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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COLOUR PATCH CHART FRAMED, Rats of Tobruk Association, Post 1945
Information board showing colour patches & units that were in the Siege of Tobruk. There is a print portrait of LT GEN SIR LESLIE MORSHEAD at bottom left. Top centre shows Rising Sun badge surrounded by Union Jack & Australian flag. There is a Rats of Tobruk Association badge on left side.Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941.colour patches, tobruk ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt WW2, Untitled, 1942 (exact)
A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, folded puggaree rising sun badgeN. 121, felt fur, 6 3/4, 1942 on inside hat band, Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, folded puggaree, binding edge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Spectacles (pair)
Set of spectacles in a metal and black leather case. Spectacles have metal frames with round lenses. It was owned by L/BDR J. Woodhouse 1456221 (British Artillery). The spectacle frame was designed for ordinary use and for use when wearing a respirator. The small round lenses fitted inside eye pieces and the flat sidearms fitted underneath the rubber sides of the respirator. Issued in November, 1942.spectacles, ww2, case, respirator, l bdr, j, woodhouse -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt WW2, 1942 (exact)
A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, no binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree with T shaped clour patch, rising sun badge, broken chin strapN 35, SIZE 7, 1942 on inside hat band; Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, 7 fold puggaree with, t, shaped, colour, patch, broken chin strap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Bomb Part
Tail of an incendiary bomb dropped near Boston, Lincs., UK about September, 1940.ww2, incendiary, bomb, boston, lincs, uk -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pocketbook, National Bible Press, New Testament & Psalms, US Armed Forces, 25/1/1941 (estimated); Date from introductory letter from "The White House, Washington"
Pocket size book of New Testament & Psalms issued to U S Armed Forces from "The Gideons" International. With introduction page from The White House, Washington & Franklin D Roosevelt dated January 25, 1941. A title page headed "A Sacred Token" gives name of Private A.(Arthur) D.(Dean) Campbell. He was born at Melbourne on 31 March, 1917. it also provides his unit, being 2/55 Aust L.A.D. (Light Aid Detachment), AIF Australia and dated 3/6/1945A title page headed "A Sacred Token" gives name of Private A.(Arthur) D.(Dean) Campbell. He was born at melbourne on 31 March, 1917. it also provides his unit, being 2/55 Aust L.A.D. (Light Aid Detachment), army, ww2, new, testament, us, issue -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Microphone
Hand held communications microphone with push button rotary switch. Made of alloy and bakelite with flexible cable which terminates in a three pole line plug. The rotary switch is for adjustment.The main body is embossed with the following,'SIGNAL CORPS T-17-D CAAG 19332-PH-4422'. The rotary switch knob is embossed with the following, 'SW-217' and the symbol 'U' in a circle with a lightning symbol.radio, ww2, microphone, communications -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Communications Head Set
Head set used for communications equipment. Consists of two earpiece receivers attached to a head band with a flexible cable for connection. The cable terminates in a two pole line plug. The earpices have a protective rubber shroud and one has a cloth cover.The ear receivers have the following, 'ANB-H-1 MADE IN USA BY UTAH-CHICAGO'radio, ww2, communications, headphones, radio, ww2, communications, headphones -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Forage, Josephson
Worn by Corporal Robert Henry Hillebrand, VX101579, born 3 September, 1915 and enlisted on 16 September, 1942. Served with 10 Advance Ordnance DepotCap, Forage, Kharki, (Army), 1940 manufacture date, with 2 metallic buttons on front "Australian Military Forces" 10 mm in diameter.Josephson 1940 Regimental No "VX" NAME "Hillebrand R H P.W (Stencilled with emblem)forage cap, kharki forage cap, ww2 army cap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Service, Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar awarded to Squadron Leader Ian Frank Tamagno. The medal has been mounted in a gold rectangular frame. The medal has been mounted on a maroon backing material. The medal is in the form of a silver finished cross suspended by a white and violet diagonally striped ribbon. Below the cross, is a gold plated engraved presentation plate. The inscription on the plate is the following, 'D.F.C. (and) Bar Awarded to Sqn. Ldr. I. F. Tamagno Presented to Frankston R.S.L. 7.10.81ww2, distinguished flying cross and bar, squadron leader ian frank tamagno -
