| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Aisne |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29333.005 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Chemin Des Dames Aisne Medal : Corporal F McArthur, 13 Infantry Battalion, AIF
Description
Unofficial veterans' medal comprised of a six pointed star atop two crossed swords. On each point of the star is a small raised circle. The obverse shows a windmill above nine crosses. Text on either side of the windmill reads '1914-18', '1939-40'. The reverse shows a French helmet encircled with text which reads 'CHEMIN DES DAMES AISNE'. The ribbon consists of three main stripes, one central white stripe and two black stripes, with thin stripes of the French tricolours (red, white and blue) on either side. A bar horizontally pined across the ribbon reads 'AISNE 1914-1918'. The ribbon is secured to the medal with a copper ring.
History / Summary
Awarded to 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 August 1915 and served with 13 Battalion. He was awarded a Military Medal at Zonnebeke in 1917, and returned to Australia on 13 April 1919.