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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Harry Thompson came from Sebastion near Bendigo Victoria. He enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force No 69437 Canterbury Infantry Regiment. Refer 323.3, 1258, 2026.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re H.Thompson. 1. War medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal."69437 Pte H Thompson N.Z.E.F"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
weapon - SHRAPNEL WW1, C, WW1
Item souvenired by H. B. FIELD No. 7596, 13th Batt. A.I.F. Refer Cat No 890P for his service records.Rough shaped piece of metal shrapnel with slightly grooved surface.military history - army, metalcraft - iron, shrapnel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Pre WW1
Photo Herbert Booker FIELD as a Senior Cadet prior to WWI, he had 4 years in Senior Cadets. Herbert enlisted in the AIF on 26.6.1917 age 18 years in the 25th Reinforcements 14th Bn No 7596, embarked for England 21.11.1917, disembark 5.1.1918, attends 4th Div Signal School, embarks for France 29.7.1918 to reinforce 13th Bn, RTA 1.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 14.1.1920. He enlists in the CMF on 3.5.1939 No V1629, appointed Lt 3.12.1937, transfers to the 2nd AIF 10.9.1942 as VX104280, joins the Interim Army 1.7.1947 till 7.6.1948, appointment terminated with the rank of Lt Col. Awarded the "Efficiency Decoration"Frame, brown stained timber with gold inner edge also decorated with copper wire. Timber mount with glass. Photo, black & white of a soldier in uniform, half portrait of H B FIELD. He is in his Cadets uniform. Handwritten in blue ink on brown paper on back of frame: “Mrs J E McCrystal” In Red ink: “Prior to enlisting WWI Senior Cadets 2nd Lt 67B. 1st AIF HB FIELD PTE 7596 13th Aust Inf Btn. 2nd AIF VX104280 HQ 8th Command Quartermaster General (not in notes) On white label: "H B FIELD As a Senior Cadet prior to WWI. No 7596 13th Batt AIF' No VX104280 2nd AIF. Donated by Mrs J E McCrystal"photography-photographs, frame accessories, cadets, 67th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TELEGRAM, SCROLL, FRAMED, C.1915, post WW1
Arthur Edward Symes No 1001 enlisted in the 7th Batt AIF on 24.8.14 age 24 years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, return to unit 20.6.15, WIA 1.9.15 GSW’s arm, back and leg, arm amputated, also states arm blown off. He DOW’s 4.9.15 at sea and was buried in Mudross East Cemetery Lemnos on 5.9.15. Refer 886.2, letter from W Darwin No 780 7th Batt AIF to Mrs Symes.Original Telegram & Commemorative Scroll re A E SYMES. 2 Tone gold plastic frame, glass front, brown paper backing. Mounted on dark grey background.On front: “PTE A.E SYMES No 1001 (C Coy) Died of Wounds at Sea 4/09/1915 Donated by Mrs D Johnston” Stamped on rear: “Bethany Gallery”documents, communications - telegraphic, memorial scrolls -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BELGIUM MEDAL, Post WW1
Victory Medal with ribbon, Belgium 1914 - 1918.numismatics - medals, military, belgium -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Postcard propaganda WW1 (see Notes), ANZACS IN FRANCE, WW1 in England by Daily Mail
part of set of propaganda pics to be sent 'home'Attempts to present an idealised view of the fighting although the surroundings counteract this.Black and White PostcardOn Reverse: Hot weather and hot work at their big gun have induced these splendidly built Anzacs to strip to the waist. Also Series XIX No 148soldires in ww1 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - ANZACS in FRANCE, Drawing water for the gun crew, WW1
One of a series promoting the mateship of the Anzac troops.reveals the 'behind the scenes' work of Artillery troops. (see also Notes)postcardOn Reverse: Firing a heavy gun is thirsty work. These Anzac gunners are drawing water from a well for their comrades. Also Series XIX No151the work of the heavy artillery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
letter/certificate, George V, after WW1
The RI stands for Rex Imperator probably because of his standing as Emperor of India. This letter / certificate was given to Don Dunoon (father of Lynn Brown) who served in World War 1. He later came to Orbost and married into the Lynn family - Mary Ellen Lynn. This certificate was given to all servicemen who survived the war. This personal document gives an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A certicate / letter from Buckingham Palace to those who served in W W 11. At the top is the royal coat of arms and Buckingham Palace in red print. Print is black and it is signed by "George R.I."ww1 georgev dunoon-don -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: SOUVENIR BOOKLET YMCA SERIES THE CAMP, WW1 Era
