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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DICS, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...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, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - SHOULDER FLASHES, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2.1).2) Shoulder Flashes, “Australia”, khaki colour, cotton, “Australia” sewn on seperate. .3).4) Shoulder Flashes, “Australia”, dark brown colour, “Australia” sewn into the backing.accessory, shoulder flashes, australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2, C. 1939 - 45
... C. 1939 - 45 ...Items in collection relating to J.A McDonald. refer 2481.2Photo’s, B & W, various sizes taken in the Islands during WW2, numbered on rear 1 - 9 plus sheet .10) gives description of the photo’s.As per .10)photo’s, islands, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...Doug Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPhotograph, B & W, shows Focsle and cabins of the ship, some decking and anchor.ships, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd London, c 1939-45
... c 1939-45 ...Refer to Cat 4575P for details.This card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded in the centre. The two pieces are bound on the fold with a piece of light green ribbon. In the outer card is a cutout in the shape of the Indian sub continent. This opening reveals a print of the Taj Mahal.Inside the card are the word: - "To Dorrie, with the best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Love from Doug 1940"christmas, ww2, india -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RISING SUN, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2Badge, brass, Slouch hat, Rising sun depiction, central crown, scroll under with “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”, two lugs on rear.badges, rising sun -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - OPENER, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, The Herald Sun news Pictorial, BLUEY and CURLEY, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2.Book, “Bluey and Curly” front is in colour, 50 pages of cartoons all in black, rear two pages have adverts.bluey and curly, cartoons ww2 -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAF Squadron Leader Mess Jacket, c. 1939-45
... c. 1939-45 ...Navy blue RAF Squadron Leader Mess Jacket with 5 Miniature Medals and 2 Cummerbunds with button fasteners.raaf officer, dining in uniform, formal attire -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Badge - United States Navy, c. 1939-45
... c. 1939-45 ...United States Navy badge gold and enamel with bald eagle and crestusa, us navy, eagle, anchors, ammunition belt, wwii, world war two -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Artwork, other - Trench Art - Silver ring, C: 1939 - 45
... C: 1939 - 45 ...Item made Cpl W C Clark VX34546 whilst on active duty for his wife Ellen ClarkSoldiers in their down time often took to making thing (trench art). This piece was made as gift for his wifeA hand made ring made from a two shilling coin in WWII; it originally had an insert made from a plastic toothbrushtrench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRAY, WOODEN, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...Wooden tray with Rising Sun design. Inlay of 2 different timbers. 4 small raised handles on edges.domestic items-trays, military history-souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SIDEPACK, C. 1939 -45
... C. 1939 -45 ...Item issued to Dr Warwick Rosenthal WW2. Refer Cat No 622.3 for his service details.Webbing side pack, khaki colour, folding flap with two straps and buckles, shoulder strap attached with adjustable buckles, rear has two brass buckle connectors.equipment, webbing, sidepacks -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES VARIOUS, 1) Wallace Bishop, 1) 1940, .2) pre 1939, .4) 1939 - 45, .5) 1945
... .1) 1940, .2) pre 1939, .4) 1939 - 45, .5) 1945 ....1) Badge metal 6 sided crown at top, centre has Coat of Arms, one lug on the rear and numbered. .2) Badge pressed brass squarish shape scroll at top and bottom, centre has a figure "8", two lugs on rear. .3) Badge pressed metal gold colour crown at top, centre has letters "ER" surrounded by circles and a wreath, two lugs on rear. .4) Badge pressed metal blackened with Rising Sun depiction crown at top. .5) Badge round silver colour, one side is map of Australia with person over, rear has map depiction of the world..1) On front, "Reserve Occupation", on rear, "A17936", "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt". .2) On front, "8th Aust Inf Regt, cede Nullis". .3) On front, "Royal Australian Army Service Corp". .4) "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". .5) On one side, "1945", on other, "Victory Medal".badges, uniform, headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, RAN, Government clothing factory, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...The sleeve patch is “Coder in Communications”. Uniform issued to Keith Edward Daniel RAN No 25700, enlisted 25.2.1942 age 19 years, discharged 13.3.19146 with the rank of Coder at HMAS Lonsdale..1) Naval Bib cotton with white & blue trim on neck .2) Tar Flap (blue/white stripe trim) .3) Pants / trousers black .4) Jacket black with service ribbons, service chevrons, right sleeve has crossed flags. .5) White lanyard, rope ..6) Back lanyard polyester .7) Navy hat white and black polyester trim with HMAS .8) .9) Pair of black boots. uniforms - navy, ran -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, c.1939-45
