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Souvenir of Egypt banner

Creator unknown1915

State Library of Queensland

State Library of Queensland
South Brisbane, Australia

Souvenir banner featuring the flags and leaders of the major nations involved in World War 1, and an illustration of the Sphinx, two pyramids and an Egyptian on a camel. Embroidered into the fabric are the words '25th Battalion' and 'To Mother with love from Frank'. Private Francis Henry Staunton, a shearer from Richmond, Queensland, served on the Western Front with 25th Infantry Battalion, and was killed in action on 29 July 1916 during the Battle of Pozières.

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