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Woodend RSL
Battle Dress jacket, 1969
... ). It was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment however... (manufacturing date). It was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse ...This battle dress jacket is dated 1969 (manufacturing date). It was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This jacket likely originated from the Kyneton area. The jacket type was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely the jacket has not seen active serviceThis battle dress jacket is represenative of a stamdard issue Army uniform. it is also in very good condition.Khaki, wool jacket. Prince of Wale's light horse embroidered on a yellow flash, stitched on both shoulders. Cropped style with two pockets on front, four khaki buttons and waist belt. Two epaulets and a manufacturer's label on inside left hand side. battle dress, jacket, trouser, neck tie, lanyard, khaki, wool, fabric, uniform -
Woodend RSL
Braces
... . They were issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment... century. They were issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse ...These braces date to the latter half of the 20th century. They were issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This jacket likely originated from the Kyneton area. The uniform type was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that it has not seen active serviceThese braces are representative of a piece of standard issue Army uniform. They are also in very good condition.Dark green leather and elastic braces. The section that fastens to the back has two leather attachments with holes and slits for fastening to trousers. This section extends upwards and divides into two elastic straps to afix over shoulders. There is one metallic clip that holds that elastic in place near the front of the brace, where it is folded over and can be adjusted. The two strips then end with two leather attachments each, with holes and slits for fastening to the front of a pair of trousers. The leather components are textured on the exterior and smoother on the interior. The interior sections of the leather pieces are also cream coloured. battle dress, braces, uniform, armoured, cavalry, prince of wales light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Probably soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment The 8th Light... melbourne Probably soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment The 8th ...Probably soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of 8 soldiers seated in front of a bell tent and horse lines at Broadmeadows Camp 1915. Soldiers have been drinking tea after cleaning saddles, set out before them. Some wearing slouch hats, one wearing forage cap. Photo mounted on card backing." T. Colquhoun Photo: Broadmeadows Camp 1915: 1 Donald street Prahran." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Hat
... Head gear of the 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment... melbourne Head gear of the 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment ...Head gear of the 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment. This regiment was raised post-World War One (1914-18) with headquarters at Seymour Victoria and depots in towns in the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern New South Wales. The regiment changed its role to infantry during World War Two (1939-45) and served in Dutch New Guinea, It was the only light horse of the militia period to serve outside Australian territory during WWII.Representative of the headgear complete with emu plumes and regimental badge of an historic Australian Light Horse regiment which existed between 1920 and 1945.Khaki fur felt slouch hat with emu plumes, seven fold puggaree and bronze 20th Australian Light Horse bat badge with red felt backing.hat, plumes, 20th light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Roneo copy of typed document " Exercise Fiery Cauldron A Sqn 8/13 VMR Post Exercise Report ", six pages plus annexure. Dated 6 April 1988, signed Major R.N. Morrison Officer Commanding. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Collection of five colour photographs of soldiers of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rfles training at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery cauldron" 5-20 March 1988 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Collection of five colour photographs of soldiers and vehicles of ' A 'Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles training at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " 5-20 March 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Collection of three photographs of soldiers and vehicles of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles training at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " 5 - 20 March 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Colour photograph of two M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " 5 - 20 March 1988. Crewmen identified : Sergeant Burke standing on carrier; Captain Colin Carrington in turret of carrier. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Colour photograph of group of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles M 113 Armoured personnel Carriers at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " 5 - 20 March 1988. Sergeant Hindle is crewman in carrier in foreground. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - field training VMR Sqn
