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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Skoda 7.5 cm Model 15, The Skoda 7.5 cm Gebirgskanone M15 mountain gun, 1911-1914
The Germans bought some guns during World War I, but used them as infantry guns in direct support of the infantry where their light weight would allow them to move with the infantry. They complained that the guns were too fragile and didn't have a high enough muzzle velocity to act as an anti-tank gun. Considering that the guns were designed to be disassembled it's not too surprising that they couldn't stand the abuse moving through the shell-pocketed front lines on the Western Front.This particular Gun was captured by Australian Soldiers at the Battle of ST Martins Wood near Ypres in the 3rd Battle for the Somme. The German crew were all killed as were a number of AustraliansThe Skoda 7.5 cm Gebirgskanone M. 15 was a mountain gun used by Austria-Hungary in World War I. In German service it was known as the 7.5 cm GebK 15. Its development was quite prolonged as the Austrians couldn't decide on the specifications that they wanted. Initially they wanted a gun that could be broken-down into no more than 5 pack-animal loads to replace the various 7 cm mountain guns in service, but prolonged trials proved that the 7.5 cm M. 12 prototype to be the best gun. The guns were delivered beginning in April 1915 instead of the planned date of April 1914. For transport, the gun could be dismantled into 6 parts, generally carried in 4 loads. In addition, there was a gun shield fitted on some (perhaps many) such guns. ypres st martins wood skoda gun -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, MOYLE FAMILY
PRIVATE WILLIAM JOHN MOYLE, NO 6544, 14TH INFANTRY BATTALION, RTA 5/4/1919.. PRIVATE/DRIVER CHARLES MOYLE, No 2400, 7th Battalion, wounded twice while on active service, RTA 23/7/1919. PRIVATE RICHARD JOHN MOYLE, (aka Henry) No. 15152, 14th Australian General Hospital, RTA 29//4/1919. PRIVATE GEORGE THOMAS MOYLE, No. 1836, 5th Infantry Battalion, 58th Battalion, wounded 4 separate occasions, RTA 13/3/1918. PRIVATE EDGAR WALTER MOYLE, No 4028 24th Infantry Battalion, 1st ANZAC Entrenching Battalion, wounded twice, RTA 2/3/1919. PRIVATE REUBEN IVOR MOYLE, No 4477, 21st Infantry Battalion, invalided home 8/4/1917. PRIVATE LESLIE MAFEKING MOYLE, No. 5439, 6th Infantry Battalion, 21st Battalion RTA 14/1/1917. Memorabilia - framed story of seven brothers, soldier, in colour, using memorabilia of soldiers and their lives Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.MOYLE FAMILYframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, 1949, c1949
List of soldiers below photograph - black ink pen in copperplate style. "Back Row, Left to Right: Capt. G.V. Phillipson, Capt. R.H. Gaze/ Centre Row: Lieut. S.H. White, Capt. K.A. Evans, Maj. C.E. Lee, Comd. Officer Lt-col. P.M. Shanahan, Capt. J.F.N. Kearne, Capt. W.H. Arthur, / Chaplain Fabian/ Kneeling: Capt. F.S. Wenbon, Capt. F.S. Smith, Lieut. I.V. Ham, Capt. H.R.C. Rarnard, Capt. T.S. Dave, Lieut. J.E. Prentice, Lieut. M.V. Bolitho." Photograph - black and white on paper, an informal group of soldiers, standing and kneeling with, corrugated iron building in the background. Battalion nameplate above photograph and list of soldiers below photograph. Black ink pen handwritten on beige coloured card. Mount - cardboard, off white colour. Frame - timber with brown varnish finish, glass front and cardboard backing.Battalion nameplate - black ink pen, handwritten in copperplate style. "38th Infantry Battalion/ The Northern Victorian Regiment/ May-June 1949 Annual Camp/ Puckapunyal".passchendaele barracks trust, framed accessories, photograph, 38th inf battn -
St Kilda Historical Society
Certificate - Military honour, Mention in Despatch Lt Col RE Courtney, 1919
Service personnel of the United Kingdom or Commonwealth who are mentioned in despatches (MiD) are not awarded a medal for their actions, but receive a certificate and wear an oak leaf device on the ribbon of the appropriate campaign medal. Lieutenant-Colonel R E (Richard Edmond) Courtney was the Commanding Officer of the 14th Battalion for the period August 1914-1915, including the Gallipoli Campaign. The certificate was signed by Winston Churchill as Secretary of State. It appears to be an official duplicate of the original.Duplicate of original certificate on white paper that has discoloured with age, and is printed on one side in black, endorsed with red typewriting and signed in black ink.On front: typewritten endorsement 'Lieutenant-Colonel RE Courtney 14th Battalion (Victoria) Australian Infantry" and handwritten signature of Winston Churchill. On back: typewritten endorsement 'duplicate'richard edmond courtney, 14th battalion aif, wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Citation, Military Medal
