Summary
Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Marong to Robert Michael, 1 January 1946, in recognition of his service in World War II.
Physical Description
Coloured certificate with decorative border. The certificate has an illustration at the top depicting the Union Jack and Southern Cross flags, Rising Sun badge and unfurling scrolls surrounding a map of Australia which bears the words "FOR KING AND COUNTRY" . Certificate text is printed in brown ink with name of recipient handwritten in black ink. Three signatures of the President, Councillor and Shire Secretary are inscribed at bottom in black ink next to a red circular seal with Marong Shire insignia. Handwriting in pencil on back.
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss G. Laurenson, 1985
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Person Commemorated
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Inscriptions
Front, printed and handwritten: Shire of Marong/Presented to/ROBERT MICHAEL/The President, Councillors and Ratepayers of/the Shire of Marong desire you to accept this/Certificate in appreciation of your services [further text] Back, handwritten: COUSIN OF MOTHER
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Overall Dimensions
240 mm (Width), 342 mm (Height)
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