The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Trench art aeroplane made from a cartridge with pieces of aluminium for the wings and tail. The end of each wing is marked with a black cross, the symbol of the German Air Force.
16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineering apprentice with a Brisbane firm when he enlisted in the AIF on 5 October 1916, aged 23. He embarked for overseas service with the Field Company Engineers (FCE) Reinforcements on 11 November that year and arrived in France, after training in England, in April 1917. He was taken on strength into 12 FCE that month and served the rest of the war with this unit on the Western Front. He embarked for return to Australia in England on 15 June 1919 and was discharged on 10 September.
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineering apprentice with a Brisbane firm when he en
Circular brass badge surmounted by a King's crown. In the centre is the AIF rising sun emblem surrounded by the text 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse has been imp
Brass shoulder title with voided letters 'ENGRS'. The title is complete with a split pin threaded through the back lugs. 16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineer
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an envelope design with a central purple and yellow pansy between two smaller pansies. A small card insert f
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard has an envelope design featuring a basket of small blue and yellow flowers surrounded by purple flowers.
Trench art paper knife manufactured from single large steel shell splinter. The handle has been left in its original jagged state, while the blade has been machined and polished to a fine finish. A bl
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineering apprentice with a Brisbane firm when he enlisted in th
Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features a pink rose with small dark blue flowers.
Trench art paper knife manufactured from single large steel shell splinter. The handle has been left in its original jagged state, while the blade has been machined and polished to a fine finish. A bl
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineering apprentice with a Brisbane firm when he enlisted in th
Brass shoulder title with voided letters 'ENGRS'. The title is complete with a split pin threaded through the back lugs. 16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineer
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 16171 Sapper Cecil George Blunt was born in Chiswick, NSW and was an engineering apprentice with a Brisbane firm when he en
Circular brass badge surmounted by a King's crown. In the centre is the AIF rising sun emblem surrounded by the text 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse has been imp
Trench art model of a German Taube type aircraft on a stand. The base is made from an 18 pounder shrapnel fuze with impressed markings '764A V.S.M'. Attached to the top of the fuze is a German small a
