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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - YMCA BADGE, C. 1950’s - 2000
The badge was worn by YMCA representatives while on service supporting the Australian Army.Badge rectangular shape, metal for with stretched white material over sewn at back, rear has a pin and loop for clothing attachment, the lettering in red “YMCA” is sewn onto the white material background.badges, accessory’s, ymca -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - YMCA EPAULETTES, 1950 - 2000
The red stripes on the epaulettes indicate the honorary rank of the person wearing.Cotton drill tubular shoulder Epaulettes khaki colour, two red stripes across each one, on the darker broader khaki end are the letters “YMCA Australia” sewn in.uniform, epaulettes, ymca, accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - UNITED NATIONS FLAG, GAIRS, C.1950 - 1960
This UN flag was flown at a YMCA centre in South Korea under a U.N Protectorate against Communist aggression, the YMCA supported the Australian Army.Flag, blue colour with circular motif of the world in white with Oak leaf around, The spine has a pole sewn in, the spine has a cloth badge on with wording as well as a stamp.Cloth badge on spine, “ Aust Flag”, “Gairs of Melbourne”. Stamp on spine in blue ink, “Australian YMCA” Around stamp in green ink, “.......National Council........YMCA.........”u.n, ymca, flags -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1950
The soldier at rear with medals is Harry Burrell MM.Photo B & W showing five soldiers on parade in front of a Barracks being Mollison Street Bendigo.“Headquarters The Northern Victorian Regiment”passchendaele barracks trust, photography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1950
The soldier on the left of the phot is Ken Buchanan.Brown wooden framed black & white photo on white background. Glass front, fawn plywood backing. Photo of six members of 38th Battalion colour party in battledress uniform, rifles with fixed bayonets. Photo taken in front of The Northern Victorian Regiment Headquarters. 38th Battalion emblem on top of headquarters sign.In biro on backing: On Loan - “K D Buchanan” In texta on backing: “Trust No 23”passchendaele barracks trust, photography, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, c.1950's
Photo relates to B G COOPER No 3/410591 in Malaya. Refer Reg No's 1722P & 1723.Photo, black / white, showing a soldier seated with 4 weapons.photograph, soldier, malaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - INFANTRY BADGE, 1950 -1967
Badge issued to Paul Francis Reidy No 3793403 National Serviceman KIA Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2 for his service history and details re his death.Hat badge, pressed brass, crown at top, wreath arrangement around outside, centre crossed rifles, scrolls at bottom with "Royal Australian Infantry Corps". Rear has two lugs with pin through. badges, infantry corps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HAT, SLOUCH, Lega, Post 1950
Slouch hat with pugaree, Rising sun badge on side up, Clour patch opposite side, RAASC badge on front, chin strap, complete item.military history - souvenirs, passchendaele barracks trust, slouch hat, headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1) 1980’s, .2) c. 1950 - 53
.1) Jack Gerdson and Norm Tupper both served in Korea. .2) Norm Tupper..1) Photo, coloured, taken in an old drill Hall, Mollison Street, Bendigo. Shows 2 men & 1 lady with picture boards on stands behind them. .2) Photo, black & white, waist up portrait taken of an Australian soldier with tilted slouch hat, sleeves rolled up & ID disc partly visible. Korean vintage. .1) Marked on rear: “Jack Gerdsen, Norm Tupper & Mrs Tupper”photography-photographs, passchendaele barracks trust, korea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE COLLECTION, C. 1938 - 1950
Items relate to W.F.R Budge VX48105, refer Cat No 2721 for his service details.1 Bag of: Badges of Rank Badges of Corps (incl Canadian) Trade Badges Medal Ribbons ID Discs of VX48105 Budge W F Rnumismatics - badges - military - identification discs, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, c.1950
GEORGE VICTOR LANSELL is the longest serving President of the Bendigo RSL 1925 - 1952 and then 1954 - 57. He was awarded Life Membership and Life Membership with Gold Badge in 1956. This photo was originally hanging in the Billiard Room SMI. It was moved to the Foyer post 2000 to be with a plaque Cat No 8013. After the renovations to SMI 2016 -18 it was then placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room". This is not the original photo that was placed in 1926. George Victor Lansell had prior service in the 67th Militia BN before WW1. He enlisted in the AIF with A Coy 38th Bn on 1.5.1916 age 32 years 7 months. He was appointed Coy Commander of A Coy. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital 19.8.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 25.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 1.12.1916 grazed by a bullet to right forehead, suffering from concussion and other complications he was returned to Australia on 12.5.1917 and discharged from the AIF on 11.8.1917. Timber frame painted gold, black & white portrait of Sir George Lansell wearing a suit and tie, RSL badge on coat. Below photo: "Sir George Lansell KB CMG VD MLC President Bendigo Sub Branch RSSAILA” 1926-1951"brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - BOOTS, AB, Post 1950
Boots unworn, pair black leather with synthetic soles & black laces.In relief on soled: “Sherpa / Reg No 215448”costume - male - footwear, uniforms - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - PROJECTILE & CASE, C.1950 - 53
Used in 30 mm Aden Cannon fitted to Australian Sabre jet fighters in Korea..1) 30mm Projectile. .2) Brass case.arms - ammunition, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, UNIT HISTORY, R L Henry, The Story of the 2/4th Field Regiment, 1950
A history of the 2/4th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, during WWII. The Author, R L Henry was formerly an Officer on the 2/4th Field Regiment.Book, hard cover with blue buckram. Title in gold letters on spine. Black & white photographic illustrations, 410 pages with cut edges.Handwritten in blue ink on title page: “R S Craig. To my best cobber from R L Henry”book, unit history, 2/4th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COLLAGE, FRAMED, C.1950’s
