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WWI Australian Y.M.C.A. gift for returning soldiers
1919Overview
Thick natural leather cigarette case made from two sections, one fitting inside of the other. On the upper section is an embossed map of Australia containing the inverted triangle symbol and initials of the Y.M.C.A., above which is written 'Home' and below which is '1919'.
Historical information
According to Trove, the Y.M.C.A. in South Australia presented souvenir leather cigarette cases to South Australian soldiers returning from World War 1 service. This appears to have happened from mid-1919 to the end of the same year.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00093
Item type
Accessories
Artefacts
Collectibles
Themes
Material
Leather
Width
85 mm
Height or length
100 mm
Depth
12 mm
Inscriptions and markings
"Home
Y.M.C.A.
1919"
Place made
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
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Last modified
Wednesday, 5 August, 2026
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Leather cigarette case presented to returning soldiers in 1919
Two sections of leather cigarette case presented to returning soldiers in 1919
Leather cigarette case presented to returning soldiers in 1919 - closed
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