140.1 Green wooden carry box with hinged lid and metal latch. 140.2 Metal device with spring loaded handle, rollers and pointer assembly and graduations. Box has brass plate with tension scale for various aircraft types, tool has 76 stamped on the handle.cable tension tool, tool

John Raymond Bruns (Jack) enlisted in the 38th Bn CMF date unknown or "V" number at this point. A family photo shows the marriage of Jack to Margaret Joyce (Peggy) Ball dated 10.3.1942. The 38th Bn were part of the 6th INF Brigade and they moved to WA in March 1942 for Garrison duties. By the DVA roll he enlists in Geraldton on 23.7 1942 with the number VX88627. The unit relocates to the NT in January 1943. He is discharged from the Army on 13.4.1944 with the rank of Cpl in 6th Inf Brigade Dep Platoon. Refer Cat No 5588, 5589P, 5599P for Peggy's Brothers.Set of Identity disc's, fibre one round orange colour, one eight sided fawn colour, a small metal is attached to them all held by a leather thong.Stamped on both disc's, "VX88627 Bruns J.R M4" on reverse of both "04"identity disc's, accessories, 2nd 38th

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record. The badge represents the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section.A triangular metal and enamel unit badge depicting the colour patch of the Armoured Car Section suspended below a gold coloured disc. The disc and badge are connected with a gold coloured chain with a safety pin attached. The back of the disc has a pin and hook attached to allow the wearer to fasten it to a garment. The disc features Arabic writing. The triangular badge has a central enamel purple triangle which is bordered with white enamel.Stamped on the back of the triangular badge: 'E. B. EDWARDS, (hallmarks below)'.souvenir, armoured car section, leo reoch cohn, unit badge

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.A shield shaped metal and blue and white enamelled badge with a stick pin attached to the back. The badge features a bishop's mitre, 'fleur de lis' and open bible. The crest is topped with another bishop's mitre.Stamped on the back: 'DAMAN'badge, leo reoch cohn

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection..1) Khaki battle dress trousers in wool fabric with pleated front. Waistband and pockets lined with light khaki cotton drill fabric. Wide waistband secured with three brown bakelite buttons Inside the waistband are six brown bakelite buttons used to secure braces. On each outer side of the waistband are two tabs with metal fasteners used to adjust the waistband. Extra buttons are sewn onto the outside of the waistband. A zipper fly is on the front of the trousers. Pockets consist of two hip with button down flaps, two lined side and one left leg cargo with button down flap. A light khaki heel protector is sewn into the hem of each trouser leg. .2) Set khaki elastic and leather braces are attached to the trousers via khaki coloured leather button attachments..1) On white calico manufacturer's label - stamped in black ink: 'YF 34". Handwritten on manufacturer's label in black ink: 'PADRE Tom, 556101'.un iform, battle dress, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams

Refer Thomas Henry Iser 383.2 for Service History. 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. 1. Officer Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric with belt attached, Buttons - copper coloured metal and brass with "Australian Military Forces" stamped into face of button. Metal belt buckle. Unit colour patch - black, green and grey for 1/14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Brown sateen fabric lining. 2. Shirt with detachable collar, Khaki colour, cotton fabric, closed front, long sleeved. Maker's and owner's labels - back, top below collar.Maker's label, green and blue embroidery - "Fuseweld" / ??? Shirt/Champion/ 3". Owner's label, red embroidery "T.H. Iser" uniform, army, ww2

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Rectangular silver coloured metal name badge with dark blue lettering. Fastening pin and hook attached to the back.On the front of the badge: 'LYONS'. Stamped on the back: 'STOKES & SONS'.badge, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons

John William HARKIN. No. 170317, Enlisted 27.06.44, Age 18. Discharged 6.12.48. Rank of LAC in 381 (B)SQD.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour wool fabric, black colour, cotton lining with beige colour cotton lining to sleeves. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank, emblazoned with the King's Crown and a Wedgetailed eagle in flight WW2. On sleeves - Australia shoulder patch with wings and a propeller patch. Right sleeve - gold, blue and red colour "British Commonwealth Forces" patch. Makers label back below collar. 2, Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, owners label inside back, 5 button fly. 3. Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, makers size label inside back, 4 button fly.1. Maker's label - red embroidery on cotton fabric "M TX/ Size 18". Handwritten black ink "HARKIN'. 2. Owner's label - black ink on cotton "HARKIN/JW/ R.A.A.F." 3. Maker's label - blue ink print on cotton "N384/1942/ SIZE 24". Maker's label on back of trousers - dark blue print on paper - "AIRMEN'S/ TROUSERS'/ 18oz/ Size 24/ Waist 37../ Height 5'9"to 5'10". Black ink stamp "I/ E.C."uniforms, raaf, ww2

