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Clunes Museum
Badge
... . UNDERNEATH THIS BLUE SECTION IS A METAL COLOURED BANNER - IMPERIAL...FRONT - 67 RETURNED SAILORS SOLDIERS & AIRMEN, IMPERIAL..., IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA BACK - W A CUMPSTONS A7375 LOCAL HISTORY ...ENAMELLED METAL BADGE TOPPED WITH A YELLOW METALLIC CROWN WITH A GREEN 67. ON BADGE - WHITE BACKGROUND WITH TWO GROUPS OF MARKS ON THE TOP RIGHT & TOP LEFT. BLUE CIRCLE UNDER THIS WHICH READS " RETURNED SOLDIERS SAIILORS & AIRMEN". INSIDE THE BLUE - A METAL COLOURED CIRCLE IN WHICH THREE FIGURES WEARING DIFFERENT HATS. UNDERNEATH THIS BLUE SECTION IS A METAL COLOURED BANNER - IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA.FRONT - 67 RETURNED SAILORS SOLDIERS & AIRMEN, IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA BACK - W A CUMPSTONS A7375local history, numismatic, medals, military, medals, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL Badge, RSL, 1919
... the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia... and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in raised ...Special edition RSL Lapel Badge made for the end of WW1 (1919)Small irregular shaped gold metal lapel badge with red blue and white enamel detail. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in raised brass lettering. The outer edges of the shield are white enamel. Representing unity are the floral symbols for Australia and the United Kingdom in the top left and right hand shoulders of the shield; Wattle for Australia, leek for Wales, rose for England, thistle for Scotland and the shamrock for Ireland. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in raised brass lettering. Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919 Reverse - Made in Australiarsl, badge, 1919, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SEASONAL GREETINGS, THE 4TH AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT (A.I.F.) ASSOCIATION, Dec 1964
... Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria... Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia... 'Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia ...a/ Cover reads: Seasonal Greetings, The 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment (A.I.F.) Association 1964. Cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (Corp/regiment colours) Inside reads: The same old Season's Greetings hasn't changed a bit, But neither have the friendly thoughts That always go with it. A Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year News of members at all times appreciated President: C. Edwards 108 Malpas St., Preston Phone 47 7414. Written in black pen is 'John Grylls 113 Panton St Golden Square.' And underlined. b/ Receipt of membership to the RSL . Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria) Kangaroo Flat Sub Branch. Received from J Grylls. Address 113 Panton St, Golden Square. Regt. No. 418 Unit 4th Light Horse. Front or Sea on which served France. The sum of One Pound, being subscription for the year ending 31st December, 1965 For the above branch Signed . . . 9/1/65arms, materiel, 4th australian light horse regiment, a/ seasonal greetings, the 4th australian light horse regiment (a.i.f.) association 1964. cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (corp/regiment colours) a merry christmas to you all and a happy new year president: c. edwards malpas st., preston phone 47 7414. b/ receipt of membership to the rsl . victorian branch consecutive c no. 75938 'returned sailors, soldiers & airmen's imperial league of australia (victoria) kangaroo flat sub branch. received from j grylls. address 113 panton st, golden square. regt. no. 418 unit 4th light horse. served france. subscription 1965 branch -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... RSL Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League... Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Badge/Buttons ...RSL Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial Leaguebadge/buttons -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... RSL Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League 1922... Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League 1922-1941 ...RSL Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League 1922-1941badge/buttons -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Certificate
... Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia... Certificate Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia ...Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia (Belgrave Sub Branch)photo, ww1, general -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, RSSAILA 1948
... Imperial League of Australia 1948... Imperial League of Australia 1948 ...Victorian Branch - Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmans Imperial League of Australia 1948 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... RSL Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League 1922... Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League 1922-1941 ...RSL Badge Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League 1922-1941 Renewed 1961badge/buttons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, Stokes and Son Melbourne, 1) Post WW1, .2) Post WW2
... .1) "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League", on rear... on with the number "73" on. .1) "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League ....1) This is the original old style. .2) Clip on top with "73" means financial member that year. Item in collection relating to the Jackson Family..1) Badge, large, brass, crown at top, two central figures, rear has two lugs and is stamped. .2) Badge, small, brass, crown at top, three central figures, rear has one lug and stamped. The crown has a clip on with the number "73" on..1) "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League", on rear, "11693" .2) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League"badges, rsl, league -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Certificate
... Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia... Certificate Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia ...Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia (Belgrave Sub Branch). Presidents Service Awardpicture, ww1, general -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, post WWI
... .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia... figures. .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League ...The badges relate to the HEWSTON family collection WW1 & WW11. The large badge with clip 1919 was possibly H.E.Hewstons No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2..1) Badge, metal, RSSILA. Crown at top with RSL Membership Clip 1919. Centre has 2 figures. .2) Badge, metal, RSSAILA. Crown at top with 3 central figures. .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia No 67888” .2) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League Australia No V99409”numismatics-badges, societies-returned service league, rsl, membership -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Invitation Card, 1920
... ' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. ... of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. Card ...Luncheon held at the Grand Hotel, Melbourne on 21st January 1920."The Leaders of the A.I.F." complimentary luncheon menu and program, hosted by The Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. Card is personally signed by more than twenty of the attendees, including William Birdwood, Harry Chauvel, John Monash and Cyril Brudenell White. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, 2) 1969
... .2) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Imperial League..., Soldiers, Airmen, Imperial League of Australia" The badges relate ...The badges relate to Cat No 2320.2.1) Poppy Day Badge .2) RSSAILA Badge with clasp pin denoting 1969 membership.2) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Imperial League of Australia"numismatics-badges, societies -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Handbook/Pamphlet, Handbook of Infantry Training, 1940
... The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League.... The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ...Issued by the R.S.L Volunteer Defence CorpsBuff coloured card covered handbook/pamphlet. Black print, Logo/RSL badge on front cover. Text stapled to cover, 8 pages.The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch)tatura, r.s.l -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, W.A.Cooney, The Road Back, 1947/1950
... returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league... and airmen's imperial league of australia rsl W.A.Cooney ...The handbook was distributed to all ex-servicemen on return from WW2 in the Geelong area and was a guide to civil life.This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong.The Road Back -two of The Ex-Serviceman's Handbooks,1947/ 1950 Geelong Issued Free.One is Light green in colour with black writingThe Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong.the road back, the ex-serviceman's handbook, world war 2, ww2, australian aif, australian serviceman, australian servicewoman, rss&aila, army, navy, air force, returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia, rsl -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
... Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA)... Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia ...This file contains two items pertaining to the history of the Caulfield RSL: 1/A newspaper clipping (source unknown, undated) announcing the RSL’s intention to release a history on its 90th anniversary, and its request for residents of Caulfield to provide any information they might possess about former servicemen for purposes of compiling it. Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned service people, armed forces, caulfield returned sailors’ soldiers’ and airmen’s imperial league of australia (rssaila), elsternwick bowling club, caulfield city council, victorian amateur turf club, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, london bombing appeal, fags for fighters, parcels for britain, comfort funds, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), hawthorn road, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, military history, hughes w. w. ‘billie’, world war 1914-1918, volunteer defence corps, rsl war comforts fund, hostels, holland george sir, home help, hall william brigadier sir -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - MONASH, JOHN, SIR
... Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League... Portraits Models Bridges Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial ...This file contains three items concerning Sir John Monash. 1/A two-page letter distributed at a rare book week event on the 22/07/2014 to the Glen Eira Historical Society from Michael Headberry. The letter requests support for the John Monash Sculptural Commission by the Monash Pioneers, who are seeking to erect a bronze full figure portrait of Sir John Monash, Monash University’s namesake. Monash is connected to the city of Glen Eira, as Monash University has a campus in Caulfield and there are a number of streets named after him. The letter discusses the life of Monash and his many achievements. Details in another two pages are also given of the statue to be erected and there are two photos of a wax model of the proposed statue; plus a donation form. 2/An article by Dana McCauley dated 17/05/2015 entitled ‘Push to rename Ports’ about Caulfield lawyer and Liberal Kate Ashmor. The article discusses how she wants the electorate of Melbourne Ports to be named after Sir John Monash due to him being one of the most prominent Victorian Jews. There is a photo of Ashmor in fron of a statue of Monash. Newspaper not known. 3/An article from the Leader on the 30/06/2015 entitled ‘Exhibit’s unique view on Jews in WW1’. The author is unknown. The article discusses an exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Australia about the social history behind the Jewish support of the war effort. One item included in the exhibition is Isaac Cohen’s painting of Lieutenant General Sir John Monash and there is a photograph, by Andrew Henshaw, of this work above the article.monash university, monash john sir, caulfield, sir john monash, sculptural commission, clubs and associations, monash pioneers, correspondence, fundraising, universities, statues, armed forces, engineers, languages, art, pianos, diaries and journals, jewish community, world war 1914-1918, businesspeople, corlett peter, artists, sculptors, headberry michael, monash pioneers, project board, portraits, models, bridges, returned sailors and soldiers imperial league, ex-service organisations, st. kilda, leader, jewish museum of australia, rechter deborah, cohen isaac, ‘lieutenant general sir john monash’, portraits, national gallery of victoria, henshaw andrew, ‘true jews and patriots: australian jews and world war one’, shows and exhibitions, social history, ‘exhibit’s unique view of jews in wwi’, caulfield, ‘push to rename ports’, mccauley dana, political candidates, australian liberal party, ashmor kate, electoral boundaries, local government -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WELCOME TO BENDIGO
... Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia... Imperial League Australia White card with white red and blue flags ...White card with white red and blue flags and blue print. On the card are the words, ' Welcome to Bendigo. The Bendigo Branch of the R.S. & S.I. L.A. welcome you back to your Native City, congratulating you on your safe return.' Major Adams, V.D. Two copies. C. 1945.clubs and associations, history, service clubs, lydia chancellor, collection, world war ii, civic reception, returned sailors & soldiers imperial league australia -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Letter to unknown Serviceman from RSSAILA, Frankston Branch, Victoria
