| Place | Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Lille, Armentieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29520 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Copper; brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Souvenir ashtray from Armentieres : Lieutenant E T R Reynolds, 29 Company Army Service Corps, AIF
Description
Copper ashtray with brass crest for the town of Armentieres, France. The crest is supported by a wreath of oak and laurel and surmounted by a crown which looks like a fortified town. The shield contains a sun and moon above a fleur-de-lis.The name of the town 'ARMENTIERES' is written within a scroll beneath the coat of arms.
History / Summary
Associated with Lieutenant Edward Thomas Russell Reynolds who served with 15 Depot Unit of Supply and with 29 Company, Australian Service Corps. He returned to Australia on 2 March 1919.