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South Gippsland Shire Council
Plaque, Brass, 2006
... Plaque, Brass...Brass plaque presented to South Gippsland Shire Council... gippsland Brass plaque presented to South Gippsland Shire Council ...Brass plaque presented to South Gippsland Shire Council by the Victoria Vietnam Veterans Community 2006. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Catherine Florence Aviss, 1919
... Large engraved brass plaque mounted onto brick wall... with the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919. brass plaque great war memorial ...Links to another image in the collection previously unidentified now known as at 2018 to be the children of a seafaring family of Captain and Mrs Aviss. In 1918 the family was re-united with Mrs Aviss' parents after a dangerous journey by sea the first time that the children met their grandparents, Captain and Mrs Frampton also seafarers . Mrs Aviss gave birth to her third child in August 1918 on board the ship. She contracted the "Spanish flu" probably in St John, New Brunswick and died, at the age of 28, on the 3 November 1918 after a week in hospital, leaving her husband with two toddlers and a 3 month old baby. The story demonstrates the respect and support of the Mission for two remarkable families of seafarers and the dangers of the influenza epidemic post WW1.An example of lives and tribulations of a seafarer family who survived the Great War but who also had to deal with the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919.Large engraved brass plaque mounted onto brick wall commemorating wife of sea captain. To the Glory of God / and in memory of Catherine Florence/ the beloved wife of Captain Herbert Aviss/ (Barque Inverneill) who died at St John. N.B./ Nov 3rd 1918.brass, plaque, great war, memorial, commemorate, catherine florence aviss, florence catherine nee frampton, wwi, first world war, barque, inverneill, herbert aviss, st peter the mariner chapel, mission to seafarers, flinders street, 1919, st john, new brunswick, influenza, spanish flu, pandemic, 1918 -
National Wool Museum
Sign
... brass plaque...Brass plaque from Elders VP...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Brass plaque from Elders VP Wool Stores Wool ...Brass plaque from Elders VPCHIEF AGENCY NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD ESTAB 1836wool stores, wool brokering, elders vp, brass plaque, sign -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Scotland Box, 1910
... Wooden box with brass plaque on lid....On brass plaque: "Presented to the School Children..." Wooden box with brass plaque on lid. Scotland Box ...In 1910, a Union Jack flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag previously sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. It was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made this box to house the flag.Wooden box with brass plaque on lid.On brass plaque: "Presented to the School Children of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia by their School Mates in Rutherglen Scotland. June 1910"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - BRASS WALL PLAQUE, 1930
... BRASS WALL PLAQUE...Round brass wall plaque impressed with scene of people... ORNAMENTS Metal wall Round brass wall plaque impressed with scene ...Round brass wall plaque impressed with scene of people around a table drinking and smoking. Ring for hanging attached to back.ornaments, metal, wall -
Mont De Lancey
Knife Cleaner, J. L. Hinks, Circa 1910
... Static wooden knife cleaner, with a brass plaque. Two..."J.L. Hinks Knife Cleaner Patented" on the brass plaque.... plaque. Static wooden knife cleaner, with a brass plaque. Two ...Static wooden knife cleaner, with a brass plaque. Two pieces of wood with a cork inner piece, held together by elastic bands."J.L. Hinks Knife Cleaner Patented" on the brass plaque. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - HENDERSON BEEHIVE BRASS OFFICE PLAQUE
... HENDERSON BEEHIVE BRASS OFFICE PLAQUE...Brass rectangular plaque mounted on wooden backboard by 4...-Henderson Brass rectangular plaque mounted on wooden backboard by 4 ...Brass rectangular plaque mounted on wooden backboard by 4 screws inscription reads Registered Office R.O.Henderson (Beehive) Proprietary Limited.business, retail, beehive, bendigo-history-businesses-beehive-henderson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Whale souvenir, n.d
... whale bone (disc), Brass arrow on back and brass screw. Brass...Front: 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' (on brass plaque, lower front)... VICTORIA' (on brass plaque, lower front) Wooden whale (painted ...Three whale vertebrae discs used for souvenirs were located in History House Maritime cabinet. One had 'H.B. Venning' written on back in pen / pencil. All three pieces may have been donated by H.B. Venning. Complete item catalogued here, and broken two placed in Public Access CollectionWooden whale (painted black and white) on piece of circular whale bone (disc), Brass arrow on back and brass screw. Brass plaque on front.Front: 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' (on brass plaque, lower front)souvenir, whale bone, whale -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaque, Stawell Hospital Presentation Plaque Stawell Hospital Younger Set, 1941