During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Cream coloured citation with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 5th Australian Infantry Battalion attached 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company 1st Australian Divisionroy llewellyn sandow, polygon wood, belgium, 1917, ww1, 5th australian infantry battalion -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Memorabilia - Brushes - Clothes x 2, c. 1914
Silver with engraving - 1. "Presented to LIEUT S. WALKER by the Officers of 70th Infantry 1/7/14"/2. "70th INF. SWIFT AND BOLD Ballarat Regimentfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat, engraving, personal items, brushes, wwi, great war, silver, world war one, gifts, presentations -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Uniform - Tie
Navy Blue coloured with multi-coloured screenprint designRed plume Crossed keys Cap badge logo “Black Watch (R.H.R.)” - The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps -
Woodend RSL
Uniform - Shirt, 1981
This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
Woodend RSL
Shirt, 1982
This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Stereoscopic Photos World War 1 Ballarat, The Rose Stereographs, World War 1
Stereograph photo of Australian Infantry Force in Training at Geelong Victoria AustSepia Stereoscopic paper photographs mounted on grey cardboard12.930 Australian Expeditionary Force Geelong Some of the Finest Soldiers in the World Ready for Anything, Anywhere The Rose Stereographs Copyright Melbourne Sydney Wellington & London -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Water Bottle. WW1. German, Circa WW1
WW1 German Infantry Water Bottle. Made in three sections - welded. All Metal WW1 German Water Bottle Missing Stopper, Cover, Leather Strapping and Hook plus string to neck which is 7cm.Nonewater bottle, ww1, german -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, 1943
This beret was made in 1943 and presumably was used by during service in WW2. InfantryDark blue wool beret-style hat with black leather edging and black cotton tie at back. Two eyelets on right side, brass painted on exterior in black. Cotton-lined interior with reinforced sewn diamond in centre and manufacturer’s label, transcribed below.Manufacturer’s label reads “N.316 A./F./1943/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/SIZE 7-1/8” wth faint purple stamp over top, illegible.second world war, beret, world war two, world war ii, wwii, uniform -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
turkish prisoners, mountjoy085.tif
Turkish prisoners covered in dust and grime being held by British infantry.turkish prisoners, pow, prisoner of war, turkish, british infantry, ww1, world war 1 -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Machete, c2002
Important tool especially for infantry and used for range of purposes while in the field.Machete was a versatile tool for soldiers but infantry in particular. It assisted with negotiating through thick scrub, various cutting usages; also assisted, with shovel, in digging usages. Machete: metal blade, wooden handle with wrist strap; sharpening stone; canvas holder for machete with pouch to contain sharpening stonevietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - WORLD WAR 2 SOLDIERS, Michael GRANT (author), Homecoming, August 2018
Book Dedication, “ And to all the men and Women of Victoria’s Central Goldfields who served and made the supreme sacrifice in our name”..1) .2) Books, soft cover, front illustrated sepia tone photograph of group of Soldiers with Jungle vegetation in back ground, 7th Infantry Bn Darwin vicinity, back cover sepia tone photo of Soldiers marching a column of Japanese Naval prisoners.On Title page printed in red ink on adhesive label, “Central Goldfields/Art/Gallery”, in black ink, With Compliments”books military, histroy, biography ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Full length portrait of Carl Herman Jess
