Historical information

Port crock issued by the Sergeant's Mess, Puckapunyal under the banner "Certificate of Orphanage". Given to members of 'The Orphanage', Puckapunyal Army Base.
Part of the Cooper Collection.
See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper", No. 3798359.

Physical description

Stoneware port crock with black top and white body. Cork stopper in place. Ring handle. Black and white outline drawing of a bird on a sign on front. Lettering in black type. Makers logo on side.

Inscriptions & markings

Port crock issued by the Sergeant's Mess, Puckapunyal under the banner "Certificate of Orphanage". Given to members of 'The Orphanage', Puckapunyal Army Base.
Part of the Cooper Collection.
See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper", No. 3798359.