Historical information

A post card showing a scene from Gallipoli. Postcards were a common form of correspondence in World War 1. They were also good souvenirs as cameras weren't commonplace.

Significance

Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.

Physical description

Postcard with an image of ANZAC Cove. Several soldiers can be seen standing along the beach, while boats and supplies line the shore.