Framed First and Second World War Medals Awarded to Cyril Leslie CHAPPELL DCM

1918 - 1945
Overview

A rounded rectangular wooden frame with gold inset housing five (5) medals, an Australia shoulder title, a black and white photograph of a soldier, and a small, typed piece of paper all on green felt and behind balloon glass.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2016.3.1.a-i
Item type
Width
400 mm
Height or length
606 mm
Depth
34 mm
Weight
1976 g
Inscriptions and markings

On 2016.3.1.h "HISTORICAL / 14 Feb 1918. Sgt. C.L. CHAPPEL 2nd L. RLY. OP. COY. late 7th F.A.B. / A.I.F. 1914-18, awarded D.C.M. / “HIS MAJEXTY THE KING has been graciously pleased to award the / Distinguished Conduct Medal to the abovementioned non-commissioned / Officer” / ACTION FOR WHICH COMMENDED / For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in placing a gun in / a forward and exposed position, and keeping it in action under most / difficult circumstances, and at very great personal risk. Although / severely wounded, he set a splendid example to his men, and was cheifly / instrumental in their task being accomplished.”

Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
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Last modified
Monday, 29 December, 2025
Completeness
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Framed Medals of Cyril Leslie CHAPPELL DCM

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