| Place | Middle East: French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, Lebanon, Aley |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29536 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Synthetic fabric |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Souvenir handkerchief from Aley
Description
Small square handkerchief with decorative stitching around the edges in pink, blue and yellow. A pink printed border edges a circular floral wreath. In the centre of the wreath is the image of an armed soldier and the text 'AIF SOUVENIR OF ALEY'. In the lower corner is a red decorative stamp.
History / Summary
Typical of souvenirs sent home by Australians serving in the Middle East. Aley is a town south east of Beirut in Lebanon.