Historical information

Issued to Roy Taylor, a Sergeant in the 9th Australian Light Horse. At that time soldiers had to take out private insurance to cover the risk of death or disablement on duty.

Physical description

Yearly military insurance ticket to cover death or disablement while on military duty. Premium was 7 shillings per annum for cover of 100 pounds for death or 2 pounds/week up to 13 weeks for disablement.

Inscriptions & markings

No 44998. Signed by Manager and Issuing officer

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