... c.1939-45 ...Items would be classed as Trench Art. Items relate to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWII.1) Badge, perspex, rectangular with brass inlay rectangular. A small chain attached. Inscribed on inlay: “ [left arrow] NEI [right arrow]”. .2) Badge, perspex, heart shape with heart shape brass inlay with inscription: “Love to Mother” .3) Badge, perspex, heart shape with metal heart shape inlay with red edging.military history - souvenirs, badges, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA, Amor, Sydney, 1939-45
... 1939-45 ...MOTHER'S BADGE OF ISABELLA BROOK WHO HAD TWO SONS SERVING DURING WW2.1. Badge - silver metal, bar with two yellow metal stars contained in a box."TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA" Moulded small map of Australia inside a Laurel wreath.mothers badge, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARMY JACKET - KHAKI - WOOLLEN, Ellinson Pty Ltd, 1. 1941. 2. 1981. 3. 1939-45
... 1. 1941. 2. 1981. 3. 1939-45 ...Jacket belongs to "DOHERTY Geoffrey" NX 73701. 2/6 Armoured Regiment Trousers - no name.1. Army Jacket, Khaki, woollen, 4 breast pockets. Four darkened metal buttons in centre. Rising Sun Badges on Collar - ACMF colour patch on shoulder, Tank unit. Gray felt backing, Sergeant's stripes. There are two holes on each epaulette for badge mounting. 2. Trousers, khaki woollen, these are NOT WW2. Long trousers, drab olive plastic buttons. 3. WW2 pattern belt webbing. It has been painted white - brass fittings.1. Inside is written NX 7301 DOHERTY G. 2. Nil 3. ABBOTT written inside.uniform, ww2, army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AMMUNITION BOX - VICKERS MACHINE GUN, c. 1939 - 45
... c. 1939 - 45 ...Box would contain a belt of .303 ammunition for a Vickers machine gun - one belt of 250 rounds. Yellow lining included to make the box gas tight to avoid ammunition being corroded.Metal box with double hinged lid. Two leather handles rivetted to each side of the box. Two leather straps on one end for fastening. Inside of lid lined with yellow coloured felt padding. Box originally painted dark green.Stamped on opposite end to fastener: "RPL" above a circle.ammunition box, vickers machine gun, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN, MOBILE, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...This item is in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road..1WW2 era Truck painted green, open cabin with tray back, mounted on the back is a 40 mm Bofor gun.“4” - “913” - “3100682”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, mounted -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHORTS, ARMY, 1939-45
... 1939-45 ...WW2 era.Army shorts, green cotton, khaki.uniform, shorts, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - ENLISTMENT RECORDS, BENDIGO WW2, Municipal Association of Victoria - Enlistment records, C. 1939 - 45
... C. 1939 - 45 ...The records from "J - Z" are missing. The records are Department of Labour ones used in the re establishment of returning Service personal from WW2 in the Bendigo area. The card shown in the photos is John Edward Widdison - Fay. Jack as he was known was the longest serving Volunteer in the Bendigo RSL with 57 years service. Refer also Cat No 8129P for RSL involvement.Wooden tray with enlistment card records, brownish colour, all text and typed entries in black. They are in alphabetical order from A - I. At the end are two "W" names and 4 miscellaneous names with pen entry. Each card has No, name, rank, address, next of kin and enlistment date.On front of box in green Dymo tape, "ENLISTMENTS"brsl, smirsl, enlistments -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - BREN GUN CARRIER, C.1939 - 45
... C.1939 - 45 ...This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bren Gun Carrier or Carrier Universal Model MG No 2A, in camouflage colours, tracked vehicle.“3” - “3820”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, carrier, bren gun -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - SEA MINE, MARK XV11, 1939 - 45
... 1939 - 45 ...This mine is situated in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road Bendigo. Refer photo .1) re details of manufacture and its history/use..1) Plaque on black metal stand with white text with details re the mine. 2) Mine slightly oval shape, black with a white band, the top has a bolted on section as a lid, there are multiple "horns" attached around the mine.Refer .1) plaque.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, sea mine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - MUSIC SHEET, Sam Fox Publishing Co, "Farewell Australia" Words and music, 1939-45
... 1939-45 ...It appears to be music for Australians sailing away to war. Words and music by Ella Denmead (Copyright). Sung by Pte Frank Burns.This is a large sheet of heavy duty paper, folded once to form a sort of booklet. The front cover is blue. The writing shows as white on the blue background. In the centre is a drawing of a steam ship sailing to the horizon. The ship shows two funnels. A cannon on the quarter deck and 4 twin A.A. guns can be seen in the image. There are figures on the stern. In the bottom left is a jetty with vague figures crowded on it. Front right corner shows a black and white portrait of an Australian Soldier. On the rear is a small music piece called "Polly".ww2, music, song sheets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - BOOTS - ARMY, c 1939-45
