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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group (Miniatures), WW2 Australian Military Forces, VX2151 Pte Andrew Edward Gates
Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal. -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Flag, Stephen Carter, Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Eureka Flag Facsimile, 1964
The Eureka Flag hanging on the wall is an exact replica of the Southern Cross flag which flew over the Eureka Stockade. It was copied from the original flag held by the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Exact measurements were taken from the flag and the replica was made by George Lemke and Co. The replica was made because the original was in fragile condition. (Ballarat Courier, 16 February 1965)Eureka Flag facsimile displayed at the Old Colonists' Hall, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, dining, eureka flag replica, eureka flag, george lemke and co -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Boxed Flag
A wooden box with glass front containing an Australian Flag. Inscription on front of glass in white are: 215214 Private Christopher Clark, the Australian Army, 8th January 1966flag, australian flag, christopher clark - 215214 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentenary, 1988
Cupro-nickel medal commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, designed by Michael Meszaros and M. Tracey and minted by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. This medal was presented to school children to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The obverse was designed by Melbourne artist Michael Meszaros and depicts school children climbing steps with the Southern Cross in the sky and the word 'EDUCATION' below. The reverse, designed by M. Tracey, features the Bicentennial logo, a map of Australia formed by intersecting diagonal lines.bicentennial, education, medal -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Flag, 1967
Commerative Flag SS860 Centenary 1867-1967 Great Western Primary Schoolstawell, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - VICTORIA JUBILEE MEDAL - EAGLEHAWK, 1887
Victoria Jubilee Medal: Issued by the Borough of Eaglehawk for Victorias Jubilee, on the front is a picture of Queen Victoria with the inscription 'Victoria's Jubilee 1887'. On the back is the Eaglehawk crest with the inscription 'George Willan * Mayor. The crest has a lion and horse against a shield which has a crown above. The motto 'Dieu Etmon Droit' sits above the Eagle which has buildings either side. A hole is punched at the top of the Medal. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, eaglehawk crest, queen victoria's jubilee -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Religious Medals
Brown vinyl, 3 part folder with one empty compartment. Contains 3 medals depicting Christ, Mary and St. Christopher. One cross. Also a a piece of yellowing paper with the "Act of contrition" printed on it.Items issued to practising Catholics by R.C. Padres from A. Singh.medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WW2
Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.VX31174 W J Craigworld war 2, world war ii, world war two, ww2, wwii, 2nd aif -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Medal - QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE 1887
This file contains 2 items relating to an 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal: 1/An 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal. The medal has an image of Queen Victoria and the words ‘Victoria’s Jubilee 1887’ on one side, and the Australian Coat of Arms with the words ‘Caulfield’s Celebration 21 June 1887’ on the other. The medal is accompanied by a card noting that it is owned by the Glen Eira Historical Society, with no other ownership details mentioned. 2/A print-out from the Museum Victoria website, containing the details of a similar medal owned by Museum Victoria. The print-out includes a photo of the obverse of the medal.festivals and celebrations, medals, caulfield, queen victoria jubilee 1887, queen victoria -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Flag, "Industries Fair", c1990
Flag advertising the Industry Fair, red print on white background with a map of Australia, printed on both sides, mounted on wooden dowel for use on Melbourne tramcars. Flag made from two layers of cotton, sewn edges, sewn into a white cotton circular section with an cloth cap and then slipped over the dowel and held in position with a single tack. No manufacturers label.trams, tramways, flags, melbourne, events -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Medal - Medal, sport, 2014
Bronze colour circular medal attached to a blue ribbon, depicting a rider on a horseRecto: Gallery of Champions / AJRA / Australian Jumping Racing Association Inc. Verso: Australian Jumping Racing Association / Adam Lindsay Gordon / Gallery of Champions / Prestige ©australian jumping racing association, gallery of champions, adam lindsay gordon, ajra, 2014 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flag - UNION JACK FLAG REMNANT - ANZAC ?
