Combat boots issued to Army Personnel.Light Tan Army Boots with built in flex pads on side. Size 290/100. Black re-inforced Rubber soles. Lace up and ankle high. A little scuffed and puckered at toes.Size on bottom 290/100army boots, uniform

Lanyards were generally used on ceremonial occasions. Item part of collection of Craig Triffett as part of Cat. No. 5997.5White cotton material lanyard with small loop at one end and larger loop at the other end, knotted onto rope.lanyard, uniform

Postcards sent by R.H. Baron depicting scenes of Codford when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Plain postcard with no photograph. Front has printed Mother's Day message. Y.M.C.A. logo and Rising Sun badge printed at top. Space for written address. Postmark top R.H. Corner. 2. Collation of black and white photographs of scenes from a village. 3. Coloured photograph of a group of soldiers in winter uniform and standing on a snow covered road. Buildings in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower, Houses next door. Graveyard next to church. 5. Black and white photograph of a Rising Sun badge carved into a hill side.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother, dated 9 May 1918'. 2. Greetings from Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 13 July 1918. 3. Winter at Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Doris dated 1 September 1918'. 4. Codford, St Mary Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: This is a church in the centre of our camp. Bob'. 5. The Rising Sun, Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, This Rising Sun was made by an Australian Soldier some time back. Bob'. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, codford uk, aif camp - ww1

Photograph of AIF Codford Camp No. 7. R.H. Baron was stationed here in 1918 during WW1. He later transferred to Herdcott Camp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Black and white photograph featuring three buildings fronting a gravel road. Two signs appear in the foreground. One is labelled 'No. 7 Camp', the other taller one is labelled 'Salvation Army Rest Hut'. A tree lined hill is in the background.On back, handwritten in black ink: 'Dear Mother, this is the entrance to our camp, the 3rd hut down on the outside is our hut, Robert H. Baron.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, codford aif camp

Cards relate to R.H. Baron's time at Hurdcott AIF Camp during 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white newspaper clipping pasted onto a piece of cream card. Clipping features a black and white photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. Caption in black type below photograph. 2. Black and white postcard style photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. 3. Plain cream coloured postcard with YMCA logo and AIF insignia at the top. Handwritten address on front and handwritten letter on back.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'This map has been cut in the hill and is only about 10 minutes walk from here, Bob' 3. Handwritten in black ink on front: 'Miss M. Baron, 208 Forest St. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia'. Stamped in black on top R.H.C. of front: 'Postmark - AIF Camp P.O. No.4, 18,' Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Myrtle from Hurdcott Camp dated 3.11.18.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, hurdcott aif camp

Service ribbons issued to Australian Service Personnel for all areas of their service. Items relate to the collection of Craig Triffett. Refer Cat. No.5997.5.Two copies of Service Ribbons for areas as follows, mounted on metal backings:- 1. Australian Service medal (Grey, Yellow, Light Green, Dark green, black. 2. Long Service Medal with rosette on one (Blue and Yellow). 3. Australian Defence Medal (Black, Red and White). 4. Nato Medal Bosnia Herzagovnia (Blue and White). 1. Has silver back with stud at one end and pin at other. 2. Has gold metal back with extended pin hook and Rosette.service ribbons, craig triffett

Belt keepers used to secure belt to pants so when puled stays secured. Items part of the collection re "Craig Triffett". Refer Cat No. 5997.5Brass metallic clips in the shape of a "T" then curved around it attached to the belt as a clip.uniform, belt cliops, craig triffett

Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training Battalion Band. They document various places where the band played. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Twelve black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of various English towns. Some cards have handwritten letters and anecdotes on the back.1. Lichfield Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 29.1.18.' 2. Bone Street, Lichfield. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Anecdote, signed, Bob.' 3. The Green, East Knoyle: Handwritten on back in black ink: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother! 4. Wyndham Memorial, East Knoyle. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'R.H. Baron 14 T.B. Band. 5. Woking, Inkerman Barracks. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Elsie.' 6. Chertsey Road and Red House Hotel, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'I spent a few days here while I was on leave, Bob.' 7. View at Old Woking from Bridge. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'No. 3596, L/Corp R.H. Baron, 14 T.B. Band, 57 Battalion, Aust Imp. Forces, Hurdcott, England.' 8. York Road, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 11.1.19.' 9. Thinking of you at GILLINGHAM. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'This is the place of our last trip with the band, Bob.' 10. Glastonbury Abbey. Handwritten on back in black ink. Letter signed Bob.' 11. Station Rd. Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his friend, Doris. Dated August 2nd (1918?).' 12. Newbury, Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'Partial letter written by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, 14th training battalion band, 57th battalion, ww1

