| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34077 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Artificial silk |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Souvenir handkerchief : Nippon Times 'Unconditional Surrender'
Description
Artificial silk souvenir handkerchief printed in olive green with a map of Japan surrounded by cherry blossom, birds and Allied flags. At the top is 'Nippon times/UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER BY JAPS COMPLETED AT 20 MINUTE CEREMONY/ The End of the Long Road Back'.
History / Summary
This handkerchief, an American produced souvenir of a copy of the front page of their troop serial 'Nippon Times' from September 1945, was produced in a wide variety of colours. It was a popular gift that was sent home by servicemen serving in the Pacifc area to their families. This example was given to Doris Collinge who worked in the Lysaght factory at Newcastle producing Owen Guns during the Second World War.