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Shield shaped gold coloured metal badge with blue and white enamelling. Gold coloured centerpiece features three uniformed figures. A King's Crown with the number '99' is clipped to the top of the badge. Fastener attached to the back of the badge.Stamped on back: 'BADGE REMAINS PROPERTY OF THE LEAGUE'. Engraved on the back: 'V35086'badge, r.s.l., ian a. 'joe' lyons

leggings or gaitors were part of the uniform issued to soldiers to help protect their legs and uniform. The idea is to wrap around lower legs. It is believed the original owner was called "Pitt".Dark brown leather leggings with 2 leather straps to tighten around legs. Two straps - first one wrapping around leg 3 times to tighten. Second strap - small one at the top of the leg to hold it firm. Two metal studded loops at back to loop straps through.Stamped "Pitt 1941" also "15" and "H" on both leggings.leggings, uniform, ww1

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Single metal and enamel cuff link presented as a souvenir of MV Kanimbla. Front face features a lion rampant on a flag. Lettering on a circle of blue enamel. Toggle is connected to the front face with a single link chain.Stamped on the back: 'Angus & Coote'.accessories, mv kanimbla, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Collection of five metal, enamel and plastic lapel badges. .1) Metal and enamel commemorative badge for the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Features gold coloured lettering and a sepia toned photograph in the middle. .2) Metal aircraft shape on a stick pin. .3) Metal biplane shape with press clip fastener. .4) Red and white plastic Canadian flag with press clip fastener. .5) Metal and enamel badge featuring an airplane and gold lettering. Press clip fastener on back..1) Stamped on back: 'PATRICKS, (02)6304700, SYDNEY'.badge, australia remembers, ww2, flag, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Refer to Cat 112P for Service Record. Missing presumed dead.Flying suit inner - brown colour cotton sateen fabric with kapok lining. Metal zipper at front. Tape ties to aqnkles. makers label back below collar.Maker's label - black ink print on white cotton "W>P> 1019 KAPOK LINING/Size 2/Height 5'5" to 5'6"/ Breast 33"/35"/ Waist 30"/32"/ Seat 36"/38"/ Leg 28"/ H174255/ 40/ C.I.L. (D)/ 1941". Faint black ink stamp above label - "(Crown)/ A.M."uniform, raaf, ww2

Machetes similar to this example were issued as part of the USAAF emergency survival kits for B-2 and B-4 crew. This item was brought back from Korea by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) Machete with short slightly curved single-edged folding blade. Black riveted bakelite handle fitted with a thumb operated lock which secures the blade when opened. .2) Black metal detachable blade guard..1) Stamped on blade but partially obscured by corrosion: 'Ca?augus U.S.A.'machete, weapons, edged weapons, us army air force

LEATHER BOOTS ISSUED WWIIBoots- pair brown leather with brown leather laces. Metal heel and toe tips. Leather soleOn leather sole (^)B64 Stamped into leather upper top “W201/652”uniform, footwear, ww2

Original flying spectacles worn by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record..1) Blue metal spectacles case with silver coloured metal hinges and clasp. Lined with blue velvet fabric. .2) Fabric covered metal frame for housing spectacles within the outer case - .1). .3) Metal framed aviator style spectacles with dark green lens. Clear plastic nose pieces..1) Stamped on top and bottom of case: 'SPECTACLES MKII. 22C/1370. LARGE, (upwards arrow).accessories, flying spectacles, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer to Cat No.5140.2. Box 173 for his service details.Ammunition basic pouch. Khaki webbing and canvas, metal buckles and straps for closure and attachment to webbing belt, stamped black lettering and numbers on inside closure."8456.66.026.1864. J. T. O. 1968" Inside4 top closure.basic pouch, webbing, equipment

The star, commonly known as a 'pip' is derived from the Star of the Knight Cross of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath. Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Eighteen officer's rank insignia featuring a gold coloured star. In the middle of the star is a red circle with the motto 'Tria Juncla In Uno' inscribed. Surrounding this circle is a green laurel leaf wreath. On the back of each insignia are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to epaulettes.Stamped on the back in raised lettering: NICHOL, MELB'army chaplain, military insignia, major thomas b. williams.

