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Cast metal plaque - Australian imperial Force

c. 1940
Overview

Very heavy, circular cast metal plaque featuring a representation of the Rising Sun hat badge with a King's Crown and the words 'Australian Imperial Force'.

Historical information

One of a set of three cast plaques representing the three military services - Army, Navy and Air Force.
They are believed to have been made in a Government workshop in Perth, Western Australia. The King's crown on the rising sun badge indicates it was made prior to the ascension of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1952.

The Royal Australian Navy plaque is also in the collection. A Royal Australian Air Force plaque is on display at the Albany RSL.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00045
Item type
Collectibles
Plaques
Themes
War and Conflict
Material
Metal
Width
400 mm
Height or length
400 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"Australian Imperial Force'

Keywords
Commemorative Plaque
Army
Australian Imperial Force
Place made
Western Australia, Australia
Year
c. 1940
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Tuesday, 1 October, 2024
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Circular cast metal plaque with a Rising Sun badge
Circular cast metal plaque with a Rising Sun badge

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