ProvenancePresented to the Commander of the Australian Submarine Squadron in appreciation by the Commanding Officer of HMAS 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.DescriptionFramed notice with details of the HMCS Protector, constructed in 1884. Inside the frame is a navy blue tally band embroidered with PROTECTOR in gold thread.MaterialMetal - unspecified DimensionType: Chest
Height: 180
Width: 300
Depth: 200
Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 2023.0038
