details

Category:
Archive
Object Number:
2014-4
Materials:
fur (ermine?), textile and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 320 mm x 170 mm,
type:
ermine
credit:
Donated by Monica Dirac

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