Summary
Scout's signalling mirror, used around 1943. It was found in the effects of the donor's father, Owen Hughes (1897-1965), although may have belonged to a brother as it is initialled 'B.J.H.'. Before his marriage Owen Hughes lived in Northcote.
Physical Description
Rectangular shiny heavy metal, mirrored surface on both sides, contained in a cardboard but leather-look slip case. The case is embossed in gold with the Scout logo, the initials "B.J.H." and the date, October 1943. There is a small hole at the top of the piece of metal, to enable it to be gripped easily when removed from the case. .1 metal mirror .2 cardboard case
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Pauline Diggins, Jun 1991
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Date Made
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Place & Date Used
Northcote, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1943 or later
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Inscriptions
'B.J.H./October 1943' embossed on case for mirror.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
10 cm (Length), 13 cm (Height)
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