A 1995 blue felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, with chin strap, Royal Australian Air Force. No puggaree.MOUNTCASTLE 1995 MADE IN AUSTRALIA 59

The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia.. This broad brimmed hat has a navy colored puggaree, and a plastic, circular badge for RAN comprinsing crown atop a 30mm diameter circle cotaining an anchor & rope.The hat (Hat KFF) has a brand marking on the internal leather brim; AKUBRA 1991 56 (nb size) Made in Australia The navy blue puggaree has a label on the inside; ABI vic 1992 8405-66-126-4453 The puggaree has a notation of the wearer; BAQUIREZA

The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia,. it has a RAAF badge. The chinstrap is broken. .On internal leather lining; JOHN BARDSLEY & SONS PTY LTD SIZE 6 7/8 1940 The puggaree has the name of; RAAF A3605O8 FRASER, K I

An example of the World War 1 standard USA Army battle helmet issued to infantry troops. This version was known as the M1917 Helmet and is based on the British Brodie helmet with minor modifications. This steel helmet is painted matte khaki, with sawdust added to the exterior finish to provide a non-reflective surface. The brim, which is fitted with an outer steel rim, varies in width from 32 mm at the front to 35 mm at the sides and rear. The helmet inner liner is incomplete. A buff coloured webbing chinstrap, which is attached to the liner frame on each side has an adjustable sliding clip.nilww1, brodie helmet, usa

Artillery cartridge case from an 18 pounder field gun. This used brass case was manufactured in 1917. The 18 PDR was the main field artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during WW 1.

Spent ammunition casing from a World War 1 German 155mm field gun (maybe Naval?). This casing was manufactured in February 1916. This is an example of trench art having had an Australian Army 'rising sun' hat badge attached to the outside surface of the case.

Collection of printed documents (menus, etc.) originating from the Royal Australian Navy ship H. M. A. S. Manoora which was in service during World War 2. Refer items 00393.1, 00393.2, 00393.3 and 00393.4

Royal Australian Navy ratings cap worn by able seamen when in uniform, this white cap has a tally band and chinstrap in black material with the embroidered name "H.M.A.S. BRISBANE". This type of cap is a personal purchase for 'wearing out' and is known to sailor's as a "tiddly" hat. The hat has internal red (for Port) and green (for Starboard) lining bands.embroidered with the inscription : "H. M. A. S. BRISBANE" and the name "MAWBY D. A." and "DALE MAWBY" written inside.

A small, wine glass, perhaps a sherry glass. This glass is made from clear glass and is a souvenir of the H.M.A.S. Shropshire Ball 1974.The glass has the following inscription engraved in the external surface: "H.M.A.S. Shropshire Ball 1974"

A pair of large, heavy glass drinking tankards complete with handle. The tankards are made from clear glass and are gold lipped. These tankards are embellished with a 75th anniversary logo and details of the Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia Sub Branch in gold leaf on the external surface.These tankards have the following inscription in gold leaf : "75 Anniversary 1920 - 1995" and the words "FRANKSTON SUB BRANCH CHARTERED JANUARY1st 1920" encircling a representation of the Returned & Services League of Australia badge.

A pair of small wine glasses, perhaps sherry glasses. These glasses have the image of the new Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia club building and were made for the 1st anniversary of the opening which was celebrated in 1977. These glasses are made from clear glass and are embellished in gold leaf, the glasses are gold lipped.The glasses are inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "1st ANNIVERSARY 1977" and the image of the new club building with the words "FRANKSTON RSL".

A pair of wine glasses, perhaps sherry glasses. These were made for the 3rd anniversary celebrations of the opening of the new Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia club building held in 1979. The glasses feature an image of the new club building and details of the history of the club in gold leaf applied to the external surface of the glass. The glasses are made from clear glass and are gold lipped.These glasses are inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "FRANKSTON R.S.L. 3rd ANNIVERSARY 1979" beneath an image of the new club building and a brief précis of the major events in the club history.

A wine glass. This glass was made for the 6th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the new Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia club building held in 1982. The glass features an image of the new club building and details of the history of the club in gold leaf applied to the external surface of the glass. The glass is made from clear glass and is gold lipped.This glass is inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "FRANKSTON R.S.L. 6th ANNIVERSARY 1982" beneath an image of the new club building and a brief précis of the major events in the club history.

