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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Headwear - Field Equipment, German WW1 Gas Mask, c.1916-1918
Used by German Soldiers to protect against chemical weaponsWW1 German Gas Mask made of Tan rubberised canvas, with metal canister and cellophane eyes. Elesick staps for the wearer to fit to hear and a long cotton strap to wear around neck when mask is not in use. mask has folded in and set in place due to decay3379 2 printed inside chin paddingww1, german, gas mask -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Equipment - Field Equipment, WWI Gas Mask, c.1916-1918
Used by German Soldiers to protect against chemical weapons WWI German Gas Mask made of Tan rubberised canvas, with metal canister and cellophane eyes. Elastic straps for the wearer to fit to head and a long cotton strap to wear around neck when mask is not in use. Hand written text on head straps.Hand written text on head straps - indescribable. ww1, german, gas mask, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Equipment - Field Equipment - German WWI Gas Mask Tin, WW1 German Gas Mask Tin, 1918
Late WWI German gas mask tinThis item was used by German soldiers to house and carry gas masks to protect them against chemical weapons during WW1Late First World War German field grey carry tin for gas mask. One tan cotton strap for wearing over the wearers shoulder. Shorter tan cotton strap with button hole to attach to wearers belt. Inside tin lid has piece of paper with German inscriptions.Inside tin lid has piece of paper with German inscriptions. Inscription 'SS' overlapping on tin lid lip.ww1, gas mask, tin, german, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Equipment - Field Equipment, Water bottle
passed down from 1RVR Association collectionAluminium water bottle with cork stopper and leather strap.ww1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Equipment - Field Equipment, Field Glasses
Small metal field glasses with grey green finish.ww1, field equipment, binoculars, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Functional object - Field Equipment, WWI Field Equipment - Coin Purse, c.1916-1918
WWI coin purse, personal use by soldier Small leather coin purse. Four compartments, front compartment has leather lip, third compartment has button lock. Metal latch lock.No markings or inscriptionsww1, purse, leather, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Instrument, Bugal
Brass Bugal with no inscriptions or markings. Some dents and repaired areas. length of brass chain attached -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Container - Field Equipment, AMF Ration Tin, c.1916-1918
WWI operation ration tinThe Australian Military Force ration tin was used by Australian soldiers on operations to provide three complete meals in a field environment.Metal green 'A.M.F Operation Ration' Tin. Opening metal 'key' on top. Front of tin has opening instructions, and back of tin has description of contents with some details missing due to rust and deterioration.Front of tin: 'TURN KEY <- TO OPEN CAN' 'A.M.F OPERATION RATION 02. D^D' Back of tin: description of contents, logo 'UNION CANCO' Bottom of tin has numbers 1244tin, ration, ww1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, The Brigadiers Shield, 1983
former property of the Swann ClubLarge shield shaped varnished wooden plaque with scalloped top. 4th Brigade crest mounted in the middle and brass rectangular engraved plaque.The Brigadier's Shield for the best rifle company exercise forthright defender Puckapunyal 19834th brigade, swann vc club, support company, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Warrant, 31/01/ 1936
General Blamey went on to be the head of Australian forces in WW2Framed certificate - Australian Military Forces Warrant. Certificate is printed in cursive script and has the recipients details typed in. This award was presented to 183765 Sgt. Thomas Roy HOGG of the 58th Bn on 31 Jan 1936 and is Signed by Gen Blamey. The certificate is in a white wooden frame. Signed by Blameyblamey, 58th battalion, wark vc club, warrent -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Warrant, 1926
Paper Certificate, Warrant issued to John Stevenson of the Australian Citizen Military Forces with effect 1 July 1915 issued 2 March 1927 signed by Brig-Gen M Birdwood. The printed script appears to be hand written with details typed in and a ink signature. It is framed in a ligh wood frame. Signed By Brig Gen Birdwood, Rear of fram has 1RVR PROP 1980 written in pencilbirdwood, 58th battalion, essendon rifles, ww1, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Warrant, 1926
Framed paper certificate of Warrant issued by the Australian Military forces awarded Ernest Stevenson of the Australian Citizen Military Forces. Framed in a light timber frame. 1RVR PROP 1980 located on rear 1rvr, wark vc club, warrent -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Colour Belt, 58/32 Infantry Battalion City of Essendon Rifle, 1956
Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk. This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 195658/32, city of essendon regiment -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Field Equipment, Brodie Helmet, c. 1915
WWI Brodie Helmet made of steel with inner liner of canvas and rubber with draw string. Inscriptions in metal of 1941 and 1942wwi, wwii, helmet -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform, UN Beret
Type example of headwear worn by Australian soldiers deployed on UN missions Sky blue felt beret with black ribbon trim. White and Gold Un badge located on front left with range card backingunited nations -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, In Memory of Lt Woolly, 1983 plaque made
