044485
Photograph 044485 Korean War, 1950-1953Senior personnel from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) were photographed at Battalion Headquarters during operations in the Korean conflict, possibly at the time of the Battle o
Wooden cigarette box : Major A F P Lukyn, 67 Australian Infantry Battalion Accession Number: REL34159
Description
A handmade wooden cigarette box with a separate lid. The top of the lid is carved with an emblem of 67 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment which is 67 mm high and 55 mm wide. The carving is of the numeral '67' above a chrysanthemum. Above both is a King's crown. Two elongated swords cross behind the crown. Below the chrysanthemum is a scroll in three sections with the words 'AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION'. The case has a base which protrudes from the body of the case at a slight upward angle for 23 mm.
Contextual Description
This cigarette case was acquired by Major A F P Lukyn during his service with 67 Battalion (BCOF) in Japan. Archibald Frederick Philip Lukyn was born in Perth, Western Australia in 1913 and was a Lieutenant serving with 48 Infantry Battalion (Militia) at the outbreak of the Second World War. During that conflict he served with 2/27 Infantry Battalion, 48 Infantry Battalion (Militia) and 27 Infantry Battalion (Militia) . In October 1945 he joined 67 Battalion and served with British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan. He later served with 3 Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, in Korea, seeing action at Maryang San. He received his Certificate of Termination of an Officer in August 1960.
Details
Accession Number
REL34159
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall: 142 mm height x 180 mm width x 58 mm depth
Date Made
c 1946-1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright unknown - orphaned work
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