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Cap, Forage
Worn by Sergeant Yvonne Bernhardine Anderson (Nee Hobbs) born 14 August, 1919 in Adelaide and enlisted Melbourne 9 January 1942. With Airforce Headquarters (Records) on discharge on 11 October, 1945Cap, Forage with peak. RAAF (navy blue) with RAAF emblem, 45mm90590 Anderson Y Braaf forage cap, ww2 raaf forage cap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Helmet, Steel
An example of the standard issue Australian steel battle helmet worn by infantry during WW11, complete with liner and chin strap. The helmet is painted in army green and is stamped with the manufacture date of 1941. The adjustable inner lining is made of leather and rubber. It has a khaki webbing adjustable chin strap.Stamped 1941helmet, australian, 1941, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Leather
Afrika Korps belt taken from a dead German near Alam Halfa in September, 1942. The belt is dark brown leather with a silver coloured alloy belt buckle with a German military eagle with swastika, emblazoned on eagle's chest.german, belt, ww2, alam halfa, afrika korps -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dial Sight
Dial sight used with QF 25 pdr field gun. This delicate device was mounted on a fitting beside the barrel of the gun and used to accurately aim the weapon when firing. This device has an eyepiece and has a circular, rotatable scale ring which is graduated in degrees.ww2, dial sight, sight, 25 pdr, qf 25 pdr, 25 pounder, field gun -
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Clinometer
Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Complete with leather protective transit case, standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. Refer to 00111.1 and 00111.2ww2, sight, 25 pdr, qf 25 pdr, 25 pounder, field gun, sight clinometer mkiv -
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Clinometer
Field clinometer MK VI used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting at the breech end of the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. The device is calibrated in degrees and minutes and is adjustable enabling the weapon to be accurately aimed.ww2, 25 pdr, qf 25 pdr, 25 pounder, field gun, clinometer, field clinometer mkvi, field clinometer, clinometer mkvi -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Oil Can, Rega Australia
Oil can which was standard equipment with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Also used with 2 PDR and 6 PDR field guns. This can held 1/2 pint of lubricating oil and has a thumb operated pressure pump incorporated in the design. The can is made of galvanised steel plate and is lead soldered. Used throughout World War 2 and into the 1960s when the 25 PDR was phased out of service.ww2, 25 pdr, field gun, oil can, 6 pdr, 2 pdr -
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Token
Small wooden boomerang shaped badge attached to a small 1941 calendar in the form of a printed paper booklet. The boomerang badge has a safety pin attached to enable it to be attached to clothing. The boomerang badge has a horseshoe in red and the name "PTE BRUCE WARWICK NX 45467". This was presumably a gift token or momento given by a well wisher to a soldier embarking for overseasThe boomerang badge has a horseshoe in red and the name "PTE BRUCE WARWICK NX 45467". The calendar is marked "Calendar" and "Cheerio".boomerang, souvenir, calendar, ww2, token, momento, pte bruce warwick, nx 45467 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Knives, Butter (set of 3)
This is a set of 3 trench art butter knives. The handles are made of chrome plated spent bullet cartridges (0.303 inch) and the blades are made from chromed steel. On the base of the cartridge is the marking 'MG 1941 V11'ww2, trench art, butter knives -
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Boots, Jungle
The jungle cleats were added after Kokoda trail, to give added traction in the mud.Australian Army boots used in world war 2, for use in tropical areas.Australian Army boots, pattern 10085, with jungle cleats, part of world war 2 kit1945, with number 6 underneath that, and number 5 underneath that. with 7 cleats on the front sole, 4 marked "R" and 3 marked "L". Plus a metal ring around the heel.boot, ww2, kokoda -
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Souvenir Guidebook, Aleppo and its Environs
A pocket size booklet with a series of articles about Aleppo, Syria. This booklet was sent to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val with best wishes from Bert?? Aleppo 1-2-47". The Foreword explains that during the period 1943-44 large numbers of servicemen were visiting the area hence the need for this document.printed title "Aleppo and its Environs"souvenir, ww2, world war 2, syria, aleppo, blundell -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Handkerchief
