Physical description

Pocket book size with thick, buff, paper cover imprinted with red lettering and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. Example of the Readings and Prayers book that is issued to Australian Army Women's Services personnel during World War 2 by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department.
The book has 176 pages of suggested readings and prayers for a variety of different occasions. The book was produced ca 1944.

Inscriptions & markings

The book front cover is printed with the following text in deep red:
"Readings and Prayers for Members of ARMY WOMEN'S SERVICES", "Issued by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department".
There is an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge at the top of the page and an Australian Army Chaplains' badge at the bottom.
The book has the reference number "A.A.B. 35".