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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Airborne - Vietnam 1962-1971
... Cloth shoulder patch with black background. US Military... Team Vietnam (AATTV) Airbourne Cloth shoulder patch with black ...Cloth shoulder patch with black background. US Military Special Forces Vietnam patch LOl Airbourne Dui-DIAirbourneairborne, vietnam, insignia, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
City of Whittlesea
Uniform - Cloth Badges, Local Laws Enforcement Officer Patches
... Cloth badges or patches worn on the uniforms of council... Patches Cloth badges or patches worn on the uniforms of council ...Patches from the 1980s & 1990sCloth badges or patches worn on the uniforms of council enforcement officersBy-Laws Officer, Traffic & By Laws office, Local Government Whittlesea, Service with Prideuniforms -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Town Crier's Hat - Syd Cuffe, 1988-1995
... , round white felt Portland souvenir, cloth patch on one side..., gold feather, round white felt Portland souvenir, cloth patch ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's hat. Black felt, sides turned up with point in brim at front, trimmed in gold braid, gold feather, round white felt Portland souvenir, cloth patch on one side of turned-up brim, printed in red and blue with image of beach, tree and yachtsyd cuffe, headwear, ceremonial clothing, town crier -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, FORAGE, RAAF, C.WW2
... White cloth rectangular patch inside: F [up arrow] “S... darkened RAAF buttons of 12.5 mm dia. White cloth rectangular patch ...Belonged to Squadron Leader Kenneth Frederick BAWDEN No 250882, refer Cat No 213.109P for service details.RAAF blue forage cap with x two darkened RAAF buttons of 12.5 mm dia.White cloth rectangular patch inside: F [up arrow] “S LEWIS 6 7/8” Written on the patch: “L? SQ”uniforms - air force, costume - male head wear, forage -
Vision Australia
Textile - Object, Melbourne University Student Union patch, 1930-35
... at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This cloth patch would... at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This cloth patch would ...Hugh Jeffrey attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This cloth patch would have formed the breast pocket of Mr Jeffrey's university blazer. The Melbourne University blazer is traditionally black with blue stripes, and organisations such as the Boat Club, Cricket Club or, in this case, the Student Union, would have their particular logo or badge embroidered on the pocket. The logo on this patch is a version of the University of Melbourne coat of arms - with the angel Victory embroidered in white on a black background, offering her laurel wreath. Unlike the official coat-of-arms, the stars of the Southern Cross are not included, nor is the Latin motto. 1 coloured cloth path with embroideryhugh jeffrey, university of melbourne -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGES, C.1939 - 45
... ) .5) 14th Armoured Regt cloth patch (small)... Armoured Regt shoulder (Badge) .5) 14th Armoured Regt cloth patch ...Items belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history..1) 2/10 Armoured Regt attached to Khaki hat band .2) 2/10 Armoured Regt shoulder patch badge(badge) .3) 2/10 Armoured Regt shoulder patch (Badge) .4) 14th Aust Armoured Regt shoulder (Badge) .5) 14th Armoured Regt cloth patch (small)cloth badges, uniforms - military -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Battle Dress, Jacket
... shoulders flashes, 2X cloths shoulder patches lion on red & blue... australian Infrantry shoulders flashes, 2X cloths shoulder patches ...Jacket with Captains rank, 2x Royal australian Infrantry shoulders flashes, 2X cloths shoulder patches lion on red & blue background.uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, World War 1
... Memorial Plaque and Anzac Commemorative Medal. There is a cloth... Memorial Plaque and Anzac Commemorative Medal. There is a cloth ...One of a series of four boards of mounted replica medals of the Australian Defence Forces. This board shows medals pertaining to World War 1. Replicas include the 1914 Star, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Mercantile Marine War Medal, 80th Anniversary of Armistice Remembrance Medal. Also a WW1 Memorial Plaque and Anzac Commemorative Medal. There is a cloth patch embroidered 'H.M.A.S.' and one with embroidered Air Force wings from the Australian Flying Corps. The text reproduced at the base accompanied the WW1 memorial plaques. The boards were on display in the Melbourne Legacy Foyer cabinets until June 2017.A record that Legacy holds some war memorabilia as Legatees were once solely returned servicemen.Replica medals from World War 1 mounted on silk inserts into green boards plus additional badges and medallions.Title inscribed in brass plaques say World War 1, 1914 Star, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Mercantile Marine War Medal, 80th Anniversary of Armistice Remembrance Medal, WW1 Memorial Plaque and Anzac Commemorative Medal. Cloth badge embroidered 'H.M.A.S.' and one 'AFC'.world war one, medals -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... Australian cloth patrol shoulder patch. ATF1, 7th RAR.