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Clunes Museum
Medal - RETURNED SERVICES BADGE, W. BISHOP
... 1920 RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA... & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA. ON REVERSE SIDE:COPYRIGHT B8156 ...BADGE BELONGED TO D. COUNDON, RETURNED S/NURSE OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNES.BADGE, SHIELD SHAPED, TWO SOLDIERS IN CENTRE, SURROUND IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE, WITH CROWN.1920 RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA. ON REVERSE SIDE:COPYRIGHT B8156 W. BISHOPlocal history, numismatic, badges, medals & badges -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed copy of Charter for Lilydale RSL, Charter, 1st February 1920
... Charter of Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Imperial..., Soldiers and Airman's Imperial League of Australia (Victorian ...Charter of Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch) presented to Lilydale sub-branch 1st February 1920. New charter signed and issued 23rd January 1953. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP, Post WW11
... .1) "Returned Sailors Soldiers Airmen Imperial League... Airmen Imperial League of Australia" On rear "V1314" .2) On rear ...Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775. .1) RSL Membership Badge with clip "53" denoting financial member 1953. Badge has 3 figures with a blue circle around, under is a scroll in red, rear has a clip with pin & numbered. .2) Returned from Active Service Badge, blackened brass, crown over rising sun, wings / anchor / Boomerang under with words "Returned From Active Service" Two lugs and pins on rear..1) "Returned Sailors Soldiers Airmen Imperial League of Australia" On rear "V1314" .2) On rear "211849"rsl, military history, military service, active service -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Metal Badge, RSSI.A. Lapel badge. 1918
... Returned Sailors & (reverse) Soldiers Imperial League... Sailors & (reverse) Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1918.(front ...coated metal with painted surfaceReturned Sailors & (reverse) Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1918.(front) 53212 & Stokes and sons Melbourne (reverse) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED RSL, 1946 - 1965
... & AIRMEN'S/ IMPERIAL LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA/ (Victorian Branch)"....' SOLDIERS & AIRMEN'S/ IMPERIAL LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA/ (Victorian ...Title on Certificate "CHARTER/RETURNED SAILORS' SOLDIERS & AIRMEN'S/ IMPERIAL LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA/ (Victorian Branch)".Framed Certificate. Certificate - paper, dark brown print on cream and light blue background. Small illustration top - in colour RSL Badge and lower right, Red seal embossed with RSL Badge. Certificate showing dirt and water damage. Frame - timber with gold point, glass front and timber back. Handwritten notations - name date, signatures.Handwritten - black ink - name "Maribyrnong - Maidstone" - date "9th January 46". Signatures "????" "Peter Je??, Acting". below signature "(New Charter signed and issued on 29th July 1965)".framed certificate, rsl -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSSILA, Early 20th Century
... Front - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League... and Soldiers Imperial League, Australia Back - Stokes Melb, 85803 ...These Badges were made between 1922-1940 , there are two figures in the centre of the badge - Sailors and Soldiers.These badges are originals that were issued to Returned Service Personnel in the period 1922-1940Brass badge, crown on top, red,white and blue on the front, two figures in the centre of the badge - small version of the badge. Front - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Australia Back - Stokes Melb, 85803, Badge remains property of Leaguerssila badge, 1922 -1940 period -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP BADGES, Post 1960
... Imperial League of Australia”. On the rear,”36363”. .2) “TPI... and Airman’s Imperial League of Australia”. On the rear,”36363”. .2 ...The items belonged to Peter James Dodd. “TPI” means “Totally & Permanently Incapacitated”. Refer Cat Log No 2436.2P for his service details..1) Badge RSL with three central figures and crown on top. On the crown is “06” denoting member of the RSL in 2006. Rear has an pin attachment for a jacket. .2) Badge, TPI Association, round central piece with a scroll at the bottom, top has a crown, on the rear is a long pin for Jacket attachment..1) The front has “Returned Sailors, soldiers and Airman’s Imperial League of Australia”. On the rear,”36363”. .2) “TPI Association”.badges, membership, associations -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge, 1981
... Imperial League Australia. Z 14778 inscribed on rear of medal.... Imperial League Australia. Z 14778 inscribed on rear of medal. ...Cranbourne RSL 1981 members badge. Member #417.Cranbourne RSL Club 1981. Returned sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia. Z 14778 inscribed on rear of medal. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, 1920 - 1940