A wine glass. This glass was made for the 11th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the new Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia club building held in 1987. The glasses feature an image of the new club building and details of the history of the club in gold leaf applied to the external surface of the glass. The glass is made from clear glass and is gold lipped.The glass is inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "FRANKSTON R.S.L. 11th ANNIVERSARY 1987" beneath an image of the new club building and a brief précis of the major events in the club history.

A wine glass presented by the Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia indoor bowls section as prizes for club competitions. The glass features an image of the club logo beneath in gold leaf. The glass is made from clear glass and is gold lipped.This glass is inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "INDOOR BOWLS TROPHY" beneath an image of the Frankston Returned and Services League Sub Branch indoor bowls section logo.

Small pocket size training handbook which includes instruction on topics related to signalling used in the field by Australian Military Forces. The topics included are the morse system, the semaphore system, use and care of apparatus, helio, telescope, flags, message form, station routine, training and classification. This small book has a buff coloured cover in card quality paper and contains 95 printed pages. This book was published in 1915 by Angus & Robertson Ltd., 89-95 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.The book front cover is printed in black on a buff coloured card. See image for details.signal, signalling, morse code, morse, semaphore, helio, heliograph, telescope, flag, communications, communicate, alphabet

Framed certificate presented to World War 2 serviceman George Gregory of Somerville. presented by the Shire of Frankston and Hastings.

Small statuette depicting an Australian serviceman assisting a wounded comrade. The statuette depicts a scene from a famous moving film taken in New Guinea during World War 2 by Australian War Correspondent, Damien Peter Parer who was attached to the Australian Military Forces. The statuette is made from Pewter and is mounted on a stained wooden base. The following text statement is copied from the AWM website and describes the image in further detail: During the advance on Salamaua VX89711 Sergeant Gordon Raymond Charles Ayre MM, a 58/59th Battalion bandsman from Shepparton, Victoria, in pouring rain assists a wounded mate, VX132355 Private William Oswald Wallace Johnson, of the same unit, across Alan's (Allen's?) Creek to an advanced regimental aid post. Johnson had been wounded by a Japanese grenade on the 13th of July 1943 during an attack on the "coconuts" area. Sergeant Ayre was awarded the military medal for his performance during this action. This is one of the iconic images of the Second World War. (Still from AWM film F01866 "Assault on Salamaua", newsreel by Damien Parer)The wooden base has a label which is inscribed with the following: "MATES" Heritage Fine Arts, Limited Edition

John Simpson Kirkpatrick enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps serving as a stretcher bearer at Gallipoli. With the help of a donkey he recovered wounded from the battlefield, often under fire. He was killed in action on 19 May 1915 and was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his act of bravery.Simpson and his donkey has become the most famous of the images arising from Australia's Gallipoli Campaign in the First World WarA small statuette depicting a World War 1 Australian serviceman assisting a wounded comrade who is riding on a donkey. This statuette is made from pewter and symbolises the brave deeds of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick who, during the early days of the Gallipoli campaign, similarly assisted a number of wounded servicemen. This Army Medical Corps serviceman was a stretcher bearer and commonly known as "Simpson". The statuette is mounted on a stained wooden base which has a small title plate at its front edge.Title plate inscribed "SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY"

A 40 mm high explosive grenade launching round from the M79 and M203 grenade launchers used during the Vietnam conflict. This expended example has been used to make a small oil lamp which is sold as a souvenir. An example of trench art.40mm MP CTG EM 576 E1 AMM LOT-MA-104-59 4-69grenade, high expolsive, launcher, souvenir oil lamp, trench art, vietnam conflict

Australian issued ordnance factory Air Raid Precaution (ARP) enamelled metal identification badge. The badge has a red background with a gold colour inscription. The rear of the badge has a pin for attaching the badge to the wearer's clothes.The badge has the following inscription on the front side: "ORDNANCE ARP FACTORY", the rear side has the number "8" and is impressed with the manufacturers name "Stokes & Sons Melbourne"