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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Webbing, Belt and Holster Set
British Pattern 37 webbing belt with holster and ammunition pouch attached. All items have been dyed black. Korean War eraRefer items -
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Webbing, Pistol Holster
1937 Pattern webbing pistol holster, two vertical "C" clips for attachment to 1937 pattern webbing belt. Holster has been dyed black to match host belt set. -
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Computer, Navigation
Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer in leather pouch. This device was used as a navigational aid by aircraft pilots and crew. W&G Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer R.A.A.F. Mk 1 Made in Australia by White & Gillespie Front Scale: Distance Naut Miles, True Air Speed (Time Min, Hrs, Density Altitude, Air Temp ) Back Scale: Wind Correction Angle( True Heading ) The leather pouch has the following printed on the outside "W&G Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer R.A.A.F. Mk 1" -
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Webbing, Belt, No maker discernible, Unknown
Used with dress uniform for ceremonious purposes.An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel. The name "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 service number) is written in black ink on the inside surface of the belt. The belt has been "blackened" for ceremonial use and has brass fittings, the 2 angled buckles normally located on the rear of the belt have been removed. The 1937 pattern equipment (also known as '37 webbing') was an item of military load-carrying equipment. Pattern 37 replaced the 1908 Pattern and 1925 Pattern—on which it was based—and was standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops from its introduction in 1937, throughout World War II, and in the post-war period until it was superseded by 58 pattern webbing. The design was confirmed on 8 June 1938 and wide-scale issue began in 1939. Towards the end of World War II, some 37 Webbing was produced in jungle green for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44 Pattern Webbing was then introduced for the humid jungle conditions, being lighter in weight, quicker drying, and rot-proofed.[ Although 44 Pattern continued in use with the British Army for jungle warfare in its various post-World War II colonial conflicts, it did not replace 37 Pattern in general service, which was in use up until the introduction of 58 Pattern. However, 37 Pattern was used for ceremonial purposes and still issued to Cadets in the 1990s. 1937 Pattern Webbing was made from cotton webbing, which was waterproofed and dyed before being woven. The fittings were made of stamped brass and it was produced by various manufacturers.Written in black ink on the inside "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, possibly a post World War 2 service number.webbing belt, dress webbing -
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Badge
Pressed metal cap badge for the Royal Australian Army Service Corp. This badge is brass alloy with two pins at rear for securing to the cap when worn. -
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Shrapnel Pieces
Four pieces of shrapnel of unknown origin. -
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Medallion
Anzac Day school children's medallion, issued in 1916. The medallion was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for distribution to school children to commemorate the first anniversary of ANZAC day on 25th April, 1916. This example is struck from bronze, the medallions were available in a variety of materials and finishes. The medallions were sold through schools on behalf of the War Relief Fund. Obverse has the head of George V. Reverse has 'ANZAC' within wreath.Obverse Description: Head of George V facing left, mint initials on truncation, S&S; around above, FOR KING AND COUNTRY below, * 1916 * Reverse Description: Within wreath, ANZAC; around above, DEPT. OF EDUCATION . VICTORIA around below, . LEST WE FORGET . 25.APR.15 . -
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Kit, Uniform Repair
Linen holdall containing a sewing and repair kit issued to Royal Australian Air Force Personnel. The holdall is khaki in colour. The kit contains a variety of spare buttons, cottons and sewing needles, a thimble and a small brush. -
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Compass, Plane Table, J. W. Handley, 1943
A plane table compass, sometimes referred to as a trough compass, used by surveyors and artillery crew to accurately establish magnetic north. The compass is precision machined of brass material with a long needle to ensure accuracy. The compass scale is marked with a centre zero (for magnetic north) and graduations indicating plus and minus five degrees. The compass is housed in a protective wooden case with a sliding lid. The lid has a brass slide which locks the compass needle during periods when the compass is not in use. This compass is the type used by an artillery unit of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330 and 00330.2The side of the compass body is stamped: "J.W.H." with the letter "V" under a line, "SERIAL No 1082", MARK.II-D^D-1943". The case is stamped with the serial number "1082".artillery, trough compass, plane table compass, compass, world war 2, ww2 -