... and Soldiers Imperial League" under red scroll is "Australia". Rear has... figures with "Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League" under ...The badge with two central figures is pre WW2 when there was no RAAF..1) Badge, RSL membership, metal. Top has crown, 2 figures centre, blue circle around figures with "Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League" under red scroll is "Australia". Rear has 2 lugs and pin. Badge is number stamped on rear. .2) Badge, RSL membership metal top has crown 3 figures centre blue circle around figures with "Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmens". Under is scroll in red with "Imperial League Australia. Rear has 2 lugs, Badge is number stamped on rear..1) "V4715" .2) “Badge remains the property of the League 2566”badges, membership, rsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEBUTANTES
... Imperial League Australia on July 11, 1951....-branch of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Debutantes: this group took part in the annual ball held by the Eaglehawk sub-branch of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League Australia on July 11, 1951.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badges
... service. AIF..4 returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League.... active service. AIF..4 returned sailors & soldiers Imperial ...4 Badges in total - 3 Brass coloured badges surmounted with crown, inscription encircling & rising sun AIF emblem. Badge no 4. Shield-shaped badge; surmounted by crown white enamel around, blue enamel circle with inscription, central image: 2 servicemen (one with rifle); red enamel scroll with inscription underneath.1.-.3 issued by Dept of Defence. Returned from active service. AIF..4 returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League.numismatics, badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge, RSL
... Imperial League Australia On back: 48257 V Property of League... & Airmen Imperial League Australia On back: 48257 V Property ...The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively. Badge issued to 3978 Private Wilfred FITTON born in Lancashire England, enlisted in the AIF in Melbourne on 28/7/1915. Served with the 5th Battalion 12/5 Rein.Embarked 23/11/1915 and was discharged on 6/7/1920. Post war worked for the Victorian Railways and lived at Tarrawingee.The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country. Gold badge with crown on top, blue circle in the middle with image in gold centre, red banner at bottom surrounded in white enamel. Coat lapel pin attached.On front: Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Imperial League Australia On back: 48257 V Property of League. Swann & Hudson Vic. australia, rsl, private wilfred fitton, 5th battalion, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED SERVICEMEN
... , "The Imperial League"...., "The Imperial League". Passchendaele Barracks Trust WW1 Returned Service ...Style of badge worn by returned soldiers and sailors from WW1. Started 1919 to early Ww2 by the organisation, "The Imperial League".Shield shaped badge with small crown on top. White background with blue circle and images of standing soldier and sailor in the middle.Engraved Ïmperial League" Returned sailors and soldiers". On back engraved P9043 to enable tracking of individual.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, returned service league, badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RSL BADGE, Post WW1
... RSSILA. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League.... Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Badge ...RSSILA. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Badge belonged to Thomas William Tuckerman No 7318 AIF. Refer 935P, 1265.3.Badge R.S.S.I.L.A (RSL) membership. Two central figures with a small crown at the top. Over the crown is a clip with "47" denoting membership paid 1947. On the rear is a metal washer and pin.Numbered "V 90195" on the rear.rsl, military history, rsl badges -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Enamel Badge, Original R.S.L. lapel Badge, (estimated); 1920
... A lapel badge of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial... of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Very ...A lapel badge of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Very similar in shape to current R.S.L. Badge but twice the size, provision is made at the top of the badge for a crown clip (removable) with a date showing membership year. Blue, white and red enamel on brass.Sailors and Soldiers League Australiaaustralia, sailors, soldiers, inperial, league, badge -
Romsey and Lancefield RSL Sub Branch
badge, c 1919
... by blue circle with words Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial... Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League .Further surrounded ...The Australian Returned Services League was designed in 1919 and has remained predominately the same since then. The white background stands for purity of motives, The blue indicates willingness to render service to a comrade anywhere beneath the blue sky. The red stands for the blood ties of war. The wattle is symbolic of Australia. The Leek, Rose, Thistle and Shamrock are symbolic of and represent the link with Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland. .A Crown is positioned on the top of the badge symbolizing loyalty to the Monarchy.Bronze Metal. Centre two figures in bronze surrounded by blue circle with words Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League .Further surrounded by white enamel with red ribbon at base with words Australia in centre of ribbon. Edward VII Crown at top. 1919-1926.Rear stamped number "96641"rsl, badge, medallion, crest, rssaila -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; ANZAC COMMEMORATION SERVICE
