Lot 4362

Description

WWI worker's I.D., Jack's Day, Assistant, Nov 1st 1918; A.I.F. Memorial Day, 2nd August 1918, Collector; Soldiers' Dependents' Day, 11th October 1918, Stall Assistant; Italian Red Cross Day, 28th June 1918, Stall Assistant; Anzac Day Reunion ticket, Cabra-Vale Town Hall, 1930; A.I.F. /Salvation Army Christmas Card 1945-1946; 'Souvenir', postcard style booklet relating to WWII; postcard book of the French town of Albert after the bombardment, WWI, sent by 5372 Pte F.R.Michau, A Coy 20 Bn, AIF from France; embroidered crossed flags of WWI allies, six on layout. The I.D. cards with pin holes from wearing, otherwise fine - very fine. (9)

Albert, situated three miles from the frontline, is remembered today as the site of the Battle of the Somme in WWI and during the war was famous for its 'Leaning Virgin' statue and the stories about it.