| Place | Oceania: Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29211 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Shell |
| Maker |
Smith, Herbert Sydney |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Shell carving of Royal Australian Artillery insignia : Sergeant H S Smith, RAA
Description
Circular shell carving with a voided design in the centre. The design is of a scroll below the letters 'RAA' surmounted by a King's crown.
History / Summary
Made by NX124705 Sergeant Herbert Sydney Smith. Sgt Smith was the youngest Master Gunner in the Royal Australian Artillery at the age of 27. He served in Darwin in 1942 and after the war was posted to Australia House in 1948. In 1952 he served as a Warrant Officer II at Holdsworthy Barracks, NSW.
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