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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Knife, Butter
This is a trench art butter knife. The handle is made of a plated spent bullet cartridge and the blade is made from brass. The blade is engraved with a delicate pattern which is quite worn. On one side are the words "Souvenir France". The cartridge is the type used by the German Mauser and is stamped with a manufacturing date of 1918. The blade of this knife is engraved with the words "Souvenir France". The end of the cartridge is stamped ".D. SE 4 18"great war, world war 1, ww1, trench art, bullet, france, sovenir, -
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Collection, R. K. Churches
Collection of photographs which were the property of Ronald Keith Churches, service number VX34599, who was a Sergeant in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2. Churches enlisted on the 12th July, 1940 and was discharged on the 4th December, 1945. The 2/9th FA was formed on the 1st July, 1940 at Dandenong, Victoria and was initially based at Seymour (Puckapunyal). The 2/9th FA relocated to Bonegilla in September 1940 and embarked for Singapore in February, 1941. The men of the unit were taken prisoner by the Japanese in February, 1942. Churches spent the remainder of World War 2 as a POW in Changi Prison. -
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Photographs
Photographs (82 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. These monochrome 35mm photographs were taken by Churches whilst a POW at Changi, Singapore. His unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance, surrendered to the Japanese when Singapore fell in February 1942 during World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
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Collection, A.C. Hill
Collection of items, including documents and photographs, relating to the World War 1 Australian Army service of Private Alfred Charles Hill. A.C. Hill enlisted on 14th April, 1916 at the age of 44 years and 6 months. He lived in Frankston, Victoria and was married to Charlotte Eliza. He served with the 2nd Pioneer Battalion and embarked from Melbourne on the 28th July, 1916 on the HMAT Thermistocles (ship A32). He was in England and France briefly, returning to Australia on 22nd July, 1917 and discharged on the 5th November, 1917 as medically unfit. Hill was involved with the formation of the Frankston RSL Sub Branch in 1918/1919 and was Sub Branch Treasurer from 1919 'til 1923. see following items 00325.1 to 00325.8 -
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Badge, Unit Colour Patch
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Pennant
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Cap, Forage
Used as ceremonial headress of "other ranks" in the RAAF, with awith oxidised brass other rank's cap badge, which is not attached.RAAF blue wool barathea forage cap with holes on left hand side (the normal oxidised brass other rank's cap badge is not attached) to the front left side and pair of black plastic RAAF buttons on the front. The crown opening has been sewn up with large black running stitches in heavy black thread. The inside crown is lined with navy polyester with a stitched lining that bears various marking on the size, date of manufacture, type/style markings, including a stamping of a the broad arrow with letters either side "G" & "Y".V 330 1944 MADE IN AUSTRALIA SIZE 6 7/8raaf headress, forage cap, cap -
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Document, Certificate, Certificate of Life Membership
Printed Certificate of Life Membership presented to J. L. Pratt on the occasion of him being awarded Life Membership of the R.S.S. and A.I.L. of A. Pratt was awarded Life Membership of the Frankston Sub-branch, Victoria. The certificate is dated 17th June, 1954 and is signed by the RSS and AIL of A Federal President and the General Secretary. -
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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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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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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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Rail, Steel
A small section of steel railway line from the Thai Burma railway. -
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Medals Set (set of 4)
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. -
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Compass, Astro
Astro compass complete in Bakelite storage container. The compass was used by aircraft navigators. Refer 00357.1 and 00357.2 -
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memorial, HMAS Sydney
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Document, Certificate
Framed certificate presented by the French Government. details to be completed -
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Compass, Astro
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
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" -
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Sextant, Bubble
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
Protective container for storage and transporting Bubble Sextant model Mark 1XA type A.M. 6B/218. -
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Card, Greeting