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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Shirt, Army
Standard issue item as worn by Australian Servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972)Shirt-jungle green colour-long sleeves with cuff, 2 pockets on front-button opening-shoulder epaulets-brown buttons on cuffs, pockets, front opening and epaulets.YAKKA Pty Ltd/1965 Victoria/Size 14 1/2 x S/L 34/D D/ Regimental No___/Name___army uniform, shirt, jungle green -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear - Beret, Signals
Standard issue beret as worn by the Royal Australian Corps of Signals during the conflict in VietnamA dark blue woollen beret with bi-metal badge showing a silver figure of the Roman god Mercury on a globe, above a brass scroll bearing the motto 'CERTA CITO' (Swift and Sure) and a boomerang with the inscription 'AUSTRALIA'. Above that is a detached brass Queen's crown.Australiasignals, vietnam, corps badge, beret -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article - Newspaper clipping
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It was clipped from the Melbourne morning paper and posted to National Serviceman Cpl GC Owens by his mother during his service in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (Army Component), 30 Jul 1968 - 30 Jul 1969.Original newspaper clipping from Herald Sun of three Australian soldiers in t-shirts and shorts showing Vietnamese soldiers how to hold an Aussie rules football.Did you know this was being taken for the Heraldafl football, capt bill mcmahon, cpl graeme owens, lt. ray harvey, vietnam war, ordnance -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Swagger Stick
Trench art, Vietnam era. Made of 12 x 7.62mm SLR spent cartridges brazed to form an ornamental stick, commonly referred to as a 'swagger stick'. It has two badges attached from the Army Signal Corp, 110 Signal Squadron..The end cartridge is stamped 1967vietnam, swagger stick, trench art, 110th signal squadron -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Canteen, Water
Standard Australian Army Vietnam era issue water canteen complete with insulated cover. The canteen is manufactured from a heavy plastic material and the insulated cover is designed to fit tightly over the outside of the canteen. The cover is retained by two press studs. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia
Various clippings all in Vietnamese language. Large map of vietnam with picture of US Army Helicopter on front: clippings all in Vietnamese: (two depicting dead or injured soldiers, one of flowerw, one of bombs exploding): misc coins of various denominationsEnvelope "Tom, you may be able to use these at the Museum", regards (unable to read writing)memorabilias, vietnamese language -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card
Three examples of unused ration/vace cards isssued by US Military Assistance Command Vietnam 1. Pink Ration Card 2. White Meal Card 3. Yellow Certificate of vaccination All blank and all issued by US MilitaryAll blank and all issued by US Militarycards, ration card, vaccination certificate -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph: Clive Steele
Wooden Frame. Coloured Photograph of Ship "The Clive Street" with back open and a tank being disembarked onto shore of Vung Tau, Vietnam. Six soldiers on deck of ship: one soldier on front of the tank. Another Vessel visible beside the ship.photograph, ship, vung tau -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, USB, USB Memory stick with RAAF Roundel, 2012
A USB containing coloured & b/w photos & a printed documentation of 12 pages relevant to UH-1H 'Huey/Iroquois helicopter & restoring the NVVM Museum UH-1H Huey to RAAF status & modifications effected on the Museum helicopter since Vietnam.national vietnam veterans museum - construction, national vietnam veterans museum - equipment, helicopter - huey, iroquois helicopter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Bruce Shearer
An original painting of Bruce Shearer with two images. One where Bruce is manning the starboard machine gun under fire whilst on a RAAf Iroquuois in vietnam 1967. Bruce was based in the Vung Tau area. The second image is in more recent times.painting, iroquois helicopter, vung tau, vietnam lest we forget -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner - Banner, 2 Field Ambulance
Maroon, Blue and yellow plastic treated banner stating 2 Field Ambulance in white letters over an image of "Batman" in black. A wooden pole is attached to one side of the banner. "VIETNAM 1966 - 67" is on the yellow section of the banner in black print.banner, 2 field ambulance -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article - Article, Clipping
A Article, Clipping from Army headquarters in Canberra reporting the death of Trooper James kelly Kerr, 19, single, of Concord N.S.W. His death happend in Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam. it also reports that another solder was wounded in the same accident.article, clippings, james kelly kerr, royal australian army corps, phuoc tuy province -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Commemorative Quilt
Silver framed biography of the Commemorative quilt. Black printing on white background. Vietnam Veterans badge on left hand side & 50th Anniversary Battle of Long Tan on the right hand side. Victorian State Emblem bottom right hand side.commemorative quilt, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Preparing For Action Abroad HMAS Melbourne
In a black frame is a coloured photograph of a Navy Helicopter being re-armed on HMAS Melbourne. Bottom left side under the photograph reads Voyages to Vietnam Collection. Bottom right hand side under the photograph reads Copyright Grant Jesserphotograph, hmas melbourne, voyages to vietnam collection, cerberus collection -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
Vietnam Field uniform and Webbing,Shirt U196, trousers U022, Hat H162, Scarf U174a,Ammo belt A221,Torch EQ018, Water bottles EQ060 EQ062, Webbing EQ016, Ammo clip EQ248, Boots U294, Rope EQ442.uniform, vietnam, army -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Artwork, other - Painting, Circa 1966-1967
