Historical information

This item presented by the indigenious community to their local police officer on the the occasion of his joining the Armed Services in 1942 which resulting in his interment in Changi

Significance

Unique personal gift to this Serviceman

Physical description

Lacquered wood hand made. Hand grip to rear

Inscriptions & markings

"CENTRAL AUSTRALIA / 1942"
RISING SUN Emblem at centre
("AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES") Pinstriping in silver and red.