This item presented by the indigenious community to their local police officer on the the occasion of his joining the Armed Services in 1942 which resulting in his interment in Changi
Unique personal gift to this Serviceman
Lacquered wood hand made. Hand grip to rear
"CENTRAL AUSTRALIA / 1942"
RISING SUN Emblem at centre
("AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES") Pinstriping in silver and red.
ww2, shield, central australia, police officer, storey, indigenous gift