Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, U137
Public Access Text
Cap tally, Kreuzer Emden
During 1914 the German cruiser SMS Emden successfully raided allied shipping in the Indian Ocean until run aground by HMAS Sydney during the Battle of Cocos. Many souvenirs were produced following the destruction of the vessel and cap tallies became collectable
Place
Date
[1914]
Associated Notes
Cap tally, Kreuzer Emden
During 1914 the German cruiser SMS Emden successfully raided allied shipping in the Indian Ocean until run aground by HMAS Sydney during the Battle of Cocos. Many souvenirs were produced following the destruction of the vessel and cap tallies became collectable
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Battle of Cocos; 09 Nov 1914; Indian Ocean, Cocos Island/Australia
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
09 Nov 1914
Period
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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