Historical information

Medal are issued for qualifying duty is a declares war zone as follows (from left to right); 1939 - 45 Star - awarded for full-time duty in the ADF for not less than 18 days continuous service; Star, Africa Star

Significance

This replica rack of court mounted WW11 medals that were issued to Pte Harry Howe following his war time service in the Australian Defence Force. Pte Harry Howe was one of six boys from the Howe Family of Beechworth who served during WWII.

Physical description

Replica set WWII court mounded medal bar containing 6 medals, 1939/45 Star. Africa Star with Eight Army Clasp, Pacific Star, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939/45. Australian Service Medal and a clasp on the reverse side for wearing.