Article 1JMYV Museum marks Somme centenary with tribute to 'inglorious wounded'

Museum marks Somme centenary with tribute to 'inglorious wounded'

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Maev Kennedy
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Science Museum counts human and medical cost of injuries sustained during conflicts past and present

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Scraps of ribbons, figurines and toys, and religious medals are among a collection of charms carried by soldiers a century ago at the Battle of the Somme that will go on display in an exhibition at the Science Museum on Wednesday.

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