Scarf - RAAF No 461 Squadron, World War II, 1939-1945

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Item ST 39518 Scarf - RAAF No 461 Squadron, World War II, 1939-1945

Summary

Blue scarf with RAAF Sunderland and badge painted by Vita Turner for Mrs M. Conning. World War II. Signed in pen: Rick/ Podgy/ John/ Frank/ Otto/ Ron/ Grim (?)/ Jonah/ John/ Joe. Image of outline of southern Britain with Pembroke Dock marked.

Physical Description

Lilac handpainted scarf with RAAF Sunderland and badge. In centre of scarf emblem of The Royal Australian Air Force with eagle and crown and banner underneath PER ARDUA AD ASTRA. In top left corner there is an outline of southern Britain with Pembroke Dock marked. Bottom right hand corner has sketch of an aeroplane with No. 461 SQUADRON / R.A.A.F. / UNITED KINGDOM. Alternate corners have painted black and red ribbon bows and trailing ends.