... Realia - Brass Plaque... - Brass Plaque Stawell Hospital younger Set ...Younger Set Complemented the Ladies Auxilary, formed in 1937 but disbanded in 1941 Due to Wartime commitments, then reformed in 1975.Small Brass Plate Engraved with Black writingPresented By Stawell Hospital Younger Sethospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaque, Stawell Hospital Commemoration Plaque. Buchanan Ward 1934
... Realia - Brass Plaque... Commemoration Plaque. Buchanan Ward 1934 Realia - Brass Plaque Stawell ...Brass Plate Engraved with Black Writing, varnished over. 4 Screw holes.Buchanan ward in rememberance of Pioneer work in 1858 of Robert H Buchanan ( Founder)hospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaque, Stawell Hospital Commemoration Plaque CATO Ward
... Realia - Brass Plaque... Plaque CATO Ward Realia - Brass Plaque Stawell District Hospital ...Brass Plate Engraved with Black writing. Varnished over. 4 ScrewsCATO Ward in Recognition of Generous Donations by Fred Cato in 1918 & 1928hospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaque, Stawell Hospital Commemoration Plaque. Edward Wilson
... Realia - Brass Plaque... Commemoration Plaque. Edward Wilson Realia - Brass Plaque Stawell ...Brass Plate Engraved with Black writing. 4 Screw HolesEdward Wilson Operating Theatre. In recognition of Generous Donation from Edward Wilson Trust Fund in 1929hospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaque, Stawell Hospital Commemoration Plaque. Anne Beaglehole 1933
... Realia - Brass Plaque... Beaglehole 1933 Realia - Brass Plaque Stawell District Hospital ...Brass Plate with black Writing. 4 screw HolesBeaglehole Ward In Recognition of Geneous Donation in 1933 By Annie Beagleholehospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaque, Stawell Hospital Commemoration Plaque. Jessie Phillips 1945
... Realia - Brass Plaque... 1945 Realia - Brass Plaque Stawell District Hospital ...Brass Plate Engraved with black writing. 4 Screw HolesJessie Phillips Ward In Recognition of Generous Donation 1945hopital -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Trophy, Coca Cola Trophy
... and engraved brass plaque....Engraved on brass plaque "Coca Cola Trophy / Bells Easter... on brass plaque "Coca Cola Trophy / Bells Easter Open Contest / 2nd ...This Bell was won by John Pawson as second junior place getter in the Bells Easter Open Contest in 1969. The bell was one of the earliest versions of the bell made by Joe Sweeney. John Pawson was a local surfer who tragically drowned at Winki Pop in January 1984RarityBrass bell mounted on wooden frame with wood stand and engraved brass plaque.Engraved on brass plaque "Coca Cola Trophy / Bells Easter Open Contest / 2nd JUNIOR 1969"trophy, surf, bells beach, bell, pawson, easter contest -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, FRAMED, Vander Toorren
... . At base of the frame is a brass plaque....Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"... Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC" Ornate wood ...DOUGLAS GEORGE PHILLIPS enlisted No 3449 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 14.7.1915 aged 18 years 2 months in Bendigo. He embarked for Eygpt on 18.12.1915. Promoted to Corporal 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 26.3.1916. Promoted to Sergeant 10.8.1916. Hospitalised with trench feet on 6.11.1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 3.3.1917. Hospitalised with haemoptysis 20.7.1917. Promoted to Lieutenant 30.9.1917. WIA 4.10.1917 and remained on duty. Awarded the Military Cross for the same days actions. Discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919. He enlisted again on 28.9.1939 as V80050. At discharge on 12.3.1945 he was a Captain serving in No 12 Australian Garrison Coy. Ornate wood frame with glass over a brownish background. Inset at top is a sepia tone photo of an Officer in uniform. Centre is a description of service and award of an "MC". At the bottom is a mounted medal set, group of (5) re Lt D.G.Phillips MC. At base of the frame is a brass plaque.Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"medals, bravery, framing, photograhy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - SWIVEL CHAIR, C.1960's
... brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl....On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B... On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B. Nicholls 10th ...This chair was possibly donated as a "Presidents Chair" by Bill Nicholls. Refer Cat No 149 for Bill Nicholls service history and Cat No 8073P for RSL history.Swivel Chair, timber construction light brown stain, arm rests, chair swivels on 4 legs with castors. One arm has a small brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl.On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B. Nicholls 10th. Feb. 1969"brsl, smirsl, chair -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Trophy - Best Kept Rural Residential Garden Glenelg Shire, c. 2002
... . Banner shaped brass plaques top and bottom....' - engraved. Small brass plaques with winners names.... by Francis plants' - engraved. Small brass plaques with winners names ...Medium Density Fibreboard Trophy, dark blue marbled finish. Banner shaped brass plaques top and bottom.Top - 'Best Kept Rural Residential Garden in the Glenelg Shire' - engraved' Bottom - 'Donated by Francis plants' - engraved. Small brass plaques with winners names. -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Ceremonial object, Presentation Gavel and Sound Block presented to Shire of Bacchus Marsh in Memory of Alec William Bond, 1968
... A sound block with a green felt base and inscribed brass...Engraved text on a brass plaque which reads: Presented... Engraved text on a brass plaque which reads: Presented by May Bond ...Alec William Bond was Secretary and Engineer for the Shire of Bacchus Marsh from 1924 until his death in 1968. The position of Secretary was similar to a Chief Executive Officer in contemporary terminology. Mr Bond was a prominent figure in the Bacchus Marsh community for nearly 50 years and as Shire Engineer was responsible for the design of a number of local infrastructure projects including the buildings and water scheme at the Lady Northcote Children's Farm at Glenmore and the public swimming pool in Grant Street, A physical memento that recognises the long and notable contributions of an important local government official and their service to the Bacchus Marsh Shire and community.A sound block with a green felt base and inscribed brass plaque with accompanying small hardwood mallet in a cradle.Engraved text on a brass plaque which reads: Presented by May Bond and Family to the Shire of Bacchus Marsh in memory of Alec William Bond Shire Secretary & Engineer 1924 – 1968.alec william bond, bacchus marsh shire council, gavel and sound blocks, local officials and employees, local government -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque and Scroll, Dead Man's Penny, World war One
... brass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond...Brass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William... Calais, France brass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny ...Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. The history of the dead man's penny began in 1916 with the realisation by the British Government hat some form of an official token of gratitude should be given to the fallen service men and women's bereaved next of kin. Production of the plaques and scrolls, which was supposed to be financed by the German reparation money began in 1919 with approximately 1,150,00 issued. There were some relatives who returned the pennies to the Australian Government in protest as b they felt it was insulting and it did not replace their loved one's life.Killed in Action William Edward Ernest Bond joined the 58th Bn on the 24th November 1915 as a labourer from Geelong. As a private (4296), he was sent to France and the Western Front. He initially went missing in action in the Fleurbaix area on 19th of July 1917. It took a court of Inquiry in the field in September,1917 to determine he was killed in action, although his body was never recovered. He died aged 18. His name can be found on Panel 14, VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, FranceMemorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BONDBrass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William Edward Ernest Bond" Scroll Commemoration to Pte Edward Ernest Bond 58th Bn AIFbrass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Ceremonial object - Plaque, Official Opening of Restored Buninyong Library, April 1991, April 1991
... Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening of Restored...Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening of Restored... Buninyong goldfields Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening ...Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening of Restored Buninyong Library, April 1991 by Cr. Derek Leather, Shire President, and active, hands-on supporter of the project.Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening of Restored Buninyong Library, April 1991 by Cr. Derek Leather, Shire President, and active, hands-on supporter of the project.buninyong visitor information centre, buninyong library, plaques -
Parks Victoria - Point Hicks Lightstation
Plaque
