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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS & MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MOUNTED & FRAMED, post WWI
... medals ...G.H.Sullivan enlisted on 10.7.1915 as No 3152 10th Reinforcements to the 7th Batt AIF aged 36 years. He embarked for overseas on 29.9.1915. He returned to Australia on 20.1.1916. His actual fate is unknown.Picture frame holding a Memorial Plaque and 3 medals. Set on a blue background in a wood frame. Medals left to right. 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. Victory medal.All medals: "3152 Pte GH Sullivan 7th Btn AIF" Plaque: "GEORGE HARFORD SULLIVAN"medals, commemoration, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Edward Ralph Norman enlisted initially as No 260 in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Tropical unit) B Coy on 11.8.14. He was discharged on 4.3.15. He then re enlisted as No 4535 in the 14th reinforcements 3rd Batt AIF. He was hospitalised with Influenza on 3.5.17. He attended Officer Training School and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 1.8.18. He was then Gassed on 16.9.18. He was discharged from the AIF on 31.10.19.Meal set, court mounted, set of three re E.R Norman. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal, replica not engraved. On War Medal "Lieut E.R Norman AIF"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Decoration - 3163 W J Smith, ?1919
3163 Pte W J Smith enlisted in to the AIF on 29 September 1915 and embarked from Fremantle on the Argylishire. On arrival Pte Smith was take on strength to Pioneer Training Battalion and was then transferred to 5 Pioneer Battalion. Pt Smith returned to Australia on the Berrima and arrived on 02 January 1919, was discharged on 22 March 1919.This Victory Medal is the original that was issued to 3163 Pte W J Smith.Victory Medal. Round bronze Medal , with ribbon.3163 Pte W J Smith. 5 Pnr Bn. A I F On the reverse of the Medal - The Great War for Civilisaztion 1914-1919.3163 w j smith, 5 pn bn, ww1 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group (Miniatures), WW2 Australian Military Forces, VX2151 Pte Andrew Edward Gates
Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Australian Military Forces, VX2151 Pte Andrew Edward Gates, Medal Group, VX2151 Pte Andrew Edward Gates
Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal. -
Wonthaggi RSL
Framed medals, Colin & Shirley Leviston
Certificate to No 3363. Pte D. Scott 38th Battalion for gallantry in carrying messages under heavy fire near Bray 24th Aug 1918. Awarded Military Medal.Wooden frame with pink background, black and white photo of a man wearing glasses on either side of photo are two oval shaped flags that the top half navy blue and bottom half faded orange. Below in the centre is an Order Of The Day Certificate and medals on either side of the certificate.Left medal GEORGIVS V BRITT ??N REX ET IND IMP Hmilitary medals, pte d. scott, world war i -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph and medals, Photograph and military medal of Lance Sergeant
Military Medal of Lance Sergeant, 2/6 Battalion, AIF, 20/24 June 1943, Mubo, New Guineatwo medals with the explanation text -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WW2 medals
... medals ...3 On the rim, vx56802 G W Douglas 4. On the rim, vx56802 G W Douglas 5. On the rim, 346000 SGT .G.W. M. Douglas.R.A.S.R.Set of WW2 service medalsFive medals with coloured ribbons mounted on felt backing, with clip.1. The 1939-1945 Star 2. The Africa Star 3. War medal 4. The Australian Service medal 5. For long-service and good conduct.medals -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Medal - WW1 British War Medal : PTE. A. E. Hollis, 1914-1918
WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. Medal belongs to Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 The Great War. WW1 Campaign medal "British War Medal" cupro nickel plate. Silver in colour. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. pte. a. e. hollis aif, ww1 british medal, the great war 1914-1918 -
St Patrick's College
Gold coin, 1991
Gold commemorative coin made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal South Street Competitions.Commemorative gold coin with decorative laurels on the back and raised inscriptions on thr front. The coin sits in a blue velvet box.Centenary Competitions First Prize Royal South Street Society 1891-1991.coin, royal south street. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Box containing Medal, Pte G J Malcolm 3536
Original Victory Medal belonging to Private George James MALCOLM 3536 10th Battalion AIF who came from Naracoorte South Australia Enlisted on 24/8/1915 Aged 25 years and KIA on 19/8/1916 at Mouquet Farm near POZIERS. Unknown grave - Villiers Bretonneaux Medal sent to next of kin - brother William Silas MALCOLM - Nandaly near Sea Lake Victoria - born 8/4/1899 at Narracoorte SA. Enlisted 25/9/1918 Melbourne V80527 aged 19 years but not called up.Small white box with black typing on attached label on lid Contents - round gold coloured medal with multicoloured ribbon and red and fawn coloured diamond shaped patchBox - 3536 Pte. G. J. MALCOLM 10 Bn AIF 29783/DECD. Medal -The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 private george james malcolm, 10th bn aif, kia, ww1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Dress Mess Jacket
Red with black lapels, gold buttons, miniature medals. Colonel rank on insignia on shoulder also insignia or lower right sleeveset of miniature medals and lapelsmess dress jacket, australian army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Three miniature medals, Circa 1940s
