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.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Made
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Place & Date Depicted
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Other Association (See Comments)
SMS Emden (Light Cruiser), Imperial German Navy, Turkey
Souvenir recalling the shipwreck of the Emden, sunk by HMAS Sydney off Cocos Island on 9 November 1914, during World War I. -
Inscriptions
Printed on the handkerchief is the following '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'.
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Classification
Military history, Souvenirs & mementoes, Clothing accessories
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
610 mm (Width), 465 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
467 mm (Length), 610 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Militaria, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Scarves