Summary
Large group portrait of Australian servicemen of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Field Artillery Reinforcements, AIF, 1914-1918. Likely to have been taken during training, before departure to war, the photograph was taken by Darge of 175 Collins St. Melbourne.
Description of Content
Seven tiers of men in military uniform, standing on a flimsy tiered structure. Two 18-pounder field guns are positioned at the front of the men.
Physical Description
Mounted on grey board.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 24 Feb 1986
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Photographer
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Marked on photograph 'Darge copyright 2nd., 3rd. and 4th. Field Artillery Reinforcements'. Photographer's stamp in gold in right hand corner 'Darge 175 Collins St. Melbourne, phone 4897'.
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Type of item
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Keywords
Australian Army, Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Portraits, World War I, 1914-1918