Leather Money Belt

Historical information

In 1941,as part of the war effort, the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Prahran provided over 2000 money belts for soldiers and sailors leaving Prahran for active service overseas. These were included in parcels of comforts made up and presented by the Prahran Patriotic Society.

Physical description

Brown leather belt with four pockets with press down stud closings, possibly for money, on the inside of belt.

Inscriptions & markings

On the inside of belt, printed in gold "With Best Wishes from the Mayor, Councillors & Citzens of the City of Prahran 1941"

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