RARE Vintage 20th Century Middle-Eastern embossed leather handbag
Offered for sale is this rare vintage 20th Century Middle-Eastern embossed leather handbag, dating from 1941 to 1942. It’s unusual to know exactly who, where and when any vintage accessory was purchased - however provenance indicates this was by 2nd AIF Sapper Frederick George Smith (Serial No. NX60694) when serving with the 2/15th Australian Field Company. The bag was purchased on leave during either 20-24 October 1941 (in Beirut) or 5 March 1942 (in Jerusalem). The 15th Australian Field Compa