Brass shell ashtray and matchbox stand.ephemera, ww1, army

Match box case - marked with a boomerang and the initials FM.ephemera, ww2, army

1941 40mm 2-pounder brass anti tank gun shell case made into a vase with 5 splayed points at top the casing with the collar insignia badge on front.Insignia - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (collar badge). Outer edge under shell - 1941 LOT 110 RM/C 2PR No1. Inner area under shell - 1941 113 11-41anti-tank, gun shell, trench art, 1941, vase

1941 40mm 2-pounder brass anti tank gun shell case made into a vase with 5 splayed points at top the casing with the collar insignia badge on front.Insignia - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (collar badge). Outer edge under shell - 1941 LOT 113 RM/C 2PR No2 Inner area under shell - 1941 110 11-41 No/2 MK1gun shell, anti-tank, trench art, 1941, vase

The letter details how the writer GEORGE saw George yesterday and waved and yelled but he did not see him as they were marching past. It also describes how they just came out of the trenches with mud over their knees and higher. The George walking past is possibly George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4213P for more items.Cartoon coloured postcard depicting a boyish soldier surrounded by boys and girls. On the rear is a letter from France to a girl, the writing is in blue pen.On the rear “15/11/16 France, Dear Gaddis”. The letter ends “I remain yours sincerely George H..........postcards, military, cartoons

William John ARCHER (Bill) No 321 enlisted in B Coy 21st Batt AIF on 18.1.15. Embarked for Eygpt 8.5.15. Hospital 9.9.15 with Influenza. Hospital 24.11.15 with Gastric Enteritis. Hospital 2.1.16 with Otitis Media. Transfers to the 57th Batt and embarks for France. Hospital with Trench Fever 4.10.16. Promoted to Cpl 28.4.17. Hospital 19.3.18 with Scabies. WIA 18.4.18 GSW's to chest and leg severe. Discharged from the AIF medically unfit 9.1.19. Alexander William ARCHER No 40637 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.5.41 age 18 years 8 months. He wanted to be a Mess Steward and was taken in as he had worked in similar work line. He then has 5 postings before embarking for Egypt on 2.4.1942 and was posted to No 3 SQD RAAF on 20.5.1942. Re mustered as a Motor Cyclist he became a Dispatch Rider on 8.9.1942 between the RAAF and the Army. Alex served in the Middle East and Italy with 3 SQD. He embarked from Egypt diagnosed with Kyphosis and Scoliosis on 5.2.1944. In Australia he was re mustered as Office Orderly on 6.7.1944 and then discharged from the RAAF on 2.10.1944 Medically Unfit. Wooden base with brass shells either end resembling Officers caps,one being WWI, the other WWII, both inscribed. Centre plaque inscribed Alex Archer and Bill Archer, father and son. Above the centre plaque is a piece of German shrapnel chrome plated Map - "North Africa, 1940", on left hand side, "18-Pounder, 1917, Bill Archer-Anzac, 1914-1919", on right hand side, "German shrapnel"handcrafts - trench art, metal craft- brassware, arms - ammunition, military history - souvenirs

Small lead model Japanese midget submarine made from the ballast of two submarines sunk during the raid on Sydney Harbour in May 1942.Wording on both sides of model: “Made from ballast Jap midget sub sunk in Sydney Harbour in May 31 1942”military history - souvenirs/navy, handcraft - trench art, submarine

Item was in the collection that relates to James Patterson McCall “MM” No 6401 AIF, refer Cat No 2925 for his service history.Rimmed rifle cartridges soldered base to base, a bullet mounted, all in the form of a crucifix. The base is a small amount of beaten copper with a 6 leaf pattern. On the crucifix is a statue of crucified Jesus with a Rising Sun badge behind his head. The figurine looks like it is made from brass. military history - souvenirs, trench art

Badges relate to the HEWSTON family collection WW1 & WW11. .1) This a typical Perspex badge made by soldiers WW2, classed as Trench art..1) Badge, Rising Sun, white perspex with metal clasp. .2) Badge, Rising Sun, lapel with clasp, metal. .3) Badge, Rising Sun, lapel with clasp, metal.“Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”numismatics-badges-military-army, rising sun, trench art

Items collected by Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Pouch, black leather containing 18 foreign coins. .2) & .3) Pair of metal cuff links. .4) Small key for winding a clock or machine. .5) Image of WWI digger fashioned from a 6d (sixpence) & brass set of bars.personal effects - money containers, numismatics - coins - french / german, costume accessories - male jewellery, military history - trench art

Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Brass shell casings in shape of aeroplane on brass stand/base. The rear section is missing.military history - souvenirs - air force, trench art

Items would be classed as Trench Art. Items relate to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWII.1) Brooch, perspex, rectangular with brass inlay rectangular. A small chain attached. Inscribed on inlay: “ [left arrow] NEI [right arrow]”. .2) Brooch, perspex, heart shape with heart shape brass inlay with inscription: “Love to Mother” .3) Brooch, perspex, heart shape with metal heart shape inlay with red edging.military history - souvenirs, badges, trench art

Belonged to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for service history. Made from sections of 5 colours of tooth brush handles to represent a "Pacific Star" Service Ribbon. Two rings on back of Pacific Star Ribbon.model making, military history - souvenirs, trench art

Items in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details. These items are classed as Trench Art WW2..1) Perspex map of Australia with Australian coat of arms in metal in centre. Has shape of colour patch in centre. Australian Armoured Division. .2) Perspex bar with Rising Sun badge suspended beneath on chain. .3) Mother of pearl Rising Sun with metal Rising Sun badge in brass in centre. costume accessories - jewellery, military history - souvenirs, numismatics, trench art

