M Special Unit, 2/1st Independent Company, Coast Watchers Accession Number: PL00017

Description

Commissioned by the Commando Association of Victoria as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.

Contextual Description

This plaque was dedicated on 1 September 2000 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial. Note that the dedication ceremony for this plaque was rescheduled, and as such differs from the date as inscribed on the plaque.

Details

Accession Number
PL00017
Maker
Arrow Bronze
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Commemorative Plaque
Physical Description
Material: Bronze
Measurement
Overall: 300 x 400 mm
Date Made
1995
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area, Western Precinct, Sculpture Garden, Western Path, Plaque position 184
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
AWM Plaque Dedication Program
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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