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Bendigo Military Museum
Model - AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION (WW2), C. WW2
Aircraft recognition models were produced and painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette. Training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike.1. & 2. Model Aircraft x 2 made from timber and painted black. 1. Has four engines and appears to be a "Boeing B.17 Flying Fortress", an American heavy bomber WW2. 2. Has twin engines - a "Vickers Wellington", a British, long range medium bomber WW2.Handwritten label with models - grey lead pencil. "Recognition Model used to train pilot and gunner in identification. Top. Boe's B17. Bottom Vickers Wellington". 1. Label on bottom of model - "FORTRESS"military, aircraft, training, ww2 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Badge, Wallace Bishop, MN Australia, circa 1940
WW2 Merchant Navy Australia, issued by the Commonwealth Government 1940 MN War Service officially-numbered silver lapel badge. A company called Bishop also manufactured badges in Melbourne .Intended as a form of service badge for Australian Merchant Seafarers especially those perhaps serving on the newly armed civilian craft. The term Merchant Navy was coined by King George V in 1919, as recognition of the sacrifice made by merchant seafarers during the First World War.WW2 Merchant Navy war service solid (silver) badge. Initials ‘MN’ enclosed by oval rope motif with crown above. The word ‘Australia’ (UC) displayed beneath. Retains original two-loop lapel fixtures. Officially-numbered 10910 on the back. Inscribed "issued by the Commonwealth Government 1940". "Wallace-Bishop Brisbane".ww2, merchant navy, commonwealth government 1940, badge, war service, australia, mn -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 WAAAF Photograph and Personnel ID Tags : A.M. Dyson, Circa 1940-1945
WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air Force - Australia Ann Marion DysonWW2 WAAAF 1940-1945.1 sepia coloured Photograph of Ann Marion Dyson WW2 WAAAF 2 ID tags : 1 x round and 1 x octagonal in shape. Round on a silver (stainless steel chain) and octagonal on a copper nickel chain. Both tags made of corrosion resistant metal such as nickel alloy. Tags depict Name Ann Marion Dyson, service number 105057, service WAAAF, and religion. Dog Tags : Ann Marion Dyson 105057, WAAAF and R.C. ann marion dyson, ww2 waaaf, australian air force ww2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - Bren Gun Ammunition Webbing Pouches
Marked with 450380 possible WW2 Service Number -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Report
Report of the Cowra Breakout in WW2documents, 1944, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Picture
Picture of Statue of WW2 Diggerphoto, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model Aircraft
Typhoon Night Fighter WW2model -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
Medals & Honours Post WW2poster, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Gaiters
Canvas Gaiters WW2 / Korea.photo, ww2/korea, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 1940
Canvas Equipment bag WW2P. Doherty -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
Army Tropical WW2 Officersuniform, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
Pilot Officers Uniform WW2uniform, ww2, raaf -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canister
This item and it’s associated gas mask (Cat.No. 0096.1) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas mask and connister, but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture of the gas mask suggests post WW2 manufacture. German WW2-style tin gas mask container, with hinged lid with clip. Lid incorporate stowages for anti-fog lenses (2 in grease-proof envelope). Three loops for attaching webbing. Webbing carry straps missing. Olive green paint. Removeable cover from gas mask filter (ref: Cat.No. 0096.1) stowed loose in cannister. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Head light cover
During WW2 headlight covers were used for night driving during brown out periods. They were compulsory from late 1941 to the end of 1943 when it was thought that the danger of invasion had passed. They were designed to restrict the amount of light emitted by cars and vans.Head light covers used during WW2. Small rectangular opening to allow a sliver of light to shine at night .Metal round piece with metal shade for headlights to point to the ground. Originally painted black.Stamped Lucasww2, blackout, cars -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Rev JJ Tresidder VX117292
John Joseph Tressider was a Catholic Chaplain that served in WW213cm x18cm black and white photograph of Army Catholic Chaplain VX117292 Capt JJ Tresidder. In the photograph, the Reverand is wearing glasses, a WW2 style jacket, sam browne and peak cap as well as a priests collar. The photograph is on fujifilm photostock paper. The photo is framed in a hazelnut coloured frame and has a white, stepped card spacer between the photo and the glass.chaplain, photograph, 5/6rvr, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, WW1 Personnel Records
Records of service of Major William Thomas Tackaberry during WW1 and WW2.Commanding Officer, Lt. Colonel, 17 Garrison Battalion AIF 6.10.1939 Dhurringile Internment Camp 1. Commandant Group of Internment Camps (Tatura) in Southern Command 1. 8. 1940Cream coloured light card cover with brown spine and rectangle supplied by National Archives of Australia enclosing copies of Personnel Records from World War 1 (21) and WW2 (10), with a picture of a Digger on the front.ww1, ww2, camp 1, documents, reports -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Coin
1932 Penny, found near Kurramine Beach, NQ c1980, following cyclone. Beach used by WW2 troops in WW2 for recreation.ephemera, ww2, general -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2
The photo with the stage is most likely for the "Gracie Fields" show for the troops in Borneo in 1945. It is unclear where the other photos were taken.WW2 Asian Theatre five photos.Black and white photos of various sizes. 1. Photo of Allied Navy ship at dock. Union Jack flag and Navy Personnel at bow. 2. Photo of temporary stage set up with seating set in a small rural valley. 3. Photo of Airfield with town in background and at least 12 fighter planes lined up in formation. 4. Photo of Allied soldiers resting under thatched roof and palm trees in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US Aircraft, partially stripped of parts.airfield operations, ww2, photos -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Reg Saunders' Service Medals, Service Medals
WW2 and Korea Service Medals with Ribbons -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
WW2 Grenadier 12th Panzer Grenadiermodel -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
WW2 Grenadier 31st Panzer Divisionmodel -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Coin
50 Cents - WW2 Remembrance Armisticeephemera, 2005, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
WW2 War Ship Recognition sheet.poster, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Picture
composite photo of WW2 memories of a member.picture, ww2, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Pouch Ammunition
Pouch Ammunition WW2, 37 pattern.equipment, ww2, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - 37mm Cartridge
Used as anti aircraft ammumition in WW237mm brass cartridge from WW237MM.M16, LOT 50035 Then a crest of some sort which is not readable. 43 F.A 1942 on the base and M23A?1 WC G-22579-47 1942 on primer.gunnery, ww2, world war two, ww two, ww11, world war !!, explosive, artillery -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal WW2 Defence Medal, C 1950
WW2 Defence Medal 1939 / 45Impressed VX16821 J. P. S. Cullen -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. Greece Crete and Syria, 1953
History of WW2 complete with dust cover -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, The Fourth Year of the War in Pictures
A photographic record of the 4th year of WW2. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, The Fifth Year of the War in Pictures
A photographic record of the 5th Year of WW2.