Souvenir pennant of 2/30 Battalion, AIF : G R Quinn Accession Number: REL29986

Description

Triangular purple pennant with two ties along the widest edge. A rising sun badge and the words '2/30 Bn A.I.F.' are screen printed onto the pennant in gold.

Contextual Description

Associated with NX3971 G C Quinn who served with the 2/30 Battalion. Quinn was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Singapore and became a prisoner of war, first in Thailand and then in Japan. During his internment it was necessary to amputate one of his legs. He was possibly also known as Reginald George Quinton.

Details

Accession Number
REL29986
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Felt
Measurement
555 mm height x 265 mm width
Date Made
c 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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