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Second World War AWAS Epaulette Title issued to WF91315 Sergeant Gwenneth May NORMAN (nee PIERPOINT)
c. 1944Overview
Second World War AWAS epaulette title issued to WF91315 Sergeant Gwenneth May NORMAN, (nee PIERPOINT). Khaki cloth with “AWAS” stitching.
Historical information
This uniform epaulette was issued to Gwenneth May NORMAN (nee PIERPOINT) WF91315, who enlisted on the 27/12/1942 aged 24 years and was attached to the AWAS until her discharge on 24/03/1945.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-12-2021.5.4
Item type
Clothing
Material
Cloth
Width
58 mm
Height or length
26 mm
Weight
2 g
Inscriptions and markings
Cream stitching “AW.A.S” and “PIERPOINT / 91315” printed in black ink on underside.
Keywords
Australian Womens Army Service
WW2
Second World War
Place made
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
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