This badge was issued for the Returned Soldiers Association, Victoria. It is numbered on the back of the badge 2050, no makers marks. The RSA preceed the RSSILA Badge of 1916.It is an original badge issued in Victoria in the period 1915-1919A Small badge, brass colour, enamel finish on the front.Front - RSA, Returned Services Association, Victoria. Back - figure 2050.rsa, victoria

These Badges were made between 1922-1940 , there are two figures in the centre of the badge - Sailors and Soldiers.These badges are originals that were issued to Returned Service Personnel in the period 1922-1940Brass badge, crown on top, red,white and blue on the front, two figures in the centre of the badge - small version of the badge. Front - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Australia Back - Stokes Melb, 85803, Badge remains property of Leaguerssila badge, 1922 -1940 period

These badges have been issued to returned service personnel, there are three figures in the round centre of the badge, these badges were made from 1940 .Brass badge, enamel front, three people in the round centre on a gold background, the round centre is blue, white background, red ribbon area for 'Imperial League AustraliaFront - Returned Sailors' Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League Australia Back - Badge Remains Property of League, 58242 V, Swann & Hudson, Vicrss&aila badge, made from 1940, swann & hudson vic, k g luke melb

This badge is issued to personnel who have served during periods of peacetime and personnel who had not served overseas.This is the last time the Badge has been changed (1990) - a fourth figure has been added to the figures in the centre of the badge, and the name changed to Returned and Services League Australia. The fourth figure, female, recognises our female service personnel.Metal gold coloured badge, white background, blue circle with four figures in a coloured gold centre of the circle. A red ribbon like across the bottom . Front - in the blue circle Returned & Services League, in the red ribbon on the bottom of the badge Australia. Covering the crown the year badge 03. Back - Badge Remains Property of League, V26132.r&sla badge, 1990

This badge was made in 1940 and has the number A12397, A indicated issued to an AIF member. These badges were issued to all Returned from Active Service Personnel between 1940 and 2012.The badge is an original and has been issued to a member of the AIF on Return from Active Service.Diamond shape bronze badge - on the front a crown, an anchor, rising sun, and wings. Underneath on a boomerang the words 'Returned from Active Service'. On the reverse - A12397, G & E Rodd 1940.badge, returned from active service

The Air Force Association was formed in Melbourne in 1919, by Mr H V Leckie. The Association was formed after Mr Leckie put an advertisement in the newspaper asking for interested former members of the Air Force Corps to meet him.This badge with the number 97277 on the reverse has belonged to a member of the Air Force AssociationA round shape with wings through the middle of the badge, Crown on the top of the badge, the centre is the Air Force red, white and blue. This badge has a pale blue across the bottom, Air Force Association.On the reverse of the badge Number 97277, K G Luke Melb.air force association,, 1919, raaf association, h v leckie

This Association was formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations. The membership is open to all ex service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, etcThis organisation was formed in 1944, the badges are originals.A diamond shaped badge, a crown at the top, rising sun, anchor, air force wings in the middle, blue inscribed enamel round the diamond, Aust Legion of ex Servicemen and Women.1st badge - has a 66 badge on the crown, one the reverse v3327, the 2nd badge has a Life Subscriber attachment - a red scroll, on the reverse Brim Melb number 8732556.december 1944, aust legion of ex servicemen and women

Australian Army Signaller Trade Proficiency Badges were worn during the WW2 era ?1930-1942This is an original badgeMetal, crossed flags, ?brass, backing plate, has two split pins.signallier badge

SX37291 J W Vienna enlisted into the Australian Army on 07 October 1944 and was posted to 67th Battalion (BCOF).The items are the originals belonging to SX 37291 J W Vienna.Medals, photographs, lapel badgesSX 37291 J W Vienna, Medals include Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Korea Medal, Korea UN Medal.sx37291 j w vienna,, photogtaphs, lapel badges

This cap belonged to a member of the Women's Air Training Corps. The Corps was established in 1939 in Brisbane. The Corps preceded the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force by 18 months.The Cap and Badges are originalsBlue Forage Cap, Photograph, Two BadgesInside the Cap - Imperial Cap Co Pty Ltd Size 6 7/3rd, Badge - WATC, Cap Badge - wings with Australian Map and initials WATC Black and white photograph 6x4. Initials R Sk inside the Cap.forage cap, watc

ThreGlasses have been made to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Gallipoli, 1990The glasses are originalsA set of six (6) glasses, clear glass an ANZAC Badge on each glass.An ANZAC Badge on each glass, inscribed 75 Anniversary, 1990glasses, 75th anniversary gallipoli