Six page booklet, green cover with red highlights, 'Souvenir of The Camp.' (YMCA Series) Contains photos which show different aspects of a large camp: Post and telegraph office, Entertainment at 'The Palace', General office, officers' mess, camp hospital, tennis ground, and the Salisbury cathedral. 3480.17a Front Cover 3480.17b Last Photo inside back cover Inside the back cover - 'Wishing Pa, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 1918-19.' (The signature is indistinct)military, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - W J SYMONS V.C. AND D OSWALD, Post WW1
Framed B and white photograph of Lieut. W J Symons V.C. and Cr D Oswald Mayor of Eaglehawk. Cr Oswald is seated with Lieut. Symons standing beside him. Symons in uniform holding a cane in his right hand. Printed on photograph 'Yoeman & Co'. Ornate timber frame.Yeoman & Co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, WW1 Era
Photograph album with dark brown cover, with cord and flower imprint. Some photos have been removed, others are very faded. Content is military, London places and streets, winter scenes. Six pages. 3480.19 Front Cover 3480.19b Inner Pagemilitary, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, WW1 Era
Photograph album with name and address F. C. Sweeney, 35 Garsed Street on the inner front cover. It contains six pages (front and back) with 4 small photos on each of Soldiers marching, street scenes, loading ships, and European cities. 3480a Front Cover 3480b First page of photosmilitary, world war 1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Book - Warworkers Woolcraft, Warworkers Woolcraft, During WW1
Published to help the war effort and contribute to the defence of the country. Patterns selected in collaboration with the three services-colours and garments by active services in air,on land or at sea.Green-grey light card cover. 32 pages compiled by the Country Womens Association of Victoria sponsored by the Wool Board.J.Tatebooks, handcrafts -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Spectacles in black case. Medal Africa Star, Unknown. Possibly Circa WW1
The spectacles and medal were owned by Joseph Vella. #50425 Born 8th May 1918. Enlisted with Territorial Army and served with the Kings Own Regiment in Africa and as a gunner in Malta.Stainless steel silver frame round glass spectacles. Black covered steel case. Africa Star Medal with ribbon.Instructions inside case. How to wear under respirator. Alpha B (inscribed on frame.) 50425 J V inside case. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Commonwealth Goverment Harness Factory, Circa WW1
Leggings used by Light HorseLeather leggings as used by Light HorseStamped into items....Australia CGHF -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges British, Circa WW1 and WW2
00496.1 Royal Artillery Guards Regt Cap Badge 00496.2 Royal Marines Cap Badge Kings Crown 00496.3 Artillery collar badges (Pair) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Post Card, C WW1
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir, Circa WW1
Leather wallet containing crosses and St Christophers"In case of accident or severe illness notify nearest Catholic priest." -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Tally band, SMS Condor, c ww1
German Cloth Tally Band Black with Gold lettering.SMS Condor -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Tally band, R A Artillery, pre WW1 early 1900s
Black Cloth with Gold letteringRA Artillery ( Royal Australian Artillery ) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 303 rifle oil bottle, WW1/WW2
303 Rifle oil bottleBroad arrow plus "65" -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, Probably in WW1
Gas rattle.WW1. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art Shell primer, C WW1
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Weapon - Edged Weapon, Pattern 1907 Sword Bayonet SMLE, WW1
Sword Bayonet for SMLE RifleKing's Crown 1907 9 18 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Weapon - Equipment Scabbard and frog, Leather scabbard, C WW1
Metal bayonet scabbard German short saw-back bayonet model 1898 complete with leather frog -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, 303 bayonet short magazine le enfield rifle, C WW1
303 rifle bayonet complete with scabbardHandle - 83496 Blade - 7 13 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, 303 bayonet short magazine Lee Enfield rifle, C WW1
303 Lee Enfield bayonet with scabbard and frogScabbard DD 3 Bayonet 03 20 and B9922 Frog Lyle Stephenson -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, C WW1
303 scabbard onlywjh.8 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Documents WW1, C WW1
1040.1 Map of London for sailors and soldiers (produced by the YMCA).1040.2 London Omnibus map 1040.3 YMCA Guide to France 1040.4 How to see Paries (as recommended by the YMCA) 1040.5 Penny Guide of Stratford-On-Avon 1040.6 The tramway Guide to Glasgow 1040.7 Silk ribbon Overseas Christmas Greeting 1918. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges - Australian, WW1 and WW2
Australian badges mounted on card. 1 Rising Sun Hat Badges, 6 x Collar badges including a silver nurses type, 6 x Australia shoulder titles.