Postcards collected by "R.H. Baron" during a visit to London c.1918. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat. No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Collection of thirty five black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of London, UK.Handwritten on back of several in black ink and pencil, 'Anecdotes and comment by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, london, ww1

This six-postcard group is the second in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. The 57th had a company of men largely from Bendigo and Eaglehawk. These postcards are from his personal album. Many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P Service details available through the NAA. Collection of six black and white postcards: 1. Photographic portrait from left William George Saville 4182, Alexander Pollock 3587 57th Btn, and unidentified trooper, possible 4th Light Horse Regiment. 2. Photographic portrait of Light Horse trooper. 3. Photographic portrait of William Tamlyn Curnow, 5078, 57th Btn 4. Photographic portrait of "Jim", 5. Photographic portrait of Septimus Fletcher, 4485, 57th Btn 6. Photographic portrait of Robert Gamble, 4644, 57th Btn 2. Card is addressed to "1904 L.Cpl W.W. Martin, D Cpy 57th Batt". Martin was 2150, KIA 26th September 1917. 3. On front "Sincerely, W. T. Curnow". On verso, "To Hec, from his old pal Curnow Sgt" 'Hec' was Dawson's nickname. 4. On front "Yours sincerely Jim". On verso, card addressed "350 Pte Melen, R. C., 15th Field Ambulance, via Manners St Maryborough Victoria" The 15th Field Ambulance Cpy, supported the 57th and other battalions of the 15th Brigade. 5. On verso "This is an Eaglehawk boy Septimus Fletcher, he came over with me and was with us a long time, but is on Division now" 6. On verso "This is our signal Cpl wearing his military medal for keeping communication at Bullecourt". Gamble won the MM for his actions 13th May 1917.57th battalion, postcards, album dawson dcm, edgar dawson dcm

Series of postcards, featuring Australian Troops who participated in the Victory Parade through London after WW1 on 3rd May, 1919.1. Troops marching past Australia House in London. Spectators lining the route. 2. Column of mounted troops and horse drawn artillery. Large monument in right background. Spectators lining the route. 3. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered marching along road. Spectators lining the route. 4. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered, marching along the road. Man in uniform on right is taking the salute. Uniformed police officer on right. 5. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered marching along road. Man in uniform on bottom right hand side taking the salute. Battle honours of troops attached to building in background. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, london, ww1, victory parade, australian troops

Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collection. See Cat, No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white photograph featuring burning and destroyed buildings. 2. Black and white photograph featuring horses and wagons with uniformed handlers. Ruined buildings in background. 3. Black and white photograph featuring a shell damaged two story building. Splintered trees in foreground. 4. Black and white photograph of a WW1 battlefield. Three waterfilled shell holes in foreground. Soldiers in background on horizon. 5. Black and white photograph of three soldiers in uniform standing next to a ruined cannon. 6. Black and white photograph of three soldiers in uniform standing next to the barrel of a canon. Soldier in uniform inside the mouth of cannon. 7. Black and white photograph of the surrounds of a ruined building. Statue of a human figure surrounded by metal fence in foreground. 8. Black and white photograph of a bomb damaged church. Rubble in foreground.1, Handwritten in black on front bottom and on back in pencil: 'Fritz Burning village of Ham before leaving.' 2. Handwritten in black on front bottom and on back in pencil: 'Entrance to Langacourt.' 3. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Langacourt Chateau.' 4. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Passendaele Ridge.' 5. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Captured gun at Cappy.' 6. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Cappy.' 7. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Bullecourt Church.' 8. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Viller Brettoneaux Church.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, ww1, france, battlefields

