Memorabilia - Trench Art - Plane

Historical information

Trench art in the form of a model plane made out of 303 shells acquired during the second world war in New Guinea by Syd Marsh. VX132480 born on 8/1/1915 at Bendigo and joined the Army May 1941, served with Survey Battery Unit at Buna and Finschaven New Guinea. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch 1946. Delegate to the 34th Dist. Board and delegate to State Conference on several occasions. Received Life membership in May 1970.

Physical description

Silver/bronze coloured metal object in the shape of a model P38 plane made out of 303 shells

Inscriptions & markings

Nil

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