(Part... Australian cloth patrol shoulder patch. ATF1, 7th RAR.(Part UC015 ...Australian cloth patrol shoulder patch. ATF1, 7th RAR.(Part UC015)badge/buttons, afghanistan, army -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Sewing Kit, 1939-1945
... a handwritten inscription. The cloth patches belonged to Dr W R Angus... with its own ties. It has a handwritten inscription. The cloth ...This sewing kit was issued to W.R. Angus during his Military Service in WWII. It is sometimes referred to as a soldier's ‘housewife’ and includes items necessary for mending and adjusting a soldier’s clothing and other fabric items. Earlier Army issue sewing kits were made of leather but were subject to deterioration due to holding moisture if they became wet. The sewing kit is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. Dr W R Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This item is significant in Australia's War History and its connection with local history. It aids in understanding life in the military and the changes to normal life. Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Australian Army sewing kit, WWII era. A rectangular khaki cotton fabric pouch with pockets containing sewing needles, threads of various colours, a thimble and a reel of cotton. The pouch rolls up and is secured with its own ties. It has a handwritten inscription. The cloth patches belonged to Dr W R Angus and are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection."W.R. ANGUS"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, army medical corps, australian army medical corp (militia), ww 2, ww ii, aamc, sewing kit, sewing roll, housewife, clothing repairs, military equipment, army issue -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Army Dress Jacket belonging to ??, Defence Department Australia, Dress Jacket with Corporal Stripes. This item forms part of Gouge Family Collection, 00/00/19??
... Gold coloured corporal stripes on both sleeves. Cloth... sleeves. Cloth parachute regiment patch on right shoulder Khaki ...Complete JacketImportant, This item forms part of the Gouge Family Collection. Khaki Dress Jacket with dark green lining and gold buttons. Size ?? Golden Army badge on right lapel ?? Gold coloured corporal stripes on both sleeves. Cloth parachute regiment patch on right shoulder -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGES, RAN, SEA CADETS, Post WW2
... .1) Cloth badge patch, black background with x 2 red... goldfields BADGES, RAN, SEA CADETS Uniform .1) Cloth badge patch ...L. Schilling collection..1) Cloth badge patch, black background with x 2 red cotton crossed sea anchors surmounted by a crown. .2) Cloth badge patch, black background with x 2 gold cotton crossed sea anchors with letters SC above them. .3) Cloth badge patch, white background with x 2 blue cotton crossed sea anchors with letters SC above them. .4) Badge combination, dome shaped, black cloth. Gold laurel wreath, gold stylized rope around a silver anchor rope. Letters SCC in gold thread above the centre section..4) Has number “541” on rear.numismatics-badges-military, military history - navy, cadets -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Town Crier's Cloak - Syd Cuffe, MARGARET BELDEN, 1988-1995
... buttons with shield design. Five cloth patches sewn to one side... with gold buttons with shield design. Five cloth patches sewn to one ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's cloak. Mid blue lightweight home made coat with detachable cape, trimmed in gold braid with gold buttons with shield design. Five cloth patches sewn to one side of the front of the cape - American Guild of town criers; 11th World Town Criers Championship Maryborough Queensland; The Honourable Guild of Town Criers, NZ, AHG - ATC Town Criersyd cuffe, town crier -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Mixed media - Framed Badges and Lanyard, 58/32 Infantry Battalion Essendon Rifles
