Engraved Box and Pennies

Historical information

These pennies belonged to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and after being wounded at Tobruk spent time in hospital in Alexandria. (refer item 69) He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945.The game of two up is played by throwing two pennies in the air and betting on which way they face up on landing.

Physical description

Light pink velvet and plastic box with engraved inscription containing 6 penny coins

Inscriptions & markings

Presented to
WANGARATTA R.S.L.
by THE FAMILY OF THE LATE
HARRY JONES
1993

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