Medals presented to servicemen who gave service to country.Three miniature medals on bar. Medals are - Pacific Star - 1939 1945 Service Medal - 1939 1945 Victory Medal.K G Luke on back of Star. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WW2, Unknown
WW11 MedalsAustralian Service Medal 1939 - 1945, Defence Medal 1939 - 1945, War Medal 1939 - 1945.50054 R.S. Wright -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Medallion, n.d
'Copper' medallion, First Fleet Re-enactment commemorative. In clear plastic triangular shaped case and embedded in green plastic, white lettering, 'Hanimax Fuji' on one side and 'commemorative medal' on the other. -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Victory medal
Dvr Young was born in Kyneton. He enlisted in 1917 in the Light Horse Regiment and served in France. He returned to Australia and was discharged in 1919.Local born service-man, joined the Light Horse regiment as many other local lads did.IMAGE 1 Medal with ribbon, mounted on card containing information about Dvr C T M Young 2639 IMAGE 2 Medal onlyThe rim of the medal has Dvr Young’s name and number engraved on it. On the back of the medal: The Great War for civilisation. 1914 - 1919 Card records information concerning Dvr Young's service records.ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Henry Warton Ackerley enlisted in the AIF on 13.4.15. His unit is listed as 7th Field Ambulance . No other information available.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re H.W Ackerley. 1. 1914-15 Star. Replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal. Replica not engraved. On British War Medal "3987 L/Sgt HW Ackerley 7 F AMB AIF"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft-bronzeware -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
... medals ...Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Medal Group, Thomas Adams
The Military Medal was awarded to T Adams for his actions during the Battle of Dernacourt,Somme, France ,1918This Military Medal is historically significant for it was won during a critical battle in WWI where Australian troops were rushed into position to halt the German Offensive called Operation Michael. Taking up the role as a Lewis Gunner Thomas Adams was able to protect a section of the Front line he was assigned to. T Adams was also one of a very few men from the Warrnambool district to have been awarded a Military Medal.3 Medals in total 1 Military Medal 1 British War Medal 1 Victory Medal -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Medal - Commemorative medal, 1897
This coin was found in the ground at Glenormiston, South West Victoria, in 1940. The medal was commissioned by Mayor W. J. Hickford and issued by the Town of Warrnambool in 1897 to commemorate the 60th jubilee of the reign of H.M. Queen Victoria. The medal is significant for recognising the 60th year of reign of Queen Victoria, after whom our State of Victoria was named. It also has significance in showing the early design of the City of Warrnambool's Coat of Arms, which includes the British Coat of Arms. Commemorative medal, HM Queen Victoria's Jubilee, issued by the Town of Warrnambool in 1897. A round, gilt metal disc with plain edges and a drilled hole in the top. The Obverse shows the Queen's profile, young and old, The Reverse has Warrnambool Town's coat of arms including a sailing ship, a sheave of wheat and a rising sun, with a motto below them. The medal has stamped inscriptions.Obverse "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN" / 1837 TO 1897". Reverse " TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL / W J HICKFORD MAYOR" and the motto "BY THESE WE FLOURISH"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medal, medallion, numismatics, commemorative medal, jubilee medal, queen victoria, queen victoria’s 60th jubilee, 1837-1897, town of warrnambool, 60th jubilee, young queen victoria, older queen victoria, warrnambool coat of arms, warrnambool symbols, warrnambool mayor, mayor hickford, ad 1837-1897, 50 years reign, glenormiston, w j hickford, by these we flourish, city crest, city coat of arms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - U.S. NAVY WELCOME SOUVENIR MEDAL, 1908
... Medals-commemorative ...U.S. Navy Welcome Souvenir Medal: Badge with Australian and United States flags which is inscribed 2*9*08 above and underneath Bendigo Souvenir. Hanging on a rod with white, green and read ribbon with gold bars. The bars are inscribed 'Welcome above and U.S.A Navy below. Box 325numismatics, medals-commemorative, 1908 visit of the american fleet to australia. bendigo welcome. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - VX 95216 L W T McAsey, Mid 20th Century
VX95216 L W T McAsey served with the AIF at the end of WW2.The Medals are those of VX95216 L W T McAsey.Two round medals, both silver, with cloth ribbons.1939-1945 Medal ingraved on the edge VX95216 L W T McAsey. 1946-1975 Australian Service Medal ingraved on the reverse VX 95216 L W T McAsey.ww2, vx95216 l w t mcasey aif -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Presentation Medal in Case (x2), P J A, Circular metal medal with gold coloured rim, in brown leather case with red velvet cushion and white lining in lid, commemorating the Ringwood Clocktower Diamond Jubilee 1928-1988, 1988
Circular metal medal with gold coloured rim, in brown leather case with red velvet cushion and white lining in lid.On lid: Exclusive Presentation Medal; On medal: The Ringwood Clocktower (on back) Ringwood Clocktower Diamond Jubilee 1928 - 1988 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Centenary of Victoria/Melbourne, 1934
