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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, OFFICER'S, David Klein PTY LTD, 1967
"B. K. O'Mahoney" was OC 15 TPT SQN at one stage at Mollison Street Depot. Bendigo.1. Jacket - Black. Collar badges are formal coloured Army Service Corps. There are two breast pockets. They are held shut with a brass button. There are 5 brass buttons on front. RAASC Motif. The jacket has a separate detachable white collar. A Major's gold crown is on each epaulette. 2. Trousers - Black. It has two white stripes down the leg. It has black plastic buttons. Inside the trouser waist line is lined with blue striped white cotton. It has side pockets only, no rear pockets.1. & 2. Typed inside the jacket and trousers are “392872 2LT B. K. O'Mahony, D/A 1362” cmf, 15 tpt sqn, uniforms, b. k. mahoney, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREATCOAT, ARMY, Unknown
This is a large army overcoat. Made from wool. It has 3 Officer's pips on each epaulette. It has 8 Aust Mil Forces brass buttons on chest. It has 3 AMF brass buttons on rear waist band. It has 3 pockets, two large ones with flaps. It has a small slot pocket near left arm pit.Inside at neck area is a small label. Printed is “M TX”. Written amongst it are two letters “CS”aust army uniform, greatcoat, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, 1. 1950. 2. 1951. 3, 4, 5 unknown
The Jacket belonged to Dennis James Powell, enlisted on 7.5.1941 No VX55199. Was a POW, discharged on 21.12.1945 in 2/29th Bn. Served Korea in the 3rd Bn No 32729 from 27.5.1951 - 14.8.1951, 24.9.51 - 22.4.1952. The service ribbons on the jacket are; 1939 - 45 Star Pacific Star British War Medal Australian Service Medal Korea Medal Un Medal Korea. The pants have posssibly been used to make up a uniform. 1. This is a black woollen jacket. It has 4 front pockets. It has Sgt's stripes on arm (Gold). It has RA Inf buttons. On the collars are another pattern RA Inf button - Kings Crown. Shiled design surrounded with oak leaves. Crossed rifles in centre of shield. It has six ribbons - see below. 2. Trousers - black wool. red stripe on legs. Fly is held shut with buttons, black. Two side pockets - One rear pocket. 3. Shirt - off white - civilian. 4. Belt - black wool, brass buckle. 5. Tie - black, purple liner.Jacket - Inside has written - “3/2729 J.D. Powell” Trousers- “ Jorgenson R/5”ww2, postwar ww2, uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, 1953 - 1970
1. Battle Dress Jacket. Wool Khaki. It has Sgts Stripes, on each shoulder are cloth badges. 3 Div and Northern Victorian Rgt. The jacket has two breast pockets and a purpose made cloth belt. 2. Trousers Battle dress. Wool, khaki. Fly held shut with five buttons. Brown buttons hold belt loops. 3. Shirt, polyester. light Khaki. Long sleeve. Two breast pockets held shut with brown buttons. 4. Tie, light brown. 5. Hat, Khaki fur felt. It has a silver hat badge of 38 Battn - Motto HONOREM CUSTODITE.Inside shirt collar has letters. “R.W” written in ink. Written in texta, inside leather band is: - “Atkinson 2794820”38 bn, post ww2, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARMY JACKET - KHAKI - WOOLLEN, Ellinson Pty Ltd, 1. 1941. 2. 1981. 3. 1939-45
Jacket belongs to "DOHERTY Geoffrey" NX 73701. 2/6 Armoured Regiment Trousers - no name.1. Army Jacket, Khaki, woollen, 4 breast pockets. Four darkened metal buttons in centre. Rising Sun Badges on Collar - ACMF colour patch on shoulder, Tank unit. Gray felt backing, Sergeant's stripes. There are two holes on each epaulette for badge mounting. 2. Trousers, khaki woollen, these are NOT WW2. Long trousers, drab olive plastic buttons. 3. WW2 pattern belt webbing. It has been painted white - brass fittings.1. Inside is written “NX 7301 DOHERTY G” 2. Nil 3. “ABBOTT” written inside.uniform, ww2, army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, OFFICERS, M.TX
"Captain C.J. Swatton"1. Jacket, woollen, black. Four front pockets. Top two held shut with brass buttons. Chest held shut with four brass buttons. Epaulettes have the 3 brass pips of a Captain. The button motif is for R.A.A.S.C. 2. Trousers, black, woollen. Red stripe on side. 3. Belt, woollen, black. Two pronged brass buckle.1. Written on lining, left arm is name "Swatton". 2. Written on inside of trouser pocket is "Swatton".c.m.f. services, uniform, army, captain c.j. swatton, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Carbone Apparel Vic, 1978 - 1983
