b'77403 407A TRAGIC BOOK OF CONDOLENCE CARDS: WW1 ERA flags/bunting of various sizes, strung together Following the deaths of their two sons, Private Leslie Edwardfor display on shop-front or house; a bit weathered, but a BENNING, who died of wounds at the age of 21 (24th Julyfascinating group. (8 flags).1916), and his younger brother, Harold Vincent BENNING, who$150200 died of his wounds, aged 19 (14th Nov. 1916), the mourning parents collected the newspaper reports and condolence cards408they received from family, friends and acquaintances, as well as old school teachers and others, who were motivated toTwo WW1 period trench art biplane ornaments, write following the obituaries appearing in Sydney and Maitlandboth engraved PERONNE.local newspapers. They are all preserved in this large ledger. 9.5cm wingspan each$300500The Australian victories at Mont St Quentin and Peronne were held by many diggers as the most courageous and finest 404 victories of the war, (2)R.A.F. Walking stick carved from the propeller of a bi-plane,$200300 WW1 period,91cm high 409$300500WW1 period trench art vase with leaf decoration, 405 together with a brass vase, 20th century, (2 items),the larger 27cm highA WWI period impressive trench art umbrella stand made$120200 from a 1918 German shell casing, titled REIMS,50cm high, 13cm diameter$300500 410WWI period German artillery shell dated June 1918, 406 stamped KARLSRUHE,CAMP POCKET CANDLESTICK A Soldiers Friendan imposing 108cm high, 27.5cm diameter at baseWWI period tin box with photolithograph top and patent$400600 date 19.7.15,12.5cm wide$200250 401405Ex 402'