Historical information

Refer to Cat 6631P J.A. Fleming for his service history.
Pte Condic. This would be Pte James Andrew Condick No 15, enlisted 26.2.1916 age 30 years 7 months in D Coy 38th Bn, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital in England he rejoins 38th Bn in the field on 15.1.1917, transfers to 3rd Div Salvage Coy 21.1.1917, WIA 30.4.1918 Gassed, he returns to Australia late 1919.

Physical description

This is a broad leather belt, made in 2 pieces, hemmed at top and bottom edge. It has a large rectangular buckle which is engraved. The belt has three tarnished silver shields which are engraved. Between the shields are diamond shaped "holes", red, white and blue alternatively. The buckle is engraved. There are blank spaces of 5 missing winner's or other shields.

Inscriptions & markings

The buckle is engraved: - "Presented to Champion Boxer of 38th Regiment A.I.F. by the Bendigo Independent Pty Ltd. Victoria Australia."
On three shields:-
1.”Won by Pte Condic, June 1916, Bendigo”
2. “Won by WO Fleming J.A. HMAT Ronic August 1916” (“Ronic” This should be "Runic"').
3. “Won by 2 LT Fleming J.A. Salisbury November 1916”