Silver Centenary Medal, double sided for 'Centenary of Victoria 1934' and 'Centenary of Melbourne 1935'. With red, white and blue ribbon; pinned to white card.On card, 'Centenary Medal 1934'celebrations fetes and exhibitions, marjorie williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AWARDS
... Medals ...Displays Military awards that have been awarded to Australians since 1915 through to 2021. This includes awards from Foreign countries. The following group are all replica medals; Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951/1972, Australian Defence Medal 1945/open, Interfet Medal, Afghanistan Medal 2001-2021, Iraq Medal 2003, Australian Service medal with Cambodia and Sinai Clasps, Australian Operational Service Border Protection Medal, Reserve Forces Decoration Medal, Reserve Forces Medal, Companion of the Order of Australia (Military) Medal, Defence Long Service Medal, National Medal, Cadet Force Medal, Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal, Efficiency Medal, The following may not be replicas; Croix de Guerrero (Circa WW1) Belgium, Croix de Guerrero (Circa WW1) French, Saudi Arabian Medal for the liberation of Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation Medal. 1 set of 21 Australian Military Awards dating from 1915 through to 2021 placed on a display boeard titled Board Number 4. There is an attached list identifying these awards. Each of the awards has it's appropriate title placed underneath the award.There are no inscriptions on these medals as these are replica medals. Right hand corner of the display board identifies from the " Bob English Collection".medals, awards, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, Post 1919
... MEDALS ...The medals belonged to Albert MacDonald No 7556, enlisted on 28.6.1917 age 19 years in the 25th reinforcements 8th Bn AIF. Embark for England 21.11.1917, disembark 9.1.1918, embark for France 15.7.1918, WIA Gassed 28.8.1918, rejoin unit 18.9.1918, attend Musketry School 5.10.1918, rejoin unit 21.11.1918, RTA 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF 21.9.2019..1) British War medal 1914 - 19. .2) Ribbon for .1) .3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919. .4) Ribbon for .3) .5) White cardboard box and lid for .1) .6) White cardboard box and lid for .3) .1) & .3) Around medal edge, “7556 Pte A MacDonald 8 BN. A.I.F” .5) & .6) Same as .1) & .3) except .5) “ 67586/M.D.3”, .6) “70715/M.D.3” military history, 8th bn aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, Post WW2
... MEDALS...medals ...These medals are not replicas. Early medals that were issued were not engraved..1) 1939-1945 Star Medal with ribbon, original not engraved. .2) Africa Star Medal with ribbon, original not engraved. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 with ribbon, original not engraved. .4) Under Sec of State for War pamphlet describing medals. .5) Fawn cardboard box to store medals & pamphlet..4) LHS top front in ink: Ted My sincerest wishes & the best of luck and happiness Albert medals, ribbon, containers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, Medal for Gallantry (MG)
A black board with white texts about a Medal for Gallantry (MG) Award and the recipient from 5 RAR. The medal includes a round Golden Metal of 7 vertices Star (Commonwealth star) and a yellow ribbon with "A" style up chevrons in orange colour. Medal For Gallantry (MG). the Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personal of the Australian Defence Force. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian honour System. 5 RAR Recipient: Cpl J D C BurridgeMedal of Gallantry (MG)'s details and names of recipientsmedal, 5 rar, medal for gallantry, cpl j.d.c. burridge, replica medals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica
... Medals ...The following replica medals belonged to Barbara Frances Black, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps, Unit: 1 Field Hospital. Vietnam Service: 14 may 1968 - 16 April 1969. Date of death: 3 November 1971, Fitzroy, Victoria. Barbara Black was the only woman casualty of the Vietnam War, dying from illness incurred while on active service. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'Vietnam'. The AASM 1945 - 75 was approved in 1997. It was awarded for service in, or in connection with, prescribed warlike operations from 3 September 1945 until 13 February 1975. Vietnam Medal: The Vietnam Medal was instituted in 1968 and awarded for service in Vietnam between 29 May 1964 and 27 January 1973. The Vietnam Medal was issued under the Imperial System but was mainly awarded to Australian and New Zealand personnel. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960- this medal was issued by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in Vietnam during the period from 31 July 1962 to 27 January 1973.1x Australian Active Service Medal 45-75 Vietnam 1x Vietnam Medal 1x Australian Defence Medal 1x Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960-australian, medals, barbara frances black, t/captain -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, BOXED, 1998
... medals ...Medal issued by Polish Government to all forces who served in Tobruk, WW11, with Polish forces. This medal was issued to Frederick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476, 2/23rd Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history..1) Polish medal connected to Tobruk, has white eagle on front, four-pointed shape; on blue, black, green, white & red cloth ribbon, metal bar at top. .2) Red leatherette case lined with red velvet and white satin. In Polish, on rear of medal, "1939 Polskie Sily Zbrojne na. Zachoozie 1945" (Polish Armed Forces in the West) In relief on front of ribbon - "Tobruk" White eagle on front is national symbol of Polandnumismatics, medals, military, containers