Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A round pressed metal button in red, white and blue. The pale border is designed to look like a belt. The button was initially sold on the 24 March 1916, the day set aside as ‘Button Day For Our Fighting Men’ to raise funds for the servicemen fighting overseas."For Our Fighting Men"patriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18), badges

John Kerr Barnes OAM. This award is a yearly one by the Victorian Licensed Sub Branches Association for 10 years exemplary service. Licensed Sub - Branches can nominate members for this award. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work with the Sub - Branch and his WW2 service.Award, framed, frame is timber/plastic brown & black colours, there are two insets in a black backing. Top has a ribbon red white and blue with a medallion goldish colour with black text with central part is the RSL Logo, bottom has text re the award to.On medallion, "RSL Licensed Sub Branches Association Victoria" On bottom inset, "Hall of Fame Inductee2002 presented to Jack Barnes Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch INC"smirsl, hall of fame., brsl

Brown ceramic tea pot with lid, decorated with enamel in red, blue, white & gold around edges. Marked on bottom with mark in shape of a rope knot.No 401 J H W B Englanddomestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen

Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary, page headings hand written are either, Income, Expenditure or Receipts. first entry is February 1959 the last December 1965. The loose sheets are Receipts & Expenditure for a year ending in December. First entry for year 1962, 2nd 1963, 3rd 1964, 4th 1965. Three years are missing.Account book, cardboard covers, front cover is a faded mottled red and white the rear near as new, front has a piece of paper with type in red and hand written in blue, pages are blue ruled lines with vertical red and blue lines. Entries are in blue pen, 4 loose typed in black sheets are placed through out the book.On front cover, "........No.2. Account - ..........ival Account", "To 1965"brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, account, wabrsl

This object was part of various pieces enclosed in a folio entitled "ANZAC centenary : 2014-2018 sharing Victoria's stories &​ making connections : their journey is our story" produced by the Victorian State Government which was distributed as a free resource in 2014 at the beginning of the Anzac Centenary. Original condition would have included a clear cellophane enclosure. One side of the medal appears on the card. This features a symbolic female figure of Peace, holding a sword and standing on a plinth marked 'PEACE 1919'. Behind her flies a dove, and at her left and right feet are two figures freed from their shackles. (AWM description). The medals were originally suspended from a narrow piece of red, white and blue striped cotton ribbon which appears as illustration on the card. In 1919, Australian children under 16 received a silver-coated medallion – a special reminder of the service and sacrifice of Australians at war. Round medal stuck on coloured card with text on back and front. Card Front: Between 1914 and 1918, men and women from the State of Victoria volunteered their service in the First World War. Between 2014 and 2018, Victorians honour their service and sacrifice. Lest We Forget. Anzac Centenary 2014-2018 Sharing Victoria's stories & making connections Card Back: 1919 Children's Peace Medal In 1919, Australian children aged 16 and under received a silver coated medallion. For such a small object, it carried a large responsibility - to remind a generation of the service and sacrifice of Australians throughout the First World War. The Children's Peace Medal was a reminder that peace had been achieved, but at great cost. Now, 100 years on, this replica medallion serves to connect Victorians to the Anzac Centenary, teach them about our service history and encourage them to share their stories with future generations. Learn more at https://anzaccentenary.vic.gov.au/ Anzac Centenary 2014-2018 Sharing Victoria's stories & making connections Medal : Peace 1919 Australiamedallion, medal, medalet, anzac centenary, commemoration

Presented to all Korean Veterans. Not pproved to be worn by Australian TroopsGold coloured medal with red insert yellow green white blue and red ribbonPresented by Singman Rhee (Korean Charactersmedal, badge, medallion

Eureka was a prominent event in Ballarat's history.Two tone blue pamphlet relating to Eureka Stockade Centre. White and red writing.eureka stockade, eureka, eureka stockade centre

This type of paint was used to paint models, hence the small size.Paint tin, yellow 88, 14 ml, printed in blue, red and black on whiteHumbrol colorpaint, hobbies, models

This oversize RSSILA Badge was made between 1919-1926 for the RSL.This is an original badgeRSSILA Badge - oversized - brass, crown on the top, white, blue, red, gold coloured.Front - Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Imperial League, Australia Back - copywright, B1848, W Bishoprssila, oversize badge, oversize badge, 1919-1926

Large, red, blue and white striped flag with insignia of the Melbourne Shipping Company. Has rope and metal attachmentsM S CO

