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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Helmet
Brodie Helmet with Inner and leather chin strap (Replica WW1)headgear, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hand Grenade
"potato Masher" German WW1 Hand Grenade. Resin Replicaammunition, ww1, army -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Darlington Gold Mining Company Share Register, 1869 - 1918
Ledger for Gold Mine. Later Scrap Book During WW1stawell, mining, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - ENLISTMENT POSTER, St. Leigh & Co. Ltd, Original WW1
A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic.Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles in Turkey. In colour showing map of that part of Turkey. Poster laminated with layer of clear plastic to protect it.On top says "A CALL FROM THE DARDENELLES" On bottom "ENLIST NOW" In middle "COO-EE - WON'T YOU COME"ww1, recruitment poster -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
French Helmet, Approx 1914
Used by French and Belgium Armies during WW1 and WW2WW1 French Army Helmet. Has a dent on the right hand side and is missing the emblem from the front and has no liner.french army helmet -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Eric Metcher, 2015
An interview with Eric Metcher.Transcript of an interview with Eric Metcher conducted by Nicole Curby in regard to the WW1 Centenary Oral History Project. An interview with Eric Metcher. metcher, eric, world war 1914 - 1918, curby, nicole -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Craftwork, Souvenir silk square Egypt WW1 c1916, c1914-1918
This souvenir was bought by an Australian soldier from a local craftworker while stationed in Egypt during WW1 1914- 1918 and brought or sent to his family in Moorabbin Shire c 1916.An example of the souvenirs bought from local craftworkers in Egypt by Australian soldiers and sent to their families in Moorabbin Shire c1916 A hand embroidered silk square souvenir of Egypt c 1914-1918 WW1 Hand embroideryworld war 1 1914-19, 1staustralian infantry force, gallipoli, early settlers, market gardeners, dairy farmers, anzac, australian soldiers, -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph of Mrs. Val Newey, 1915-1920
Val Newey was a Rutherglen and Chiltern resident and the wife of WW1 soldier Gordon Newey. Wife of WW1 soldier Gordon Newey a Rutherglen and Chiltern residentSepia coloured reproduced photograph of Val Newey, wife of WW1 soldier Gordon Newey, Rutherglen and Chiltern residents. val newey,, gordon newey, ww1 the great war 1914-1918 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Scabbard, 1916
From WW1Bayonet holder without knife ,it is called a frog from 1916 , WW1. Bayonet holder which is known as a frog with two rivets in the material webbing.Has a 1916 marking on the back of bayonet holder -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal
2 Medals 1st AIF WW1 with original ribbons belonging to James Campbell Stonestawell, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, AIF PUBLICATIONS SECTION, Australian War Photographs, 1919
"W.J. GUNDRY" C COY 57 Btn 1st AIF.Book - Cardboard cover, 128 pages, paper with print and photographs, WW1." AUSTRALIAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS" A PICTORIAL RECORD FROM NOVEMBER 1917 TO THE END OF THE WAR ..book, ww1, photographs -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
HARRIS D. J
Photos WW1 and Certificate of Service - British Army. David John Harrisdocuments, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Puttees
WW1 puttees - pair with straps (second roll U969a). (One only.??)uniform, ww1, army -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Container, Lubricating Oil
Used for storing lubricating oil for artillery pieces, 18 PDR and 25 PDR, during WW1 and WW2.Container used for lubricating oil for 18 PDR and 25 PDR artillery pieces. Used during WW1 and WW2Markings on base "DɅD" and serial number "CM 2404 "container, can, oil can, oiler, artillery, ww1, ww2, 18 pdr, 25 pdr, -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment - Compass, Compass in case, Circa WW1
Compass used during WW1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph, Courtney's Thelma Studio, Wangaratta
Photograph of 3rd Platoon at Wangaratta Training Centre March 1916Carved timber frame containing photograph of a platoon of standing and seated WW1 soldiers.Top - "3rd Platoon" Bottom - "Wangaratta Training Centre March 1916"wangaratta, 3rd platoon, ww1 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
Medallion (Remembrance of WW1) Musee Francco-Australien 1914-1918 Villers Bretonneux.medals, ww1, general -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - HAIL ANZACS BANNER, C.post WW1
Item appears to be all WW1 names, they are all being investigated to determine a possible area people were fromBanner, linen cream coloured with hand written names in black, sketches of plant motives, building, boardered with blanket stitching. Both sides are written on.“Hail ANZACS, Fight for Freedom, keep the home fires burning”anzacs, banners, ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Trench Art WW1 : Model Bi-Plane, circa 1914-1918
WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Trench art made with ammunition and uniform buttonsWW1 1914-1918 Trenchart WW1Made with 50 calibre brass bullets in the shape of a Bi-Plane. The two landing wheels are made of brass WW1 uniform buttons. trench art, ww1 1914-1918, model bi-plane trenchart ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
AIF Australia Brass Shoulder Epaulettes WW1, Circa 1914-1918
