| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34810 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Aluminium |
| Maker |
Keen, Jack Robert |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | c 1944-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Child's ring : N R Keen
Description
Child's signet ring handmade from aluminium with a diamond shaped detail in its centre.
History / Summary
Aluminium ring made by Jack Robert Keen for his eldest son, Neil Robert Keen. Jack Keen was born in Sydney NSW in 1904. Prior to his enlistment for military service, Keen worked as a motor mechanic. Keen had married Faith Hughes in 1930 and they had three children, Neil, Pamela and Robert (aged 11, 9, and 2, respectively in 1943). He joined the Militia in June 1941 and attained the rank of sergeant in November 1942. Soon after enlisting with the Second AIF in April 1943, Keen attained the rank of warrant officer class 2. He served with the 110 Brigade Workshop in New Guinea in 1944-45, and was later discharged in October 1945. During his service, Keen handmade or purchased mementos, including pieces of jewellery, for his family.
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