Plaque from Australia to Shirley Temple, Inscribed Message from the Prime Minister

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4 1/2" (11 cm.) x 3". Attached to the marbleized board are two silver plaques, one being the crest of Australia, flanked by a kangaroo and an Australian crane, and surmounted by a crown. The lower plaque is inscribed "Miss Shirley Temple, With thanks from Australia for your help in our Victory loan" and with the inscribed autograph of John Curtin, Prime Minister (1941-1945).