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Colour photograph of group of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " 5 - 20 March 1988. Identified from left : Troopers Fabrik & Thrift, Corporal Beckett, Trooper Hale, Corporals S. Walch, Marshall and Burke.vmr, puckapunyal, fiery cauldron, exercise, training military -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of three infantrymen in firing positions having just dismounted from M 113 ARmoured Personnel Carrier during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " at Puckepunyal.Private mark Barling at M60 machine gun." Pte Mark Barling " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of infantry soldier, Private Dale, during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal" Private Dale takes a rest. " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of two infantry soldiers doubling forward during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal" Infantry on the move " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of infantry soldier lying on ramp of M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier during Exercise "Fiery Cauldron " , Puckapunyal. Tube of 81mm mortar on floor of carrier. " L/Cpl Jef Marsh resting, March 1988 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Two black and white photographs of Leopard Main Battle tank during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal." Leopard Tank on the move" and Leopard tank giving support, March 1988." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of infantry in armoured personnel carrier of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Infantry Platoon Commander ( left ) discussing next move wi5th APC Crew Commander Trooper Rose. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment... of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of four infantry soldiers resting prior to mounting Armoured personnel Carriers in background during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal 5 - 20 March 1988. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Commemorative Medallion, Issues began 1967
... on strength of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment at ANZAC on 14... on strength of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment at ANZAC on 14 ...Medallion awarded to surviving members of Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula during 25 April 1915 to January 1916. Recipient enlisted 07 June 1915 and was taken on strength of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment at ANZAC on 14 October 1915. He arrived at Alxandria on 27 December 1915. Subsequently served in France, and was discharged, in London, 24 January 1920. Returned to Australia, departing United Kingdom 06 May 1921. Cast bronze, approximately 75 mm high and 50mm wide. The obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, with '1915' . It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The presentation box in black leatherette is lined with deep red velvet and deep red silk (lid)."W. R' Hawkins" -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - 13th LH History
... was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial... regiments 10th Light Horse (VMR), 13th Light Horse (VMR), 13th Light... was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial ...The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.History of 13th Armoured Regiment and its preceding regiments 10th Light Horse (VMR), 13th Light Horse (VMR), 13th Light Horse (AIF) and 13th Light Horse (Gippsland Light Horse) compiled by the President of the regimental association, Claude H Wilson c.1970. The text is handwritten and includes the World War diary of lieutenant Vernon C Walker, who was a member of the AIF regiment. A4 format, thermal bound 27 pages with 6 page addendum.history, light horse, armour, 13th, gippsland, wilson, walker -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Dancing devils
... The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves... melbourne The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves to be the 'Devil's Own' owing to their number 13 designation, consequently when in Egypt in 1915 they commissioned local metal workers to produce unofficial hat and lapel badges. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, it was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Fabric covered board with Dancing Devil hat badge and two lapel badges attached, also a paper label. The attached label relates to a previous display when the badges were displayed alongside a uniform.world war one, wwi, 13th, light horse, badge, devil -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, LIGHT HORSE
... Photographs from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box... goldfields Photographs from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box ...Photographs from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box. .1) Black print bottom: Two hundred officers & men of the 17th & 19th Light Horse were in training at Bendigo last week. 1. LIEUT A V PALMER 2. Jumping in pairs 3. The camp trumpeter 4. LIEUT COL H K RAWSON CO of camp on right with his staff 5. Watering the horses 6. Machine gun practice 7. Some of the men.1) Laminated photocopy of 7 numbered black & white photographs, Light Horsemen Soldiers in uniform, horses, machine gun, mounted on archival cardboard, from newspaper article, black & white top & bottom. .2) Laminated photocopy of colour photograph, 8 Soldiers in uniform mounted on horses, white print label lower right..1) Black print: "March 18 1933 The Weekly Times Magazine Section, Light Horsemen in Camp in Bendigo" (see notes for bottom details). .2) White print: "The Army, then, now, and for the future. All had a part to play"photography-photographs, military history - army, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 13th ALH Association
... The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised... melbourne The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. Following the war an association was formed to conduct reunions and participate in Anzac Day marches. The association closed in 1988 and memorabilia was passed to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Framed group black and white photograph of 13th Australian Light Horse Association assembling to take part in the Melbourne Anzac Day march 1938.13th, light horse, association, anzac day, melbourne -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 13th ALH Association
... The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised... melbourne The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. Following the war an association was formed to conduct reunions and participate in Anzac Day marches. The association closed in 1988 and memorabilia was passed to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Framed group black and white photograph of 13th Australian Light Horse Association assembling to take part in the Melbourne Anzac Day march 1939.13th, light horse, association, anzac day, melbourne -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Saddle cloth 13th Light Horse
