PLAQUE, WAY '79

H1988.526

Shield-shaped plaque with mounted metal eagle on a spear, flying a banner "COURAGE", plate above: "TO THE PEOPLE OF / WESTERN AUSTRALIA / ON THEIR / 150TH ANNIVERSARY / November 1979". On back: manufacturer's label and paper label: "PRESENTED BY / LIEUTENANT- COLONEL D. FORMBY, / 2ND CAVALRY REGIMENT AUSTRALIAN ARMY, / HOLSWORTHY N.S.W. / ON OCCASION OF / DEFENCE FORCE TATTOO / 24TH NOVEMBER 1979." Presented to the Premier or representative.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1988.526
Accession Date: 8 Jul 1988

Material

Wood/Wood

wood, metal

Metal
Wood
Metal/Metal

Measurement

length168mm
width152mm

 

 

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