Framed WW1 Photograph

Photograph

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Henley & Grange RSL

Name/Title

Framed WW1 Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2023.253

Description

Framed photograph of an unidentified Australian soldier, with painted British, French, Australian & Belgian flags, and illegible inscription into the wooden background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Gelatin Print - silver chloride

Subject

Unidentified WW1 Australian soldier

Category

Silver gelatin photograph, Personal Effects, War Memorabilia
Photograph

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1915 - circa 1918

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Illegible inscription pressed into wooden matte

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Loan

Acquired From

Jim Farrelly

General Notes

Note

Cast metal lapel badge featuring the army 'rising sun' badge, naval anchor and airforce wings above a boomerang with the title 'Returned form Active Service'. Issued to members of the Australian armed forces after their discharge. Two lugs on reverse.

Note

Framed photograph, painted British & Belgian flags, inscribed in wooden background (Paper slip "On Loan Jim Farrelly", found on top of this, but badge, 2023.17.3, was attached to frame with blue tack. Unsure who donated/loaned)