Refers to the service of "Rod Hosking". .1) Jacket - brown/khaki. Four front pockets, four gold buttons on front. Gold buttons hold pockets shut. Cloth WO2 badge on each arm. It has RACT Collar badges. .2) .3) Trousers - Brown/khaki, zip fly, Two hip pockets, One rear pocket. .4) Shirt, Khaki, cotton/polyester. Two front pockets with flaps, 6 buttons down front. .5) Tie - wool khaki. .6) Lanyard - Blue and Red (RACT). .7) Cap, Khaki, peaked with RACT Badge. .8) Instructors green and gold armband with Velcro patches..1) Jacket - inside is "4229 106 Hosking” .2) Trousers - inside is “WSD 4229 V090 Hosking” .3) Trousers - inside is “W/02 Thomas R. J. Hosking”ract, uniform, 1980-2020, passchendaele barracks trust, r.j. hosking -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS, WINTER, 1942
.1) Khaki Woollen jacket. Four front pockets. The front is held shut with four shiny buttons. AMF Motif. Epaulettes have 3 pips each (Captain) and shiny badge "AUSTRALIA". The arms have a triangular colour patch, bisected, having a black triangle over a red triangle. On the collars are brass badges of the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse. .2) Trousers Woollen khaki. Brown buttons on fly. Side pocket and pressed metal buttons around waist. .3)Lanyard - purple. .4) Bandolier, brown leather. Five Ammunition pockets, brass buckle. .5) Belt - leather, brown. Brass, two pin buckle. Brass fittings to add a sword and shoulder strap..4) Written on back of Bandolier = “L.W. Baker R. Heath 4/3152”passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, pre and post ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, Evercraft Manufacturing Pty Ltd, 1971
This is a khaki woollen greatcoat. Long sleeves, two pockets. The rear section can be opened - currently held shut with buttons. The front is held shut with 4 green plastic buttons. The coat has epaulettes. army uniform, greatcoat, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS - ARMY, Sandleigh Clothes, 1967
Refers to the service of 1202494 Sapper "Greg Crack"..1) Jacket, wool, khaki. Four front pockets. Top two shut with brass metal buttons. Collars have RA Coy copper badges on. It is lined with a green polyester material. missing one brass butto on front. .2) Trousers - khaki wool/polyester. .3) Lanyard - purple woollen with knot..1) Written on label is “1202494 - Crack G.” .2) “893 CRACK”uniform, army, survey regt, greg crack, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRTS, ARMY, AGCF. Vic, 1987
Refers to the service of Rod Hosking..1) Jungle green cotton drill, short sleeved shirt. WO2 Cloth badge on each arm. Six buttons on front. Two breast pockets. .2) Jungle green cotton drill long sleeved shirt. WO2 cloth badges on each arm. Six buttons on front. Two breast pockets..1) .2) "R. Hosking" on labels. army, uniforms, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, CGCF, 1960
.1) Black woollen jacket. Gold Sergeants stripes. Survey Regt collar badges. It has 4 brass buttons on front. 4 major pockets on front, the top two are held shut with brass buttons. .2) Trousers black. Red welt down side of legs - width 4 cm. Buttoned fly, black plastic buttons for braces. .3) Shirt - white, long sleeved with 7 pearl like buttons on front. It has a pocket on the left breast. .4) Belt - black wool, brass buckle. .5) Tie - black woollen. .6) Cap - Officers. Black leather peak. Survey regiment badge. Red band around hat..1) Jacket - "A. Skidmore" , “NR possibly 36894”post ww2, army, uniform, suurvey regiment, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, Norm M. Aitchison
Items issued to Bertram Charles Addington. Refer to Cat No 6853.3 for B.C Addingtons service details.1) Vest, white long sleeves, WO1 metal badges of rank on arms. On collars are metal badges - Oak wreath laurels, Crown on top, crossed swords in centre. Letter “R” on epaulettes. .2) Shirt, cream/white. Long sleeved, 6 buttons on front. .3) Black bow tie, with a neck band attached. .4) Cummerbund, red silk.Written on cummerbund is = “24/01 Addington B. 1/9/72”army, formal uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, 1966, Dunlop Australia, 1966