Piece of silk-like material, printed with Union Jack image.event, war, world war 1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Major J.D.Mathers, 6 medals, Ribbon and Royal Australian Signals insignia
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Kew Historical Society Inc
Flag - Coronation : Elizabeth II, 1953
Flags produced throughout the British Empire to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II.Souvenir coronation flag issued to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II. The portrait of the new Queen is surrounded by four flags, including that of Australia (the Red Ensign), superimposed on a Union Jack.flags, coronation - memorabilia, queen elizabeth ii -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Flag - Pipe Banner 5/6 RVR, RAAOC
Presented to pipes and drums 1990's Carried by Padre Gordon Watson until Nov 2005. Main Side is of Gordon tartan with a embroided RVR obverse side red and blue backing with Royal Corps Australian Army Ordanance. pipes and drums, ps & ds, 5/6rvr -
Clunes Museum
Flag
FLAG - FIRST FLAG OF THE FIRST RESIDENT BISHOP OF AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. SHIELD - SOUTHERN CROSS [CENTRE] RED CROSS OF CRIST MITRE REPRESENTING THE KINGSHIP OF CRIST- GOLD SYMBOLISING THE KINGSHIP OF CRIST- WHITE PURITY OF FAITH- BLUE REPRESENTS OUR LADY AS MOTHER OF THE CHURH.YELLOW AND GREY BACKGROUND NYLON FLAG. WITH APPLIQUED SYMBOLS ON ONE HALF.local history, flag, religion, religious -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Association for the Blind medallion, 199
To honour the service provided, a bronze coloured medallion was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Association for the Blind Medallion / Founder Tilly Aston'. On the reverse is 'Presented to' with a spray of laurel around the edge. The medallion hangs on a blue fabric band that goes around the neck. Bronze coloured medallion with illustrationsassociation for the blind, awards, medals -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Medal - Commemorative Medal, Stokes & Sons, 1937
This medal commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth as monarchs on the British throne, to be held on May 12th, 1937. The medal is one of over 300,000 distributed to school children as a memento of the occasion. The obverse shows the busts of King George VI and Elizabeth facing left. The reverse shows Victoria's Coat of Arms, the official heraldic symbol, with the Southern Cross on a shield, above it is a kangaroo facing left and holding a crown. The supporting figure on the left holds an olive branch of 'peace' and the supporter on the right holds a cornucopia horn of 'plenty', together representing the text on the ribbon between them 'Peace & Planty' symbol of 'prosperity'. On May 7th, 1937 each school child in Victoria, Australia, received a medal commemorating the upcoming coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth, to be held on May 12th, 1937. medals totalling 318,200 were distributed to scholars in 2,781 Victorian schools. Each school received a letter from the Governor, Lord Humingfield, detailing the significance of the occasion. Lessons on the day focused on the meaning behind the medal, and children recited their Allegiance to the King, saluted the flag bearing the Union Jack and Southern Cross, and sang Australila's then National Anthem "God Save the King", which today is sung as the Royal Anthem. The medal is significant for connecting Victoria, and Australia, to the British Commonwealth and the sovereignty of the British throne, in Australia's post-Federation years. It shows the importance placed by the Government of Australia in educating the generation of students in 1937 about Australia's place in the Commonwealth and the history of Australia. The history of the medal is socially and politically significant, reflecting the evolution of changes in Australian society.Medal or medallion, bgilt rass, with claw and ring on top. The obverse has the bust of a female and male, co-joined, and the reverse has the Coat of arms of the State of Victoria, which includes a kangaroo above a shield and a supporting figure on either side of the shield. Inscriptions are on both sides of the medal. The medal commemorates the coronation of their Majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on May 12th 1937.Obverse, around the circle: "KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH" Reverse, around the circle: "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES' CORONATION / MAY 12TH 1937" Reverse, within the Coat of Arms: "VICTORIA" "PEACE & PROSPERITY" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medallion, medal, commemorative, king george vi and elizabeth, 1937, 12-05-1937, students in victoria, schools in victoria, 7-5-1937, victoria's coat of arms, peace & prosperity, british monarch, british throne, british commonwealth, numesmatics, coil, student, victorian student -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BMA MEDAL
