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Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition
... mornington-peninsula Spent ammunition casing to be identified ...Spent ammunition casing to be identified. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition
... mornington-peninsula Spent ammunition casing to be identified ...Spent ammunition casing to be identified. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMedals Set (set of 4)
... mornington-peninsula Service medal set awarded to P/A/Petty Officer ...Service medal set awarded to P/A/Petty Officer Marine Engineer Kenneth Greenwood, ex RAN R55206. The set consists of four medals in original presentation cases. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchHat, Felt, Mountcastle Pty Ltd, May 2005
... mornington-peninsula MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD MAY 2005 57 O/N 235032 ...Standard Australian Department of Defence issue khaki fur felt slouch hat as worn by Army personnel. The hat brim has a bound edge finish and one side of the brim is folded against the hat crown. The folded brim is attached by a brass clip to the side of the crown. This hat has a 7 fold puggaree and a leather chin strap. MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD MAY 2005 57 O/N 235032 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Astro
... mornington-peninsula Astro compass complete in Bakelite storage ...Astro compass complete in Bakelite storage container. The compass was used by aircraft navigators. Refer 00357.1 and 00357.2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
memorial, HMAS Sydney
... mornington-peninsula memorial, HMAS Sydney ... -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Certificate
... mornington-peninsula Framed certificate presented by the French ...Framed certificate presented by the French Government. details to be completed -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Astro
... mornington-peninsula compass astro compass navigation aeronautical ...A World War 2 era W. W. Boes and Co. MKll astro compass typically used as an aviation navigation aid. It is manufactured from aluminum with black enamel finish. An astro compass is a navigational tool used to determine true north from the position of the sun or astronomical bodies. These are used in circumstances where magnetic compasses and gyrocompasses are unreliable, for example in the presence of magnetic field anomalies (such as polar regions, ships hulls, aircraft hulls, etc.). Nameplate on the base reads "ASTRO-COMPASS MK II / The W.W. BOES CO. / DAYTON, OHIO, USA"compass, astro compass, navigation, aeronautical, raaf, raf, ww2, -
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Container, Storage
... mornington-peninsula The container is labelled: "ASTRO COMPASS MKll ...Protective container for storage and transporting the W. W. BOES Co MKll Astro Compass. The container is manufactured from black Bakelite, has a hinged lid, a woven cotton carrying strap and nickel-plated steel hardware . (refer 00357.1)The container is labelled: "ASTRO COMPASS MKll, MFR"S PART NO. 94, CONTRACT NO'-W-535 A.C.24194, The W. W. BOES CO, 3001 SALEM AVE, DAYTON, OHIO" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Sextant, Bubble
... mornington-peninsula Bubble Sextant model Mark 1XA type A.M. 6B/218 ...Bubble Sextant model Mark 1XA type A.M. 6B/218 in protective storage box. Refer 00348.1 and 00348.2 -
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Container, Storage
... mornington-peninsula Protective container for storage ...Protective container for storage and transporting Bubble Sextant model Mark 1XA type A.M. 6B/218. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchRANGE FINDER BOX
... mornington-peninsula RANGE FINDER BOX ... -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDocument, Souvenir of Sports and Tournaments
... mornington-peninsula This souvenir was printed at sea aboard the HMAT ...Folded printed paper souvenir of a sports tournament held aboard the HMAT ORSOVA (A67) whilst transporting Australian troops from Fremantle to Suez in April 1916. The document records the winning participants and results of a variety of sporting events held on Wednesday, March 22nd, Wednesday, March 29th and Wednesday, April 5th. There are also results of a boxing competition. The events concluded on Friday, 7th April, 1916. this is damaged having torn along fold lines in the paper.This souvenir was printed at sea aboard the HMAT ORSOVA. See digital images for full details. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBinoculars
... mornington-peninsula The binocular body is stamped with the following ...Binoculars (or field glasses) used by the Japanese Army during World War 2. Prismatic binocular design with a magnification of 6 x 24degrees. Each eye piece is rotated for fine adjustment of focal length. The tubular optics have a swivel action to adjust for eye width. Manufactured from brass with leathered grips and loops for attaching a carrying strap (included). Finished with a gloss black paint. These binoculars are complete with a brown leather carrying case which has a strap attached for carrying and a belt loop at the rear. Japanese Kanji characters and the chrysanthemum symbol are stamped on the top of the leather case.The binocular body is stamped with the following "MUSASHINO" "TOKYO" "BRIGHTSUN" "6 x 24" "No 8540" -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCharge Clip, Ammunition
... mornington-peninsula Some markings present: two examples are stamped ...Three examples of the ammunition charge clips used during World War 1 by the Australian and allied forces. These were preloaded with five live rounds of ammunition for the SMLE .303" rifle and were a convenient method of quickly replenishing the 10 round magazine. The clip is made of stamped spring steel with a matte black paint finish. These clips were preloaded with live ammunition and carried in the soldiers ammunition pouches. Whilst in the field the clips were salvaged and reloaded with fresh rounds when the opportunity was available, ie during a lull in battle, etc.Some markings present: two examples are stamped with "E" and "ll", the other is stamped with "K" and "ll". -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchTorch
