ProvenanceCertificate of Discharge, Royal Australian Naval Brigade, T. Malloney, 18.10.1920. British War Medal Issued, 1923. Formerly of HMCS PROTECTOR. SignificanceHMCS Protector was a South Australian colonial naval vessel that served during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. The Protector's service in China was the pivotal event in the ship’s history and marked the coming of age for the South Australian navy.DescriptionCertificate of Discharge, Royal Australian Naval Brigade, T. Malloney, 18.10.1920. British War Medal Issued, 1923. Formerly of HMCS PROTECTOR. AcknowledgementAccession NumberHT 1996.0612