Item issued to "Henry Smyth" 3792681. Refer Cat No. 9561 for his service History.Great coat, khaki, wool with some cotton inner lining, buttons are gold colour with Crown and Crossed Rifles denoting Infantry. Makers label on inside.On label, black print, "8405-66-012-0496 - Dunlop NSW. - 966 - Size 8, D^D" Handwritten in black ink "Smyth"henry campbell smyth, uniform, great coat, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS, ARMY 1959, 1959 - 60's
Items issued to "Henry Smyth" 3792681. Refer Cat No. 9561 for his service details.1. Jacket - Battle dress, khaki, long sleeves, waist belt and buckle, some inner cotton lining label on inside pocket. Shoulder flash sewn on red colour with white stitched "Royal Aust Infantry". 2. Trousers - Battle dress, older style with adjustable straps on cuffs, waist band with double buttons, label on inside. 3. Tie, khaki colour with frayed ends. 4. Set of trouser braces, striped colour elastic with leather button connectors, metal buckles.1. On label "C.G.C.F. 1959 - Size 10 - D^D, in black pen, "3792681 SMYTH H.C." 2. Same as (1.) re print - "in black pen "SMYTH". 4. Stamped in black on centre leather piece "-8 & C ^ 1967 40", On leather connector, "SMYTH" in pen. On the metal buckles, "Police and Fireman"henry campbell smyth, uniform, battle dress -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - HALF COAT - ARMY
This appears to be a Army great coat that has been cut down.This is a woollen half coat, khaki colour. It is held shut with 3 brown buttons. It has a second set of buttons adjacent to the first. Four front pockets, two large, no flaps. 2 small with flaps. Small woollen strap at rear waistline. Epaulettes have darkened Captain's insignia rank.Inside is written, “2/72750 HADDEN J”post ww2, australian army, passchendaele barracks trust, j. hadden -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - FORMAL OFFICER'S MESS DRESS - ARMY
1. Jacket - Black woollen uniform jacket. 5 brass buttons on front, 4 front pockets. The top two are held shut with small brass buttons. Epaulettes held down with small brass buttons. The rank insignia of LT.COLONEL are on the epaulettes. The sleeve cuffs have two small brass buttons. The motif on the buttons is "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES". There are 4 pearl coloured buttons inside the collar. 2. Trousers - black. Grey welt on trouser legs. Zip fly. 3. Hat - peaked black. gold braid around brim. green hat band badge of the 38th Bendigo Regiment. Latin motto 'Honorem Custodite'2. Written in trousers is “LCPL Northey”post ww2, uniform, 38 bn, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, ARMY, 1942
Swatton was one of the 38 Batt C.O's.Khaki Army Great Coat. Four darkened metal buttons on front, One missing. Motif on buttons - Australian Military Forces. The sleeves have a turned back cuff. Epaulettes probably have been removed. Two buttons in situ.Written inside is :- “Col. J.W. Swatton”post ww2, cmf, swatton, passchendaele barracks trust -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Forage Cap, Spanish
Recent (?), representative, Spanish Army uniform item worn by Spanish Legion troopsKhaki fur/felt with red piping. Red edged gold tape on right side. Dark brown leather adjustable chin strap attached with two 16mm diameter buttons embossed with crowned eagle surmounted with a cross, ie Spanish Army. Red 60mm long red cotton tassel attached to front of crown. Embroidered Spanish Legion light tan badge on front of crown. Light tan leather sweat band inside. Blue stamp on sweat band "J. BENOLIEL, TALLA, 56"(circled) Black rubber stamp "56"headgear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - SOLDIER HOUSEWIFE KIT
Made by H E Barry and Son, Brunswick, the soldiers housewife was a portable sewing kit that allowed soldiers to complete running repairs on their uniforms. It included, needles, thread, wool, buttons etc. Barry's also were contracted to provide shorts, shirts and trousers for the army.Soldier's housewife kit in calico bag. The kit comprise: a spoon, a sawing kit wrap in its own cloth with nine needles and three different colours threads (red, white, brown), a razor in its box on the outside Invicta razore manufacturesd by E. M. Dickinson Sheffield England, a shaving brush and a band made of leather for sharpening the razor. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Uniform - German Tunic / Shirt, German Uniform
