Historical information

First to the right Australian service awarded for full time duty let then 18 month 2 from the rightwar medal 1939-45 awarded for full time duty in the armed forces for not less then 18 days in continuous service 3 from the right defence metal awored six months in non operation to or closely threatened by air tack 4 from the right pacific star Africa star 1939-45 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, Australian Service Medal; 1939/45 Medal, Australian Defence Medal; Pacific Star, Africa Star with Eight Army Clasp and 1939/45 Star. with broach clasp on the reverse side for wearing.