Africa Star ribbon bar made from a toothbrush handle : Sergeant D Robinson, 6 Division AIF

A yellow plastic rectangular shaped piece of plastic toothbrush handle with a light blue, red and dark blue plastic insets representing an Africa Star ribbon bar. The back of the ribbon bar has a simple metal pin attachment for wearing on a shirt or tunic.

This 'Tek art' plastic medal ribbon was made from toothbrush handles and given to VX10171 Sergeant Daniel Robinson who served with the 6th Australian Division in both North Africa and New Guinea during the Second World War.

Robinson was born in London England on 18 August 1907. He was living in Northcote, Victoria when he enlisted in the Second AIF in South Melbourne on 5 February 1940. While serving in New Guinea one of his transport soldiers made this 'ribbon' for Robinson as he was the only member of their unit who had served in North Africa.

During his service, Robinson collected photographs and souvenirs. he also was a prolific writer of short stories, contributing to 'Man', 'Sporting Globe', 'Herald Sun', 14 consecutive issues of 'Australian Journal' and many other general papers. He also contributed to the military publications 'Salt' and 'Khaki & Green'.

Robinson was serving with the 4th Ordnance Store when he was discharged from the Second AIF on 9 October 1945.