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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia > Records

World War 1, Western Australia, Tivoli Theatres Lifetime Pass, 3399 AXFORD VC, MM

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Overview

Rose gold and gilded metal Tivoli Lifetime Theatre Pass in the shape of a Victoria Cross suspended from a rose gold link. Below a King's Crown, on the obverse of the cross, are the words, 'LIFE PASS' engraved on a small raised plaque. Underneath the plaque a horseshoe shaped scroll is engraved with the words, 'ALL TIVOLI THEATRES'. There is a pebbled finish on the inside of the arms of the cross. The reverse of the cross is smooth and bears the engraved words, 'FOR VALOR An Appreciation BY THE HON. HUGH D. MCINTOSH M.L.C CORPORAL TL AXFORD. V.C.” Mounted as a watch fob suspended from gold chain.

Historical information

In recognition of their valour, the Tivoli management presented Thomas Axford and other surviving VC recipients with a life pass to their theatres.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-45-500

Contextual information

Axford's war medals, including the VC and MM, are on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

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Last modified

Sunday, 10 May, 2026

Completeness

72

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