Record Of Australia'S Voluntary Effort In The Great War (A.I.F) - Aug 4Th 1914 To June 28Th 1919
Colour Lithograph On Paper - Framed

Overview

A Period Australian World War I Commemorative Lithograph Documenting The Australian Imperial Force'S Contribution To The Great War. The Print Features Portraits Of General Sir W.R. Birdwood And Lieut. General Sir J. Monash Flanking A Central Portrait With The Rising Sun Badge And Australian And British Flags. Below, The Divisional Structure Of The Aif Is Laid Out With Portraits Of Divisional Commanders And A Comprehensive Chart Of Unit Colour Patches For The 1St Through 5Th Divisions And Light Horse. Statistics Along The Lower Margin Record Total Enlistments, Sailings, Casualties, Wounded And Deaths. Honours Awarded To Units Are Also Documented Throughout.

This Is A Historically Significant Document Of Australian Military History From The Immediate Post-War Period.

Specifications

* Medium: Colour Lithograph On Paper
* Subject: Australian Imperial Force - World War I Record
* Period: Circa 1919
* Frame: Timber, Rustic Construction

Condition Notes

* Heavy Foxing And Staining Across The Entire Sheet
* Significant Toning And Discolouration Throughout
* Paper Losses At The Upper Left Edge And Lower Margins
* Tears And Edge Damage Visible At Multiple Points
* Creasing And Fold Marks Present
* Fading To Printed Imagery And Text
* Partial Separation Of The Print From Its Backing
* Timber Frame Is Damaged With Wear And Losses
* Verso Shows Deteriorated Newspaper Backing With Loose Timber Slats Held Together With String
* This Item Would Benefit From Professional Conservation
* Refer To Images
223924+3

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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