Hand embroaded on silk memento by Bill Handcock to his mother from Pelestine 1940. Main feature is the Rising Sun Bagde.silk hand embroaded memento Mrs P G Handcock from Bill Palistine 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Badge in centre Crown is centered on top of Garlands with flowers embossed in corners Blue fringed on all edges"Palestine" Lower L/H Side, "1940" Lower R/H side, "Mrs P G Handcock /From Bill" centre bottom, "Australian Commonwealth /Military Forces, on Rising-Sun-Badge centre world war two, embroidery, memento, rising sun badge, palestine, 1940, handcock

The first Rising Sun badge design is by no means a mirror image of the Trophy of Arms on which it is thought to be designed. But it comes close to being a mirror image of part of the badge worn by the Victorian Cadet Forces circa1890. (WWW.diggerhistory)SignificantRising Sun Badge Seven star with crown surmounted by the word "Australia". First Pattern Hat BadgeSeven Sun Star raidiating lines Australia inscribed over crownaustralia

This Beret belongs to my wife Michelle Hutchison, who served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in Cambodia in 1992-1993. She is very proud to have been able to serve in this Peacekeeping Unit.The Blue Beret is very signifigant to Peacekeeping Forces throughout the world. Only those people who have served in these units are entilted to wear them with pride.United Nations Peacekeeping Beret (Cambodia).Blue felt Beret with black band,with Gold and White United Nations Badge.F328651 Cpl Pedderforce, beret, united, peacekeeping

Brass shell case with various insignia attachedInsignia; Royal Marines Epaulette;Royal Marines Gibralter; Kings Own Scotland Borderers;Royal Army Ordnance Corp;Australian Engineers; Australian Intelligence Corp;Tank Corp Badges;Australian Rising Sun Hat Badge AIF;Tunic Collar Badge AIF; Australian Epaulette AIF;Australian Artillery Hat Badge Perm Forces;Cross Cannons with No 70 Italian found in abandoned fort in North Africa1941;Eagle with spread wings Italian pound in abandoned fort North Africa

Small badge no bigger than a twenty cent piece with a soldier standing in the middle holding a rifle

Small button badge

This uniform was worn by Bernie Farley, present secretary of Warrnambool RSL (2019). The uniform was made by Fletcher Jones & Staff, Warrnambool in 1998.Jacket with four pockets each with metal button fasteners. Four front metal button fasteners. One inside pocket . Regimental badges on lapels, Badge over right pocket. Epaulets with metal buttons, a crown and Australia. All metal buttons engraved with army insignia. Front metal button fasteners secured with safety pinsTag inside (left) FLETCHER JONES VICTORIA 1998 Arrow signifying govt. NAME. SERVICE NUMBER. 70% Wool, 30% Polyester, DRY CLEAN ONLY (A) Warm Iron ZC804B AR0003army uniform, military uniform, warrnambool ex service

Double-Breasted lined jacket with 'wing' lapels. Left and Right pockets with cover flaps. Colour; Dark Navy. Petty Officer Badge (slightly faded) near shoulder of left sleeve.All Buttons Metal. Buttons Reverse; Stokes and Sons Melb. 6 Buttons on front; 23mm diameter. 2 Buttons on each sleeve cuff; 15mm diameter. All buttons show Crown and Anchor with 'Australia' beneath. Inside; 1 pocket on right side. 2 pockets on left side (i pocket small 'coin' or 'pocket watch' size). Inside neck; original fabric tag covered by 'Band-Aid ' sticker with the words 'G' or 'E' Cole per 13 Heeds'.

Worn by Major Bernard Farley whilst serving at at 8/7 RVR as A company Commander, Support Company Commander 1997-1999, posted to CATDC Capability Development unit at Puckapunyal VIC in 2000 - 2001 Personal uniform item worn by the donatorArmy Slouch Hat with, puggaree, unit badge of 7/8RVR (located on front of Puggaree), Unit colour patch (white over red) located on the pugarree right side, the rising sun badge is located on turned up (left under side) of the brim. The hat is complete with a chin strapHat Badge - Unit ensigns of 8/7RVR Batallion headquartered in Ballarat VIC The Unit Colour patch is white over red and signifies the blood and bandages that was born on the WWI French battlefield that form part of the units history. Rising Sun Badge - The ensigns of the Australian Army

This jacket is part of a winter mess dress uniform belonging to Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. Worn in 1978, this jacket style was first developed in the 1950s and continues to be worn as mess uniform in the present day.This item has aesthetic significance and is a representative example of uniform design from the 1950s to present day. This item has clear provenance, having been donated by RSL member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley after its use during Bernard’s service in the Airforce. As a former member of the Australian Airforce and member of the Warrnambool ex-service community, Bernard’s uniform has great social significance, telling a broader story of life after service.Dark navy blue dress jacket with long sleeves ending at waist height. Jacket is double breasted with eight metal buttons; two buttons are larger and held on by safety pins. Buttons are gold in colour and marked with a crown and eagle motif. Lapels on jacket are of a lighter, grey-blue. Jacket is adorned with epaulettes on both left and right shoulder, attached with a cotton loop on each shoulder and held in place with a screw-in gold button. Jacket has synthetic lining in cream colour and an interior pocket on the left hand side; lining is detatched on both the left and right sides at the base. Label on interior collar reads “C.G.C.F” Epaulettes bear three lines in gold embroidered stitching and a badge depicting an eagle underneath a crown, also in gold. dress uniform, airforce, commonwealth government clothing factory, uniform, epaulette

