Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, F070
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Pre 1945
Associated Notes
German flag with swastika found near Cassino and autographed by members of B Company, 24th Battalion, 1944
The flag was found near the south bank of the Rapido River about 4000 feet west of Monte Cassino by J McQuorkindale on night of 17-18 Feb. 1944. It was later autographed by members of B Coy 24th NZ Bn. 2NZEF 5th Army.
Associated Event
Battle of Monte Cassino; Italy
WW2; 1939-1945
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
17 Feb 1944-18 Feb 1944
Period
Media
Measurement Description
5'4" x 3''2"
930mm x 1610mm
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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