AMCU (Australia Multi Camouflage Uniform) Combat Dress colours - light to dark green through to mid to dark brown. Cotton/polyester fabric. Green colour plastic buttons. Nylon and metal zippers. 1. Shirt - polo style, with collar, long sleeves with adjustable velcro and strap at cuff. Two large sleeve pockets with hook and pile closure flaps, one small pocket left sleeve. Half zipper closure. Front and back of shirt - plain khaki colour knit fabric. No manufacturers label. 2. Trousers - waist band with belt loops, two front pockets, two large side pockets with zipper closure, two small pockets with hook and pile flap closure, zipper fly. White colour polyester fabric manufacturers label on right pocket lining. Green cotton fabric pocket lining. At ankle - elastic drawstring with plastic lock clip.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. 2. "ADA/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ NOV 2018/ PO: CC36LD/ NSN:8415 66 161 6292/ SIZE: 34l/ 84-89 cm/^/ NAME/ PM KEYS NO:/ MAIN:/ 75% COTON/ 25% POLYESTER/ STRETCH/ 91% NYLON 9% ELASTANE/ KNEE PADS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE/ CLEANING. HOT MACHINE/WASH. NO BLEACH/ NO FABRIC SOFTENERS/ MAY BE TUMBLE DRIED HOT/ DO NOT IRON OVER/ STRETCH PANELS OR HOOK AND PILE" .uniform, army, combat dress, amcu

AMCU (Australian Multi Camouflage Uniform) Combat Dress colours - light to dark green through to mid to dark brown. Cotton/polyester fabric. Green colour plastic button. Nylon and metal zipper. Trousers - waist band with belt loops, two front pockets, two large side pockets with zipper closure, two small lower pockets with hook and pile flap closure, zipper fly. green cotton fabric pocket lining. At ankle - elastic drawstring with plastic lock clip. White colour polyester fabric manufacturers label on right pocket lining. Light khaki colour plastic knee pads insitu. Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. "ADA/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ FED 2019/ PO: CC3623/ NSN: 84155 66 161 6287/ SIZE 32R ( 79-84 cm/ ^/ NAME:/ PM KEYS:/ MAIN: /75% COTTON/ 25% POLYESTER/ STRETCH:/ 91% NYLON 9% ELSATANE/ KNEE PAD MUST BE/ REMOVED BEFORE/ CLEANING HOT MACHINE/ WASH, NO BLEACH/ NO FABRIC SOFTENERS/ MAY BE TUMBLE DRIED HOT/ DO NOT IRON OVER STRETCH PANELS/ OR HOOK AND PILE".uniform, army, combat dress, amcu

Thermals, top and pants, jungle green colour, polyester/spandex fabric, grid structure and fleece lining. Nylon and metal zipper. 1. Top - polo shirt shape with collar, long sleeves with thumb hole and half zipper front closure. Black colour polyester manufacturers label, back below collar. 2. Pants - Long Johns - elastic waistband, front fly opening, long legs. Manufacturers label, back below waistband - black colour polyester fabric.Manufacturers information on label - white and gold print. 1. "GEN111/ SIZE M/ LONG SLEEVED TOP/ LEVEL 2/ HELIKON.TEX.COM/ ART.ID: BL-UH2-PO/ STOCK NO. 9415-09-229-1357/ NATO SIZE 7585/ 9404/ ACCORDING TO U.S. ARMY / SPECIFICATION." 2. "GEN111/ SIZE M/ LONG-JOHNS/ LEVEL 2/ HELIKON.TEX.COM/ COMFORT DRY/ HELIKON-TEX.COM/ 95% POLYESTER 5% SPANDEX/ AVOID USE OF FABRIC SOFTENERS/ ART.ID: SP.UN2.PO/ STOCK NO. 9415-09-229-1357/ NATO SIZE 7585/ 9404/ ACCORDING TO U.S. ARMY / SPECIFICATION." "PO#1325" uniform, army, underwear, thermals

1. & 2. Shorts, black coloured nylon fabric with black colour polyester cotton lining, inside fob pocket, elastic and draw cord waistband. Yellow, red and black embroidered "Rising Sun Badge" with lettering "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" on lower left leg. White colour cotton/polyester fabric manufacturers label - inside back waistband.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. 1. & 2. "afw/afw pty ltd/ Size: XX Large/Nylon outer/ Polyester Cotton Lining/ CC? CVC/ NSN; 8415-66-139-3924/ Apr. 2016/ Made in China/ Care Instructions/ Nylon Outer/Polyester Cotton Lining/ Warm hand wash/ Do Not Bleach/ Warm Rinse/ Drip Dry in Shade/ Warm Iron".uniform, army, physical training shorts

