ID and background please

[speagle]

I believe this is from South Australia but not sure. Any help would be appreciated, including IDing the item in the middle.

Thanks

Ed

[Mervyn Mitton]

Hi - Ed. I looked it up and Yes, it is the South Australian arms - created in 1984. The bird is the Australian Piping Shrike - on an Australian gum . Where do these names come from ? Mervyn

p.s. Looking at it again - the wreath is yellow mimosa and the Crown - of course - is for Queen Elizabeth.

Edited March 21, 2010 by Mervyn Mitton

[speagle]

Hi - Ed. I looked it up and Yes, it is the South Australian arms - created in 1984. The bird is the Australian Piping Shrike - on an Australian gum . Where do these names come from ? Mervyn

p.s. Looking at it again - the wreath is yellow mimosa and the Crown - of course - is for Queen Elizabeth.

Thanks Mervyn. I was "pretty sure" but it never hurts to get a second opiniion

BTW: Where did you "look it up" ?

Thanks again

Ed

[Mervyn Mitton]

I googled under South Australian Arms. Hundreds of entries - as always...

[speagle]

I googled under South Australian Arms. Hundreds of entries - as always...

Is this the newer version?

[Mervyn Mitton]

Must be - looks much neater and cleaner. Did you buy these in the US ?

[speagle]

Must be - looks much neater and cleaner. Did you buy these in the US ?

No. I don't buy or sell; just trade. I got these from an overseas trader, but don't remember who or when. I'd have to go back through my logs.

Ed