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Rule, Scale, E. ESDAILE & SONS, 1942
A scale rule used by artillery units to measure distance between map co-ordinates on the 1 to 25,000 scale military map series. The rule is accurately machined from flat stainless steel strip and is stamped with Imperial measurements (thousands of yards) and metric measurements (thousands of metres).The rule is stamped with the following: "SCALE, ARTY, No 2, MKI, E.ESDAILE & SONS, D^D, 1942"artillery, rule, scale, imperial, metric, distance, world war 2, ww2, -
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Cap, Forage
A standard issue RAAF blue Other Ranks' woollen forage cap with oxidised brass RAAF badge on left hand side. The two buttons at the front are made of black plastic. The cap is lined with black cotton fabric. The crown opening has been sewn up with large black running stitches in heavy black thread. A rectangular shaped white cotton maker's label that bears various markings indicating size, year of manufacture, etc. is sewn inside the left hand side of the cap. A label attached inside the cap has the following: "V 330, 1944, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, SIZE 7" and the D^D marking with the letters "A F". The cap is also marked with the name "FRASER" and the service number "RAAF A36508"raaf, air force, australia, world war 2, ww2, airmen, aircrew, kings crown badge, -
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Cap, RAAF Peaked
A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A cast economy issue gilded metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band and a summer issue khaki cotton cap cover is fitted over the crown. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk with a clear plastic protective cover. A rectangular white manufacturers label is attached to the lining bearing details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband.The manufacturers label is marked: "M.TX, SIZE 67/8, A^F, MADE IN AUSTRALIA" The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser, service number A36508.raaf, air force, australia, kings crown badge, -
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Cap, RAAF Peaked
A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A cast economy issue gilded metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk with a clear plastic protective cover. A rectangular white manufacturers label is attached to the lining bearing details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label is marked: "M.TX, SIZE 67/8, A^F, MADE IN AUSTRALIA" The serviceman has written his name on the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser, service number A36508. raaf, air force, australia, queens crown badge, -
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Cap, RAAF Peaked
A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue silk like material with a clear plastic protective cover. The plastic protector is stamped with manufacturers details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label stamp has the following: "EMERCO, MELBOURNE 361218, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, MADE EXPRESSLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY, 1968-69, A^F, SIZE 6.7/8 L3/805, ALL SIZES L3/813" The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, F/SGT COOK, service number A22582.raaf, air force, australian, late 1960s, -
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Cap, RAAF Peaked
A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force mid blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A silvered metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue silk like material with a clear plastic protective cover. The protective lining is stamped with manufacturers details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label stamp has the following: "MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD, South Brisbane, QUEENSLAND, 1972, 7, ^" The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser. raaf, air force, australia, early 1970s, queens crown badge, -
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Book, "Active Service" Testament 1914
Pocket book size with mid brown linen cover imprinted with red lettering. Example of the New Testament that was issued to service personnel. The inside front cover has a message written by Lord Roberts dated 25th August, 1914. Book published by the Scripture Gift Mission and Naval and Military Bible Society, 15 Strand, London, W.C. The front cover has a red border and has the following inscription in red print, "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine is imprinted and has SGM symbol.world war 1, ww1, 1914-1919 -
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Hat, RAAF (female), 1970s
Standard issue Royal Australian Air Force female officer's cap. The crown is light blue and the brim is dark blue. The brim, which is stiffened and has several rows of top stitching around it, is turned up at the back. The hat has a detachable band that attaches to the back of the crown with black Velcro. The inside crown is lined with silver coloured nylon cloth and has a black sweatband. A label on the inside of the hat gives manufacturer information. A thin piece of black elastic is secured on either side of the hat to help secure it to the head.hat, headwear, headgear, women -
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RAAF EPAULETTES, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT, No indication of date or manufacturer
