| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30997 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton; Oxidised brass; Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Shoulder strap : Lieutenant W E F Oram, 2/13 Australian General Hospital, AIF
Description
Brown wool shoulder strap, lined with brown cotton bearing oxidised rank insignia for a lieutenant and a curved 'AUSTRALIA' title. The strap was originally secured to the uniform by a button and two press studs.
History / Summary
Worn by VX58783 Captain (Sister) Wilma Oram of 2/13 Australian General Hospital, in Malaya before she was taken prisoner of war by the Japanese and imprisoned on Sumatra in February 1942.
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