Historical information
A souvenir to commemorate the end of the war published by the 24th Battalion Press in both English and French.
From an article in the Red and White Diamond edition from Xmas 1918 that mentions the souvenir: "A souvenir of Armistice Day was issued by our Battalion press at La Chausse-Tirancourt, and a copy was presented to every household in those villages, where our troops were billeted at that time. The souvenirs were handed over, in the name of the C.O., to the Maire, who passed them on to the residents, who received them as a token of the sincere friendship which was stimulated by our stay in that district, and also as a keepsake from Australian soldiers, for whom the French have a keen admiration. Hundreds of these souvenirs have been posted by the troops to their relatives and friends at home."
An item from Legatee Frank Doolan, who was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy.
Significance
A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1. The founding members of Legacy would have been familiar with items like this as they fought in the first World War. Many of the founding Legatees were from the 24th Battalion.
Physical description
A souvenir published to commemorate the end of the World War 1.
Inscriptions & markings
From L/tee F. Doolan in black pen.