General issue to indicate rankEpaulettes (2) for Flight Lieutenant for use on Greatcoat.Navy blue with 2 pipping stripes designating rank of Flight Lieutenant.raaf eppalettes -
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RAAF EPAULETTES, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT, No indication
Epaulettes (2) for Flight Lieutenant, summer use, with florentine bronze crown & eagle badge (known as RAAF Officer Eagle; Small). This pair of summer dress uniform epaulettes. The epaulettes are made up of shoulder straps and a tongue sewn underneath each strap. The straps and tongues both have a button hole with sewn edges for attachment to the summer dress tunics. The epaulettes are secured to the tunic by buttons. They have no physical inscriptions or markings but have a badge comprising crown above and eagle done in florentine bronze. -
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Cap, Beret, Beret Mnfrs
A type of beret known as a Balmoral Cap worn by Australian Scottish military units in the post WW2 period. It is made of khaki coloured felt with a khaki coloured 'pom pom'. the beret is lined with a black heavy drill fabric. The beret has been moth eaten.It was an inner label with REGIMENTAL No. 3/772077 and NAME 'DREW' -
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Periscope, 1943
World War 2 Australian defence department issue folding steel periscope with two mirrors and extendable steel sides. The item is carried in a khaki brown canvas case with a belt loop at the back for wear with standard issue webbing. The case has a top opening flap secured by a press stud button. The periscope extends to approximately 640mm overall.A maker's label on top of the periscope reads 'J.W.H. PTY. LTD. POCKET PERISCOPE 1943 MK.I. AUST.'. 'D (broadarrow) D 523' is impressed below the label. world war 2, ww2, periscope, equipment -
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Collection R.B.Macdonald
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Document, Commission
Black framed original certificate of commission presented to Second Lieutenant Rodney Bruce Macdonald by Sir William Joseph Slim on the appointment as officer of the Permanent Military Forces of the Commonwealth from the 15th December, 1952. -
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Document, Citation
Certificate of Achievement presented by Headquarters 173D Airborne Brigade (Separate) Vietnam to Major R.B.Macdonald, 11411, Royal Australian Army. Signed by Ellis Williamson Brigadier General, USA Commanding. Black frame. -
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Photograph
Framed photograph of Major MacDonald as he is greeted by a Vietnamese woman after being presented with a garland during the welcoming ceremony for the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). Gia Dinh Province, Saigon. June 1965. refer AWM collection < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/DNE/65/0024/VN/ > -
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Photograph, Frankston Memorial Hall
A framed black and white photograph of a formal dinner at the original Frankston Memorial Hall building (Thompson Street) in April 1940. The photograph is of a mixed group with a number of servicemen in Army uniform and shows the interior of the main hall. The caption on the rear of the photograph notes : "presented to those soldiers who sailed in the 1st convoy, April 1940, who lived in Frankston, by the Frankston RSL" (skip) I. D. Welsh VX4460 2/6 Bn - 17th Brigade.world war 2, ww2, frankston, memorial hall, rssaila, -
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Photograph
A black and white photograph of an unknown Australian Soldier wearing World War 1 uniform. -
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Photograph, 'F' Company, 5th Battalion
A black and white photograph of the 111 men (including three officers) of 'F' Company of the 5th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, World War 1. The photograph is one of a series taken at Broadmeadows Army camp by a Melbourne photographer by the name of Darge. This photograph is mounted on board and is complete with a wood grain effect printed board frame.The frame is marked "F" Coy, 5th Battalion, A.I.F. and has the photographers name and address.world war 1, ww1, aif, army, -
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Cover, Headlight
Soldered steel vehicle headlight blackout cover with metal light shield over a central slit. There is an adjustable cover to change the slit size. Below this is a 20 mm diameter hole. The steel has a galvanised finish and has been painted in a drab green colour. -
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Sextant, Bubble
Bubble Sextant model Mark 1XA type A.M. 6B/218 in protective storage box. Complete, with operation instructions. This is an aviation navigation instrument used by the RAF and RAAF during the World War 2 era. A sextant is used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies above a horizontal line of reference. A navigator can use the horizon as this line of reference, but when an aircraft is above the clouds or flying at night, the navigator can’t see the horizon. The bubble sextant solves this problem by providing an artificial horizon.The storage case has a label with the following: "A.M. 6B/218 MK IX A" and the number "10772/42 (V)"