... The rectangular brass plaque commemorates the centenary...Brass plaque with an engraved inscription. to commemorate... The rectangular brass plaque commemorates the centenary of the official ...The rectangular brass plaque commemorates the centenary of the official opening of the Point Hicks Lightstation on 15 May 1890. The engraved text in capitals reads ‘Point Hicks Lightstation/This plaque commemorates/The opening of/This Lighthouse/ (Then known as Cape Everard) /On the 15 May 1890/’. It finishes with the date of 13 May 1990. It is not known whether the plaque is a fixture attached to one of the lightstation buildings, or a detached object. If it is attached, it is defined as building fabric and is included in the Victorian Heritage Register listing for the lightstation. Details of the commemorative ceremony presumably held on 13 May 1990 are not known. It is not known whether the plaque is a fixture attached to one of the lightstation buildings, or a detached object. If it is attached, it is defined as building fabric and is included in the Victorian Heritage Register listing for the lightstation. Brass plaque with an engraved inscription. to commemorate opening of the lighthouse."POINT HICKS LIGHTSTATION/ THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES/THE OPENING OF/ THIS LIGHTHOUSE/ (THEN KNOWN AS CAPE EVERARD) / ON THE 15 MAY 1890 / .....13 MAY 1990" -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Model monument
... of long column and sailor saluting on lower pedestal with brass..."владивосток (Vladivostok)" Russian inscription on brass... on brass plaque under sailor "PMA 0174" tag associated: "PMA 0174 ...giftMiniature of a monument with three masted ship at top of long column and sailor saluting on lower pedestal with brass plaque featuring Russian inscription."владивосток (Vladivostok)" Russian inscription on brass plaque under sailor "PMA 0174" tag associated: "PMA 0174/ Marble Russian Souvenir/ Port of Melbourne Authority/ 60" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Award - Replica 'Endeavour' Photograph, Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, AILENE MCGARVIE, BOX 723 Portland Vic 3305 - photographer, c. 1996
... ' in Portland. White mount, wooden frame with gold trim, inscribed brass... POrtland 1996 inscribed on brass plaque Back: white sticker..., inscribed brass plaque below photo. Award Award - Replica 'Endeavour ...Framed colour photograph of the replica 'Endeavour' in Portland. White mount, wooden frame with gold trim, inscribed brass plaque below photo.Front: 'Competitor 5th Victorian Town Criers Championships POrtland 1996 inscribed on brass plaque Back: white sticker with photographer's details 'Endeavour Portland' - black texta -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Compass, c. 1839
... Pocket compass, brass, set into a square wooden case...“Chas Gray / LEITH / 1839” engraved on brass plaque on lid.... navigation “Chas Gray / LEITH / 1839” engraved on brass plaque on lid ...This magnetic compass is a good size to fit easily into a person's pocket or personal luggage and is protected from knocks by its wooden case. It could have been used for reference when travelling on land or sea. There is no visible manufacturer's mark, which may mean that it was not of high monetary value. Leith is a district of Edinburgh in the country of Scotland, the U.K. It was once the Port of Edinburgh and many migrant ships departed from here bound for the Australian colony. It had a busy shipbuilding industry, with wet and dry docks. It appears from the inscription on the case "Chas Gray, LEITH, 1839" that this pocket compass once belonged to Charles M. Gray (Chas is a common abbreviation for the name Charles). The inscription coincides with the name, place and date that the Western Victorian pioneer Charles M. Gray left Scotland and arrived in Australia. Charles Gray was born in Anstruther, Scotland, in 1818. His family was connected with the Royal Marines, which may have created his nautical instruments such as this pocket compass. Charles Gray arrived in Hobson's Bay on 15 June 1839 on the ship “Midlothian”. That same ship had departed from Leith, Scotland on February 15th 1839. Did Charles Gray acquire the pocket compass in Leith, perhaps as a gift or a souvenir of his motherland? Charles Gray was an early squatter and went on to become a very successful settler as a sheep pastoralist in the Western District of what is now Victoria (originally the colony of New South Wales). He and his wife had a large property called “Nareeb Nareeb”, Green Hill Creek District (now Glenthompson), Victoria, from 1840-1886. He was also a local Councillor and Justice of the Peace, and had an interest in the local indigenous people; he named his property after their tribe. Charles returned to England in 1890 and died there in 1905. Charles Gray had written an account in 1890 of his life at Nareeb Nareeb, called Western Victoria in the Forties: "REMINISCENCES OF A PIONEER The Western District in