1,2,3,4. Belt keepers - four, brass, T shaped with a hook. Used to hold a belt on a service dress jacket.uniform, army, service dress, belt keepers

Badges attached to uniforms on ceremonial occasions. Items in the collection of "Craig Triffett", refer Cat No. 5997.5. For his service details.1. Two collar badges for RAA Uniforms. Letters "RAA" in gold metal with line across top and bottom. Mounted on apiece of hard cardboard. Each attached by two studs. 2. Gold metallic emblem of the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). RAA letters written across the motto, going across the bottom and a crown on top. Two gold studs attached to back.Motto "Quo fas et gloria ducunt" which is latin for "Where right and glory lead."raa, badges, craig triffett

Ceremonial uniform belt as part of the collection of "Craig Triffett". Refer to Cat No. 5997.5 for his service details.Black ceremonial webbing uniform belt. Folded over at ends and with polished brass clip and hook at each end.uniform, raa, belt, craig triffett

1. "Kenneth Leigh Gordon Wylie", No.2515 3/57 Battalion WW1. Enlisted 20/6/16, age 22. In France 8/2/17 but hospitalised 19/4/17 with Tuberculosis. returned Aust 10/9/17 and discharged. 2. "Vincent Keating" VX53980 2/2nd Field Ambulance, age 23. Enlisted 25/4/41 and posted to Middle East. Returned to Aust and posted to New Guinea 22/10/32 and again 20/12/44. Discharged 19/12/45 at rank of Sgt. 3. "Joseph Keating" VX91801 enlisted 22/3/43, age 32. Embarked to New Guinea with 2/28 Batt. Discharged 15/7/46 as a Private.1. Sepia photo of Kenneth Leigh Gordon Wylie. Shoulder and head shot looking into camera. No background. Pasted onto brown cardboard. 2. Black and white photo of Vincent Keating. Portrait from Waist up looking into camera. Set in a brown and gold frame with a black leather backing and fold out stand. 3. Black and white photo of Joseph Keating. Shoulder/head portrait in uniform. Set in a brown wooden photo frame with gold metal rim and wooden fold out stand. Glass cover over photo.buna, ww1, ww2, photographs, kenneth leigh gordon wylie, vincent keating, joseph keating

Photograph belonged to Gerald Graham No. R53703 RAN. Rank Mechanician 2nd Class. HMAS SYDNEY 14-08-65 - 20-10-65 HMAS SYDNEY 22-04-66 - 18-05-66 HMAS SYDNEY 25-05-66 - 11-06-66 Troop Transports to Vietnam and return.Photograph - photographic paper, enlarged colour photograph of an RAN vessel - number "21" painted on ship bridge of an aircraft carrier - "HMAS MELBOURNE". Sea in foreground, sky in background. Mount - dark blue colour cardboard. Frame - timber with light brown varnish and decorative moulding. Glass front and MDF Board with brown paper backing.framed accessories, photographs, ran, hmas melbourne

This six-postcard group is the third in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. The 57th had a company of men largely from Bendigo and Eaglehawk. These postcards are from his personal album. Many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P Service details available through the NAA. Physical description Collection of six photo postcards B+W 1. Portrait of Richards, John 3593 57th Btn 2. Portrait of Moore, Charles 4593 57th Btn 3. Portrait of Mitchell, Leslie Fenen 4854 57th Btn 4. Portrait of Hutson, Herbert Spence 3540 57th Btn 5. Portrait of Steele, Leslie William 2737 57th Btn 6. Portrait of Spinks, William Edward 2239 57 Btn1. On verso "L.Cpl J Richards, St Killians Road, White Hills Bendigo Victoria 6-10-17" 2. On verso, "Chas Moore, 9-9-17" 3. On verso "Pt L.F. Mitchell, No 4854, 13th reinforcements, 29th Battalion, AIF Abroad" 4. On verso "This is one of our gallant runners France 1917" "Herbert S. Hutson, Lemon Grove, Heathcote Victoria" 5. On verso "With best wishes L Steele 10-2-18", "L. Steele, Balmoral Street, Essendon, Melbourne Australia" 6. On verso "W.E.Spinks, Templeton Street, Euroa, Victoria, Australia"postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm

Certificate, booklet and information article framed together. Certificate - red and brown print on cream coloured paper. This is a "59th Battalion AIF Association/ Past President Certificate" Booklet - red and brown print on cream coloured paper. Title on front "59th A.I.F. Association/1962" Article - black ink print on cream paper with the title "WHAT THE COVER DESIGN IS". Frame - gold coloured aluminium, with black coloured cardboard backing mount, glass front and MDF board on back.framed accessories, certificate, 59th battalion, 8/7 rvr

Photograph - enlarged copy of a sepia photograph on photographic paper - Army on parade. Street scene with spectators and background of shape. Frame - timber, mid brown colour varnish with decorative moulding. Cardboard and tape backing. Metal plaque, black colour, on lower edge of frame with etched information.Information on plaque - etched silver on black; "PRESENTED TO/ A COY SGTS MESS/ BY/ LT R.K. HALSDEN 25-6-84".framed accessories, photographs, army, 8/7 rvr

Photograph - black and white photograph of three men at a presentation ceremony. Two Army personnel and one civilian with a certificate. Mount - Mid grey colour cardboard. Frame - timber with brown colour varnish and gold colour paint trim. Decorative moulding. Glass front, timber and paper backing. metal plaque - gold colour - on lower edge of frame with etched information.Information on plaque - etched black on gold. "PRESENTED TO/ BOBDUBI BARRACKS/ AFTER RESTORATION/ 3rd MAY 1989/ BY/ COMMANDING OFFICER/ LT. COL. DOUGLAS BALL/ 8TH/7TH BATTALION RVR"framed accessories, photographs, army, 8/7 rvr

Hat badge issued by Royal Corp Australian Army Ordnance. Queens crown at top of garter with motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense". Ribbon at bottom with corp name in metallic gold. Shield shaped crest in garter shows 3 cannon balls in a row at top with 3 cannon displayed vertically beneath, in silver coloured metal. 2 pins mounted on back with clasps.badge, hat, australian army, royal corp of ordnance

6th Battalion Association badge belonging to Herbert Charles Nott No.228. See Catalogue No. 7816.4 for details of Nott's service. Part of the Cooper Collection.Rectangular metal and enamel battalion association badge. Top half in blue enamel and bottom half in red enamel. Metal A embossed over colours in middle of badge. Pin and fastener soldered on back.cooper collection, 6th battalion, aif, badge

Letter in relation to unidentified soldier. Son of Mrs. Barbour, presumably a member of the Victorian Regiment, who died of illness during the Boer War during the year of 1900 in South Africa. Believed to be Private Robert Barbour S/N 94, who died of Enteric Fever at Bloemfontein on 6 May 1900.Faded white paper with black borders. Detailed black typed letter outlining last days of the son of Mrs Barbour who died from illness in the Boer War.boer war, 1900, letter of condolence, disease, private barbour

"John Patrick Kelly" No. 2077, enlisted 26/5/15 in the 3rd Reinforcements in 24th Battalion, at age 28. Served in Gallipoli and France. Was WIA on 5/8/16 and discharged 15/6/17 due to his injuries.A.4 size, typed letter containing a general reference for John Patrick Kelly from his Platoon Captain, dated at top and signed at the bottom, recomm3ending him as a good honest employee.Dated 5th July 1922. Signed Capt. Stan Savige.john patrick kelly, reference, gallipoli, ww1

Leather flying helmet worn by John Arthur Remington Alexander. He had pre War service in Area 67B Senior Cadets as Lt Commanding C Coy in Bendigo. Enlisted in the AIF No 2237 in 14th Reinforcements (August)1.8.1917 in the Aust Flying Corp (AFC) age 31 years 5 months with the rank 2nd Class Air Mechanic. Embark for England 30.10.1917, hospital at sea with Influenza, posted to 3 Sqd AFC, embark for France 8.3.1918, as a Photographer in civilian life he flew Photographic missions over enemy occupied trenches and lines. Embark for Aust 6.5 1919, discharged from the AIF 9.7.1919. Brown leather flying helmet worn to keep warm. Fully enclosed down to shoulders with an opening for the face. Small buckle on each side at the point of the ears. Series of six holes around each ear. Some seams are coming apart.flying helmet, uniform