This Para Smock was worn by 'Dutchy' Holland (MBE) as a RAAF Warrant Officer PJI during his time at PTS Williamstown. The badges were collected by him from para units and para training units world wide.WW2 Dennison Parachute Smock owned by 'Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland RAAF PJI with numerous parachute qualification and unit badges.Brass plaque on wooden display-hanger reads: RAAF Warrant Officer PDS (Dutchy) Holland, MBE . This Parachute Jump Smock was worn by him as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his time at the RAAF Parachute Training School, Williamtown, NSW. The badges were collected by him from units world wide.parachute training, badges, world war 2, memorabilia

German Afrika Corp insignia (Eagle over swastika) North Africa WW2. Mounted on cellophane onto a black paper backgroundnumismatics, badges

Hard cover with 128 pages containing text and photographs of WW2 fighter aircraft. Author - William Green Illustrated by GW HeumannPublished by MacDonald and Co Ltd Maddox Street London.

The photo featuring the Forth Bridge was collected by F.G.Davey during WW2. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Postcard, rectangular featuring a colour photograph of a bridge in oval shape with a white edge with a tartan background, back ground features sprays of white flowers and a horseshoe, the name of the bridge is printed on the photo in white text, on the back printed in brown type are details of the bridges constructionand space for correspondence and a stamp.postcard, souvenir, ww2, bridges

Pay books issued to Frederick William Gage an Australian Army serviceman who served in the 1st AIF as a gunner and the 2nd AIF as a sergeant. The WW1 paybook, number 267888, was issued on the 20th October, 1916. The WW2 paybook, number C 75091, was issued on the 4th June, 1940. The WW2 paybook contains photographs of the serviceman.

Colour photograph of Joyce Esther Brennan, nee Anderson, a WW2 RAAF communications servicewoman. J E Brennan (service number 90032) was a Flight Sergeant attached to the RAAF Headquarters, Melbourne at the time of her discharge. J E Brennan's family also donated a doll dressed in WW2 women's uniform see item 00062.

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Madeline Watters (right) and Ellen Patricia Watters (left) with unidentified male in middle. Back garden during WW2 norma madeline watters, ellen patricia watters

This badge was apparently made after WW2 and used on surplus Slouch hats being sold to the public. Item in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Badge cast gold colour with map of Australia centre with "Australia" under, two lugs on rear.badges, hats

This plaque was placed at 18 - 22 High Street Eaglehawk which was the HQ off the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the donation of the building to the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch by Mathew’s Bros during WW2“24.4.43”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl

See Cat 5192Identity discs - dog tags - WW2. Red compressed fibre disc. It is used as a identity disc. There is a small hole near the top edge for tying it on.Front: V443105. ALLEN AEG. AAOC. - stamped. Rear Training Depot Bendigo Showgrounds - stamped.ww2, identity disc

The Wars best photographs - Pictorial Masterpieces of the greatest struggle the world has knownHard cover cardboard red buckram, dark red print on the spine, 205 pages, slightly glossy white with B & W photographs of WW2.photographs, pictorial, ww2

Service Medal WW2, 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Post War service medal. Service Ribbons VFX116852 Wasleymedals, ww2, army

Tie worn as part of the uniform of "Kormoran" crew member Heini Homann, from camp 13.Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. Ship on top of a world sphere insidekormoran, german navy uniform, heini homann, camp 13 internee

A set of 5 WW2 medals consisting of 1939 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.

A history of the Corvette HMAS Stawell (J348) 1943-1945White card Cover with black print with colour Photo of the HMAS Stawell, a corvette during WW2 On Rear Cover: Dedication Plaque for HMAS Stawell"We lived with Danger" by Geoff Brooks A History of the Australian Corvette HMAS Stawell (J348) 1943-1945 Inside on title page: The Stawell Historical Society. Warmest Regards. Geoff Brooks 13 March 1995stawell navy ww2

Items relate to notes on A.A.O.C. for Armoury courses for "Sgt P. L. James". Refer Cat No 7446 for his service details.Standard exercise lined note book on notes of various weapons in WW2. Pages stapled and book covers are missing. Notes all in oencil and are handwritten.a.a.o.c., armoury course, sgt phillip leonard james

Miniature model of a WW2 era Avro Anson twin engine aircraft mounted on an ashtray. The aircraft is supported by a curved arm attached to the circular ashtray base. The base has a small metal RAAF 'winged eagle' insignia attached to the front edge. The items have been made from chromed metal materials. The RAAF was equipped with Avro Anson aircraft in the late 1930 period prior to WW2. These aircraft were used by the RAAF for general and maritime reconnaissance and training throughout WW2 and into the early 1950s. The first version of the Avro Anson was developed in 1935 by the British Avro aircraft company.Chromed metal RAAF 'winged eagle' insignia on the front edge of the base.plane, trench art, ashtray, aircraft, souvenir, avro anson

Escape scarf was issued to all military personnel, both army and airforce and personnel in theatres of war. The scarf was designed to provide information on escape routes if the soldier/pilot was captured. The scarf was donated to the RSL by Cedric Hamilton Chindit WW2.Unusual orange silk escape scarf with Burma and North Burma map. Colour may indicate that the scarf was primarily to be used for nighttime viewing.orange silk scarf with map of burma on one side and a map of north burma on the other side.One side - Central Burma Second side - North Burmaworld war two, second world war, ww2, wwii, scarf, burma, escape scarf

Advertising card issued to visitors to the Fitzroy Tavern Windmill Street, Tottenham Court Road, London W.I. During and after WW2. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record..1) & .2) Rectangular cream paper with black type on front, type on front contains the business name, address and phone number. .1) On the back is a two verse poem. .2) on the back is a seven line ditty with an accompanying black silhouette picture of a man next to a car.souvenir, business card, tavern