| Place | Middle East: Syria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22015 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 50.2 x 37.6 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | brown conte crayons heightened with white over pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Dargie, William |
| Place made | French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon: Lebanon, Beirut Tripoli Area, Baalbek |
| Date made | 27 December 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Risaldar of Indian Mule Transport Company attached 6 Division
Description
Portrait depicting a Risaldar of the Indian Mule Corps that was attached to the Australian 6th Division in Syria. In Persian, Risaldar means the commander of a risala (mounted troop), and is a mid-level rank in cavalry and armoured units of the Indian Army. Risaldars generally command squadrons and their rank is equivalent to a Major.