WW1 shoulder Uniform epaulettes made of brass. Worn on soldiers dress uniform or coat. WW1 uniform accoutrements, the Great War 1914-1918. Brass WW1 Uniform shoulder Epaulettes (x3). Two fastening lugs on the reverse side for a pin (missing) to adhere epaulette to uniform.Australia inscribed. ww1 dress uniform brass epillettes, australia epillettes ww1, aif uniform epillettes ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - Embroided Postcards, Unknown
WW1 Significance.WW1 Postcards 1 x 'Souvenir from France', 1 x 'Happy New Year', 1 x 'A Kiss from France, 1 x 'Best Thanks'Writing in pencil on the rear of 2 x postcards with greetings to family. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Miniature medals, Foxhole Medals
Replica miniature medals - Boer War/1914-15 Star/British War/Victory Medal -issued to Captain Arthur William ROSS born at Cowes. Enlisted on 31/8/1914 aged 38 years, embarked on 20/10/1914 and served with the Aust. Army Postal Corps before returning to Australia on 15/11/1919. Boer war service unknown.Set of four miniature medals, three round and one diamond shaped. Two silver and two brass alloy metal all with multi coloured ribbons attached to metal bar with rear pin. Medals contained in black covered box with gold coloured metal plaque with black printing attached to lid.Plaque - Capt. Arthur William Ross 1876-1967/Boer War,18 months - 5th VMR/WW1- 1914-1919 Aust. Army Postal Corps./WW1 - Egypt 1915, ANZAC Light Horsemedals, capt a. w. ross, boer war, ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Accessory - Revolver (Luger) Case, 1917
Owned by Martin Balsarini, a resident of Chiltern Valley, for use in WW1. Service Number 1682. Martin Balsarini enlisted on the 21/7/1915 and served with the 4th Australian Lighthorse, AIF. He participated in what is known as the last great cavalry charge, the charge of the 4th Australian Lighthorse at Beersheba on the 31/10/1917. WW1 owned by Chiltern Valley Resident Soldier Martin Balsarini who was in the Charge of the Lighthorse at Beersheba with the 4th Australian Lighthorse on the 31/10/1917. Brown Leather Luger Revolver Case for attachment to belts webbing WW1. 1. Etched into the inside leather cover : J. A. Stanien... 1917 Berlin. 2. Stamped into the inside leather case black ink in Black Markings : B.A.X1 ww1, revolver case, balsarini, chiltern., martin balsarini -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Pannikin
German pannikin from World War One collected by Charles Henry HonybunGerman grey coloured metal pannikin with paper tag.E.L.S. WW1honybun charles, first world war, souvenirs -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
photograph
World War 1Worn on the collars of the Pioneers Corps, guns facing inwards, 1 on each side of the collars.Badge attributed to the Pioneers Corps WW1Pick and Gun, possibly brass materialmmm, pioneer, badge, ww1, anzac, great war, australian, soldiers -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, WW1
WW1 leather water bottle holder -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal - Medallion
Peace Medallion 1919 issued at end of WW1 (5) Red White & Blue Ribbonstawell, ww1, education -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Various letters and documentation, Unknown
WW1 and WWII historic significance.Soldiers pay book, Identification papers, Certificate of discharge, War Service Homes Commission. Documentation for Ernest Arthur Michael Burke.Letter from WWI. Discharge certificates from WW1 and WWII. Soldiers pay books from WWI and WWII. Letter from War Service Homes Commission. -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Award - WW1 Medals, Minitures, c2010
Medals from WW1.Significant to remember previous wars and conflicts as it is from these that the qualities and attributes for future generations of soldiers (including Vietnam veterans) have been born.WW1 trio of Medals: 1st medal: 1914-15 Star: The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. 2nd Medal: The medal is circular, 36mm in diameter, silver in colour. The obverse bears an un-crowned effigy of King George V, facing left, with the inscription; ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:’ The reverse depicts St. George naked on horseback, armed with a short sword. The horse tramples on the Prussian shield and the skull and cross-bones. Just off-centre, near the right upper rim, is the Sun of Victory. The dates 1914 and 1918 appear in the left and right fields respectively. The recipient's details can be found on the medal's rim impressed in sans serif capitals - but due to the large numbers that were issued and the several suppliers that were involved this varies. The ribbon is 36mm wide with colours orange, white, black and blue. 3rd Medal: Victory Medal: The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The obverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. Dimensions: rack: xxmm by yymm; medal 1: xxmm x ymm; medal 2: xxmm x ymm; medal e3: xxmm xy yymm. 1st medal: The obverse has, centrally located, a scroll reading 1914-15. 2nd medal: The obverse has the inscription; ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP 3rd medal: The obverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, ww1 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Cloth, WW1
A souvenir cloth from Egypt, WW1. It is a red silk square cloth with brightly coloured silk embroidery. In the centre are the flags of Belgium, Russia, France, Australia and Britain. There are also embroidered date palms, a sphinx, pyramids and a bird carrying a letter."God save the King Souvenir of Egypt"ww1, egypt, souvenir, embroidered cloth