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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals & AAB 83, No makers mark
These are the original Medals and AAB83 of VX149000 Cpl R T MacKenzie. Cpl MacKenzie served during WW2 with Australian Army Canteens Service.These are the original Medals and Record of Service Book.One Star shape copper colour medal and two round silver medals. One AAB 83 Record of Service Book buff colour cover.On the back of the Star and on the circumference of the Medals, VX 149000 R T MacKenzie.military australian army, vx149000 r t mackenzie, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED
German peaked hat worn by members of Luftwaffe Flight crews WW2 Circa 1939-45. Is in an NCO pattern and noted as yellow Waffenfabre.Dark blue peaked hat. Top part is dark blue felt with orange edging and emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika. Middle band black cotton material with emblem of silver laurel wreath surrounding a small silver button with blue inner circle and red dot and wings coming out from each side. Bottom has black leather peak with a black buckled leather strap. Inside lined with black satiny material. A clear plastic diamond and a black leather band.No inscription on size inside.peaked cap, ww2, german uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL - BRITISH PATTERN, c. WW2
British pattern steel army helmet as used in both WW1 and WW2. This example dates from the WW2 era.British pattern steel helmet, dark olive in colour. Outside of the helmet is covered in dark olive green mesh which is secured with olive green cotton cord. A bolt head is prominent on the crown of the helmet and corresponds to a nut and thread on the inside. This nut and bolt secures a black rubber pad. A sweat band in black synthetic material is secured to the inside rim of the helmet. An adjustable webbing chin strap with brass buckle is attached with clips to each side.Niluniform - army, costume - male, protective headgear -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Scabbard, Rifle
WW2, .303 rifle scabbard (with dummy rifle), leather, stamped 1941ww1, 303, scabbard, leather, rifle -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Telephone, Field, US Military
WW2 Military Field Telephone contained in a leather case with shoulder strap.Embosed on the front of the case “ SIGNAL CORPS U.S. ARMY TELEPHONE EE-8-A -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
WW2 Winter North Russia MG42 Machine Gunner 1943-44model -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
Community bulletin photos of exhibition at Museum 22 September 1991. 2 coloured photographs of artifacts made and used in camps during WW2.ww2 artists, camp 13 tatura, temple society -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, CWW2
15 black and white WW2 photos depicting personal and equipment photos -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Rowlock Block
An adjustable rowlock block designed for use on inflatable craft during WWIIThis adjustable rowlock is a rare artefact from WWII. It was designed to stow away when not in use.Rowlock Block [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable emergency craftrowlocks, seacraft, wwii equipment -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Pre ww2 Petty Officers Bullion Hat Badge, Kings Crownheadgear, c1950, ran -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
D2O X 1Ampoule In Metal Case With Lid
Sample of D2O, from the Norwegian plant blown up by the allies in WW2 -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Alumni, War Service, WW2, Begg
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Alumni, War Service, WW2
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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, RAAF Directorate of Public Relations, These Eagles, 1942
Story of RAAF at War- various war time stories WW2. Illustrated -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Pugaree
WW2 Puggaree for a slouch Hat with 9th Division Cavalry colour patch. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal - VX122136 A G Ellis, Mid 20th century
This Medal belongs to VX122136 Andrew G Ellis, he was born in Geelong and enlisted in the AIF in Seymour. VX122136 A G Ellis served during WW2. This Medal is the original that belonged to VX122136 A G Ellis, who served during WW2.War Medal 1939-1945 - round silver, Ribbon - cloth, red, blue and whiteVX1221136 A G Ellis inscribed on the bottom of the medal.vx122136, andrew george ellis, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Magazine - RAAF Magazine, Directorate of Public Relations RAAF, WINGS, 12/12/1944
Official RAAF Magazine issued fortnightly during WW2 between April 1943 to March 1946In publication since 1942, Wings delivers an informative and entertaining collation of Australia's proud aviation history, the latest aerospace research and technology, aviation industry and military news, encouragement for our junior leaders and engagement with the veteran community.Grey and white magazine with photograph of WREN on a boat at sea.Vol 4 No 5 Dec. 12, 1944 wings, raaf, magazine, ww2 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Sea Mine, Royal Australian Navy, Estimated 1942-1945
