| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33756 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Linen |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Souvenir table napkin : 14th Reinforcements, 13 Infantry Battalion, AIF
Description
White linen table napkin with a woven border. One side of the napkin is printed in black with a photograph of the troopship HMAT A74 Marathon, a list of the ship's officers, the AIF officers in command of the troops travelling on the ship and the chaplains on the ship. Beneath this is a nominal roll of the 13th Reinforcements to 14 Australian Infantry Battalion, AIF, who left Sydney on 10 May 1917.
History / Summary
This souvenir was produced for members of the 14th reinforcements to 30 Battalion, AIF, travelling to France aboard the troopship HMAT A74 Marathon. The ship, which normally operated as a passenger liner, carried printing facilities on board and is known to have produced similar souvenirs for other units on a number of voyages.