Dedication, There is no makers mark, Mid 20th Century

Historical information

On 07 November 1920 a plaque to commemorate Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918 was fixed to a pillar in the Amiens Cathedral. The Bishop of Armiens and Marshal Foch spoke at the unveiling of the plaque.

Significance

This a copy of the speeches of the Bishop and Marshal Foch and is a dedication to the men of the AIF who fought on the Somme between March and August 1918.

Physical description

A framed poster dedication of a plaque that is in the Amiens Cathedral commemorating the Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918. The poster is framed in a wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

The dedications on the poster are by the Bishop of Amiens and Marshal Foch that were made on 07 November 1920 part of the speeches of these two men are printed on the poster.

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