Place | Europe: France |
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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 |
Narratives of Operations in France medallion : Corporal C A Day, 43 Battalion AIF
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.