This shirt is part of a General Purpose Uniform issued by the Australian Airforce to Bernard Farley during service. This uniform type was developed in 2014 and replaced camouflage as the uniform worn during general base duties and in non-warlike environments. Although a camouflage pattern, this design is not intended for use as camouflage. This item has social significance, as an item of uniform worn by Warrnambool RSL community member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. The item is a representative example of current Airforce General Purpose Uniform and is in excellent condition. As a set, the uniform has aesthetic significance in it’s design, incorporating GPU uniform design from the Army alongside the colours and motifs of the Australian Airforce. General Purpose Uniform (GPU) shirt in Airforce colours of blue and grey in camouflage pattern. Long sleeve with 6 buttons up the front, two chest pockets with zippered verticle openings along the button seam; two button down pockets on both the left and right shoulder with velcro patches sewn to outside flap for attachment of patches. Above the chest pockets are two patches with embroidered inscriptions in white thread on navy backing. Shirt cuffs have adjustable velcro fasteners.Inscription on interior label is worn and illegible, halfway down the tag reads “PM KEYS NO.” Throughout (on shoulder seams, above left pocket and on back of collar) is the Australian Airforce badge/motif which features a circle with the words ‘Royal Australian Air Force', the Imperial Crown, and a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in flight though this detail is inferred not physically visible. Two embroidered patches above the chest pockets read “AIR FORCE” and “FARLEY.”camouflage, general purpose uniform, airforce, uniform, australian defence force

As an historic army uniform with an association to Victoria this item is of local historic and social significance. It is also in very good condition. Woolen khaki peaked hat has a central head band with solid peak connected to the lower front of the head band. The top is high at the front and protrudes out from the headband about 3cm on all sides. There is a brown leather chinstrap on the lower front of the headband above the peak and this has a slide extension that can be enlarged to go under the neck to keep the hat in position in high winds. The chin strap in connected to the headband with two plastic button that have queens crown above a map of Australia. Affixed to the front of the headband above the peak is the Artillery Corps metal hat badge in gold colouring. The interior of the top of the hat has a cotton lining under the woollen exterior and then a plastic protective lining to avoid sweat bleeding onto the exterior. A cloth badge with the makers name sewn to the cloth lining and covered by the plastic protective layer. uniform

Represention of a major battle involving Australian troops in VietnamFramed Presentation with 3 Images of commemmoration and names of those involved in the battleGold coloured badge in lower centre with 'You Are Not Forgotten' below, and names listed on both sidesbattle location and remembrance images with names listed below

Framed image of ANZAC soldiers with descriptors below and Australian badge in centreDescriptors: 'Australia at War' 'The Gallipoli Campaign', 'The Light Horse of Gallipoli', 'The ANZAC Legend', and badges (see 0357.2)

Part of larger image (see 0357.1)Top Badge 'Australian Commonwealth Miltary Force' . Lower Badge- Image of Sinmpson and his Donkey with words 'Sands of Gallipoli' above and 'Simpson and his Donkey' below.

enamelled cast metal with pin on reversesee under description

Photo of a soldier in uniform showing colour patch and Australian badges.world war one, photo black and white, miller george e, service number 747a

Portrait black and white, Nursing Sister 2nd Leiutenant D.J. Hower framed in uniform, with nurses vail, cloack(white Collar) rising sun badge at neck, uniform underneath cloak, australia shoulder badges, details underneath the photo miltary-portrait, photo, framed, 1942, 2/2-Army-General-Hospital, 2nd-A.I.F., Sister-D.J.-Hower, WW2, a4-sized, gold-painted-frame, military, nurse, world-war-2,inscription under photo. 112012 Sister 2\2 A.G.H/ 1942 2nd A.I.F./ D.J. Hower Died 31.1.1974Portrait black and white, Nursing Sister 2nd Leiutenant D.J. Hower framed in uniform, with nurses vail, cloack(white Collar) rising sun badge at neck, uniform underneath cloak, australia shoulder badges, details underneath the photo inscription under photo. 112012 Sister 2\2 A.G.H/ 1942 2nd A.I.F./ D.J. Hower Died 31.1.1974military, photo, 1942, nurse, miltary portrait, framed, 2 2 army general hospital, 2nd a i f, sister d j hower, ww2, a4 sized, gold painted frame, world war 2