... of the Returned Sailor's Soldier's and Airmen's Imperial League... and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Frankston Branch. Signed ...Letter to serviceman (Neil ?) from the President of the Returned Sailor's Soldier's and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Frankston Branch. Signed by P Langford as Presidentletter, document -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
RSL badge, Oceanic Life
... Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, 1919... Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, 1919, distributed by Oceanic ...WWI historical significance.Limited edition RSL badge from 1919, worn by Australian Forces on their return from WWI.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, 1919, distributed by Oceanic Life, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES RSL, 1) pre WW2
... .1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal... sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge, a crown bearing 53 ...Items in collection re Sgt James Clarence WATT. Refer Cat No 3554.2 for his service records..1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge with crown at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. 2 Attachment rings on back. .2) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge, a crown bearing 53 ( member year 1953) inside it at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. Attachment clip on back..1) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, “Stamped: 80413” .2) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, Stamped on back attachment clip: “A2920 2”rsl, membership, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RSL, C. CROESZIER & SON, 1922 onwards
... Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia". Large version... - 1952. "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ...Badge, RSL member, metal, period 1922 - 1952. "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia". Large version of the Badge. Two central figures.On rear “4073”numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RSL BADGES, 2) Stokes & Sons
... & Sailors Imperial League badge.... Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League badge. .1) 66280 on rear. Badge ....1) “81” on the badge denotes owner was a financial member of the RSL in 1981. .2 & .3) Possibly issued to WWI veteran..1) Enamelled Returned Soldier's, Sailors & Airmen badge with metal crown attached to top. .2) & .3) Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League badge..1) 66280 on rear. Badge remains property of League Stokes Melb. Copyright V80458. .2) Copyright V69575 Stokes & Sons Melbourne. .3) Copyright 65280.badges, membership, rsl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter of congratulations, 12/10/1925
... the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Mitcham and Vermont... Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Mitcham and Vermont Sub ...Letter of congratulations to Herbert Bishop on his appointment as Secretary to the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire from the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Mitcham and Vermont Sub-branch.bishop, herbert thomas, local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, returned servicemens league -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge - Limited Edition, Late 20th Century
... On the front - Returned Sailors Solders Imperial League... Sailors Solders Imperial League Australia 1919 On the Reverse ...This Badge is a limited edition replica of the first RSL Badge which was worn by soldiers and sailors returning from WW1... The original RSL badges were issued to founding RSL membersThese Badges are original Limited Editions.A gold plated badge in the shape of the first RSL Badge Issue.On the front - Returned Sailors Solders Imperial League Australia 1919 On the Reverse - Made in Australiaww1, rsl badge, limited editions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RSL BADGE, Stokes
... "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League.... "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League of Australia ...The badge belonged Frederick Victor Clive Lowery VX28403, 2nd AIF. Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2.Badge, RSL membership, centre has 3 figures in uniform. At the top is a crown with a small clip with the No "56" denoting membership 1956. On the rear is a removable clip. "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League of Australia" On the back is marked "V 67359"numismatics, badges, military, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - LAPEL BADGE, 1919 RSL
... On the front: 'Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League... on the back. On the front: 'Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League ...Limited edition 20th Century commemorative badge in the shape of the first RSL 1919 badge. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold plated metal resin coated badge in the shape of the first RSL Badge. Pin and fastener on the back.On the front: 'Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919'. On the back: 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.ww1, rsl badge, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE RSL, Stokes & Sons, c.1922 - 1941
... & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA”... SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA” RSL badge issued ...RSL badge issued from 1922 - 1941, No V43998 & year 1958.Metal badge with white, red & blue enamel borders. Yellow metal round centre with 2 etched servicemen. Crown motif on top.Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA”badge, rsl, membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, c.1919 - 1926
... Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia.... Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear ...Four metal Badges with red, white & blue enamel work. Etched figures of servicemen in bronze in the centre. Badges are numbered on rear so recipient can be traced.Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear. “71019, 72569, 51703, 213852”badges, rsl, membership -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge circa 1919-1926, 1919-1926 by Wallace Bishop
... Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League.... Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League, Australia ...This oversize RSSILA Badge was made between 1919-1926 for the RSL.This is an original badgeRSSILA Badge - oversized - brass, crown on the top, white, blue, red, gold coloured.Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League, Australia Back - copywright, B1848, W Bishoprssila, oversize badge, oversize badge, 1919-1926