Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Six black and white postcard scenes of Mons, Belgium. Each has perforations down LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, mons belgium

No more than 350,000 Belgian Victory Medals were issued. The designed was Paul Dubois , a noted Belgian sculptor.Circular bronze Medal with multi-coloured ribbon. Obverse has Victory with spread wings, standing on a Globe. Reverse has Belgian Coat of Arms in a central laurel wreath. Surrounding it are the shields of nine Allied countries.Around the medal's edge is the bilingual text " LA GRANDE GUERRE POUR LA CIVILISATION DE GROOTE OORLOG TOT DE BESHAVING ''. ( "The Great War For Civilization " in French and in Flemish.

Postcard, coloured photo of the front of the Casino-Kursaal in Ostende, Belgium. This building was destroyed in 1940 by the German invasion.postcard, photograph, postcard, ostende, belgium, casino, kursaal

newspaper clipping: picture of biplane. Men inspecting plane. On bottom ' the King of the Belgiums inspecting a British ' Tabloid' biplane in Flanders'newspaper, aircraft, basil watson collection, basil watson collection, belgium, king

Holmes Family WW1 memorabilia. Reningelst is a rural village in the Belgian province of West-Flanders, and a "deelgemeente" of the municipality Poperinge. A double railway was constructed during the First World War. Reningelst was a stopover for many soldiers on their way to or from the front. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reningelst, accessed 11/07/2014)Black and White postcard showing the interior of a church in Reninghelst, Belgium, during World War Onepoperinghe, poperinge, flanders, chatham-holmes family collection, ww1, postcard

A photo of the Menin Gate war memorial in Ypres. It appears to be a professional photograph purchased as a souvenir. See also 01025 Tyne Cot Cemetery Passchendale as it is by the same manufacturer and is dated 1930. The Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing is a war memorial in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres Salient of World War I and whose graves are unknown (source Wikipedia). The source of these photos is not known but they were stored together in the archives. The source of these photos is not known but they were stored together in the archives. The founders of Legacy were returned servicemen from the first world war and may have returned to France in the 1930s. Manufactured by L. Duhameeuw, Ypres.The professional photos from France imply that Legatees were making pilgrimages to the battlefields of France in the 1930s in memory of their comrades.Black and white photo of Menin gate in Ypres, Belgium.Indistinct round stamp on the back.world war one, souvenir, memorial, ypres

Letter from Alfred Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria, refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope rectangular YMCA logo brown colour, Field PO stamp and Passed by censor stamp, hand written in black pencil. .2) .3) letter yellowed rectangular shape, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil. .2) “Monte-Le-telle..” Charleroi Belgium 1st May 1919, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, ymca, belgium

Roger de Stoop came to Australia during the Second World War when the de Stoop spinning & weaving factory in Belgium was closed during the German occupation. He had previously met Dick Best, an Australian who wanted to establish a textile factory in Australia and in 1950 they built a factory at Blackburn North importing the weaving looms and many of their skilled workers from Belgium. Housing for the workers was built near the factory.Black and white photograph of Belgian family groups in front of one of the houses erected for the de Stoop workers. Roger de Stoop is in the centre of the photograph in a dark suit and tie.de stoop, roger. de stoop aust pty ltd. de stoop and best textile factory. weaving mills. belgians in australia

Trench art desk set consisting of a wooden base with two inkwells, a pen rest and an ornate carrying handle. The two inkwells have been made from fuse fittings removed from 18 pounder artillery projectiles. The fittings have been modified to enable the tip to hinge open revealing an ink well. The bottom of the wells has been sealed by inserting coins, one well has a British halfpenny coin and the other has a French five centimes coin. The item is of World War 1 origin and has a small shield attached with the inscription "FRANCE 1916-7 BELGIUM"There is a shield with the inscription "FRANCE 1916-7 BELGIUM".

1914 Star for the Greatr War 1914-1918 The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917 to be awarded to those who served in France or Belgium on the strength of a unit, or who served in either of those two countries between 5 August 1914 and midnight on 22/23 November 1914. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. WW1 Medal - The 1914 Star Issued to Pte. Albert Arthur Robin. The Great War 1914-1918. Australian Infantry Force. 1914 Star The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917 to be awarded to those who served in France or Belgium. Design The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. Ribbon The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. Clasp A bronze clasp inscribed ‘5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914’ was issued to those who actually served under the fire of the enemy in France and Belgium between those dates.The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. Ribbon The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. Clasp A bronze clasp inscribed ‘5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914’ was issued to those who actually served under the fire of the enemy in France and Belgium between those dates.the ww1 star, ww1 1914-1918, pte. albert arthur robin., ww1 pte a. robin 22 battalion aif

Folded card, pale cream colour with blue printing & illustrated colour prints of wreaths, suitable for placing on soldier's graves. BRITISH ASSOCIATION YPRES SALIENT BELGIUM (An Association of Ex-Soldiers) Cataloguecommerce - advertising, military history, passchendaele barracks trust, belgium, ypres

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seven black and white postcard scenes of Louvain, Belgium. Each has perforations down left side. Buildings depicted in each scene exhibit bomb damage.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, louvain

Postcards sent whilst billeted in Walcourt, whilst attached to 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Five black and white postcard scenes of Walcourt, Belgium. Each has an anecdote on the back.1. & 2. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother dated Belgium 15/3/19. 3. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother - no date. 4. & 5. Handwritten in blue ink on back: "3596 Pte R.H. Baron, 5 Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, letters, ww1, walcourt belgium