... page are the words, 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial... page are the words, 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial ...A white paper programme with black print. On the front page are the words, 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Bendigo Branch Anzac Commemoration Service, In the presence of His Worship the Mayor and Councillors of Bendigo. Wednesday, April 25, 1928.' Inside is the Order of Service.event, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, anzac day, event, australian army, world war, anzac commemoration service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, RECCOMENDATION 1954, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, 13.5.1954
... Sailors, Soldiers & Airman's Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo... Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo Sub Branch, all type/print ...The letters are all related to William John Turner being recommended for a "Life Membership" of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Appears to be a final one although not officially signed. .2) .3) These are possibly earlier versions of .1) Cat No 8029 is a framed copy. Cat No 8030 is TURNERS Life Membership and his volunteer/committee work with the Sub Branch as well as his WW1 service history..1) Letter, paper with the letter head of the "Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman's Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo Sub Branch, all type/print in black signed in blue pen. .2) Letter paper typed in black and dated. .3) Letter paper typed in black and dated..1) "Bendigo Sub Branch 13th May 1954" - "Re: TURNER W.J" .2) "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo May 1954" .3) Same as .2)brsl, smirsl, letter, recommendation -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL badge
... Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen Imperial Australia... Imperial Australia League ...Badge mounted on light coloured timberReturned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen Imperial Australia League -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: CONSTITUTION BENDIGO R.S.S.A.I.L.A
... of The Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League... Imperial League of Australia. The Bendigo Sub Branch Rules and Bye ...Buff coloured book containing typed Rules and By Laws of The Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. The Bendigo Sub Branch Rules and Bye Laws. Stapled to the inside front cover is a small booklet titled Rules of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club Bendigo dated 1958.clubs, social, book of constitutions, r.s.l. bendigo collection - constitution bendigo r.s.s.a.i.l.a. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES VARIOUS, 1.2) 1916-18. .3) 1914-18. .4.5) post WW1
... , Soldiers Imperial League of Australia"...) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia" Empire ...Empire Wounded Stripes were introduced in 1916. Each time a soldier was wounded and taken out of the field he was entitled to a stripe. Worn on the left sleeve below the elbow on your uniform These items belonged to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer1661.3, 1663P, 1680.3..1) .2) "Empire Wounded Stripes" metal, base plate with Stripe resembling gold braid fixed by two pins through the plate. .3) Rising Sun collar badge, blackened pressed brass with 2 lugs on rear. .4) RSL Membership badge, metal, enamelled, crown at top with two central figures. .5) Association Badge, 3rd Field Arty Brigade, copper wishbone shape and Field Artillery motif blue & red enamel..1) "Service Wounded Stripe" .2) "The Wounded Stripe" .3) "Australian commonwealth military forces" .4) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia"numismatics - badges - military, metalcraft - brassware, wia, rsl, association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - ENVELOPES, Australian Government, c 1945-1950
... Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Imperial League Australia. Inside... is the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Imperial League Australia ...See Addlem Collection Cat. 432.2.1. Very small brown envelope. Printed on front are the number 244157. R.A.S. Badge No. A................. Envelope is empty. 2, Very small brown envelope. The title is the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Imperial League Australia. Inside this envelope is a card showing No. 97366. The Manufacturer being Stokes and Sons, Melb.1. In the centre are two lines, Badge No, 97366. Name F.E. Addlem.paperwork, ww2, stationery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE RSL, Stokes & Sons, Possibly post 1945
... & Soldiers Imperial League Australia" in blue enamelled section. Top... "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia" in blue ...RSL membership badge, made of enamelled brass. Centre circle has 2 figures of soldiers with text "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia" in blue enamelled section. Top of badge has a red crown with "75", indicating paid membership for that year. Rear has pins for attaching to clothes."V6878" on rear.numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, military history, rsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
