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Accession Number | REL29537 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Heraldry |
Physical description | Synthetic fabric |
Maker |
Unknown |
Date made | c 1941 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Souvenir handkerchief for the Australian Army in Syria and Lebanon
Description
Small square pink handkerchief with rounded corners. In the top corner the Australian flag is printed in black above a scroll with the words 'SOUVENIR TO AUSTRALIAN'. Below the scroll the words continue 'Army in Syria and Lebanon'. In the bottom corner is the image of an advancing soldier with bayonet fixed.
History / Summary
Typical of souvenirs sent home by Australian troops serving in the Middle East.