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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Commemorative Medallion
In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Article - Collar Badge Army (Rising Sun Badge
Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac.The Third Pattern - May 1904 The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. There were, however, a number of variations of the badge; a special version was struck for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and there were badges of the Commonwealth Horse and the Australian Instructional Corps, each with its respective title on the scrolls. This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges.Rising sun collar badge circa 1940s with words in scroll across bottom of badge 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces embossed on scroll at bottom of the badgebadge, rsing sun badge, third pattern rising sun badge, badge hat -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Topagraphical Map of the Dardanelles Operations, Graphic Map of The Dardanelles Operations
WW1, Dardanelles operational map of area of Operations. Military, Naval of the "battering of the Gates of Constantinople"WW! ANZAC, British Military and Naval Operations in the Dardanelles. "battering of the Gates of Constantinople"Graphical representation of the Dardanelle's Operations displaying the Australia & New Zealand and the British operational areas and Landings. Military and Naval involvements in battering the gates to Constantinople.Small circular stamp on front left bottom - "State Library of N.S.W." and on he right hand border " Z M2 390 8/1915/3"ww!, military, naval, battering of the gates of constantinople, australia and new zealand (anzac) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian Military Forces, The battle of Wau, 1943
Army brochure describing the battle of Wau in 1943Ill, p.32non-fictionArmy brochure describing the battle of Wau in 1943world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, battle of wau -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Boots Army - left boot, 1980's
These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia. Black cotton laces.label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of solemilitary boots, army boots, footwear, military uniforms -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Boots Army - right boot, 1980's
These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia, Black cotton laces. label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of solemilitary boots, army boots, footwear, military uniforms -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Soviet Army Pilotka Cap
Soviet Russian Army Pilotka Hat original Military badgeThe cap is attached with numbers of military badges -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph (2 off), H.B. Chesterfield, 1918
YMCA and Salvation Army Barracks , Victoria (Broadmedows Military Camp, Camp road)Photograph - Parade of a Battalion of Troops in Camp - Broadmedows Military Camp, Camp road - H.B. Chesterfield 18-12-1918 ( two identical prints ) (447.1 & 447.2)447.1 marking on reverse states H. B. Chesterfield, Lara 18/12/18 447.2 Marked by photographer front lower right hand corner "Faling & Co, Swanston Street, Melbourne"world war 1 troop on parade 1918, victoria, broadmedows military camp, camp road -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - CHART, FRAMED
This chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australia Military forces during World War 11. The Australian Military Forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, The Citizens Military Forces and the Permanent Military Force.Chart: Paper, colour illustrations of the " Colour Patches" with black printed numbers 1 - 630. Information on "Colour Patches" printed below illustrations in black ink. Mount: - cardboard, black with gold inner edge. Frame: Timber, mid brown colour with varnish finish. Decorative edge with perspex front. Backing: timber plywood, paper delivery docket adhered to backing. Small adhesive labels on front and back.Printed in red ink on chart, COLOUR PATCHES/ OF THE/ AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES - WORLD WAR 11. Small adhesive labels, white, printed back ink "74".print, ww11, military, uniforms -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS & MEDAL SET, Post WW1
James Pianto, born Bendigo, enlisted in Kalgoorlie 16.8.1915 in the 6th reinforcements 28th Batt AIF aged 34 years. Embarked 2.11.1915 for Eygpt. Hospital 25.2.1916 with Mumps, transfers to 51st Batt 3.3.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, WIA 5.4.1917 GSW left Leg, hospital 9.10.1917 (unclear). As a Stretcher Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM" near Villers Bretonneux. Hospital 16.6.1918 with Influenza again on 28.9.1918 with Haemorrhoids. Discharged from the AIF 18.3.1919. Set of Service Ribbons and Medal set re J Pianto. Mounted on purple felt backing. Medal set. 1. Military Medal, original & stamped. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica. 3. War medal 1914-19, replica. 4. Victory medal, replica. The ribbons reflect the Medal set.Military Medal stamped “2762 Pte J Pianto 51/Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM PATCHES, WW1 to post WW2