Metal sea mine casing manufactured for use in WW2 that has since been converted for domestic use as an incinerator - spherical body now quite rusty and bottom layer of lid quite corroded around entire circumference - has two handles attached to upper section of shell and holes and metal fittings between them - small hole in centre of lid.Not applicablesea mines, incinerators, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, On Guard, 1944
Collection of Australian stories about VDC episodes during WW2.Grey cloth cardboard cover. Red writing. Red circle with grey logo DVC"Presented to The Tatura museum on 16 October, 1993 by Mrs. CL Wheeler." on 1st page.on guard, volunteer defence corps, rsl, ww2, military -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Pay Book, Members pay book
Green cardboard cover with paper pages105331 Pay Book no334935.WW2 Issued to Florence Nessie Elaine Batchelor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN KENNETH MARTIN COLLECTION: ARMY RECORDS, 2010
Document. Army records of John Kenneth Martin - Chaplain who served in WW2. Records downloaded from WW2 Nominal Roll and National Archives websites on 10.5.2018. A4 document - stapled in one corner.document, names of bendigo pioneers, john kenneth martin -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book, January 1943
Issued to Service personnel during WW2The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book was distributed to Army personnel during WW2. It belonged to SGT John Branch 419022, Aircrew in the Royal Australian Air Force.Red cardboard cover with paper pagesFront Cover - 'The Soldiers' Pocket Book' at top and at bottom 'Gift from ... The Australian Comforts Fundaustralian soldiers pocket book, ww2, australian comforts fund, john branch, 419022, lauriston house lara -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Group of six WW2 medals and Infantry Front Line Service Medal
Medals awarded for service during WW21939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.VX37033 A Bishopworld war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Brass Cartridge, ca. 1940's
Japanese ammunition used during WW2Cut down Japanese brass cartridge used as an ashtrayJapanese letters and a 6 and 8 inside a circleww2, second world war, world war 2, japanese ordnance, artillary, japanese artillary -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals V 166315 Cecil Roy Reid, Mid 20th Century
Three Medals awarded to V 166315 C R Reid who served with AMF during WW2These Medals are awarded to V166315 C R Reid, they are the original medalsThree Medals, silver medals with with ribbons attachedAround the circumference of each medal V166315 C R Reiddecorations, amf, ww2, c r reid -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED
Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern worn during WW2 period.Green police Hat. Top is green felt with bright green lines. Second level black felt around circumference of hat about 5 cm wide. Front peak Dark Green, plastic. Silver Rope Braid - two strands going from one ear around front to other ear. Nazi emblem on front with Swaztika and Eagle. On top small silver button with one dot in the middle. Inside lining is orange material with brown band around middle of rim.Size "55 1/2" Brand "Braunschweig" and some other indecipherable writing. uniform, german police, peaked cap, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Motor Spirit Ration Tickets
Motor spirit ration tickets issued to Wangaratta farmer Harry Fisher during WW2. Eleven tickets in all, 5 tickets for 5 gallons and 6 tickets for 2 gallons. Seven tickets had valid only dates for 1942.11 small tickets all the same size but in various colours with perforated edges4 tickets - (1 red and 3 brown ) Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board/Motor Spirit Ration Ticket/Two2Gals/Department of Supply & Development/Issued under National Security Act 1939-40 Remaining 7 tickets all have 1942 validity dates.ww2, fuel ration tickets -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Brooch, c1940
Brooch attached inside Australian Army Soldier's pocket book belonging to Lance Sergeant Leonard Francis MULDOON VX10046 who served during WW2. Born 14/7/1909 at Condoblin NSW but enlisted at South Melbourne in Victoria.Rectangle metal brooch housing three filigree metal circles with red and blue plaited metal surround.leonard francis muldoon, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSLETTER, 7th AUSTRALIAN DIVISION ASSOCIATION, 7 Div ASC Association, 7 Aust DIV ASC Newsletter 1995 Edition, 1995
In the newsletter are numerous subects. Vale section from WW2 incudes Ron Barassi, There are plans for the ANZAC March and VP Day. There is a Äustralia Remembers page 1945 - 1995".This newsletter is composed of 7 sheets of A4 paper. They are printed on both sides. It has texts, photos, cartoons and Unit symbols. The news letter was for the 1995 time. The sheets are stapled in top left corner.Nil7 division, ww2, army service corp -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal 34692 C M Muir, Mid 20th century
This Australian Service Medal was issued to 32692 C M Muir who served during WW2 as a Sergeant? with the RAAF.This is the original Medal belonging to 32692 C M Muir who served with the RAAF during WW2.Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, silver, round. The ribbon attached is that of the War Medal 1939-194532692 C M Muir.asm, ww2, 32692 c m muir, raaf