Greetings from the 17th Garrison Battalion Accession Number: ART28577

Description

Two Australian soldiers greet each other, the soldier on the left is in full Australian uniform and carries a 303 rifle complete with bayonet attachment. The soldier on the right wears Australian uniform with festive accoutriments including a white beard, a white apron, holy in is slouch hat and he presents a plated, steaming hot christmas pudding.

Details

Accession Number
ART28577
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 55 cm x 38 cm
Medium
pencil, watercolour, felt tip pen and gouache on paper on card
Date Made
1940-1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1985
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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