.1) Red cotton patch with yellow print, crossed sword under Rising Sun symbol, Roman numerals. .2) Red woollen curved shoulder patch with white print. Australian Military Forces. .3) Oval uniform patch, 38th Battalion, red & blue. .4) 2nd/38th Battalion, woollen red & blue on grey oval background..1) “Australian Military Forces; III” .2) “Northern Victorian Regiment”uniforms - badges, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button - brass, P J King Pty Ltd, 1940's
Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time camp guardBrass button with Australian Military Forces around front edge, map of Australia in centre with a crown above. Has a brass loop on the back to attach to clothing. Contained in a black material covered display case with gold around edge.on front: Australian Military Forces and a map of Australia and crown. on back P J King Pty Ltd Melbbrass buttons, camp 13, military uniform accessories -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Suez Canal, 1920
One photo from an album belonging to JB McLean, of his voyage home from World War 1 in 1920 on the Ceramic. The photo shows the Kantara Military Camp in Egypt showing canvas tents. The Ceramic departed Tillbury, UK 12th March and docked in Freemantle on 27th April 1920 and then went onto Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The Ceramic was a transport vessel built in Belfast in 1913 for the White Star Line to transport frozen produce and apples from Australia to UK. It was taken over by the Australian Government for troop transport in October 1914 and could carry over 3,000 troops. This trip in 1920 there were 1467 on board, there were women and children as well as 439 soldiers returning home, one of whom was John 'Basil' McLean. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. There was a large collection of postcards so he may have been collecting them as souvenirs. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A collection of items from John Basil McLean is in the archive. Kept as an indication of what founding legatees experienced in World War One and what they saw on the way home.Sepia photo of the Kantara Military Camp, Egypt glued to black cardboard in an album of photos from 1920.Handwritten caption 'Kantara Military Camp Egypt' in white ink.souvenir, world war one, jb mclean, ship, ceramic, suez, kantara, tents -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals- VF388646 Gwenyth Carr, Mid 20th Century
VF388646 Gwenyth Carr Served with the Australian Womens Army Service during WW2. VF388646 G Carr served with RA Sigs and obtained the rank of Captain? After her Military Discharge Gwenyth Carr served with the Police after graduating from Police College in 1946 she retired in 1974 with the rank of Senior Sergeant.The medals and badges are the originals belonging to VF388646 GE Carr.Two Australian Military Medals - War Medal 1939-1945 and Australian Service Medal, One Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (miniature).Military Medals - VF388646 G E Carr, The Police LS&GC Medal is a miniature and is not inscribed. vf388646 ge carr, rasigs, ww2, police service, awas, war widows guild -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Suez Canal, 1920
One photo from an album belonging to JB McLean, of his voyage home from World War 1 in 1920 on the Ceramic. The photo shows military supplies at Kantara including railway wagons. The Ceramic departed Tillbury, UK 12th March and docked in Freemantle on 27th April 1920 and then went onto Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The Ceramic was a transport vessel built in Belfast in 1913 for the White Star Line to transport frozen produce and apples from Australia to UK. It was taken over by the Australian Government for troop transport in October 1914 and could carry over 3,000 troops. This trip in 1920 there were 1467 on board, there were women and children as well as 439 soldiers returning home, one of whom was John 'Basil' McLean. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. There was a large collection of postcards so he may have been collecting them as souvenirs. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A collection of items from John Basil McLean is in the archive. Kept as an indication of what founding legatees experienced in World War One and what they saw on the way home.Sepia photo of a the Kantara Military Dump from the deck of the Ceramic glued to black cardboard in an album of photos from 1920.Handwritten caption 'Kantara Military Camp' in white ink.souvenir, world war one, jb mclean, ship, ceramic, suez, kantara -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS VARIOUS, 1) 2014; .2) - .4) ??; .5) 2017