Carl Herman Jess (Sir) CB, CMG, CBE, OBE, DSO had a long distinguished career. This is a very brief summary. Joined the Victorian Volunteer Cadets 1899 to 1906, joined the permanent Military Forces 1906 No 86 age 23 years 4 months and rose through the ranks to Captain when he enlisted in the AIF as a Capt in 4th INF Brigade HQ age 30 years on 23.9.1914, embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 22.12.1914, promoted to Major 23.5.1915 and transfers to 2nd INF Brigade, awarded MID 12.6.1915, promoted Lt Col and to Command 7th Batt, embark for France 13.4.1916, awarded MID 13.11.1916, awarded Order of the White Eagle (Serbian), he was Gassed but remained on duty at Pozieres, awarded DSO 1.1.1917, appointed Staff Officer HQ 1st Anzac Corps 12.3.1917 then T/Col, T/Brig General through to 7.10.1918, awarded MID and CMG, 1.10.1919 appointed Director General repatriation and demobilisation AIF, resigned appointed in England 21.3.1920. Post WW1 on return to Australia he served in many Military appointments including Honorary Colonel 7th and 38th Battalions.He was made a Knight Batchelor in 1935. On 3.9.1939 to 31.3.1946 No VP16098 during WW2 he served on the Australian Staff Corps, two of his main appointments being man power Dept Labour and national Service and the Women’s land Army, Awarded CB, he retired due to health reasons with the Rank of Lieut General.Framed Photograph. Black & White full length Portrait of Carl Herman Jess, 1884 - 1948. Commander 10th Infantry Brigade, Bendigo born. Frame - Moulded Timber, Painted Silver, glass front. Mount - dark grey cardboard with white inner mount.White print, left bottom corner of photograph "Carl Herman JESS/ 16 Feb 1884 - 16 June 1948" with brief synopsis of career. White print, right bottom corner of photograph, signature "Austin ???"history, photography, army, ww1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Heliborn Assault
A black and white photograph of an American assault Huey "slick" Helicopters, land at Eagle Farm helipad to collect Infantry Diggers from 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province to commence a heliborn operation in Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, 1 atf, huey helicopter, eagle farm helipad, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Patches (7) - Assorted Australian
Includes - RAAF Squadron; Royal Australian Infantry; Royal New South Wales Regiment; Royal Australian Armoured Corps; Royal Australian Corps of Military Police; Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps; Royal Australian Air Force Paul Le Marshalluniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Cap, Peaked, US Army Dress Blue
Believed to be US Army Infantry dress blue uniform cap introduced in 1954 Black peaked cap with patent leather peak. Peak is blue underside, and black upper with a row of gold oak leaves and thin leather edging. Black leather chip-strap is secured by two gilt buttons, 17 mm diameter, embossed with a hunting horn surrounded by a wreath of laurel. The sky blue hatband is edged with 2 mm wide gold embroidery. The inner headband is brown leather-like material and the lining is red fabric.Under the lining a metal tab supports the crown at the front of the cap and crown edge is reinforced by wire. The cap badge is missing (2 off 32 mm center holes) noneheadgear -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - Model, M60, c2010
A faithful model of an M60 machine gun, the prime heavy shooter of infantry sections.A faithful depiction of that weapon which was often crucial to survival in Contact circumstances.Wooden, metal and plastic model M60 machine gun on tripod.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Hat Badge, Italian
Brass hat badges of the 158th Infantry Division Zara a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army and a garrison unit stationed on the Dalmation Coast during WW2. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943. Badges were often souvenired by Australian soldiers during WW2The 158th Infantry Division Zara was a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Zara Division formed in March 1942, was a garrison division stationed on the Dalmatian coast. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943Two brass Italian Army hat badges showing crossed rifles and '158' within a rope circle surmounted by a crown. One badge is mounted on a red, white and green striped ribbon rosette 158ww2, italian army, badge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Badge
