Narratives of Operations in France medallion : Corporal C A Day, 43 Battalion AIF

Place Europe: France
Accession Number REL25140
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Medallion
Physical description Bronze
Maker The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London
Place made United Kingdom
Date made 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Bronze medallion with an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 'Rising Sun' in the centre of the obverse, with a small fleur de lys beneath it. Around the edge are embossed words, 'NARRATIVES OF OPERATIONS IN FRANCE 1916-17-18'. The reverse is edged by a wreath within which is engraved 'No. 268 CPl. C.A. DAY 43RD. BN. A.I.F.'

History / Summary

Associated with 268 Corporal Claude Alfred Day, 43 Battalion, AIF. He enlisted on 3 January 1916 and returned to Australia on 21 June 1919.