Presentation watch fob for football : Company Quartermaster Sergeant J S Stevens, 6 Battalion, AIF Accession Number: REL30138

Description

Sterling silver watch fob with engraved detail around the edge. At the centre of the fob is a shield engraved '2ND A.I.BDE FOOTBALL BELGIUM 1919'. The reverse of the fob is engraved 'FOOTBALL 4309 C.Q.M.S J.S. STEVENS. D.C.M. 6TH BATTN. A.I.F'.

Contextual Description

Worn by 4309 Company Quartermaster Sergeant James Stanley Stevens. Born on 31 March, 1893, Stevens enlisted in the AIF on 16 July 1915 serving with 6 Battalion in France and his actions here, particularly in Hargicourt, earned him a Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1919. Stevens returned to Australia on 4 July 1919.

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Accession Number
REL30138
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Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Silver
Measurement
Overall: 48 mm height x 30 mm width x 2 mm depth
Date Made
c 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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