Accession No
2005.696
Description
Plaque - Ecusson-shaped plaque of wood, highly polished. A metal plaque nailed to the top of the plaque reads [engraved:] 'TO COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF FROM ALL RANKS ROYAL FIJI MILITARY FORCES 9TH JANUARY, 1973'. Underneath, a metal cast of a crowned lion on a crown in a radiating circle and 'FIJI'. Underneath, 'ROYAL FIJI MILITARY FORCES' inscribed in golden letters with a black outline.
Place
Oceania; Polynesia; Fiji
Period
Source
Foster, Robert [collector]; White.C [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2005.696
Cultural Affliation
Material
plastic?; wood; metal
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
(Bio): Sir Robert Foster (collector); Dr. C. White (donor)
Event Date 27/6/2006
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Ecusson-shaped plaque of wood, highly polished. A metal plaque nailed to the top of the plaque reads [engraved:] 'TO COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF FROM ALL RANKS ROYAL FIJI MILITARY FORCES 9TH JANUARY, 1973'. Underneath, a metal cast of a crowned lion on a crown in a radiating circle and 'FIJI'. Underneath, 'ROYAL FIJI MILITARY FORCES' inscribed in golden letters with a black outline.
Event Date 27/6/2006
Author: maa
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '2005.696' inscribed in black ink under the base.
Event Date 28/8/2013
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:265465
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