The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Semi-circular tea cosy made of wollen loop stitches on a hessian base. On one side it features a brown koala on a blue background, bordered by red, and on the other side a grey koala on a blue background, bordered by red. The tea cosy is lined with cotton material.
Believed to have been made by 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur while in hospital, as part of rehabilitation from a gas attack. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 August 1915 and served with 13 Battalion. He was awarded a Military Medal (MM) in 1917 and returned to Australia on 13 April 1919.
Two woven cotton chevrons on khaki wool backing, denoting the rank of corporal. Worn by 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 August 1915 and served with 13 Battalion. He w
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 August 1915 and served with 13 Battalion. He was awarded a
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
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 August 1915 and served with 13 Battalion. He was
Two woven chevrons on khaki backing denoting the rank of corporal with brass signallers badge of two crossed flags above. Worn by 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 Augu
Unofficial veterans' medal comprised of a six pointed star atop two crossed swords. On each point of the star is a small raised circle. The obverse shows a windmill above nine crosses. Text on either
