Hawaiian Club trophy: Flight Lieutenant J W Shipman, 100 Squadron, RAAF Accession Number: REL29258

Description

Silver trophy cup mounted on fluted brown bakelite base. The cup has thin handles rising up and out from each side and a raised decorative edge encircling the cup close to the lip. The front is engraved with the words 'HAWAIIAN CLUB "A" CLASS SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP Won by J. Shipman 1936'.

Contextual Description

Associated with the pre-war activities of 422085 Flight Lieutenant John William Shipman. Shipman served with 100 Squadron, RAAF, flying Bristol Beaufort aircraft, and died during flying battle over New Guinea on 13 March 1945.

Details

Accession Number
REL29258
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Silver; bakelite
Measurement
Overall: 198 x 141 mm
Date Made
1936
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Accession REL29258

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