Cloth handkerchief sent to family in Australia by Noel Louis Blundell, a 2nd AIF serviceman in Syria during World War 2. The handkerchief is maroon in colour and made from a square piece of silk-like cloth. The edges of the cloth have been cut in decorative pattern. The cloth has been decorated with a paint like material on one side which is gold in colour and contains some golden glitter particles.The handkerchief is inscribed around the perimeter with the following words "MEMORY OF SYRIA" and "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". In one corner of the square there is a bird (dove?) holding a flag as it is flying over another inscription "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". Above the flag are 17 stars. The flag is of unknown origin at this stage. souvenir, ww2, world war 2, handkerchief, syria, blundell, noel blundell -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
Christmas card sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Noel Blundell who served in Syria during World war 2. The card is in the form of a booklet consisting of the cover and one double page insert. The card front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge and the words "9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment" and "A. I. F.". The centre pages have an illustration of a village scene on the left page and the words "A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year" printed on the right page. The serviceman has written "To Alice From Noel" beneath the Christmas message. At the bottom of this page are the words "MIDDLE EAST" and "DECEMBER 1941". The rear cover page has an illustration of two camels, one leading the other.christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, syria, blundell, noel blundell, 9th australian division -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
Christmas card which was sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Lewis Jones who served during World War 2. The card is in the form of a small folded card. The front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge printed above the following words "Christmas Greetings from 2/11 Battalion A. I. F.". There is some ornate artwork on this cover and a small illustration which appears to be of a middle east village scene. The inside cover page has the following (apparently written by the serviceman) "To Alice & Family Wishing You all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year With best of luck From Lewis"christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, 2nd 11th battalion -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Postcard with a black and white photograph of two Australian Army soldiers in summer uniform. The soldier to the left in the photograph is Noel Blundell, the other soldier is unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2.middle east, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Black and white photograph of two Australian Army soldiers in winter uniform. The soldier to the left in the photograph is Noel Blundell, the other soldier is unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
Christmas postcard with two black and white photographs on the front. To the right is a portrait image of Noel Blundell, an Australian Army soldier in summer uniform. To the left is a woman with two children in an outdoor setting. To the woman's right is a teenage boy and to the woman's left is a younger teenage girl. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The card is inscribed "A Happy Christmas and A Victorious New Year"postcard, christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Small black and white photograph of a group of seven Australian Army soldiers. The soldiers in the photograph include Noel Blundell who is apparently "taking bets", the other soldiers are unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph are the hand written words; "Noel Blundell taking bets in the desert in Syria 1940's"2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier, syria -
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Calculator, Course & Speed, E.R Watts & Son London Pty Ltd
Course and Speed calculator used as a navigational aid by Air Force pilots to calculate aircraft relative groundspeed whilst allowing for wind speed and direction. A similar example (MKIIA version) can be seen at the following Imperial War Museum web page: -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Ammunition, September 1938
Part of Vickers machine gun ammunition belt of 250 rounds, stripless type that was factory filled & meant to be discarded on use.The vickers machine gun was in general use by British & Commonwealth forces during WW2 & Korea.Fabric belt for Vickers machine gun, manuafactured by Thomas French & Sons Ltd in September 1938, mark 3 "stripless". Belts held 250 rounds but this one has been cut short. there were 2 types of belts; initially refillable in the field and later stripless that were discarded when used.T F & S Ltd Sept 1938 III 250 M/G PATd on brass header strip..ww2, vickers machine gun