Lightweight cardboard covers, stapled, tape on spines. Black print on front. Facsimile, all cut, plain, white pages. No illustrations. .1) The Empire's Other ANZACS - The Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps. Beige booklet, 20 pages. .2) The Silver War Badge British Issues to Australian Imperial Force Members World War One. Orange booklet, 43 pages. .3) 1st Australian Imperial Force Members Deceased Subsequent to Embarkation Overseas and Prior to Discharge in Australia. White booklet, 7 pages. .4) Australian Prisoners of the Turks 1915 - 1918. White booklet, 4 pages. .5) Debarred Australian Military Force Members Debarred From Active Service World War One. Pink booklet, 25 pages..1) - .5) On title pages in black ink: “Neil Smith”booklets, various -
Bendigo Military Museum
Craft - BROOCH, 1939 - 1945
World War 2 Souvenir.Brooch - metal, diamond shaped filigree work. Australian Military Coat of Arms."AIF" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.souvenir, ww2, brooch -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Framed medals and Photo, Major Andrew William Smith MC
Major Smith was the Commandant in charge of 'Kormoran' Seamen Camp 13 Prisoner of War Camp Murchison. He was award the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal in WWI. WWII medals were awarded for his service at Murchison, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45Wooden frame with glass. Black and white photographic portrait of Major Andrew William Smith in military uniform. Beneath the photo are five miniature medals: MC, BWM, Vic, ASM and WM. To the right of the photo and medals is a description of Major Smith's military accomplishments. Background is buff coloured.pow, camp 13, murchison, military cross, kormoran -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Vase
A souvenir from World War 2An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmitcham rsl, second world war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES 38TH BATTALION AIF PRESENTATION OF COLOURS JUNE 11, 1916, 11th June, 1916
Card and Paper Booklet Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force. Presentation of Colours by His Excellency The Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, P.C. G.C.M.G. Governor-General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia, on behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo Sunday June 11, 1916 at 3pm. Regimental Staff: Lieut-Colonel C.H. Davis Commanding; Major R.O. Henderson 2nd in Command; Captain A. Fraser Adjutant; Captain J.M. McCusker Medical Officer; Captain R.M. Marks Quartermaster, Captain W.N. Gunson Chaplain; R.S.M. Warrant Officer P.S. Spark; R.Q.M.S Warrant Officer P.J. Telfer Orderly Room Sergeant H.W. Joseph; Band Sergeant J.J. Coe; Armourer Sergeant A.Runting. On Parade with Colours:- Lieut, F.E. Fairweather King's Colours; Lieut, J.H. Moore Regimental Colour. Companies Present (A. Company) - Captain G.V. Lansell, O.C; Captain R.E. Trebilcock; Lieut F.E. Fairweather; Lieut, L. Lipshut; Lieut, W.J. Collins 2nd Lieut C.H. Peters. (B Company) Captain L.L. Smith, O.C; Captai, E.F. Moore; Lieut, H. Dench; Lieut, E. W. Latchford; 2nd Lieut, F.C. Morrison; 2nd Lieut, F.R.B. Martin. (C: Company) Major G. Hurry, O.C., Captain J. Akeroyd; Lieut, R.D. Tyres; 2nd Lieut, J.L. Whitehead; 2nd Lieut W. Maxwell; 2nd Lieut H. McColl. (D Company) Captain A.J.A. Maudsley O.C.; Captain H.F. Selleck; Lieut J.H. Moore; 2nd Lieut W.L. Bogle; 2nd Lieut W. Williams; 2nd Lieut A.L. Reid. (Reinforcements) 1st/38th Lieut W.H. Orchard, O.C.; Machine Gun Section 2nd Lieut J.B. O'Donnell. T.E. Green, Hon. Secretary.bendigo, clubs, australian imperial force 38th bat -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Craft - Framed Embroided Centrepiece, WW2 Embroidered Silk Centrepiece Souvenir, Estimated date 1941
World War Two souvenir.This framed World War Two souvenir is an embroidered silk centrepiece. On a pink background, fringed in yellow, appear two red hearts in the top left and right corners. Inside the hearts, in yellow, are the words - 'To My' - 'Sister'. Underneath, the words 'Souvenir of Palestine' are embroidered in a yellow arc, a rising sun in orange, a red, green and blue crown, and - 'Australian' - 'Commonwealth' - 'Military Forces' - in yellow and blue. At the botton there are two trees either side of two domed buildings, all in red, green and blue. 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. '1941'. 'To my Sister'. 'Souvenir of Palestine'.embroidery, middle east, australia, military, commonwealth, 1941, souvenir, second world war, palestine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, HERRON BOOK DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD, Australia at War, 2016
‘AUSTRALIA AT WAR’ The military history of Australia Hard cover book Hard cover- cardboard, with glossy coloured paper finish, white print on front, spine and back. Front illustration section of a honour roll with two red poppies. Back illustration- close up colour photograph of a hand held military weapon.book, war memorials, military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card
Three examples of unused ration/vace cards isssued by US Military Assistance Command Vietnam 1. Pink Ration Card 2. White Meal Card 3. Yellow Certificate of vaccination All blank and all issued by US MilitaryAll blank and all issued by US Militarycards, ration card, vaccination certificate -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Certificate of Discharge
