Historical information
Made by Cpl. Jack Neilson 7th Division Papua New Guinea 1943
Significance
Shows how many of our defence personnel "unwound" from the stress of war by creating a useful and or decorative item from the waste products of war. The creative aspect was important in a time where their lives were governed mainly by destruction.
By creating such things they were partially able to restore their own humanity.
This restored item shows the skill that some had, and the Aussie way of using whatever came to hand..
Physical description
Brass ashtray showing Lightning aircraft model made from cartridges and shell case