World War 11World War 11German uniform tunic / shirt, kahki cotton / drill fabric, 5 x silver metal embossed shank buttons on front, 4 x front pockets with silver metal embossed shank buttons. A patch with Nazi eagle and Swastika is on Front Right Chest. On each collar corner are grey bars with white and dark grey striipes. Black epaluts on each shoulder with silver embroidery around edges, held on with silver metal embossed shank buttons. Metal belt hooks attached at side seamsgerman army uniform, ahrend -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Army Mess Dress, 1967
Army mess dress is the formal military evening dress worn by Army officers and senior non-commissioned officers in their respective messes or at other formal occasions. Tailor made item belonging to Lieutenant Leonard V. GREAVES 310387. Badges attached to jacket collar indicate GREAVES served with the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer during the late sixties.The Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) is a corps of the Australian Army that has responsibility for the maintenance and recovery of all Army electrical and mechanical equipment. RAEME has members from both the Australian Regular Army and the Army Reserve. Prior to being given the title of 'Royal', the Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AEME) were raised on 1 December 1942. Some 64 years later, on 1 December 2006, the last independent RAEME Workshop was disbanded. RAEME soldiers continue in their role to provide support through attachment to other units in Tech Support Troops, Sections or Platoons.Two piece dark blue/black material suit consisting of long pants with red stripe and jacket with metal buttons and two badges attached to collaraustralian army mess dress, raeme -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Buttons and Badges, Major Charles Rogers
These badges and buttons belonged to Major Charles Rogers, a well known Warrnambool personality of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. He was a Light horseman who was in the Guard of Honour for the Duke of Gloucester in 1934 when he opened the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance during the Victorian Centenary Celebrations. In Warrnambool he was a well known horseman leading parades and celebrations and judging equine events for the Warrnambool Agricultural Show. He died in 1961, These items are of interest as they belonged to Major Charles Rogers an important 20th century Army person. Rectangular piece of white cardboard through which the badges and buttons are secured with variously string and clear adhesive tape. 002261.1 Brass wreath of leaves and berries surrounding an upright kangaroo links to an arc shaped band with text . The wreath has an inverted arc with text at its base. 002261.2 An inverted brass arc with AUSTRALIA between two narrow bands 002261.3, .4 Brass rising sun badge with crown ,two scrolls with text, and inverted band 002261.5, .6, .7 Brass crown featuring raised decoration including fleur- de- lis and small small knobs. The crown has an open section through which red velvet like material is visible. 002261.8 Brass button featuring a raised map of Australia and crown with text 002261.9 As for .8 but larger 002261.10 Identical with .8 On cardboard in hand writing Buttons & Badges Major Charles Rogers .1 PREST D 'ACCOMPLIER LIGHT HORSE .2 AUSTRALIA .3 , .4 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES .5,.6,.7 Nil .8, .9, .10 AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. major charles rogers, light horse, australian military forces -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Buttons, Military Buttons
The buttons marked Australian Military Forces were used by Australian troops in both World War One and World War Two These buttons are of interest as examples of those used in the Australian Army during the first half of the 20th century,Two large sized circular bronze buttons featuring a raised map of Australia, a crown and text. A loop on the reverse was used for attaching the button. Five medium sized brass buttons otherwise identical to the ones above. Nine small sized buttons otherwise identical to the ones above. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCESarmy, australan military forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, OFFICER, CGCF (Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory), 1964 - 1978