Steel helmet with two bullet holes form Annual field exercise in 1983Trophy/ plaque made at the end of a field exercise to commemorate the event Steel helmet mounted to timber board with inscription plaque. Helmet has two bullet holes and one large exit hole. Inscription: 'In Memory Of Lt. Woolly Who Gave His Life So Others May Live A.F.E 835/6 rvr, helmet, plaque -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Equipment - Safety Equipment, Emergency Passenger Oxygen System, 1997
safety equipment from a C130 most likely acquired by a member of the battalionGreen Cordura bag with Velcro closure. Inside is a complete EPOS system still sealed in a plastic bag.Emergency Passenger Oxygen System -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Cap, officers, c. 1940s
Uniform equipment worn by officers Khaki officers peaked cap with brown strap. One button on right side. Button on left is missing. Two small holes in front where hat badge has been removed, The fabric is slightly darker behid where the rising sun badge had previously been located. Inside the cap has a brown leather sweat band with the letters R R stamped into the right side. the top of the cap is padded RR Wardrop's of Melbourne, Collingwood & Geelong for all mens wear 5/6 rvr, uniform, hat -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Peaked Cap: Officer's, 1966
Uniform Equipment worn by officers and Warrant Officers of the Australian Army Khaki polyester peaked officers cap with brown dtrap and brass buttons. Lined with clear plastic, green plastic brim lining. Emerco VIC Size 58 8405-66-040-02255/6 rvr, uniform -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Field Equipment: M1 Steel Helmet
protective equipment worn by soldiers US M1 style Steel helmet with liner and green and black scrim net cover. 5/6 rvr, helmet, ww2, vietnam, army -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Trophy Victorian Pipe Band Championship 1958, 1958
Cup is of silver finish with two side handles engraved Victorian Pipe Band Championship Shepparton 1958. 1st street march.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, 5/6rvr bhq, trophy -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Melbourne Scots Cup
5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, melbourne scots, trophy, 5/6 rvr bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Sgian Dubh Highland 2003, 2003
Presented to the most improved drummer in pipes and drums.Handle is of Black plastic with rampant lion crest blade is stainless steel.Sheath is of Black Plastic with a crome tipp engraved with a thistle.2003 V.Dixon 2004 R.Sutton. 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, trophy, sgian dubh highland -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Instrument - Drum, Tenor Drum Rope tension VSR
Used by VSR pipes and drumsUsed by VSR pipes and drumsDrum is of wooden construction with rope tention system. Drum is hand painted with VSR title, Rampart lion with VSR battle honours5/6 rvr pipes and drums, vsr, 5/6rvr bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Headwear - Ceremonial Headdress, Bonnet Feather Highland Drummer, C.1950
Bonnet was used in pipes and drums from 1950's through to 1998 Anzac Day.Bonnet was used in pipes and drums from 1950's through to 1998 Anzac Day.Black feathers are ostrich with a white hackle. It has four feather tassles on right side. Headband is of red/white and black chequers. Badge is the rampart lion on a black rosette. Brown leather chin strap. Has two black ribbons at rear of bonnet.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, headress, vsr, 5/6 rvr bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Instrument - Drum, Drum - Side Tension VSR
Used by VSR Pipes and drumsSide Drum is of wooden construction with rope tension system. Drum is hand painted with VSR title rampant lion eith VSR battle honours.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, vsr, instrument, side tension drum, 5/6 rvr bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Belt, Drum Major Cross Belt
Cross belt has been used by drum major of pipes and drums from 1965 onwards.Cross belt has been used by drum major of pipes and drums from 1965 onwards.Cross belt is of white buff leather with lower harness strap. Buckle is of brass with a VSR cresy badge.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, drum major, vsr, 5/6 rvr bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Sporron Hair Drum Major
Sporron has crome plated top with rampart lion badge with black leather backing. Sporron hair is white with black hair tassles (Crome topped) inside is named to 3173530 M.F Salmon P&D's. Sporron strap is of white PVC.5/6 pipes and drums, scottish dress -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Leisure object - Flask, blackpowder
A copper pear shape flask (dented body) with adjustable brass nozzle and spring dispensing lever. Flask is in a recessed frame. Brass presentation on plate with "Presented To 5/6 RVR Sergeants Mess By LTCOL & Mrs Thomas Hamel Day 1995" Presented To 5/6 RVR Sergeants Mess By LTCOL & Mrs Thomas Hamel Day 19955/6 rvr, officers / sergeants mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Distinguished Conduct Medal, GvR, 168 CSMjr F Brent, c1917
Awarded to 168 CSMjr F.T Brent, 6th Australian Infantry, 'for capturing a string of strong posts on the 20 September 1917'. Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 Circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf' Ribbon - maroon/blue/maroon approx 70mm stapled through suspender Diameter - 36mm Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf'medal, dcm, ww1, 5/6rvr, 6th australian infantry