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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card, Memorial
Small folded, printed card in memory of Australian World War 1 serviceman Arthur Ernest Bolger presumably distributed at a remembrance service. A E Bolger was killed in action at the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. see item 00014.1Printed with a black border and with the following inscription printed in silver and within an illustration of a wreath on the front cover "In Loving Memory". -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Belt Buckle German Oxydised
A plain belt buckle of the type worn by German troops in WW1. It has the Imperial Crown embossed in the centre and a wreath at the bottom and the words 'GOTT MIT UNS' (God with us) above. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MELBOURNE EXHIBITION MEDAL
Medallion: Melbourne Exhibition Medal. On the front a picture of the Exhibition Building with inscription ' Melbourne Exhibition'. On the Back is a wreath with an inscription 'Advance Australia' The medal has a hole in the top. Box 625Advance Australia. Melbourne Exhibition Buildingnumismatics, medals - commemorative, melbourne exhibition building. advance australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - ABBOTT COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 MEDAL, 1914 - 18
Bronze medal, star shaped with crossed swords a wreath and a crown. GV in stylized letters down at the base of the medal. Stamped on the back : 9507, H. A. Abbott 8 FAB A.I.F.uniforms, army, medal, world war one, military history, h. a. abbott -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
A wooden shield with a gold crest of laurel wreath, eagle and South vietnamese flag. Written in red under eagle "To Quoc Danh Du Trach Nhiem. The shield is covered with perspex.The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria presents this plaque to the H.M.A.S. SYDNEY & VLSV Association in appreciation - 19 May 2013shield, hmas cerberus, cerberus collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - 161 (INDEP) Recce Flight Vietnam Plaque
161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian Army aviation unit of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.Shield-shaped wooden plaque with metal badge/insignia of crown, eagle, crossed swords and laurel wreath in two shades of blue. The emblem of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight Vietnam.VIGILANCE/ 161 (INDEP) RECCE FL.T./ VIETNAM161 reconnaissance flight, vietnam, army pilots, 161 recce -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Sports Medal, 1917
Small silver medal with a protruding laurel wreath and shield awarded to H. Taylor in 1917 for winning the junior swimming championships. It has a leather protective pouch and a explanatory notice reading:HERBERT LONSDALE TAYLOR This medal was awarded in 1917 to Herbert Lonsdale Taylor, aged 13, for winning the Wangaratta High School Junior Swimming Championship. He was the uncle of Carole Martin (nee Taylor), Graeme Taylor, and great uncle of Kylie, Bradley and Travis martin and Malcolm and Narelle Taylor who were all students at this school. -
Wangaratta High School
Dead Man's Penny, 1919
A commemorative medal given to the next of kin to a deceased soldier in WWI. Colloquially known as a dead man's penny. Pte. Christopher F. Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21.Round metal single sided plaque depicting a helmeted man holding laurel wreath and a trident standing in front of a lion. Also includes the scroll with a coat of arms and a commemorative letter.HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN WILCOX -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1965
A Trophy tennis racquet, with gold wreath decal on throat, and black vinyl handle grip. Materials: Wood, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Nylon, Enamel, String, Vinyl, Plastictennis -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Pilgrimage to the Shrine 1999, 1999
Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham Riches and two Legacy Widows with wreaths near the Cenotaph and the crowd gathered at the Eternal Flame. Graham Riches was President in 1999 so the event is assumed to be in that year. The lady in the purple jacket is Joan Miller and the other is unknown.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.Colour photo x 3 of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.00552.1 printing on the back "20", which is the negative frame number. 00552.2 printing on the back "21". 00552.3 printing on the back "19".widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, BRITISH, C.1914 - 18 or pre
.1) Oxeford Shire & Buckingham Shires Light Infantry. .3) Cheshire Infantry Regiment. .4) 18th Royal Hussars Cavalry. Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge brass curved shape all lettering with two lugs on rear. .2) Badge pressed brass crown at top, wreath and Serpent, scroll at bottom, pin on rear. .3) Badge pressed brass, 8 sided star with central motif, scroll under with raised lettering, pin on rear. .4) Badge pressed silver colour, crown at top, central circle with raised lettering, wreath under and pin on rear..1) "OXE & BUCKS" .2) "Royal Army Medical Corp". .3) "CHESHIRE" .4) Queen Mary's Own". -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Stokes, Annual Physical Education Award
Rectangular wooden column with wooden wings either side, set on a wooden base. At the top of the column is a golden wreath sitting on a golden bell, and inside the wreath two hands are clasped in silver. The front of the column has golden coloured plate with the winners inscribed: 1967 Brabham, 1968 Clarke, 1969 Brabham, 1970 Clarke, 1971 Clarke, 1972 Brabham. On the base, is another golden coloured plate with 'Annual Physical Education Award' inscribed.Wooden award with gold coloured plates and two hands clasped amongst laurels at toprvib burwood school, brabham, clarke, awards -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary Event at the Shrine, 1973
Photos of a ceremony and wreath laying at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. It was part of the Golden Jubilee 50 year celebrations in 1973. (see also 00479). It is the same event when an Olive Tree of Peace was planted in the western lawn of the Shrine (see 00441 and 00442). The photo shows President of Legacy in 1973, Legatee Geoff Handbury placing a wreath on the Cenotaph. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary.A record of a ceremony to mark the 50th year of Legacy.Black and white photo of a service at the Shrine for the 50th Anniversary.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink.golden jubilee, conference, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Legacy Torch Flag
