Historical information

Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents.

Physical description

.1 Medallion, brass, star shaped with circular floral arrangement. Centre is shield with what appears to be "HP" with floral arrangement. Rear is engraved, top has small ring for a chain.
.2 Small box, hinged, rectangular shape. Felt lined and held .1.
.3 Colour patch, oval shaped, purple over red, 38th Btn AIF.
.4 RSL membership badge, large version with 2 central figures. Stamped number on rear, 2 lugs on rear tor attaching to clothing.
.5 badge, bronze, circular with crown atop and rising sun in centre. Underneath rising sun is a scroll with "Australian Military Forces" and underneath "AIF"

Inscriptions & markings

.1 "Presented to No 1895 Lance Corporal Hugh Pippin 38th Battalion AIF by the Euston Reception committee for returned soldiers 2.5.19"
.4 "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia 63256"
.5 "Returned from Active Service 262541"