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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, A J Vincent Studios et al
Rectangular postcard with black and white photograph on front depicting three rows of uniformed servicemen, many of whom are holding instruments. On the back, there is a handwritten inscription from Douglas V Caswell.Front: "ALL THAT WAS LEFT OF THE A.I.F. / DUBBO CAMP 6.9.16" Back: "Yours Sincerely / Douglas V. Caswell / cpl A.M.C / Dubbo Field Hospital" (handwritten in brown ink) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Chinese Yuan, Thomas De La Rue & Company, 1941
This note has the names of British/Australian soldiers who served in WWII written in English on both sides. Five Yuan note from the Central Bank of China. On one side there are several Chinese inscriptions and the effigy of a man with a moustache. One the other, a central image of a tree-lined avenue and the number 5, as well as English text. There are also a number of handwritten inscriptions in English on both sides in black ink.Handwritten English inscriptions of the names and service numbers of British soldiers. Not all are legible. chinese yuan -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Rising Sun Hat Badge
Hat badge.gold coloured alloy. with Crown in centre. of Rising Suninscription __. THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Collection of Assorted Foreign Coins
Souveniered during ww11. except three coins.19 Japanese coins, 1 American. cent. 1943. 1 French coin. 1949 1Greek coin1954. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wrist Watch
This wrist watch has no glass cover attached to it. However, the watch is encased in an additional metal enclosure that has a glass face. both the watch and case have provision for a wrist band. The name on the watch face is Eader or Fader? -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Ceylon Bank Note, 1st February 1942
Given the inscription, it is possible this note belonged to MCNAMARA CECIL STEPHEN : Service Number - NX1416 : Date of birth - 26 Apr 1907 : Place of birth - GUNDY NSW : Place of enlistment - SCONE NSW : Next of Kin - EILEENTen cent note from the Government of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. It is small, rectangular and paper with blue print on one side. The back is blank except for a black six-digit number. The text is mostly in English.Front: "THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT / OF A N A MOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE RUPEES / TEN CENTS / TEN CENTS / 1ST FEBRUARY 1942 / COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY" (what is possibly an Indian language inscription beneath) "NX1416 / Cecil. S. McNamara / 26/8/42" (handwritten in ink) Back: A / 8 / 480657"ceylon currency, sri lankan currency, 1942 bank note, wwii money -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Royal Engineers in ww11.went every where.oblong shaped with laurel wreath either side of centre piece ,with letters. "ER" and crown on top . Royal Australian Engineers. badge (maybe off hat.) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, C.E.W. BEAN (Author) Formerly Australian Official War Historian et al, Anzac to Amiens, 1953
WW1 HistoryA Shorter History of the Australian Fighting Services in the First World War. Canberra Australian War Memorial 1952. (Third Edition). -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Japanese Religious Object
Tri-fold cardboard item with Japanese language inscriptions flanking a central image of a male figure wearing a robe and holding a round object and a sword. It is brown/gold and cream.Japanese handwritten and printed. Believe the inscriptions are- First fold - left side "21 years old" middle "Koyu Aramata" right side ? (address) Second fold (middle) - "Tokujo- Temple" Right side fold - "Buddhist Chanting" (Charm). -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Japanese Pay Booklet
Small brown rectangular booklet with Japanese writing throughout. There are several folded sheets of paper within with typed text and stamps. Also several notes of Japanese currency.Japanese inscriptions handwritten and typed. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Seal
Wooden Japanese Seal ( Inkan,Hanko,Chops) painted black with raised incription on end for stamping (acknowledgement or signing) documents. Pen shaped. Leather pouch to hold the seal wth tassle on top.Japanese incription on one end, -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Japanese Booklet
Small blue rectangular booklet with blue typed Japanese text. Also a card with an image of robed male figure carrying a staff. Yellow ink. Item has been stored in a green plastic sleeve.Japanese printed text. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Religious Object
Tri-fold cardboard item with Japanese script flanking central image of a cloaked male figure engulfed in flames and standing on a flying four-legged mammal-like animal, possible a dog or tiger. Black background with red border and gold text.Japanese printed text. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Patch ,British Forces
Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made."British commonwealth forces"patch, british commonwealth forces -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Navigational Instrument?, Memorabilia, Unknown
UnknownPlastic navigational instrument?2 x circles printed on either side numbering 20 to 160 .Some Japanese writing on sides. In centre has number 20K - 30K. H = 100/V =180. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Prayer Bottle
Prayer bottle. given to Pte. James Hone. in exchange for a cigarette during the war. Late WW11. Very small wooden shaped bottle with chain and ivory bauble.nil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Ceremonial object - Japanese Seal
Wooden Japanese seal painted black with unknown seal material end. (Inkan/Hanko/ Chops) For signing acknowledging documents. Pen shaped. Also what would appear to be the sheath made from paper and cloth covered.Unknown Japanese incription on end of seal. What appears to be the sheath for this seal has japanese markings/writings on opposite sides. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Uniform buttons three sizes, Stokes & Sons, Circa. 1939 /. 1945
WOMANS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORP.Women during WW11.Appears to be plastic material. gold in colour.Crown on top. initials ". WRAAC ". -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Unknown
UnknownRectangle bronze medallion with curvature at topFront has a Sitting crossed legged Buddha? Rear has writing possibly Japanese? -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Collar Rank Insignia (Corporal). Imperial Japanese Army 1938-1945, Unknown
WWII significanceCloth badge with metal rank insigniaNil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - 2 x bullets. 1 Australian. 1 Japanese
Both used in WW11.brass. and lead component.Australian. C A C. VL. 1. 16 Japanese. K. Plus Japanese writing. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Good Luck Flag, ca 1940's
Japanese Good Luck Flag was given to a soldier and was signed by dignitaries,family and friends often with short messages wishing the soldier victory,safety and good luck. We understand that it was deliberately dyed blue as they had lost the war and surrendered. This flag may have belonged to -Mr Sueji KOMAGI or KOMAKI Silk Dark blue flag with Red sun in middle. Appears to have faded and may have been dyed blue at later stage. Has faded. Many Japanese markings, inscriptions on the front of the flag. See 'notes' regarding translation.Many Japanese hand written inscriptions on face of the flag.Red sun in middle of flag 45cm in diameter. Believe message from people (relatives/community ) To Mr Sueji Komagi or Komaki. world war two, second world war, ww2, japan, japanese flag, japanese good luck flag -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Unknown
Possibly WW2Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Artificer Badge. Metal badge is mounted through an aluminium metal plate and secured with clipsNil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Navy Badge. Japanese
Circa. 1940. WW11.Cloth Badge, Anchor and flower and bar.Able Seaman, cloth badge. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Cloth badge. American Air force
Circa. 1940.American Air Force.semi circle , dark royal blue felt. on cotton backing Pale blue wreath and Eagle above. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Cloth badges. Australian
Circa. 1939 / 1945RAAF. wings badge. and. sleeve insignias, bombadier badge and international badge. Navy Blue Background.RAAF. pilots badge.( Australian Patttern ) Bombardiers badge. Overseas Blue Service Dress badge Propeller Badges , blue and khaki worn on sleeve. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenier Japanese buttons
Japanese Navy. uniform. Circa. 1939 / 1945.metal. round. gold in colouranchor with flower on top. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Mahjong Tile
White Plastic Tile 8 dot tile.Eight round circles on top of tile. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Cap
Blue peak Cap Mesh rear topOn front of cap H.M.A.S. SUCCESS OR - 304 Picture of Ship Made in China Richard Stubbs name written on back of hat label. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Rifle bucket scabbard, Blackman Leather Goods, 1940
WWII HeritageFrom Australian War Memorial: Standard issue blocked brown leather rifle bucket for attachment to the Pattern 1912 UP saddle. Bucket is complete with a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket, to attach it to the surcingle of the saddle, and a leather strap with brass buckle at the top of the bucket which attaches it to the saddle tree.Strap only is stamped with a broad arrow and manufacturer's details 'BLACKMAN LEATHER GOODS LTD. 175 BERMONDSEY ST S.E.1 1940'.