83 - Fragment of the bell from Saint Martin’s Church in Ypres, destroyed in November 1914. A beautiful and rare fragment of a bronze bell, inscribed: “Recovered from Saint Martin’s Church in Ypres during the bombardment in November 1914.” A modern label specifies that the church burned down on November 22 during the First Battle of Flanders. It measures 25.5 cm by 35.5 cm at its widest point, is 3.5 cm thick, and weighs 15.33 kg. It long adorned the desk of a Belgian general before being sold by the family to Mr. Bardiaux. A piece of history. Fragment of the bell from Saint Martin’s Church in Ypres, destroyed in November 1914. Rare bronze bell fragment engraved with the inscription “Recovered from Saint Martin’s Church in Ypres during the bombardment in November 1914.” A modern label mentions a church fire on November 22 during the First Battle of Flanders. Maximum dimensions: 25.5 x 35.5 cm; thickness: 3.5 cm; weight: 15.33 kg. It was formerly displayed on a Belgian general officer’s desk before his family transferred it to Mr. Bardiaux. A historic relic.