Certificate of Discharge issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the 2/47th Australian Transport Platoon, Australian Military Forces. Dated 3rd April, 1946. Certificate number 503474. F C Perry served as a Driver, he was enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces from the 5th November, 1941 to the 10 August, 1942 and then transferred to the Australian Military Forces from 11th August, 1942 to the 3rd April, 1946. He was on Active Service in Australia for 1157 days and Overseas for 394 days.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, USA. M.P. Night Stick with sheath
Military police baton used by the US military. Painted wood with leather holderbaton, u.s. miltary equipment, night stick, military police -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 1960's
.2) Certain it is the military cemetery in Tobruk North Africa.1) Photo , colour,framed showing "Rats of Tobruk." Memorial window" in St Johns church forest st Bendigo. Image shows a dove of Rats of Tobruk badge with the lord under frame is wood stained with gold edge. .2) Sepia colour photo showing large military cemetery.photography, photograph, religion - christian, memorials, military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, SVN: 1st Field Squadron RAE: mines room and others
Photos of military equipmentmilitary equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - service, 1940's
Service book of former "Dunera" internee at Camp4 Tatura. HMT "Dunera" internmees became members of the Australian Military Forces. W.H. Emden was a Jewish "Dunera" Serviceman.Record os service book with buff coloured card cover. Issued by Australian military forces. Has Australian crest/emblem (kangaroo,emu crest) on front cover. Name of serviceman at top of front cover. 2 photographs of serviceman on P. 5V377979 Sjt Emden W.H.tatura, books, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Unframed Photograph, 1947
General MONTGOMERY with escorts Drum Major W.A. SIMPKINS and Major General CLOWES inspecting Southern Command Military Band at Essendon Airport in 1947Unframed black and white photograph of soldier with base drum facing three soldiers one wearing slouch hat, one wearing peak hat both behind soldier wearing beretBack of Photograph - General Montgomery at Essendon Airport 1947 - inspecting Southern Command Military Band Escorts - Drum Major W Simpkins and Major General CLOWESgeneral montgomery, major general clowes, drum major w. simpkins, southern command military band, 1947 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Container - World War 1939-45 Ration pack, c1940
AMF Operational Ration This ration pack was developed by Sir Stanton Hicks. It contained three meals, each waterproofed (a vital consideration for the tropics), which offered a balanced selection of meat, vegetables, fruit and vitamin supplements. Before the development of this ration pack, Australian soldiers were supplied with quantities of preserved food that were difficult for a man to carry and divide, and which often did not provide a nourishing diet. Sir Cedric Stanton Hicks (1892-1976), university professor and army catering officer, was born on 2 June 1892 at Mosgiel, New Zealand. University of Otago (B.Sc., N.Z., 1914; M.Sc. Hons, 1915; M.B., Ch.B., 1923) 1916-18 Hicks served as a non-commissioned officer in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and he assisted Professor J. K. H. Inglis in the synthesis and production of Chloramine-T for use against meningitis among the troops. Hicks was appointed government analyst in 1918. On a Fellowship 1923, he travelled to England and studied at Trinity College, Cambridge (Ph.D., 1926) and caried out research in Switzerland, Germany and the United States of America. 1927 he was appointed to the new chair of physiology and pharmacology at Adelaide University, which he was to hold until 1957. During the Depression he studied the dietary patterns of five hundred families receiving relief. 1940 Hicks was appointed temporary captain, Australian Military Forces, and performed part-time duty as catering supervisor. Moved to Melbourne as chief inspector of catering, he began a campaign for applying scientific principles to the feeding of troops. 1943 the Australian Army Catering Corps was formed. Hicks altered the basis of the allowance for military rations from a monetary to a nutrient entitlement, improved the pay and promotion opportunities of cooks, established schools of cooking and catering, devised new methods for preparing food, supported the service's adoption of the Wiles steam-cooker, and designed jungle-patrol, emergency and air-drop rations. His 'Who Called the Cook a Bastard?' (Sydney, 1972) gave an account of his experiences in military catering.Men from most families in the City of Moorabbin area served in the Australian Military Forces during World War 2.A tin container , khaki colour, used for the storage of a food ration item for a soldier serving in the Australian Military Forces World War 11.TURN KEY ← TO OPEN CAN / diagram of key / A.M.F. / OPERATION/ RATION/ 02 / D↑Dworld war 11, australian military forces, sir cedric stanton hicks, army catering corps, soldier rations, food supplys, australian diggers, food preservation