... Framed red cloth shoulder patches and gold coloured metal... Framed red cloth shoulder patches and gold coloured metal hat ...Unit that 5/6RVR draws its lineageFramed red cloth shoulder patches and gold coloured metal hat and collar badges and red and black woven lanyard of the 58th/ 32nd Inf Bn Essendon Rifles.These are the Titles Embroidered Sign Formation, Lanyard, Collar and Hat badges of the 58th/32 Inf. Bn. City of Essendon Regiment which was formally known as the Melbourne Rifles. Presented to the Museum by Capt. I. Rainford. 1 rvr officers mess trust, wark vc club, 58/32 battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CHEVRON & PATCHES, 1915-19
... cloth. .2) Colour Patch, cloth, brown over red, 7th Batt AIF. .3... on a piece of kahki uniform cloth. .2) Colour Patch, cloth, brown ...Harry Cowley No 2615 enlisted in the 6th reinforcements to the 22nd Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 27.10.15. Transferred to the 7th Batt AIF on 24.2.16. Embarked for France 26.3.16. Hospitalised 4.7.17 with injured knee, hospital again 26.6.18 with Catarrh. WIA 11.8.18 GSW to right shoulder. Discharged from the AIF on 6.7.19. Chevrons were worn inverted on the right sleeve of the uniform below the elbow. Colour patches were worn as shown on each arm.Items relating to H. Cowley. .1) Chevrons denoting years of service, 4 blue "V" shaped stripes on a piece of kahki uniform cloth. .2) Colour Patch, cloth, brown over red, 7th Batt AIF. .3) Same as .1)uniforms - military, military equipment -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Town Crier's Hat - Syd Cuffe, n.d
... flag (Australian Scouts), cloth patch on one side, two metal..., Australian flag (Australian Scouts), cloth patch on one side, two ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town Crier's Hat, navy blue felt, sides turned up with point in brim at front, trimmed in gold braid, two gold feathers, and gold button with anchor design, Australian flag (Australian Scouts), cloth patch on one side, two metal souvenir pins on the other - blue and white flag with red and yellow lion design and buffalo pin 'Ted Cadman Potentate 1999'town crier, ceremonial regalia, syd cuffe -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Anti Gas Respirator, 12AUG38
... by a brown cloth patch. Plain cardboard box for a respirator (also... tube with the join sealed by a brown cloth patch. Plain ...Respirator, Anti-Gas, General Civilian, Type C1:Civilian, British. Respirator thin black rubber mask, made of a single piece folded around into a tapering tube with the join sealed by a brown cloth patch. Plain cardboard box for a respirator (also used as a carrier), inside the box is a card insert with a large hole cut in the centre, on the inside of the lid are instructions for packing a respirator (From Imperial War Museum website) The rubber has perished and the straps are no longer able to be attached to the headpiece. 12 8 38, POPPE LOT 2984 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Cloak - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, n.d
... design, gold chain at neck. Six cloth patches sewn to one side... buttons with anchor design, gold chain at neck. Six cloth patches ...Syd Cuffe's Town crier's cloak. Navy blue homemade cloak with attached cape. Trimmed in gold braid, gold buttons with anchor design, gold chain at neck. Six cloth patches sewn to one side of the front of the cape - Nova Scotia Guild of Town criers, 11th World Town Criers Championship Maryborough QLD, Ontario Guild of Town Criers, American Guild of Town Criers, The honourable Guild of Town criers New Zealand, HAG - Atc Town Crier -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Campaign Ribbons for medals and awards WW1 : Military Cross, 1914 Star, French Croix de Guerre, 2 ANZAC Corps colours (The Joseph Nott Collection), Circa 1914 - 1919
... red and white flag shape cloth patch (2 ANZAC Corps)), and 1 x... (the 1914 Star), 1 x red and white flag shape cloth patch (2 ANZAC ...Associated with WW1 campaign medals and bravery awards. Items from the Joseph Nott collection WW1 soldier. Joseph Nott was a Military Cross recipient. WW1 colored ribbons associated with campaign medals and bravery awards. The Joseph Nott collection (Chiltern and Rutherglen resident). Medal and Award ribbons associated with WW1 : 1 x bright green with thin red striping (French 1914-1918 Croix de Guerre), 1 x red, cream, white and blue stripes (the 1914 Star), 1 x red and white flag shape cloth patch (2 ANZAC Corps)), and 1 x cream, purple and cream striped ribbon (The Military Cross). The thin ribbon strand consists of cream, crimson and royal blue colored ribbons (Empire colors and the 1914 Star colors). 2 anzac corps colours (light horse unit), joseph nott colleciton ww1 soldier rutherglen and chiltern resident., military cross, croix de guerre and 1914 star ribbons ww1, ww1 medals and awards ribbons -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Cloth badge, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Conductor Trainer", late 1950's?
... Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor...Trams tramways MMTB Clothing Badges Uniforms Training Cloth ...Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer". Made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. Presumed made by the uniform clothing section at Hawthorn.trams, tramways, mmtb, clothing, badges, uniforms, training -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed memorabilia, Vietnam
... cloth shoulder patch pair (1) and map of Vietnam.... cloth shoulder patch pair (1) and map of Vietnam. ...RAASC badges (1), RNZ Infantry Reg Cap badge (1), Royal Aust Engineers Cap badge (1), RVR Shoulder badge (1), RA (of Transport /2), Company Sgt Major Cap badges (2) - Company Sgt Major badge (1), Infantry Combat Badge (1), AATTV shoulder patch, AMF cloth shoulder patch pair (1) and map of Vietnam. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Shoulder Patch - Portland Junior Basketball Association, c. 1980
... Oval cloth shoulder patch, white background, black print... Junior Basketball Association Accessory Oval cloth shoulder patch ...Oval cloth shoulder patch, white background, black print 'PORTLAND JUNIOR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION' around edge, line drawing of basketball ring and basketball in centre, 'RUNNERS UP UNDER 12 COMPETITION 1980' beneath. Badge bound in yellow.portland basketball, recreation, junior sport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Cloth badge, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tram Driver Trainer", late 1950's?
... Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the driver...Trams tramways MMTB Clothing Badges Uniforms Training Cloth ...Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the driver of the tram was qualified as a "Tram Driver Trainer". Made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Tram Driver Trainer" stitched in red cotton. Presumed made by the uniform clothing section at Hawthorn.trams, tramways, mmtb, clothing, badges, uniforms, training -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCH WITH "A", 1914
... Colour Patch, cloth sewn around edges. Greenish strip top... goldfields COLOUR PATCH WITH "A" Accessory Colour Patch, cloth sewn ...Colour patch is 6th Batt AIF, the letter “A” is for Anzac meaning served Gallipoli and islands off Gallipoli. Item belonged to Thomas Robert Jones No 1982 AIF. Refer 1377 for his service history also his brother 1367.5.Colour Patch, cloth sewn around edges. Greenish strip top, purple over red with greenish strip at bottom. Letter "A" in yellow sewn into centre.uniforms - army, badges, handcrafts- embroidary, patches, jones -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Pocket patch or badge - Victorian Tramways Bowling Association
... Set of three cloth badges or patches for sewing onto... of three cloth badges or patches for sewing onto a jacket pocket ...Made for the representatives of the VTBA, (Victorian Tramways Bowls Association) lawn bowling club, for attaching to a blazer or jacket to be worn at functions or events. Most likely made by the clothing workshops at Hawthorn. The purpose of the yellow/green stripe is unknown on the 3rd copy.Demonstrates the badges or pocket patches used by the VTBA members.Set of three cloth badges or patches for sewing onto a jacket pocket - two black cloth, gold lettering with MMTB logo in gold and one with green and yellow stripes on the top.vtba, lawn bowls, tramways, mmtb, fred turner -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Army Dress Jacket belonging to ??, Lt. Colonel Dress Jacket. Item forms part of the Gouge Collection
... " shoulder flashes x 2. Brass buttons. Cloth Battalion patches... buttons. Cloth Battalion patches on both sleeves (Red and Black ...HistoricHighly significantKhaki Army Dress Jacket with Lt. Colonel pips. WW11 and brass crown on each shoulder. Cloth belt with a brass buckleBrass Rising Sun collar badges x 2. Brass "Australia" shoulder flashes x 2. Brass buttons. Cloth Battalion patches on both sleeves (Red and Black on Grey background. Blue and Red on Grey background). Blue service stripes x 3 on right sleeve2nd world war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCH WW1, (estimated); During 1914-1918
