First World War Certificate of Discharge as issued to Sapper William George STONEHOUSE

1918
Overview

A rectangular certificate that features illustration of two soldiers standing at attention before the Queen, who holds a flag and sword. Illustration is framed by elaborate red border comprising two columns decorated with foliage and scrolls. The columns are joined by a beam, surmounted by volutes, cherubs and the British coat of arms, with the motto 'Dieu et mon droit'. Discharge information is recorded on a scroll on the lower right-hand corner of the certificate. The certificate is framed in a embossed decorative frame.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2025.9.1
Item type
Material
Width
547 mm
Height or length
429 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"No. 7162 Sapper William George Stonehouse / Tunnelling Company Details A.I.F. / Served with honour and was disabled in the Great War / Honourably discharge on 12th May 1918”

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Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
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First World War Certificate of Discharge as issued to Sapper William George STONEHOUSE

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