Historical information
Regarding P Sexton. There is a Patrick Sexton listed in the 59th Batt roll No 3243a. The trench art was in the collection of James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. Refer 169P, 166.3, 167.6.
Physical description
Map of Australia made from spent munitions brass; engraved with picture of soldier holding a banner.
Inscriptions & markings
'59th Btn.' - written on Union Jack in corner of banner.
'Australia for Ever' written on 2nd banner.
'CD' written between soldier's feet.
Other inscriptions: 'France 12.7.18', and 'P. Sexton Ville-Sur Ancre Somme.
