Historical information

Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige.

On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch".

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer cat No 5919P for his service details.

Physical description

.1) Base with model depiction of a soldier pushing a coal truck loaded, wood, metal, construction, each side has a brass plaque on the coal truck base, the lower base has a black plaque on.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica of trucks used to carry coal".
.2) On lid, "Donated by LONDON Branch R.O.T.A"