the 1840's By Charles Gray" , a valuable historical reference to colonial Victoria. His book was published by the Hamilton Spectator in 1932. Charles Gray's photograph is one of 713 historical photographs of early Victorian settlers, created as a montage by Thomas Foster Chuck in 1872. The State Library of Victoria holds the framed montage titled “The Explorers and Early Colonists of Victoria”. To qualify for inclusion on this montage the Settlers must have arrived in Victoria before 1843. Charles Gray's photograph is number 349! The pocket compass is associated with Charles Gray, one of the early squatters and settlers in Western Victoria, possibly given to him as a parting gift on his emigration to Van Diemans land in 1839. The item is very significant as it's connection with one of Victoria's early pioneers is well provenanced by the inscriptions on the wooden case. Pocket compass, brass, set into a square wooden case with hinged lid and small hook catch. Compass is marked with 360 degrees and compass points and has two pointers; one to show magnetic north and one to set the direction of travel. Hinges are triangular and inset into the wood. The lid has an attached brass plaque with the inscription "Chas Gray, Leith, 1839" (It likely belonged to Charles Gray, Leith, UK, who migrated to Port Philip Australia in 1839 and became a successful pastoralist.) “Chas Gray / LEITH / 1839” engraved on brass plaque on lid.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, magnetic compass, pocket compass, charles m. gray, chas gray, migrrant from leith 1839, charles gray anstruther, scottland, ship midlothian 1839, squatter western victoria, settler western victoria, hobson's bay port phillip australia, charles gray nareeb nareeb - green hill creek district, western victoria in the forties: reminiscences of a pioneer by charles m. gray 1890, leith edinburgh u.k., western victoria in the forties: reminiscences of a pioneer - montage by thomas foster chuck 1872, charles gray, reminiscences of a pioneer, the western district in the 1840's, compass, scientific instrument, nautical instrument, direction, directional compass, navigation -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting, portrait, Graham Inson, 1993
... in a gold leaf frame with a small brass plaque affixed to the lower...[brass plaque] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PETER D LIVINGSTONE... president inson, graham [brass plaque] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PETER D ...The sitter, Associate Professor Peter D Livingstone, was the Inaugural President of the newly established ANZCA, February 1992. The portrait was later unveiled at the Council Meeting [17-18 Feb 1994] followed by the official opening of Ulimaroa on 19 February 1994. Further information about Professor Livingstone is found on Lives of the Fellows; http://anzca.online-exhibition.net/fellows/fellows-1992/peter-david-livingstone/ The artist Graham Inson is represented in many major public and private art collections. A finalist in the 1990 and 1992 Doug Moran Portrait Prize, he has painted numerous official portraits of politicians, academics and for many of Australia's largest Companies. Oil painting on canvas of Associate Professor Peter Livingstone, seated at an angle facing left, wearing the College gown and tie with a dark plain background. Mounted on a fabric backing in a gold leaf frame with a small brass plaque affixed to the lower center of the frame.[brass plaque] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PETER D LIVINGSTONE / INAUGURAL PRESIDENT / 1992 / PRESENTED BY THE / AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTSpainting, livingstone, peter, anzca president, inson, graham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR, COAL TRUCK, Post WW2
... truck loaded, wood, metal, construction, each side has a brass....1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica of trucks... tobruk coal .1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica ...Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige. On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch". Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer cat No 5919P for his service details..1) Base with model depiction of a soldier pushing a coal truck loaded, wood, metal, construction, each side has a brass plaque on the coal truck base, the lower base has a black plaque on..1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica of trucks used to carry coal". .2) On lid, "Donated by LONDON Branch R.O.T.A"sovenir, model, tobruk, coal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Conductors Bell, Conductors Bell Tramcar No. 34