Gold medal with depictions of a mine poppet head, chimney & buildings with wording Stewards BMA (Bendigo Miners Assoc) oval with shield shape on front and name J Bodilly etched on back, with accompanying donation letter.organization, mining, miners association -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag - Royal Visit to Hamilton, 1954, c. 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip visited Hamilton on February 26 1954. It was the first time a reigning monarch had visited regional Victoria. More than 13000 children were said to have listened to a speech by the Queen in Melville OvalFlag, Royal visit to Hamilton, 1954, blue, red and gold print and coat of arms, attached to wooden stick. Pennant style.royal visit, hamilton, western district, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, post war -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal - Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Bronze Maltese Cross, State of Victoria, 1897
Medal commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897. Brass cross pattée fitted with a loop and with a separate pressed brass crown. Obverse: In the centre the head of Queen Victoria. On the arms of the cross (top) the cypher 'VRI' between flags (left) '1837' (right) '1897' (bottom) 'VICTORIA THE GOOD'. Reverse: Crown in centre with inscription on each arm of cross. Inscription (centre): '1897'. Arms: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H . M . QUEEN VICTORIA'.Front: VIR : Victoria the Good : 1837-1897 Reverse: To Commemorate the 60th Year of the Reign of H.M. Queen Victoria : 1897queen victoria, queen victoria - commemorations - victoria, australian commemorative medals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1899, 1899
Bendigo Easter Fair Medal 1899, gold Bendigo coat of arms with a banner underneath inscribed Easter Progress Fair, suspended on a green ribbon from a gold banner reading Bendigo 1899.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Coronation of King George VI, City of Port Melbourne, Stokes & Sons, 1937
Round silver coloured medal commemorating the coronation of King George VI for the City of Port Melbourne. Medal has a small red, white and blue ribbon through ring at the top.Front - City of Port Melbourne Victoria Back - King George VI and Queen Elizabethlocal government - city of port melbourne, awards and presentations, king george vi, queen elizabeth -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal
Bronze Medal attached to ribbon. Green, yellow and red stripes. Uniform bar in same colours. Bamboo, dragon on medal.medal, republic of vietnam -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, British Empire medal, 1952
First established in 1922, the British Empire Medal (BEM) was awarded to subjects of the United Kingdom who had provided meritorious service at a management or non-commissioned officer level. It consists of a silver coloured medal depicting a seated 'Britannia' with the sun above her left shoulder. Around the edge of medal is written 'For God and The Empire for Meritorious Service'. On the reverse of the medal is a crown above the letters 'ER II Instituted by King George V'. Four heraldic lions surround the edges and is hung from a pink ribbon with pearl-gray edges. This medal was presented to Hugh Jeffrey, date unknown, for his service to people with visual impairments. 1 silver medal with rose pink and grey ribbon inside burgundy boxmedals, hugh jeffrey -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, The People's Army of Vietnam
Timber framed army green mount. Red flag with yellow stars and writing in Vietnamesenui dat, the people's army, vietnam, flag -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AWARDS
Displays Military awards that have been awarded to Australians since 1915 through to 2021. This includes awards from Foreign countries. The following group are all replica medals; Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951/1972, Australian Defence Medal 1945/open, Interfet Medal, Afghanistan Medal 2001-2021, Iraq Medal 2003, Australian Service medal with Cambodia and Sinai Clasps, Australian Operational Service Border Protection Medal, Reserve Forces Decoration Medal, Reserve Forces Medal, Companion of the Order of Australia (Military) Medal, Defence Long Service Medal, National Medal, Cadet Force Medal, Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal, Efficiency Medal, The following may not be replicas; Croix de Guerrero (Circa WW1) Belgium, Croix de Guerrero (Circa WW1) French, Saudi Arabian Medal for the liberation of Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation Medal. 1 set of 21 Australian Military Awards dating from 1915 through to 2021 placed on a display boeard titled Board Number 4. There is an attached list identifying these awards. Each of the awards has it's appropriate title placed underneath the award.There are no inscriptions on these medals as these are replica medals. Right hand corner of the display board identifies from the " Bob English Collection".medals, awards, passchendaele barracks trust -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Centenary of Victoria/Melbourne, 1934
Silver Centenary Medal, double sided for 'Centenary of Victoria 1934' and 'Centenary of Melbourne 1935'. With red, white and blue ribbon; pinned to white card.On card, 'Centenary Medal 1934'celebrations fetes and exhibitions, marjorie williams -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Australian Red Ensign
British Red Ensign. Red flag with Union Jack in the left hand top corner. Rope threaded through placket on left side of flag with toggle on one end.Tom Wright Captain O.M. Watts Ltd London W1military history, navy, flags, maritime -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal, service madals, 1939-1945
miniatures, 39-45 star Africa star, air crew Europe, 39-45 Defence, 39-45 war medal, 39-45 Australian service medal