A large fabric flag of the Legacy logo. It would be used on many occasions to identify and promote Legacy. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The flag was used in many events up to at least the late 1990s to promote Legacy. A similar flag is attached to a flagpole in the President's office. Maker was Evans Flags.A record of the former colour scheme used by Legacy.Commercially made Legacy Flag. Legacy symbol appliqued onto yellow background. Flag rings attached.legacy promotion, logos -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badges - 2 shillings, 1960s
An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 2 shillings. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. One of the pins does not have laurel leaves, the other has it wrapped around the torch instead of in the normal circular shape.Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal pins with the Legacy torch issued prior to 1966, they are silver with blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.On reverse '2/- Parkes Bris'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $5, 2015
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of an oval of pewter coloured metal embossed with a torch and the word Legacy. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $5, 2015
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with green enamel around the Legacy torch. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchlegacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $20, 2015
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $20. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with green and brown enamel in stripes beside around a torch with a red enamel flame. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchlegacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Cufflinks
A pair of cufflinks with the Legacy symbol. It is not known if they were produced to sell during Badge Week or whether they were are gifts to Legatees or former Junior Legatees. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Diamond jubilee cufflinks were issued for Legatees to purchase in 1983. No photo available but a drawing looks similar to these.Example of Legacy items that were produced to raise money for Legacy's work or to give in appreciation. A pair of cufflinks with the Legacy symbol on a medium blue enamel background and set in gold coloured metal, mounted in a black velour gift box.badge week, fundraising, souvenir -
Orbost & District Historical Society
trophy
This is a perpetual annually presented trophy for the Orbost Marching Girls, the Waratahs. It was donated by local jeweller, Roy Cope.Together with a chaperone's blazer, a uniform and photos this trophy forms part of the history of the Orbost Marching Girls group.A wooden trophy with a triangular base and metal shields. It has a gold painted statue of a female with a laurel wreath in her outstretched left hand. In the right hand is a plaque with a team of marching girls on it.Orbost Marching Girls Roy B. Cope Perpetual Trophy 1963 Awarded to Helen Kelly 1963-64 Diane Bailey 1964-65 -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Belt Buckle German Brass Officers
Gilt and white metal, this is thought to be an officers belt buckle. It has the imperial crown embossed in the centre surrounded bu a wreath at the bottom and the words 'GOTT MIT UNS' (God with us) above. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - HAT, SLOUCH, WWI c.1914
Ernest OLD. Records show that he enlisted for the Boer War No 2356 on 11.7.1902 in the 2nd Australian Commonwealth Horse age 27 years. On 10.8.1912 he enlisted in the 17th Aust Light Horse No 84004 D Troop A Sqd. He then enlisted in the AIF No 77, 13th LH, HQ & Machine Gun Section aged 40 years on 22.12.1914. Embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915. Embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised 24.12.1915 with Parotitis / Mumps. Hospitalised 23.1.1916 with Debility. Transferred to 2nd Pioneers 14.3.1916. Embark for France 19.3.1916. WIA 14.11.1916 GSW thighs severe. Medically downgraded to C3. Returned to Aust 20.12.1917 re wounds and overage. Discharged from the AIF 27.3.1918. He then went back into 17th LH until 1933 with the rank WO 2 in Stores.Australian Lighthorseman Slouch Hat with pugaree, emu plume, badge & leather chin strap with metal buckle. The badge has the devil above a half wreath of leaves on a round red Petersham On Badge: "13/ALH" Handwritten inside crown: E. Old 7' (Size) Adelaide HATS COY 1028armed forces, military uniform, costume, hats, australia, male -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGES RAAF, 1939 - 1946
The items were issued to Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details..1) & .2) Blackended RAAF badges, centre has “RAAF”, top has a crown with a wreath surrounding. One on the rear has two lugs for uniform attachment, the other has none.“RAAF”badges, military, uniforms, hats -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE ICB, Post 1960
Infantry Combat Badge Australia, copper, has an oval shaped laurel wreath, & in the centre a bayonet. 2 pins sticking out the back are for mounting to a uniform. As used on a Self Loading Rifle.icb, award, infantry combat -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Medallions
Set of identical medallions commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Commissioners cup featuring an image of the cup and on verso two cricket bats and a wicket surrounded by a wreath. Sitting in a blue box with Perspex lid"75th Anniversary/ 1911/ 1988/ Commissioner Cup" on verso: "MSB V PMA" -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Medallions
Set of identical medallions commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Commissioners cup featuring an image of the cup and on verso two cricket bats and a wicket surrounded by a wreath. Sitting in a blue box with Perspex lid"75th Anniversary/ 1911/ 1988/ Commissioner Cup" on verso: "MSB V PMA" -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Medallions
Set of identical medallions commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Commissioners cup featuring an image of the cup and on verso two cricket bats and a wicket surrounded by a wreath. Sitting in a blue box with Perspex lid"75th Anniversary/ 1911/ 1988/ Commissioner Cup" on verso: "MSB V PMA" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO FIRE BRIGADE MEDALLIONS, 1914
Medallions: 2 x Fire Brigade Medallions. St Andrews Cross on shield surrounded by gold wreath. Banners read 'Bendigo 1914' topped with Fireman's helmet. CFBD. Box 625.Stokes & Sons MELBnumismatics, badges - civil, fire brigade medallion 1914 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: ATHLETIC SPORTS TROPHY, 1977-1997
Golden Square Primary School Athletic Sports Trophy, wooden plaque with gold coloured attachments showing years and winners names surrounding a wreath with depictions of a stop watch and running shoe.bendigo, education, golden square school