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Five Army Christian Chaplain's Hat/beret badges. Each features a silver coloured Maltese cross surrounded by a gold coloured wreath and topped with a gold coloured queen's crown. In the centre of the Maltese cross is a purple coloured quatrefoil on a gold coloured background. This is encircled with a purple coloured ring with the motto ' IN THIS SIGN CONQUER' inscribed in gold coloured lettering. On the back of each badge are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to a hat or beret.Stamped in the each: 'STOKES'army chaplain, christian army chaplain, major thomas b. williams, hat badge

British military saddle as used in WW1. The saddles were designed to have interchangeable parts, making them easy to repair.Military steel arch brown leather saddle. Tree is made of wood with thick blue felt pads and leather attachments. Neither is original. Various brass rings located on the saddle for attaching sundry equipment. Brown leather strap with silver coloured metal buckle attached to the rear right hand side of the tree. No stirrups, stirrup leathers or girth attached. The leather seat covers the frame of the saddle between the front and rear arches and is connected to them by khaki webbing and leather laces. Leather sweat flaps on each side. Leather straps and brass buckles on the front of each pad.Stamped on the front of the seat: '1916, 13'. Stamped on each sweat flap: '1916, 13'.military equipment, saddle, horse equipment, transport

.1) .2) Medallion, metal, circular with a section at top for a ring, front face has depiction map of Australia with a figure holding a sword overhead, year date at bottom, rear has a styalized map of the World, , a small depiction of a boat, whale, writing stamped in.On front, "1945", on rear, "Victory Medal"medallions, victory 1945

This jacket was potentially worn c. WWI. The press studs on sleeves are stamped Australian Made. .1) Brown leather full length coat. Double breasted with collar. Buttons are of a brown bakelight/bone appearance. The buttons are 25mm diameter. The two centre buttons are light coloured. Sleeves are full length and can be drawn closed at the wrist using press studs. The lining is a brown cotton drill. .2) Leather belt, with leather covered metal buckle. It has one leather loopclothing, uniform

Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2Identity Discs, pair, metal, one round shape the other eight sided, both stamped, joined together by a green cord. Both Have stamped, “VX140967 MASON A W P 04”identity discs, accessories,

These openers were generally issued in ration packs. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Opener, metal, hinged section folds out to use as a can opener.“Australia” stamped on.openers, accessory, ration packs

Items issued to Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P.1) Identity disc’s, one round silver colour metal, one 8 sided black colour metal, both inscribed by hand, joined together by green cord. .2).3) Identity disc’s, two pairs, each one round black colour metal, each one 8 sided black colour, both sets details stamped on, both sets joined by green cord.All have, “AUST 217842 Dodd P.J S.A OPos”identity disc’s, accessory

Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer collection Cat No 4688P. This badge issued if person did not serve outside Australia.Badge, metal, gold colour, crown at top followed by depiction of wings, rising sun and anchor, rear has a pin attachment with raised and stamped letteringOn front,”SERVICE AUSTRALIA”. On rear stamped, “984272”badges, awards, service australia

Belt for summer issue Polyester uniform trousers. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Belt webbing light khaki colour, black metal buckle with sliding section for length adjustment, inside belt has large stamped military details some very faint plus name in texta.Military details, “........(arrow up) 1968 ........66-012-6304.40”. On metal buckle, “Lion metal goods” In texta, “Ball”belts, webbing, polyesters, uniform

The RSS&AILA was the name of the RSL in 1956, called Returned Sailors and Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia. The Australian Imperial Service of Women’s Auxiliary of the RSL was formed by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the Australian Imperial Forces in the First World War (1914-1918). The auxiliaries grew from this beginning to raise money for the welfare of men and women who served and their widows and families. In Victoria, the RSL Women’s Council of Victoria is headquarters for Auxiliaries throughout Victoria. The aim of Women’s Council is to support the Auxiliaries, in assisting the Returned & Services League to give a helping hand to Service Members, their families and the wider community. RSL Sub-Branches and their Women’s Auxiliaries work together towards the same goals. As of August 2015 there are 64 Women’s Auxiliaries with approximately 1250 members. The Lara Ladies Auxiliary was disbanded in September 1952, due to not enough members to continue the auxiliary (the ladies from the beginning becoming too old – First World War). Those left promised to continue to support the RSL in all its future activities, which the ladies continue to do today as members and Associate members. Here is the last entry, dated 8th September, 1952: “Since our last meeting our President Mrs Marshall has passed away. It was decided that as there is not enough members to continue the Auxiliary the Lara Sub Branch was requested to have the Auxiliary disbanded. Assistance was promised the League by the ladies present in all its futher activities.” There were four present at this meeting. Signed by P. Walker, Hon Secretary and Treasurer.This badge is of historic significance as it represented a badge held by a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the RSL in 1956.A metal circular badge with outer blue rim with words R.S.S.&.A.I.L.A. Women's Auxiliary. Inner gold circle has blue Australian flag. At top of badge is 56.On the reverse side of the badge is the stamped number 6965