Single sheet of white paper with white, red, blue, yellow and black flags on the front and the names of the flags on the back.non-fictionpilots, congregational church, congregational church youth groups

1. Wood, centre, metal painted gold, black, blue with a world map in blue painted centre crown on top with white and red decoration, crown on top. 2. Wood, centre, metal painted gold, black, blue and brown. Crown on top with white, brown, red and green decoration.1. "COONAWARRA" "SWIFT AND SECURE" 2. "SUCCESS" "STRIVE TO WIN".plaque, hmas coonawarra, hmas success

Handwritten notes on the Red White & Blue Extended and the Central Napoleon. ?, ? Mine, A?as mine, Kennington forest. Red White & Blue Extended 1891 - 1918, Calls 11,000 pounds, 125 ozs. Worked for short time in 1942. Ceased operations in 1942. Legal Man. - J Stanistreet, Manager - J Laurie, No Production. Closed during Second World War. Central Napoleon Production 1935 - 1942. Produced 21,517 tons for 3750 ozs. Coy. Was formed in 1934. Calls 23,266 pound 2 shillings and 6 pence. Dividends - No records. Sill of Shaft 853'. 68''. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.document, gold, red white & blue extended, red white & blue extended, central napoleon, kennington forest, j stanistreet, j laurie

Three typed copies of notes on the Central Red, White and Blue Mine. Notes give locality, plant, gold produced and where the gold was obtained from. One copy has 'Typed at Mines Dept' written at the top and has a correction in the locality area. It is signed by A Richardson.mine, gold, central red, white and blue mine, central red, white and blue mine, locality and plant of the central red, white and blue mine, sheepshead line of reef, flying fox, delbridge or mannings shaft, mines dept. booklet 'bendigo goldfield' 1936, annals of bendigo mining sections 1910 - 1936, a richardson

Metal Victory Pin from WW2. Morse code dots and dash for letter 'V" across centre. Pin is attached to piece of ribbon,striped red, white and blue to hang from safety pin. Victory Pin is upside down, presumably to represent Anzac badge.victory pin

Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1900, gold coloured in shape of an 8 pointed star with a red star in centre surrounded by wording Bendigo Easter Fair 1900, suspended on a red white & blue ribbon which is attached to a pinned metal banner with wording Bendigo 1900.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Button distributed to and worn by Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) members. The ANF has been campaigning for more funding and qualified nurses to improve the quality of aged care for the past several decades, and continues to do so. Aged care funding and commitment to workforce improvements were a particular focus of enterprise bargaining for the Victorian Branch around 2006-2011, and similar issues formed the basis of a large federal ANF campaign conducted around the same time entitled 'Because we care'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013. This historical background suggests the badge is from around 2006 to 2011.Circular red, white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'VALUE AGED CARE NURSING PROPERLY FOR BETTER RESIDENT CARE' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] website address of the time (www.anfvic.asn.au).nursing, nurses, unionism, trade unions, aged care, funding, badges, buttons, pins, labour history, staffing, wages, workforce, patient care, australian nursing federation, campaigning

Pink paper, South Red White & Blue Gold Mining Co. N.L. dated Sep 25 to 27, Oct 2, 1933, and 8 Nov 1933. Attendances, Instructions and Perusals for rules & registration of Company. R581 del 8/11/33. Pd. £3.3.0.the miss g.alice jones collection - account, south red white & blue gold mining co n l, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

A Rawlings, John Newcombe tennis racquet, with cross-laminations from shoulders to handle, and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Rawlings logo features across base of head. Model name features across throat, in between two red, white and blue arrow devices. Red, white and black cursive 'R' trademark features on lower shaft and in sunken butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leathertennis

A wooden racquet with red, white and blue whipping around shoulders and stem. Decal image of Ellsworth Vines on stem on obverse. Inscription: ELLSWORTH VINES/MODEL/A. Inscription along stem on reverse: WILSON. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Ink, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis

Blue White & Red Enamelled, World War 2 1940’s Fathers Sailors Soldiers Airmen's Association (2) stawell, ww2

Invitation from St Kilda Mayor Tim Costello to a reception to celebrate 137 years of the St Kilda Council shortly before the City of St Kilda was amalgamated with parts of the City of South Melbourne, most of the City of Port Melbourne, and a small portion of Windsor from the former City of Prahran, to form the City of Port Phillip.White card printed in dark blue, with multicoloured image. Red, black and white ribbons attached with silver safety pin.'Don Taggart' written on back of cardcity of st kilda, st kilda council, st kilda mayor tim costello

An Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945 / BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VI /burke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two