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Matchbox holder with AIF cap badge, WW1
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Matchbox holder with AIF cap badge, WW1
Matchbox holder - made in Birmingham - with the Australian Imperial Force cap badge impressed upon it. On reverse, commemorating the Battle Honours of the 4th Battalion AIF, dated August 17 1914-1917. Gallipoli - Lone Pine, France - Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, Le Barque, Demicourt-Boursies, Bullecourt. Trench Art
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Artefact Australian Badge Barque Battalion Birmingham Bullecourt Commemorating Commemoration Date Gallipoli Holder Honours Lone Matchbox Pine Pozieres Regiments Trench Made
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This intriguing matchbox holder, crafted in Birmingham, bears the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) cap badge impressively embossed on its surface. The reverse side of this trench art piece commemorates the Battle Honours of the 4th Battalion AIF, dated from August 17, 1914 to 1917. The inscriptions read "Gallipoli - Lone Pine," "France - Pozieres," "Mouquet Farm," "Le Barque," "Demicourt-Boursies," and "Bullecourt." During World War I, soldiers in the trenches would often create art from discarded materials as a means of coping with the harsh realities of war. Trench art, as it came to be known, served as a poignant reminder of home and a way to keep the spirit of their units alive. This matchbox holder is a testament to the creativity and resilience of the soldiers who made it, as well as the historical significance of the battles it commemorates. The 4th Battalion AIF saw action in several major campaigns during the war, including the Gallipoli landings at Lone Pine and the battles of Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, Le Barque, Demicourt-Boursies, and Bullecourt in France. These battles were significant in the Australian military history, and the commemoration of them on this matchbox holder adds to its historical value. This matchbox holder is an important artefact from the First Great Military Regiments of World War I, and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during this time. It is a fascinating piece of history that tells a story of war, resilience, and creativity.
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