Summary

Alternative Name(s): Handkerchief

Scarf picturing landing of Australian troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 as centrepiece, surrounded by flags. Four warships are illustrated in the corners, while the Emden appears underneath the central panel. Printed on the handkerchief is 'A souvenir of the great world war and the part played by Australia and New Zealand - the landing of our gallant sons of the empire on the Gallipoli peninsula - "The scrap heap" a view of the "Emden" after the fight with the "Sydney" off the Cocos Keeling islands' (which occurred on 9 November 1914). Made around 1915.

Physical Description

Printed rectangular cloth scarf in full colour.

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