... are the words' Returned Sailors' Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League... are the words' Returned Sailors' Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League ...One white sheet with blue printing. On the sheet are the words' Returned Sailors' Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Bendigo Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony.' Friday April 25th. 1952. Includes speeches, music prayers. Situated at the Upper Reserve. Collections 'in aid of distressed and indigent ex servicemen.'event, official, anzac memorial service, lydia chancellor, collection, war, wwii, soldiers events, ceremonies, anzac day, program, programme -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell, Tramways Sub branch RSSILA, 9/10/1944
... of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia... of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ...Letter from Roy Anderson of the Tramways Sub-branch of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, complimenting Sylvia Mitchell on her success and recording such a large sum is the largest single effort by an industrial organisation in the Commonwealth. Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on quarto size on Tramways Sub branch RSSILA letterheadmost popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, rsl, tramways sub branch -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
'Letters' 431003 Alfred C Heintz, There are no makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... Wishes from the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial... Imperial League of Australia'. 431033 LAC Alfred C Heintz ...431033 LAC Alfred C Heintz with the Air Force during WW2 and these letters have been sent to him from his Family.This Folder is the original that belonged to 431033 LAC Alfted C Heintz, there are photocopies of the letters inside the Folder.A series of 'Letters' to 431033 LAC Alfred C Heintz. The letters have been photocopied and are contained in a dark blue leather folder that was a gift from the RSL.The front of the folder has the RSL Badge embossed on the front (on two figures on the badge) and inscribed 'With Best Wishes from the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia'.ww2, folder, 431033 lac a c heintz, air force -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, RSL diary, 1948
... Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia..., Soldiers and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia. Victorian ...Blue leather covered diary, with RSL logo on cover. The first 40 pages have information relating to returned service personnel. The diary pages have pencil hand written entries in the last pages. Cover: RSL logo Victorian branch 1948. Title page: Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia. Victorian branch 1948 Diary And Serviceman’s Guide. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - PROGRAM, ANZAC DAY CEREMONY, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. 1950 - 51
... Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub - Branch", followed... "Returned Soldiers Sailors Airmen's Imperial League of Australia ...This program is most likely about 1950 - 51 before George Lansell is Knighted. Program, paper one page with ornate edging around, all print in blue. At the Top "Returned Soldiers Sailors Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub - Branch", followed by "Anzac" - "In Memoriam" - "Day". The program covers, Hymns, Opening Address by the Mayor of Bendigo, Guest Speakers Address, Recessional, Last Post, Reveille, National Anthem."Commemoration Ceremony Upper Reserve April 25th" "Presided over by the President Bendigo Sub Branch Col G.V. Lansell V.D - M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, program -
Orbost & District Historical Society
invitation, 1939
... The Returned Sailors and soldiers Imperial League... Sailors and soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed ...The Returned Sailors and soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916. Annual RSSAILA Balls (originally known as the Diggers Balls) were held to raise funds for those who returned fromconflicts especially those who were not eligible for war pensions.Socially , the ‘Diggers’ Annual Ball’ accomplished a great deal in bringing Returned Servicemen together. At this time, these functions were organised by self-appointed committees and proceeds were distributed among special causes – mainly to the RSSAILA members who were experiencing hardship.A rectangular card invitation to the Diggers' Military Ball, Monday 1st May 1939. Print is in black. The card is edged in gold. It is a Double Ticket - 7/6 RSSILAmilitary-balls r.s.s.i.l.a. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony / RSSAILA Kew Sub-Branch, Undated
... Imperial League of Australia was granted its Charter on 1 January... Imperial League of Australia was granted its Charter on 1 January ...The Kew sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia was granted its Charter on 1 January 1920. Its first president was Sam Kilduff, who served with the 24th Battalion in the First World War (1914-1918) and was badly wounded in Belgium.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection date from the 1940s to the 1960s. Programme for an Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony hosted by the Kew Sub-branch of the RSSAILA in the Recreation Hall Kew on Friday 25th at 10am. The year is not noted in the programme.rssaila kew sub-branch, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, kew civic hall -- cotham road