Historical information

Details of the famous 11 Battalion photo posing on the Cheops Pyramid at Mena 10 miles from Cairo. Also includes a brief history of the Battalion campaigns. Background watermark of the photo of troops on the pyramid. The Battalion returned to Australia at the end of war and was disbanded on 6th of February 1919. Awarded a Kings colour for its service.

Significance

Famous photo of the 11th Battalion (800 men) posing on the Cheops Pyramid on the 10th of January 1915.

Physical description

Rectangular framed print which describes the famous photo of the 11th AIF Battalion posing on the cheops pyramid (Catalogue item 807)

Inscriptions & markings

Printed details of the famous 11 Battalion photo posing on the Cheops Pyramid at Mena 10 miles from Cairo. Also includes a brief history of the Battalion campaigns. Background watermark of the photo of troops on the pyramid