... Colour patch, cloth, rectangular shape, light blue over... goldfields COLOUR PATCH WW1 Accessory Colour patch, cloth ...The "A" was worn on a colour patch by those who served on Gallipoli. It was also approved for soldiers who served on Lemnos, Imbros & Tenedos Islands, hospital ships on or off Gallipoli. This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065.Colour patch, cloth, rectangular shape, light blue over dark blue. Centre is a brass capital letter "A" attached via a pin on the rear. The patch denotes 10th Batt AIF. The "A" is for ANZAC.Nonemilitary, award, history, campaign,, anzac, a -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Uniform Lapel badge, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
... Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing, red... or patch - made on black cloth backing, red stitching in red cotton ...Uniform patch or lapel emblem, motif, logo, MMTB red cotton on backing for sewing onto the lapel of a uniform jacket. Shows how these were sold to the public after no longer being needed.Demonstrates the method of providing uniform emblems.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing, red stitching in red cotton forming the MMTB logo or emblem. Two loose copies and two copies in a packet that was purchased for $2.50 by the donor.tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, drivers, crews -
Conservation Volunteers
Visiting US Conservation Corps Sleeve Patch collections, US Conservation Corps Sleeve Patch collections
... This cloth sleeve patch is an example of those sewn onto... Conservation Corps Sleeve Patch collections This cloth sleeve patch ...Initially named the Conservation Corps, the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) was founded in 1959 by the Council for Nature. Today BTCV is the “largest practical conservation charity in the United Kingdom”, and celebrated its fiftieth birthday in February 2009. Its original name had been adapted from that of the Civilian Conservation Corps launched by President Roosevelt in Depression-era USA: - "I propose to create a Civilian Conservation Corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control and similar projects. More important, however, than the material gains, will be the moral and spiritual value of such work. Roosevelt’s idea had been revived by Governor Jerry Brown of California in 1976 and exchange of ideas and personnel between the California Conservation Corps (CCC) and other US conservation corps) has flourished since. Mark Dwyer (later to play an important role in Green Corps) was leader of the first California Conservation Corps three-month exchange program to Australia in 1988. The first ATCV exchange group to California in 1987 National Director, Tim Cox and Team Leader, David Clark (group leader, in Australian military hat) Right: Members of the first CCC exchange team to Australia at the US Embassy, Canberra in 1988: from left - Merrold, Vicci and Bobby with Mark Dwyer (centre) and David Clark (ATCV, right). Exchanges have continued annually since 1988 and, in addition to environmental work done, many friendships have been made and maintained over the years. This sleeve patch symbolises strong international links in place since ATCV/CVA was founded.This cloth sleeve patch is an example of those sewn onto the uniforms of staff and volunteers of the California Conservation Corps. It is round with an orange rim with black lettering naming ther organisation and inside the rime there is a light blue circle inset with the State flag of California. This sleeve patch is part of CVA's collection of 34 sleeve patches from many States of the USA.corps, david, conservation, mark, dwyer, california, clark, sleeve, patches -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - State Emergency Service Cloth badges, c1970
... A collection of cloth and embroidery uniform patches worn... A collection of cloth and embroidery uniform patches worn ...Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023.These patches belonged to a local Wodonga resident who was instrumental in establishing the Wodonga SES.A collection of cloth and embroidery uniform patches worn on the uniform of Leslie Cole who was a founding and long-term member of the Wodonga State Emergency Service. Oval badges all bear the Southern Cross and a crownAround oval badges: VICTORIA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE On epaulettes: COMMUNICATIONS / L. COLEstate emergency service, wodonga ses