Items are classed as WW 2 trench art..1) Perspex brooch, half round in shape, green colour. Inlaid is a rising sun lapel badge with is gold coloured. the writing on the badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" has been coated in red. 2 pins have been attached. .2) Perspex brooch, oval shape, clear from the rear a crown and wings has been pressed into to giving a clear shape from the front. trench art, brooches

Trench Art. Used shell base 25 pounder dated 1941 plus various rounds to depict a fighter plane. Belonged to John Donald McSween, no. 117346 LAC RAAF, enlisted 14.8.1942; discharged 14.5.1945Fighter plane mounted on ashtray base(2 pieces). Plane removable, made from artillery rounds, central stem welded onto ash tray base.Badge on central stem, "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".ornaments - metal, souvenirs - military history, trench art

Brass map of Australia on top of a brass boomerang, which is attached to a brass 6 pdr. shell case on the outside circular base of the casing."AUSTRALIA" on side of casing. On shell base: 6 Pr 10 cwt 11, LOT 197, RL kn 1941 CFornaments, military history, trench art

Trench Art ashtray with matchbox holder made 1939-45. Base is a 25 pdr. shell dated 1942Ashtray with matchbox holder. Made from shell casing. A decorative half-billet has been cut to fit on base (two others missing)smoking accessories, military history, trench art

WW 11 Trench Art vases possibly made from 40 mm shell casings..1) Tall Vase made from shell casing. .2) Tall vase made from shell casing.military armaments, souvenirs, trench art

“FANNY ISABELLA NICOL” Ref Cat no 2317.6TRENCH ART- Brass heart shaped locket on a chair, blue enamel writing. Rising Sun Insignia RISING SUN INSIGNIA AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES trench art, metalwork

.1) & .2) A pair of steel 20 mm cannon shells made into pepper & salt shakers. Brass nose caps have been drilled out, one has 1 hole & the other 3. The sides are painted red & yellow. A brass shell case is crimped down onto the cannon shell. The copper driving band is unused..1) Salt: “ Nose cap: Lot 2-50424-214-42”, Shell: “Lot 50424-178 1942 KOP M” , Base: “20MM-M21 1942 GMS” .2) Pepper: Nose cap: “Lot 2-50424-214-42”, Casing: “Lot 50424-178 1942 KOP”, Base: “20MM-M21 1942 GMS”military history-souvenirs, trench art

This item would be classed as Trench Art, most likely WW2 era.Brooch, outer section white Perspex depiction of Rising Sun, centre small brass depiction of Rising Sun glued to the Perspex, on the rear a brass pin for clothing attachment. “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”brooch, rising sun,

Items classed as Trench art..1) Shell casing, brass with flared end to make a vase. Engraving on the side is a depiction of an ancient building with place & date. .2) Same as 1.) above. Items were classed as Trench Art..1) “75 X FB ARS 69L 39D - BAALBECK 1941” .2) “75 X FB, ARS 11L 33.A - BAALBECK 1941”military history - souvenirs, arms - ordnance, metalcraft brassware

The 2 items were presented to “DAVID M KEARIN by the Gun Crew HMAS COOTAMUNDRA. “KEARIN D M No R 41516 RAN 1952-58”.1) & .2) Trench Art made from brass 40 mm shell casings. Engraving is along the length of the caseings..1) & .2) “40 mm M4 LOT 175 1951 (up arrow) AN HMAS COOTAMUNDRA 1957”military history - trench art, ornaments, souvenirs

This is one of an original pair.Trench Art. Brass shell casing, made into a vase. The top has been flared out, near the top has 3 rolled folds around the diameter. On each side are ornamental handles. Inside is a plastic cylinder to hold water. The surface has been given a roughened appearance going from a bronze colour to black.military history - souvenirs, arms - ordnance, metalcraft- brassware

Trench Art made from brass ordnance pieces. The base & stand are made from a 75 mm shell casing & a .50 cal projectile. The top is made from a .50 cal, .303 projectile to form a Lightning Fighter aircarft.“75 mm. M18 LOT 2 - 1306 - 28 BB, CO 1941”military history, trench art, souvenirs, ashtrays

Ash Tray made in South Vietnam. Peter Umina collection, refer Cat No 2446 for his service details..1) Ash Tray base from large calibre shell. 2.) 50 calibre round that screws into base with washer & screw.military history - trench art, personal effects - smoking accessories

Shell casing brass, tapered, used as a tall vase. Item classed as trench art.“76 x 636 DM 30 LOT SM 104 0103”military history - souvenirs, arms - ordnance, metal craft- brassware

Items in the collection re J.C.W LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.Butter knife with handle made from cartridge case, item classed as trench art.domestic items-cutlery, military history - souvenirs, arms - ammunition, metal craft- brassware, trench art

Items belonged to Robert ALLEN No 7925 6th Field Artillery Brigade AIF. The grooves on the handles are from the barrel rifling, they have been engraved "Bapaume" "Pozieres." "Ypres". refer 1786P for service history also 1787.4.Trench art mounted into a picture frame (attached by wire through holes in back of frame) nine items made from spent artillery shells. Three cheese/butter knives, one spoon, two rising sun badges, two "Australia" shoulder badges, one RAA Corps badge. Label says knives are engraved but too tarnished to be able to read properly.numismatics - badges - military, domestic items - cutlery, ornaments - metal, military history - souvenirs