Badge made to promote fete held at Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College in 1922. According to the school history 'The lamp burns brightly' a special committee of the school ouncil were appointed to organise a great fete in August 1922 to raise money towards the purchase of new property in Webster/Mair Streets. "The Oriental Fair transformed the Ballarat City Hall for three consecutive days. Stalls of many types were heavily laded, and, as one reveller commented, 'The perpetual motion of the fairty floss machine, producing its quaint confection, was an object of interest and wonderment to many, and the crack of the pea rifle in the adjoining shooting gallery almost dispersed the feathery flakes of fairy floss as they issued from the magic machine'. An arochestra provided continuous music, varied at times by vocal solos, eurythmic displays and other enterainments. the fair raised the remarkable sum of 1,576 pounds." (TLBB p. 20) Unique itemRound plastic coated badge on metal backing and pin across back. School crest stamped on centre front with lettering encircling crestFront: CLARENDON PRESBYTERIAN LADIES COLLEGE FETE 1922clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, fete, 1922, fairy floss, mair-street-campus

This jacket is part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, exlosive disposal and laundy operations. The jacket was manufactured in 1968 and was worn by an unknown RAAOC serviceman. The patches on his sleeves denote that he had earned qualifications as a parachuter and a marksman and that he was a Warrant Officer 1. Due to the period of manufacture it can be presumed that the serviceman whom this uniform belonged to served Vietnam War.As an historic military uniform dating to 1968, it is presumed that this item would have been used in service during the Vietnam War. The wearer of the uniform is unknown, however the patches and flashes attached signify that the serviceman worked for the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, earned qualifications as a parachuter and marksman and ranked highly as a Warrant Officer 1. The item is representative of a type of uniform worn by high ranking RAAOC servicemen during the 1960’s. It is also in very good condition for its age.A khaki coloured waist length jacket which is composed of a heavy fabric. The jacket fastens with five buttons down the front and a buckle. The buttons are composed of brown plastic and the buckle is a dark grey metal. The buckle is attached to a waistband on the right-hand side which loops around to a strip of fabric on the left-hand side which passes through the buckle. There are two breast pockets, one on each side of the chest. The right breast pocket is fastened with a brown plastic button and the left breast pocket is missing its button. Each pocket has a flap of fabric which covers the button area. The jacket has a collar and an epaulette on each shoulder which are each fastened with one brown plastic button. There is a ribbon of fabric on the interior of the collar with no inscriptions. There are identical crescent shaped red patches on each shoulder, each showing the words in navy blue stitching "Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps". The upper right sleeve has a khaki coloured parachuting qualification patch, which depicts an air balloon in white stitching, with wings on either side in light blue stitching. The lower section of each sleeve has a Warrant Officer First Class khaki coloured patch. This depicts a shield in red, black, white, blue and gold stitching in the centre which sits beneath a gold and blue striped line and a gold star. There is a gold kangaroo to the left of these motifs and a gold emu to the right. Beneath these motifs there is a ribbon in white, blue and gold stitching with the word "Australia". In addition there are curvilinear green decorative elements with yellow flowers on their ends. The left-hand sleeve also has a brown marksmen qualification patch. This depicts two crossed rifles in white and brown stitching. There is a white label with printed inscriptions on the interior of the left breast pocket. There is also a band of fabric on the interior back waist band which has three button holes.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: E.W. PTY/LTD. SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1968 (a broad arrow) Class 8405-66-025-641 Batch A.W... Mill (the ‘A.W...’ is in stamped purple ink and there are some other purple inscriptions that are difficult to decipher) SIZE OF CHEST 39/49PR MATCHING TROUSERS 37 PR DRY CLEAN ONLY CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS ONLY NAME..... ARMY No..... (the number 40 is also wrtten in faded black ink in the top right corner of the label)military, jacket, army, raaoc, royal australian army ordnance corps, parachuting, marksman, warrant officer, uniform