| Accession Number | ART28577 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 55 x 38 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil, watercolour, felt tip pen and gouache on paper on card |
| Maker |
White, Cyril Leyshon |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Tatura |
| Date made | 1940-1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Greetings from the 17th Garrison Battalion
Description
Two Australian soldiers greet each other, the soldier on the left is in full Australian uniform and carries a 303 rifle complete with bayonet attachment. The soldier on the right wears Australian uniform with festive accoutriments including a white beard, a white apron, holy in is slouch hat and he presents a plated, steaming hot christmas pudding.