Cards collected by R. H. Baron whilst on leave in Belgium c. march 1919. see Catalogue No's 7888.1P and 7888.2P. Part of the "Robert H Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service..1- 16 Coloured postcard scenes of Antwerp, Belgium. Perforations on left hand side. 17. 20. Black and White postcard scenes featuring Antwerp harbour.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, antwerp belgium

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with drawing of the Great Britain, Russian, Belgian and French flags - the flags of the allies. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Australia for / ever" (handwritten) "The flags that fight in freedom's cause" (printed)album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, 1917, the flags of the allies, belgium, russia, great britain, france, flag

The images of the Battle scene are; the Lion Mound, Waterloo, The Three Monuments, French Monument, Farm La Haye Sainte, The Prussian Monument, Hougament farm, The Lion, Farm Papelottre, The Belle Alliance Building.This is a bound booklet of Black and White images of the Battle of Waterloo area. On the photos is the caption in French and English. The front cover is missing. Some of the postcards are detached on the "dotted edge". The first two cards have a letter written in pencil from soldier J. Burns to his mum.On the back of photo 1 & 2 is written the letter from J. Burns to his Mum. Dated Bouffioul - Belgium. 3-3-19. Dear Mum, These are a few views of Waterloo, we went right up to the top of this place. This is where all the dead soldiers were buried, so they built this big mound it. It is a good walk to get to the top. - This is where all the battle was, around these ....... Well Mum I am ok again, this is a little souvenir. I can say I have been on the Fields of Waterloo. Well Mum I received another parcel from........? today and it was good too. I will write a letter later so Good Bye Dear Mum for the present, from your loving son James. On the rear post card, written in pencil is: - No.60893 Pte J Burns, 5th Battalion A.I.F. France.postcards, battle of waterloo

Gift of the artist, 1995oil on Belgian linen

Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of a street in Charleroi, Belgium. Part of a town square. Two platoons of soldiers marching away from camera. Men and women walking about the street. A rotunda at the right. Handwritten in pencil on the back Charleroi (Boche) Musique Boche Copy 10postcard, postcard, ww1, charleroi, belgium

King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Flight Officer William EMERY - killed in action in Belgium during WW2Cream coloured note paper with Royal Crest and signatureBuckingham Place Signed George RIwilliam emery, kia, belgium, ww2, raaf

WW1 October 12, 1915 Miss Edith Cavell, British Nurse Killed in Belgium by a German Firing Squad Propaganda PostcardWW1 1915 Postcard Propaganda British forces Death by Firing Squad of Miss Edith CavellWW1 Propaganda postcard depicting the death of Miss Edith Cavell a British Nurse nursing in Belgium. Sepia coloured card mainly grey and white in colouring. Thin Cardboard type. Depicts a picture of the nurse (Edith Cavell) lying prostate after being killed by a German Firing Squad.Miss Edith Cavell murdered October 12th 1915, and in large capitals emphasizing the word MURDERED. ww1 postcard, miss edith cavell british nurse, killed by german firiing squad october 12, 1915

The supper cloth was brought to Australia and presented to the Shields family. Mary Ann Stebbing (nee Shields) then handed it on to her daughter Nancy Jean, who married Alfred Marshall in 1937. On Nancy's death, the cloth came into the possession of her daughter, Nolene Menz (nee Marshall).This large cloth with its noteworthy hand stitching is an example of the range of textile memorabilia generated during World War 1. It links a local Buffalo River family to the 1914-18 conflict.Framed embroidered white linen cloth depicting a tribute to ANZAC soldiers by the women of Belgium, dated 1915. The tribute takes the form of an ANZAC soldier and words in the English language.Accompanying the ANZAC soldier presenting arms are the centred words: "ANZAC 1915" "OUR HERO, WE'RE PROUD OF HIM". Around the border of the cloth it reads: "WE ARE PROUD OF AUSTRALIAN BRAVE SOLDIERS WHO NOBLY DID RESPOND TO THE FIGHT FOR KING AND COUNTRY. HONOUR ON US ALL AND TO AVENGE BRAVE BELGIANS WRONGS. GOD PROTECT THEM."belgian supper cloth world war 1

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 postcards. See 1400 Sepia photo a statue of Leopold 1 in a town square in Antwerp, Belgium. Large corner building facing the square with a tram turning a corner. Pedestrians on street and footpath. 2 children sitting below the statue. Addressee - Miss J Dunn, 19 Queens Road, Waltham Cross, Herts, England Sender - Alf Stamp dated 27. ix. 1913 Antwerpen, Anvers 2x 5c Belgium stamps postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Photocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Alwyn Terrance Till who died on 21 August 1944 in Germany and is buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Belgium.Luther College Year 10 History assignmenttill, alwyn, war memorial lilydale, war memorial mitcham, war memorial box hill, war memorial blackburn, royal australian air force, hotton war cemetery, belgium, world war, 1939 - 1945

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of Krieger-Denkmal (War Memorial) erected by the Germans at Chareroi in Belgium to celebrate a victory in August 1914. It is a stone tower with the city behind it. Wreaths placed at the base and 'August 1914' inscribed at the top plinth. In 1920, after the War, it was blown up.postcard, postcard, ww1, belgium, krieger-denkmal, charleroi, war memorial

Belgian 10 Cent Coin Dated 1916miscellaneous, 1916, general

Donated by the artist, 2017Ink, lake residue and cotton stitching on Belgian linengippsland, artwork, permanent collection