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Two pairs of wooden clogs - souvenirs from the celebrations marking the liberation of Belgium at the end of World War II - Two pairs of miniature wooden clogs, hand-carved and hand-painted - souvenirs from the celebrations marking the liberation of Belgium at the end of World War II - 1945. Two pairs of miniature wooden clogs, made in Belgium as victory and liberation souvenirs for Allied soldiers at the end of World War II. Each clog is carved from wood and decorated with colorful hand-painted designs bearing the inscription ”SOUVENIR - BELGIUM”, alongside the historic year 1945. On the front of each clog, the flags of liberated Belgium and Britain are meticulously painted, flying together as a symbol of the Allied victory on the Western Front. The pairs are joined by original period fabric ribbons intended for hanging or display. Decorative wood carving on the front and sides, imitating the texture of a finely crafted shoe, with a period lacquer finish. Following the liberation of Belgium in late 1944 and throughout 1945, local artisans created a variety of folk-art objects for soldiers of the Western Allied armies stationed in the country. The miniature Belgian wooden clogs were particularly popular and were sent as gifts to families back home, and serve as memorial objects documenting the stirring moments of liberation and the celebrations in Europe. Identical size: approx. 13 cm long. Good condition.