... c 1939-45 ...Boots issued WW2.Pair of brown leather boots, no laces. Metal heel and toe tip. Leather sole.uniform, footwear, boots, ww2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Major H J Archer 2/8 AR
... as the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal and the Australia... was awarded the Efficiency Decoration, as well as the 1939-45 Star ...Henri John ARCHER was born in Brunswick Victoria, Australia, on 27th May 1907, to parents William Thomas and Hetta (née LAWSON) ARCHER. In 1934, Henri married Stella Florence COLLER, and they had 3 children. Living in Balwyn, Victoria, and employed as an Insurance Superintendent, Henri commenced full-time duty as an officer in the Citizen Military Forces from 7th July 1940, until 20th February 1941 (number V7097). His appointment in the rank of Major with the 7th Infantry Battalion was due to him having served part time as an officer in the CMF since 1927. On 21st February 1941, Henri joined the Australian Imperial Force and was appointed as a Major, with the number VX39872. Following the completion of various armoured corps training courses at Puckapunyal, he was taken on strength with the 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment. On 17th April 1943, Henri embarked for service in New Guinea, for a period of 2 months. He again embarked on 3rd September 1943, for service in Rabaul, returning to Australia on 6th February 1944. Following the end of the War, on 8th May 1946, Henri was appointed as a member of the War Crimes Courts with HQ 8MD, and embarked for duty with the War Crimes Trials in Rabaul two days later. Henri returned to Australia on 15th August 1946, and was subsequently transferred to the Reserve of Officers (Armoured Corps) list for the 3rd Military District (Victoria) on 27th November 1946. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration, as well as the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal and the Australia Service Medal. He was also issued Returned from Active Service Badge number A343705. Henri died in Melbourne on 27th July 1971, aged 64, and his ashes are interred in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Banksia Wall ZJ, Niche 01. (Compiled by Karan CAMPBELL-DAVIS from historical records kept by Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, the National Archives of Australia, and Find A Grave website. )Photograph mounted with timber frame. Some manuscript inscriptions of reverse.HENRI JOHN ARCHER / VX39872 / B 27 MAY 1907 / ENL 7 JULY 1940 / DISCH 26 NOV 1946 / OC A SQN 2/8 AAR [and] PURCHASED FROM EBAY / MAY 2024 [followed by signature undecipherable]wwii, armour, 2/8 armourned regiment, war crimes, rabaul, cmf -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photograph, medals and Certificate of service for Charlie Maxwell Pearce
... with the Occupational Forces in Japan. Awarded the 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star... the 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, Defense Medal, War Medal ...Framed photograph, medals and CertificatePlaque below medals inscribed - 3765/VX51584 WARRANT OFFICER CHARLIE MAXWELL PEARCE/ Active Service in Australia and in the Pacific Islands in World War 2 and in Korea. Service with the Occupational Forces in Japan. Awarded the 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, Defense Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 39/45,Active Service Medal-Korea, Korea Medal, United Nations Medal - Korea, Korea and Australian Service Medal 45/75 - Japan -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - War Medal- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned... The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy ...This object was issued to William Donald Alsop for his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object displays Historic Significance through its connection with William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Command Squadron and World War Two.The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a fallen dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The riband is 32 millimetres wide with a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band, a 3 millimetres wide navy blue band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide yellow band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide Royal Air Force blue band and a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band. The forests and beaches of the Pacific are represented by the dark green and yellow bands respectively, while the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, the Armies and the Air Forces are represented by the dark blue, red and light blue bands respectively.On front of medal, above the lion: 1939/1945 On reverse of medal, in a circle around the outside: GEORGIVS VI G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP:alsop, second world war, ww2, wwii, world war two, australian commando -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS, MOUNTED, Post WWI & Post WWII
... . Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45.... 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7 ...HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 4. Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal. 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF NX12229 H J ALLEN NX12229 COL ALLEN H T Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery