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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Cap, officers, c. 1940s
Uniform equipment worn by officers Khaki officers peaked cap with brown strap. One button on right side. Button on left is missing. Two small holes in front where hat badge has been removed, The fabric is slightly darker behid where the rising sun badge had previously been located. Inside the cap has a brown leather sweat band with the letters R R stamped into the right side. the top of the cap is padded RR Wardrop's of Melbourne, Collingwood & Geelong for all mens wear 5/6 rvr, uniform, hat -
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Uniform - Peaked Cap: Officer's, 1966
Uniform Equipment worn by officers and Warrant Officers of the Australian Army Khaki polyester peaked officers cap with brown dtrap and brass buttons. Lined with clear plastic, green plastic brim lining. Emerco VIC Size 58 8405-66-040-02255/6 rvr, uniform -
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Uniform - Field Equipment: M1 Steel Helmet
protective equipment worn by soldiers US M1 style Steel helmet with liner and green and black scrim net cover. 5/6 rvr, helmet, ww2, vietnam, army -
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Award - Trophy, Annual Drummers Trophy, 1937
Presented by Sir Walter Leitch KB, CBE to the Drums of the Victorian Scottish Regiment for Annual competition 30/11/37.Trophy is of a silver finish, is of a cup and standard style with two handles the base is of a compisit mat. Base has a plate engraved 1938 DMR J.W.E WARHURST, 1963 DMR R. LORD, 1964 DMR W. STEVENS Cup is engraved "Presented by Sir Walter Leitch KB, CBE to the Drums of the Victorian Scottish Regiment for Annual competition 30/11/37. 1 x handle has been broken off.1938 DMR J.W.E WARHURST, 1963 DMR R. LORD, 1964 DMR W. STEVENS Cup is engraved "Presented by Sir Walter Leitch KB, CBE to the Drums of the Victorian Scottish Regiment for Annual competition 30/11/37trophy, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, 5/6 rvr bhq -
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Award - Trophy, Trophy Annual Piper, 1937
presented by Sir Walter Leitch KB, CBE to the pipes of the Victorian Scottish Regiment for annual competition 30 Nov 37Trophy is of silver finish is of cup standard style with two handles. The base is of a compisit base. Base has a plate engraved 1938 Piper A.R lanz 1963 Piper H. Agnew, 1964 piper D.B Bail Cup is engraved "presented by Sir Walter Leitch KB, CBE to the pipes of the Victorian Scottish Regiment for annual competition 30 Nov 371938 Piper A.R lanz 1963 Piper H. Agnew, 1964 piper D.B Bail Cup is engraved "presented by Sir Walter Leitch KB, CBE to the pipes of the Victorian Scottish Regiment for annual competition 30 Nov 375/6rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, trophy, 5/6 rvr bhq -
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Award - Trophy, Trophy Victorian Pipe Band Championship 1958, 1958
Cup is of silver finish with two side handles engraved Victorian Pipe Band Championship Shepparton 1958. 1st street march.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, 5/6rvr bhq, trophy -
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Award - Trophy, Melbourne Scots Cup
5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, melbourne scots, trophy, 5/6 rvr bhq -
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Award - Trophy, Sgian Dubh Highland 2003, 2003
Presented to the most improved drummer in pipes and drums.Handle is of Black plastic with rampant lion crest blade is stainless steel.Sheath is of Black Plastic with a crome tipp engraved with a thistle.2003 V.Dixon 2004 R.Sutton. 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, trophy, sgian dubh highland -
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Instrument - Drum, Tenor Drum Rope tension VSR
Used by VSR pipes and drumsUsed by VSR pipes and drumsDrum is of wooden construction with rope tention system. Drum is hand painted with VSR title, Rampart lion with VSR battle honours5/6 rvr pipes and drums, vsr, 5/6rvr bhq -
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Headwear - Ceremonial Headdress, Bonnet Feather Highland Drummer, C.1950
Bonnet was used in pipes and drums from 1950's through to 1998 Anzac Day.Bonnet was used in pipes and drums from 1950's through to 1998 Anzac Day.Black feathers are ostrich with a white hackle. It has four feather tassles on right side. Headband is of red/white and black chequers. Badge is the rampart lion on a black rosette. Brown leather chin strap. Has two black ribbons at rear of bonnet.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, headress, vsr, 5/6 rvr bhq -
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Instrument - Drum, Drum - Side Tension VSR
Used by VSR Pipes and drumsSide Drum is of wooden construction with rope tension system. Drum is hand painted with VSR title rampant lion eith VSR battle honours.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, vsr, instrument, side tension drum, 5/6 rvr bhq -
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Uniform - Belt, Drum Major Cross Belt
Cross belt has been used by drum major of pipes and drums from 1965 onwards.Cross belt has been used by drum major of pipes and drums from 1965 onwards.Cross belt is of white buff leather with lower harness strap. Buckle is of brass with a VSR cresy badge.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, drum major, vsr, 5/6 rvr bhq -
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Uniform - Sporron Hair Drum Major
Sporron has crome plated top with rampart lion badge with black leather backing. Sporron hair is white with black hair tassles (Crome topped) inside is named to 3173530 M.F Salmon P&D's. Sporron strap is of white PVC.5/6 pipes and drums, scottish dress -
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Leisure object - Flask, blackpowder
A copper pear shape flask (dented body) with adjustable brass nozzle and spring dispensing lever. Flask is in a recessed frame. Brass presentation on plate with "Presented To 5/6 RVR Sergeants Mess By LTCOL & Mrs Thomas Hamel Day 1995" Presented To 5/6 RVR Sergeants Mess By LTCOL & Mrs Thomas Hamel Day 19955/6 rvr, officers / sergeants mess -
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Award - Distinguished Conduct Medal, GvR, 168 CSMjr F Brent, c1917
Awarded to 168 CSMjr F.T Brent, 6th Australian Infantry, 'for capturing a string of strong posts on the 20 September 1917'. Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 Circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf' Ribbon - maroon/blue/maroon approx 70mm stapled through suspender Diameter - 36mm Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf'medal, dcm, ww1, 5/6rvr, 6th australian infantry -
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Award - Unoffical Medal - 168 CSM F Brent, 2nd Australian Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17, c1917
Presented to 168 CSM F. Brent for 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports - France - 11.6.17168 CSM Frank Thomas Brent served in the 6th Battalion in WW1 . He was awarded a DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion in an attack. He took command of a party and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing 20 prisoners and 2 machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodationg the captured position and set a splendid example to his men.A stylised cross in a circular pattern with a single suspension point and ring Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF' Hallmarked Diameter - 33Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd australian infantry brigade -
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Award - Unofficial Medal - 168 CSM F. Brent, 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ', c1917
... The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical ...Presented to CSM Brent 6th Bn at 2 Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17A shield shape FOB with a single suspension point and ring. Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ' Hallmarked Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ww1, 5/6 rvr, 6th infantry battalion, 2nd australian infantry brigade -
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Award - Military Medal, GvR, 3065 Tpr P.C. Jones, c1917
Awarded to 3065 Tpr P (Percy) C. Jones 2nd Light Horse RegimentA circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile GvR ' GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse - laural wreath around inner edge; Kings crown, GvR cypher,'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' Rim - ' 3065 TPR P. C. JONES 2/AUST L.H.R ' Diameter - 36 mmObverse - left profile GvR ' GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse - laural wreath around inner edge; Kings crown, GvR cypher,'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' Rim - ' 3065 TPR P. C. JONES 2/AUST L.H.R 'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd light horse regiment -
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Weapon - Bow and Arrows , Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Provience, 1999
Same type used in Bougainville campain 1980 -1990 over Panguna Mine. Papua New Guinea Defence force tried to regain mine and locals fought off using these weapons. Sandline affair (book) tells of story of coup. Donated by SGT D Fox as he was a peacekeeper in 1999 - 2000 at team sites Tonu /Sirakatau as a signalman / Driver. Black wooden bow slight chipping on side of bow itself. 6 x bamboo arrows some ends are worn. 2 arrows have large, reverse flaired ends with a glat face, 3 are worn with the arrow heads missing and one has an arrow head remaining papua new guinea, peacekeeping, 5/6 rvr -
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Domestic object - Place mat - Small - Cup - Headtable
Used for Dining-In-NightsDiameter - 905/6 rvr -
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Domestic object - Place Mat - Retangular
Used for Top Table. Dinning in nightsSet of 2 Rectangular Stirling silver placemats. Plastic pad on bottom. Maj S.N Aird OPSO 1990. Capt M.D Hankinson 1989 1990 ADJT.Maj S.N Aird OPSO 1990. Adjt 5/6 RVR Presented by Capt M.D Hankinson 1989 19905/6 rvr, officers and sergeants mess, silverware, place mats -
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Domestic object - Placemat - Oval, Strachan
Used for dining-in-nightsS/silver placemat oval in shape. Each place mat is engraved with a name and or scroll. Plastic green cover for table underneath. Diameter - 200mm5/6 rvr -
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Plaque - Plate, Battle of Crete Celebrations
Small gold plate with Greek military forces emblem in the centre. (pewter) (No925) Presented by Maj T Kanellos (2IC 5/6 RVR) to commemorate the battle of Crete celebrations in may 2004 given to him by Maj Gen Giannatos Hellenic Armed Forces. Diameter - 855/6 rvr -
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Domestic object - Platter - LTCOL Cooke, Crusader Repo
Platter used for dining-in-nights1 RVR charitable trust inscribed on rear , ornate outer rim design is of leaf and grapes. Etchings in centre of platter inscribed with Presented by Lt Col K.G Cooke ED Diameter - 400mm1 RVR Trust Presented by Lt Col K.G Cooke ED5/6 rvr -
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Plaque - Plate Gordon Highlanders
Small plate glazed with gold band on rim. Picture of stag-wreath, King's Crown and wording Gordon Highlanders. BYDAND. Diameter - 1205/6 rvr -
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Domestic object - Jug Crystal 1 RVR x 2, Sheraton
Large crystal jug with silver top, lid flips open, inscribed to 1 RVR Sgts Mess from WO1 R. Portlock RSM December 1982 to November 1984 Diameter - 1151 RVR Sgts Mess from WO1 R. Portlock RSM December 1982 to November 19845/6 rvr -
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Leisure object - Goblet, wine PMC x 2, Rangleigh
Used PMC dining in nightsGoblet silver plated inscribed "PMC OFFS/SGTS MESS 5/6 RVR" Ornate turning under cup. Diameter 75PMC OFFS/SGTS MESS 5/6 RVR5/6 rvr -
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Leisure object - Decanter - Crystal
Used for port on dining in nightsCrystal decanter - crystal stopper with plastic insert - silver neck no inscription. Diameter 1405/6 rvr -
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Leisure object - Setting table - 6 piece, Mayell & Co
tableware guests tea and coffeeSilver plated 6 piece table setting, lazy susan set up, 5 glass pieces, loveheart handle. Diameter 1805/6 rvr -
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Flag - Pipe Banner 5/6 RVR, RAAOC
Presented to pipes and drums 1990's Carried by Padre Gordon Watson until Nov 2005. Main Side is of Gordon tartan with a embroided RVR obverse side red and blue backing with Royal Corps Australian Army Ordanance. pipes and drums, ps & ds, 5/6rvr