1. Jacket - Khaki polyester jacket Officer's pattern. Four front pockets held shut with a brass button. It has RACT badges on each collar. The brass buttons are RACT motif, Lt Col badges on epaulettes. 2. Lanyard - blue and red. 3. Trousers - polyester khaki, zip fly, four pockets. 4. Shirt, khaki polyester, two pockets, long sleeve. 5. Tie, khaki, wool with elastic neck loop. 6. Sock - wool, dark khaki. 7. Sock - wool, light khaki.1. Inside is written - “Purcell M.W.R” then crossed out. 4. “NR59” is written in texta on manufacture's label.uniform, officer, army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, Fletcher Jones, 1) 1998
Refers to the service of "Anthony Kelynack", 15th Transport Squadron..1). Jacket - white with gold Sergeants stripes on each arm. Gold Rising Sun loth badge on left shoulder. No buttons on front. Gold metal buttons (RACT) on epaulettes. .2). Black trousers, polyester. Twin red stripes down the outside of each leg. Zip Fly. .3) Braces, white. The shoulder straps are white elastic. The (6) fasteners are white leather.Written on label inside trousers is = "Pucka, RAAOC, RACT, BPTRS, WO4, 3493. Service No. 3103137 Kelynack"passchendaele barracks trust, army mess dress, uniform, anthony kelynack -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Aust Govt Clothing Factory, Fletcher Jones, ADA, C.1980 - 1994
Refers to the service of Sgt "Anthony Kelynack". 15th Tpt Sqn CMF.1. Khaki Jacket - 4 front pockets. Each pocket held shut with gold button. Epaulettes held shut with brass button. Motif on buttons is - crossed swords, kangaroo and a crown. Cloth Sergeants rank badges each arm. Cloth Australian Arm badge on left shoulder. 2. Khaki Polyester/wool trousers. Zip fly. Two side pockets, one rear pocket. 3. Khaki wool/polyester trousers. Brass belt keepers attached, zip fly, three pockets. 4. Khaki, polyester trousers. Zip fly, three pockets.army, uniforms, anthony kelynack, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, Sandleigh Clothes, 1953
Refers to the service of "Sgt Toby Martin", 15 Tpt Sqn. C.M.F.1. Jacket - Four front pockets. Top 2 held shut with 4 BN buttons. No epaulettes. Brass belt keepers in situ. 2. Trousers - black, button fly. Single red stripe down outsides of legs. Three pockets. 3. Belt - black, 50 mm with brass buckle. Two black plastic buttons. 4. Belt - black, 50 mm, no buckle, 3 black plastic buttons on it.1. Typed note - “Sgt Martin L.C”army, uniforms, sgt toby martin, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREENS, SHIRT, TROUSERS, KHAKI JUMPER, Yakka Victoria, 1) 1980. .2) 1969. .3) 1969
"Joey Jones" was a member of 15th Transport Squadron, CMF. .1) Shirt, jungle greens. Two breast pockets. Six green plastic buttons in front. Above right pocket is a darker patch with stitching. A label has been removed. Each arm has cloth Sergeants stripes. .2) Trousers - jungle green, button fly, six pockets, buttons - green plastic. .3) Trousers - jungle green, button fly, six pockets, one button broken, One button missing. .4) Jumper - wool, khaki. Each arm has Sgts stripes. 1. Written inside neck is name "Jones". 2. & 3. Written inside waist line is name "Jones". uniforms, aust army, joey jones, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, FORMAL, 1968
Uniform re Bertram Charles (Bluey) Addington. Initially enlisted No S5269 on 20.4.1942, discharged as a Pte on 13.5.1943 in 4th Bn Volunteer Defence Corps. Re enlisted No 140422 on 25.5.1943 in the RAAF, discharged 5.5.1948 with the rank of Cpl in Laverton Transit Departure and Reception. At some point enlisted in the Army No 41843 and served Vietnam in Aust Force Provost Corp from 19.4.1967 - 19.4.1968, Aust Army Training Team Vietnam 4.8.1970 - 14.10.1971. Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. Service ribbons on jacket. 1. British Empire medal. 2. British War medal 1939 - 45 3. Aust Service medal 4. Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Long Service and good conduct Medal 6. South Vietnam Campaign Medal. .1) Jacket, woollen. Four breast pockets. The top two pockets are held shut with a button. Has woven WO1 metal badges. There are four brass buttons holding the front shut. It has a detachable collar system (white). The collar badges are a laurel wreath, topped with a crown and 2 crossed swords in the centre. The motif on the buttons is similar, but, without the wreath it has a ribbon bar with six medals. .2) Trousers, woollen. Black with white stripe down each leg. .3) Swagger stick. Dowel with woven leather cover.ww2, vietnam war, passchendaele barracks trust