... mornington-peninsula Torch ... -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMap Case
... mornington-peninsula Standard Australian Army webbing map case ...Standard Australian Army webbing map case with shoulder strap. This map case is complete with a folded Australian Survey map of Puckapunyal, Victoria produced in 1988. Inscription BHG Ltd 1945 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCollection, Badges
... mornington-peninsula The reverse side of the belt is stamped "M W & S ...United States Army standard issue infantry heavyweight webbing waist belt as worn in World War 1. This is an example of a 'trophy' belt, complete with a souvenir collection of metal insignia, badges and buttons which are attached to the belt. The belt has brass fittings however the original buckle is missing. There are a total of 83 various allied military insignia, badges and uniform buttons from the World War 1 era, 56 metal insignia and badges and 27 metal buttons which are mostly of Australian, New Zealand, Canadian or British origin. Belt manufactured by M W & S Limited of England in 1915.The reverse side of the belt is stamped "M W & S LTD., 1915" and has an "L" stamp and the Defence Department "/|\". The belt reverse also has the following name in black handwriting "A Paxino 9781 2211". Note A Paxino was associated with Frankston RSL Sub Branch for many years. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDocument
... mornington-peninsula Printed Certificate of Discharge document used ...Printed Certificate of Discharge document used by Royal Australian Naval Brigade. Issued to A. C. Hill to acknowledge his service with the Naval Guard Service from 27th April, 1918 to 21st December, 1918. refer item 00325 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDocument
... mornington-peninsula Printed Certificate of Discharge document used ...Printed Certificate of Discharge document used by Australian Expeditionary Force. Issued to A. C. Hill to acknowledge his service with the 2nd Pioneers, A.I.F. from 14th April, 1916 to 5th November, 1917. refer item 00325 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDocument
... mornington-peninsula Printed Railway Warrant document issued by No2 ...Printed Railway Warrant document issued by No2 Australian Command Depot dated 29th May, 1917. Issued to A. C. Hill to allow travel by railway whilst on leave in Ireland. refer item 00325 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPhotograph
... mornington-peninsula Photograph taken in Frankston, Victoria ...Photograph taken in Frankston, Victoria, on the occasion of a visit by French Soldiers, October 1917. The French Soldiers were hosted by the community of Frankston. A. C. Hill can be seen standing to the right in Australian Army uniform. refer item 00325 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPhotograph
... mornington-peninsula Photograph form the collection of A. C. Hill ...Photograph form the collection of A. C. Hill. This photograph is believed to be of a World War 1 Australian Army unit encamped in the Langwarrin Military camp near Frankston, Victoria. refer item 00325 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPhotograph
... mornington-peninsula ww1 army alh australian light horse cricket ...Photograph of personnel of an Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron playing cricket at a camp in Bethlehem during World War 1.ww1, army, alh, australian light horse, cricket, sport -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card, Greeting
... mornington-peninsula Card, Greeting ... -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card, Greeting
... mornington-peninsula Card, Greeting ... -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pennant, R.A.A.F
... mornington-peninsula Pennant produced for the Royal Australian Air ...Pennant produced for the Royal Australian Air Force. This triangular pennant is made from a dark blue wool felt cloth with two loops attached to the fly. The pennant is marked with the insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force. -
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Pennant, R.A.A.F. Richmond
... mornington-peninsula Pennant produced for the Royal Australian Air ...Pennant produced for the Royal Australian Air Force Richmond base annual sports day, December 3rd, 1947. This triangular pennant is made from a dark blue wool felt cloth with two loops attached to the fly. The pennant is marked with the Royal Australian Air Force insignia and wording associated with the sports day. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, Trench Art
... mornington-peninsula One of the cartridges has the following stamped ...A set of two spent ammunition rounds complete with projectile, which are souvenirs of World War 1. These are from the 1 inch Nordenfelt machine gun, the projectiles are made from solid steel with a brass jacket, have an exposed steel tip and have a groove near the base. Both the brass cartridge case and the projectile are highly polished and have been chromed (?). These are examples of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns and the words "to Fred from NL". These items were owned by Frederic Harley MM, s/n 910, a WW1 Artillery Gunner in the 36th Australian Heavy Artillery Group who served in France. He enlisted in Frankston and lived in Frankston after returning to Australia. Further details of the Nordenfelt MG are available, refer AWM < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM10737.005/ >One of the cartridges has the following stamped on the base: "RɅL" or "R↑L", "1884" and "lV" image "DɅD" or "D↑D" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Golf Bag
... mornington-peninsula A golf bag which has been made using parts ...A golf bag which has been made using parts of the standard issue Army rifle bag used during the World War 2 era.
