Bicentennial Plaque

Object/Artifact

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Henley & Grange RSL

Name/Title

Bicentennial Plaque

Entry/Object ID

2023.112.3

Description

A wooden shield, with an engraved gold map of Australia. There is wear on the map, with the gold colouring having worn away. Two logos are visible, the first is a stylised logo of Australia made of blue and gold stripes against a field of blue, with blue, red and gold stripes on the lefthand side. The second is a gold, fouled anchor against a field of blue, with blue, red and gold stripes on both sides of the former. The timber plaque appears to be a hardwood.

Use

Used to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet, by the Royal Australian Navy.

Category

Memorabilia, Plaque

Made/Created

Date made

1988

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

1788 - 1988 Australia 1788-1988 Bicentennial Naval Salute

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquired From

Alan Emms