Large wooden framed collage of items relevant to Major JOHN WILLIAM MARTIN CONNELL. “Awarded Military Division OBE” “Statement of Service Citation” (Korea) Photo Newspaper cuttings Letter on back of photo from “E E CONNELL”military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust, obe, korea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - TORCH, Made in England, C. 1950’s on
Torch, plastic right angled, green, belt clip, glass globe, 2 spare glass gloves in base (did have red, green & yellow lens).lighting - batteries, military equpment - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - HOLSTER, PISTOL, Post 1950
Pistol holder, khaki coloured webbing with flap over top & press stud catch, metal clips at back to attach to belt, small cleaning rod pocket inside.mitilary equipment - firearms, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1950
Re Sgt R.T.MILES 38th Batt N.V.R. 6 Coy R.A.A.S.C. 6 coy R.A..C.T. 16 TPT SQD R.A.C.T.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re R.T.MILES 1. Reserve Force Medal with 2 clasps 2. National Medal 3. Defence Medal 4. Efficiency Medal 5. Anniversary of National Service Medal All 5 medal are replicas, not engraved.medals, military, army reserve, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SERVICE BOOK, KOREA, Australian Government, Record of Service, 1950
Book, Australian Military Forces, Record of Service, Male Member. Brown cardboard cover, printed black ink, Commonwealth of Australia crest."Army No: 5/1455 Rank: CPL Name: Tupper N"documents - army records, military history - service records, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C.1950’s
Colour photo of Lt Col H W Snell, C.O 38 Inf Bn 1952-1955. Frame-heavy timber.photography-photographs, frame accessories; trades - carpentry, passchendaele barracks trust -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, F. Higham, FOurth Empire Mining and Metallurgical Congress Proceedings, 1950
Red book of 551 pages. Contents include: * Invitation to hold the next congress in Australia * Mineral Industry in Australia (P.B. Nye) * Some notes on the Mineral Resources of the Union of South Africa (A.R. Mitchell) * Mineral Exploration in Australia (C.J. Sullivan) * Environmental COnditions in British Coal Minesnon-fictionmining, australia, canada, south africa, mining and metallurgical congress -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Strathem Laboratories to the Ballarat School of MInes, 04/05/1950
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Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter From the Royal School of Mines Mining and Metallurgical Society, 30/05/1950
Handwritten letterroyal school of mines, mining and metallurgical society, r.e. barleggo, school of mines london -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTONS ARMY, 1950's
Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775. .1) Uniform button, metal, black, round domed shape. Has a crown over map of Aust with lettering "Australian Military Forces." one lug on rear. .2) Same as .1)uniforms, army, buttons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - PROJECTILE, AP, 1950-1975
Solid steel anti tank projectile with copper firing band from Centurion tank. Base has a large external threaded section. Centre has a burnt out and corroded hole. Practice round, has been fired.arms-ammunition-projectiles, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - KIT BAG RAAF, est 1939-1945 or post 1950
Item issued to R.R.Bennetts No A312177 RAAF.Kit bag, blue colour, cord at top. Writing on one side and base. Metal ring on base.“A 312177 Bennetts, RR RAAF”kit bags, raaf, accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - CITATION BADGE, Korean War 1950 - 53
This citation has been awarded to Australia twice, Korea and South VietnamUnited States Presidential Unit Citation. Blue fabric set in gold coloured frame with clasp/fastening.citations, presidential, united states -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, Post 1950
Items of uniform issued to Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF and 3742 A.R.A 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his full service history. The ribbons denote service in WW2, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam during his service. Since retirement he would have received approx 4 more awards.Uniform, Service dress. .1) Shirt polyester .2) Trousers .3) waist belt .4) neck tie kahki .5) Jacket and waist belt, comprises 2 x collar badges, 3 x rows of service ribbons, 1 x Unit citation, shoulder lanyard, ICB, 3 x Sgt’s stripes on arms .6) Shoe black .7) Shoe black .8) slouch hatcostume - headwear, uniforms - army, footwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM SERVICE DRESS, C.1950’s
Items issued to Capt T McCAW VX93 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.10.1939, he was discharged on 19.2.1947 with the rank of Capt in 2/2nd Field Regt. He is also listed with a Regt No 350309 so assumably he enlisted again going by the uniform on Cat No 1488.2. Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence medal, British war medal, Australian Service medal, Efficiency decoration.Service dress, post WWII. .1) Trousers, kahki, waist buckles and buttons intact. .2) Shirt, light kahki, long sleeved, cotton, buttons intact, made by “Rexbilt” .3) Tie, light kahki colour .4) Jacket, Dress, Service, kahki, gold coloured metal buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 2 x sets of “Captains rank badges, 3 to each shoulder, 2 x collar epaulette badges, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and Efficiency ribbon, 2 x “R” badges (Retired Officer) .5) Cap, peak, leather strap, RAA hat badge, kahki. .6) & .7) Socks, pair, kahki. .8) & .9) Shoes, pair black .10) Belt, kahki with brass buckle.Inside coat and pants sewn in. “M TX”. Inside hat, “Commonwealth Clothing Factories Melbourne” “S56 71/8uniforms-army, military equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - RANK INSIGNIA, post 1950
See also Cat No's 2531.14 & 2589Cloth, Khaki &white, 2 stripes V shape Corporal rank.costume accessories - male military, rank insignia