Historical information
This tankard mug was produced by Legacy to honour Legatee Syd Birrell possibly after he was awarded the MC.
Legatee Birrell was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1949. The maker was the firm of EG Greenway, a pottery manufacturer in Blackburn, which was connected to Legatee Herb Greenway.
Significance
Shows the high regard Legatee Syd Birrell was held in by the other legatees.
Physical description
Cream Ceramic mug with handle, with a relief portrait of Captain Syd.H. Birrell MC on one side and relief image of the Legacy Torch and Wreath of Laurel.
Inscriptions & markings
Underneath etched - Capt Syd. H. Birrell MC. 23.2.46
Label affixed - E G Greenway Australia