This painting was presented to the St Vincent's civilian medical team by the people of An Giang Province, Vietnam, in recognition of their work in the area. St Vincent's sent four civilian clinical teams to Long Xuyen, South Vietnam, 1965 - 1966 as part of an aid program administered by the Australian Department of External Affairs to assist Vietnamese medical and paramedical personnel and provide medical aid to everyone who needed it. The service of the Australian civilian teams who went to Vietnam 1964 - 1972 was recognised with a special plaque within the grounds of the Australian War Memorial in October 2008. This item has historical significance because it is a memento of the hospital's involvement in a nationally significant wartime aid program to South Vietnam. Landscape painting of deer near a forest stream. Painted in the traditional Vietnamese style using lacquer and paint. Artwork is framed in a black frame but is not behind glass. The artist is unknown.Plaque is attached at lower left corner and translated reads: The people of An Giang Province / are extremely grateful to the Australian Surgical Team.st vincent's hospital melbourne, paintings, artworks, south vietnam, medical aid -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Identity discs
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam(1962-1972).These dog tags are part of a collection of items donated in memory of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam. 2 metal ID discs-1 circular and 1 oblong with a cord attaching them together.AUST/4410261/TJB Nicholson/RC/O Posidentification tags, vietnam, dog tags, nicholson, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., trevor nicholson, t nicholson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter, 70-71 (estimate)
Brass cigarette lighter inscribed with text and image. Back inscribed with Vietnam Ch Chi 70-71, Front inscribed with "when you are not with the one you love, love the one you're with" Emblem Rearing horse on a shield.cigarette lighter, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter, 71-72 (estimate)
Brass cigarette lighter with inscription and text.Vietnam Lai Khe 71-72. Emblem Airborne, "If you want to make love smile when you hand me back this lighter", emblem of a sword on a shield.cigarette lighter, vietnam -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Naval Ceremonial Sword, Wilkinson Sword, c 1960
Used by Leonard George Pollard. He served in H.M.A.S. ANZAC in Vietnam and retired as LCDR Engineer Ceremonial Naval Officers Sword Fine etching on both sides of the bladeh.m.a.s. anzac, hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CLOTH, SWEAT RAG
Sweat rag used during the Vietnam and later era’s, cut from a long bolt of cloth. Camouflage pattern green and black mesh woven cotton hemmed at each end.sweat rag, camouflage -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - BOOK, TICKET, c.1970
The card was used in Vietnam by Peter James Dodd No 217842. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Ticket book, pale green front cover & orange back cover. 3 pages of tear out tickets inside secured by 1 staple. Front cover black print. 6 x $0.05 remaining inside. APO 96291 No 007762Front cover: $1.00 US Forces R & R Centre Vung Tau Signature ______________ No 007762 Void after 25 December 1970documents - tickets, u.s forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - WRISTWATCH, 1960’s
Item brought home from Vietnam by Wesley Bertuch. Refer 1664.2 for his service history.Seiko wristwatch waterproof. The watch has a 24hr setting 12hr marked Blue 12hrs marked in red.“Model 6117-6410 s/n 070093”personal effects, seiko, watch, bertuch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Cigarette lighters with personalised engraving were extremely popular with servicemen in Vietnam and carry a range of messages.Khaki coloured flip-top cigarette lighter with Special Forces emblem and motto. Inscribed in yellow "Special forces" Mess with the best/Die like the rest.zippo lighter, sempel, special forces, cigarette lighter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Scrim, sweat rag
Standard issue cotton scrim/ scarf was used by soldiers in Vietnam. Colloquially known as a sweat rag.Olive green loose weave, cotton scarf. Material open square pattern uniform throughout with border in tighter knit on both sides of scarf.scarf, soldier, cotton, sweat rag, uniform, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Black and white photograph
Vocalist Gabrielle Hartley performing with the ABC Showband, conducted by Brian May, Vietnam, Christmas 1970.Black and white photograph of a woman on stage with a handheld microphone. She is wearing a long tight-fitting lurex dress and has long hair. There are three males in the background , two sitting and one standing with his back to her.women singing, abc showband, gabrielle hartley, vietnam -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - Model, Helicopter, c2002
Depiction of Iroquois (Huey) helicopter, the prime source of assisted transport for infantry during Vietnam war.Of great relevance to infantry soldiers: the helicopter provided many services to soldiers in the field and were much respected by the soldiers in return. Services included, but not limited to, were: transport to and from the field; medivacs for wounded soldiers; re-supply of food, arms, reinforcements etc, Model of Huey helicopter, made of polished wood.Nilvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELT, ARMY, Unknown
post 1960 webbing belt which is part of the army uniform during Vietnam era and later.Green webbing belt with brass studs, clips and ends. Three studs in belt approximately every 6 cm along length of belt. Four metallic clips along length and hooks for each end.passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - First aid kit, US Army
Created as American motor vehicle first aid kit in World War 2 but used in Vietnam. Green metal first aid box with hinge, two metal clasps and metal carry handle. Inside lid has label "24 Unit Kit" and general first aid instructions.Kit contains 11 cardboard boxes containing: 3x 4 inch bandage compress, 2 inch bandage compress, eye dressings, 3 eye dressing sets, 3x burn injury set each with 2 orange tubes of ointment and small wooden spatula , 2 large first aid dressing, I card with 5 safety pins, one tourniquet with instruction label attached, jar of Vaseline, 2 x pieces of cotton fabric ( possibly cut from a singlet)'First aid for emergency use only"/ U.S. Army Medical departmentfirst aid, medical, united states equipment, kit, us army, bandages, tourniquet -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book - Notebook, Australian Military Forces, 1963
Field message and note book issued to Barry Batten 3787527 who served in the Vietnam WarGreen fabric covered note book with flip cover containing white pages with small printed blue squaresAustralian Military Forces AAB - 64 Reprinted November 1965 Field Message and Note Book Handwritten top left corner 3787527 L/Cpl Battennotebook, barry batten, vietnam war