... with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1". ...Brass plaque reads "Tram No. 34 Last Tram LYDIARD St. Nth... in wooden frame with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1 ...The bell from the final tram, Tram No. 34, to run on Lydiard Street North in 1971. Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars. A reminder of the network of trams that existed in Ballarat. Brass Conductor Communication Bell consisting of cast frame, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Displayed in wooden frame with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1". Brass plaque reads "Tram No. 34 Last Tram LYDIARD St. Nth. 19 -9- 71 ALLAN C JEFFREYS (DRIVER)". conductor, bell, trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, btm -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Bass Drum, Ludwig & Ludwig, Early 1920's
... an indecipherable inscription. An oval brass plaque with a central formed...On brass plaque; “LUDWIG / TRADE MARK / LUDWIG & LUDWIG... Long Tube Tension Rods On brass plaque; “LUDWIG / TRADE MARK ...This Marching Bass Drum is mid-size at 68 cm; these drums can range from 35 to 81 cm (14 to 32 inches). A Marching Bass Drum is slightly smaller than a Concert Base Drum and larger than a Kit or Drum Set Bass Drum. The drum is supported by a shoulder harness with a pin that connects to the eyelet incorporated on the shell of the drum, which keeps the drumheads vertical. The drum is played with one or two felt-covered drum mallets. The six tension rods connected between the drumheads can be screwed tighter or looser to change the tension of the calfskins on the drumheads, which changes their tune. This Marching base drum was made in the early 1920s by the firm Ludwig & Ludwig of Chicago, Illinois, USA. LUDWIG & LUDWIG: - William F. Ludwig was a professional drummer. He and his brother Theobold established the Ludwig & Ludwig drum factory in Chicago in 1909. They became famous for their invention of a bass drum pedal that could play faster beats on the bass drum. Theobald passed away in 1918. By 1923 Ludwig was the biggest drum manufacturer in the world. William continued on when his business was bought by C.O. Conn, but in 1937 he left to begin his own company; the WFL Drum Company. William and his son Bill purchased the Ludwig & Ludwig name back from Conn, and the name William F. Ludwig II continued on. The brand was sold to the Selmer Company and moved to Monroe, North Carolina in 1998, at the time of the 75th anniversary of the Ludwig name. Ludwig drums are still being manufactured over 100 years later. Many famous musicians and bands played the Ludwig bass drum, including Ringo Star who was the drummer in the 1960’s group The Beatles.This marching bass drum is significant for its connection to Ludwig & Ludwig, a famous and popular drum manufacturer established in 1909. The firm was once the largest drum manufacturer in the world. It is known for supplying drummers of fame, such as Ringo Star of The Beatles. This is the only drum in our collection. It is also rare, having only six tension rods, where most have from eight to twelve.Marching Bass Drum; the polished shell around the body is one continuous sheet of timber that has been steamed, shaped into a cylinder and joined together. The drumheads on the sides of the shell are strong timber strips joined into hoops that hold stretched, hand-painted white calfskin. Six Long Tube threaded nickel-plated brass tension rods are evenly spaced around the drumheads between the drumheads. A brass eyelet is fitted into the shell halfway between each drumhead, providing a connection point for the drummer’s shoulder harness. The eyelet has an indecipherable inscription. An oval brass plaque with a central formed hole has a stamped inscription. The imperial size is 27 x 13 inches. The drum was made by Ludwig and Ludwig, Chicago, Illinois, in early 1920's. On brass plaque; “LUDWIG / TRADE MARK / LUDWIG & LUDWIG / CHICAGO”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, marching drum, bass drum, marching bass drum, pitched drum, band drum, drum mallet, marching band, military band, percussion instrument, calfskin, shoulder harness, ludwig & ludwig, wfl drum company, william f. ludwig, chicago, north carolina, the beatles, tension taps, tension rods, drum pedal, long tube tension rods -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Warrant Officer Class 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley
... , four badges & a brass plaque....Brass plaque "WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley, VC... Cross AATTV WO KA Wheatley Brass plaque "WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher ...Dark timber framed, burgundy, matt board box display of VC winner WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley. Displays Warrant Officers' peaked cap, L & R sleeves with insignia & cloth badges of AATTV, AMF, rank, photograph & citation. eleven (replica) medals, four badges & a brass plaque.Brass plaque "WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley, VC 29890. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Royal Australian Infantry.medals, vietnam., victoria cross, aattv, wo ka wheatley