... by light horse regiments in the period between the wars, 1920-1940... by light horse regiments in the period between the wars, 1920-1940 ...Saddle blankets matching regimental colour patch were used by light horse regiments in the period between the wars, 1920-1940. Following WWI (1914-1918) the 13th Light Horse (Gippsland) was raised as a Citizen Forces unit and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.Representative of the Light Horse in the period following WWI and the beginning of WWII.Red coloured saddle blanket with white piping and embroidered number '13' and letters 'LH' near lower right edge.military, horse, saddle, light horse, 13 light horse -
Woodend RSL
Uniform - Battle Dress jacket, trousers, lanyard and neck tie, 2nd Half 20th Century
... Horse’ Regiment however the date of issue for all items... Horse’ Regiment however the date of issue for all items ...This battle dress uniform dates to the latter half of the 20th century. It was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment however the date of issue for all items is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This uniform likely originated from the Kyneton area. The jacket and trouser style was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that the uniform has not seen active service.This battle dress uniform is representative of a type of standard issue Army uniform, dating to the later half of the 20th century. It is also in very good condition.Khaki, wool jacket with yellow lanyard over the right shoulder. Prince of Wale's light horse embroidered on a yellow flash, stitched on both shoulders. Cropped style with two pockets on front, four khaki buttons and waist belt. Two epaulets and a manufacturer's label on inside left hand side. Khaki, wool trousers with buttoned bracers and iron pleats on both trouser legs. Manufacturers label also on inside of pants (right hand side). Khaki neck tie.battle dress, jacket, trouser, neck tie, lanyard, khaki, wool, fabric, uniform, prince of wales light horse, army -
Woodend RSL
Lanyard, Latter half of 20th Century
... was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however.... The lanyard was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment ...This lanyard dates to the latter half of the 20th Century. The colour yellow relates to the armoured forces. The lanyard was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This lanyard likely originated from the Kyneton area. It is possible that the lanyard was used during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. However considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that the lanyard has not seen active serviceThis item is represenative of a standard armoured military lanyard. It is also in very good condition.Long strip of cylindrical yellow knotted fabric. There is one large loop, knotted two thirds along the length of the fabric for attachment to the shoulders. There is another small loop at the very end for insertion into a pocket.battle dress, lanyard, prince of wales light horse, uniform, army, cavalry, armoured -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Horse shoe wallet
... Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria... of the 13th Light Horse Regiment during WWI (1914-1918 ...Each light horseman carried two spare horse shoes and nails in a wallet or case attached to his saddle. The wallet was attached to the near (left ) side of the saddle and a sabre could be secured in the loops on the side of the wallet. Stamps on the underside of this wallet indicate it was used by a trooper of the 13th Light Horse Regiment during WWI (1914-1918). It is possible the wallet was issued to Regimental Number 280 Trooper H B Johnson. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. unique relic of the Australian Light Horse in WWI.Leather wallet containing two spare horse shoes to be attached to saddle by light horseman. loop on side and securing strap held cavalry sword if trooper was issued with one.CGHF / B / 13 LH / 280military, horse, shoe, wallet, case -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - Regimental Guidon, circa 1990
... as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments... as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments ...The 20th Light Horse was raised as part of the reorganised Citizen Military Forces (Militia) following the end of WWI. It had Headquarters at Seymour Victoria and sub-units along the Goulburn Valley. The guidon, emblazoned with the South African and WWI battle honours, was presented in 1927. The 20th Light Horse served overseas during WWII being the only Light Horse unit to do so and received the battle honour South West Pacific 1944-45. In 1948 when 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments it became the custodian of the three guidons including that of the 20th Light Horse. In 1991, the two Victorian mounted regiments 8/13th VMR and 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse were linked to form a single regiment which had custodianship of six guidons, 4th, 8th 13th, 17th 19th and 20th Light Horse Regiments. All except the 4th Light Horse Guidon were laid up at the Shrine in August 2005. The 4th guidon is to be laid up in November 2017.A representative example of a symbol of the esprit de corps and achievements of a regiment of citizen soldiers drawn from Victoria. Well provenanced and fine example of military heraldic art.Burgundy corded cotton flag with gold thread fringe with rope and tassels. at centre is 20th Light Horse badge surrounded by wattle wreath with purple and gold rectangular colour patch under. XX in top left corner and battle honours on either side of centre motif."South Africa 1899-1902, Gallipoli 1915, Palestine 1917-18, Anzac, Egypt 1915-17, South West Pacific 1944-45"guidons, flags, embroidery, citizen military forces, heraldry, light horse regiments -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tocumwal Troop 20 Light Horse c.1938
... No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from...No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from ...No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of 16 soldiers in line with two Officers standing in front. All are wearing Light Horse uniform. Part of a collection of 20th Light Horse photographs circa 1938."Tocumwal Troop ; Left : Lt. B. Fyffe. Right: WOII V. Groutsh Military Medallight horse, tocumwal, uniform, fyffe, v.g. groutsch, hutton trophy