| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33402 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Embroidery cotton thread |
| Maker |
Williams, Annie |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Cross stitch embroidered British flag
Description
Cross stitch embroidered British flag made by Miss Annie Williams.
History / Summary
This flag was made by Miss Annie Williams in a show of patriotism upon the 1915 departure of her then boyfriend, Errol James Smith. Prior to enlisting in the Army on 30 June 1915, 3119 Private Smith worked as a sleeping car conductor. He served with 2 Battalion and was promoted to lance corporal before returning to Australia on 5 March 1919. Miss Williams and Smith later married in the early 1920s.