Australian Commonwealth Military Forces

Accession Number RC06242
Collection number Postcard Collection (Silk Postcards) 10/18/17
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 13.8 x 9cm
Object type Postcard
Maker Unknown
Place made France
Date made 1914-1919
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. Made with an envelope design, this postcard features the Rising Sun badge flanked on either side by shields composed of the French and Russian flags. The Red Ensign also appears in the design. A small card insert features the message "Happy Birthday [to you Olga with best wishes]", illustrated with a pink rose.

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