60th Anniversary of the End of WW2 Medallion

Object/Artifact

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Henley & Grange RSL

2023.1.42r: Obverse of medallion
2023.1.42r

Obverse of medallion

Name/Title

60th Anniversary of the End of WW2 Medallion

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.42

Description

Gold coloured alloy medallion. The obverse shows the Commonwealth coat of arms and 'WORLD WAR II SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA'. The reverse shows a stylised map of Australia with patterns representing the navy (sea), Army (land) and Air force (sky). The medallion is contained in its box of issue, which also contains a small pamphlet detailing its specifications.

Use

Associated with the service of S19958 Pte Edward Verdun Thomas Carter who served in the Northern Territory from 1942 - 1943.

Category

Personal Effects, War Memorabilia, Commemorative Medallion

Made/Created

Date made

2005 - 2005

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Australia

Continent

Oceania

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2023.1 - 2023.1.42

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Original owner

Notes

S19958, Pte Edward Verdun Thomas CARTER