Historical information
Order issued by Field Marshall Alexander, Commander of the Mediterranean Theatre on completion of the European War.
Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.
Physical description
1. Portrait colour photo of Field Marshall Alexander in full uniform, looking into the camera at his headquarters in Italy in 1944, on the front of a postcard. The post card is blank.
2. Special Order of the day issued on 2nd Mar 1945 by Allied Force HQ for the end of WW2. Issued to all serving personnel of the Mediterranean Theatre, thanking them for their efforts. On a single A5 sheet of paper and signed by Field Marshall Alexander.