Army Combat Badge: the Army Combat Badge (ACB) recognises the unique service of a member operating with an Arms Corp unit within a warlike area of operations. The ACB does not recognise combat duties but service with a combat element through formal force assignment. Infantry Combat Badge: The Infantry Combat Badge (ICB) is a military decoration awarded for service as an infantryman in warlike operations. the ICB was awarded to members of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in an infantry battalion and deployed for at least 90 days to an operational area. Returned from Active Service Badge: Since World War Two the Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to those returning from warlike service, such as Vietnam. The RASB is a personal issue and not issued to relatives of deceased ex-members,The three badges are placed horizontally on a thin board with white background and black border. The board sits on a white stand. First badge is at the top with gold colour of the crown on a background. Second badge is copper alike brushed with black top layer of a dagger. Third badge is at the bottom and has almost black colour of 2 crossed swords.badge, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, 67Th INFANTRY, possibly post WW2
This appears to be a plastic copy of a Bendigo Infantry Badge, 67th. Brass coloured, flat plastic backing. Has a laurel wreath, inside this is a crest with 2 standing horses which are supporting a coat of arms. The bottom portion has number 67, the top portion has a crown.numismatics-badges-military, passchendaele barracks trust, 67th, bendigo infantry -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Identification Tag
WW2 identification tag made of aluminium. This identification tag belonged to Private Roy Milton Blood, service number VX145207, 2/12th Australian Infantry Battalion, 2nd AIF. Blood enlisted in Dubbo, NSW on the 29th September, 1943 and was discharged on 19h February, 1947. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROBINSON COLLECTION: CHARLES ROBINSON
Black and white postcard showing a man from the bust up, he is wearing white shirt, tie and jacket, he has dark hair and moustache. On the back No 5175 Pvte Charles Robinson, 16th regiment, 6th battalion, 2nd infantry brigade, A.I.F. Egypt.person, individual, charles robinson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph, framed, APC, 30/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of an APC and two Centurion tanks. APC is damaged and resting on the rear of a tank after being blown up by a 180lb shell, set as a landmine. Infantry and cavalry personnel climb all over APC and tanks assessing damage. Photo is in a black frame.Photograph description of scene as accompanment of photodenis gibbons, armoured personnel carrier, centurion tank, "nympho", operation massey-harris -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Group of six WW2 medals and Infantry Front Line Service Medal
Medals awarded for service during WW21939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.VX37033 A Bishopworld war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges British
00502.1 Royal Irish Rangers hat badge Kings Crown 00502.2 Royal Army Medical Corp Kings Crown 00502.3 Infantry Strung Bugle Kings Crown 00502.4 Military Police George V1 Crown 00502.5 Lapel badge Royal Irish Regt -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - LH regimental badges
Five metal badges mounted on green fabric board : 2/14 Queensland Mounted Infantry (QMI) hat and lapel ; 1/15 Royal New South Wales Lancers (RNSWL) hat badge ; 12/16 Hunter River Lancers (HRL) hat and lapel.light horse, new south wales, lancers -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Booklet, Conferring of Freedom of Entry to City of Williamstown upon 2 Commando Company
The booklet gives the order of proceedings for the ceremony, on 1st March 1980, of the conferring of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Williamstown upon Second Commando Company, based at Fort Gellibrand, Williamstown.This was the first time the Commando Company had been formally recognised in a traditional ceremony by the city where it was based.12 page (white) rectangular A5 paper booklet, including cardboard cover.Coat of arms of the City of Williamstown on front cover and page 1. Title: "The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Williamstown upon Second Commando Company Royal Australian Infantry."major robin mcbride-freedom of entry-city of williamstown-second commando company-fort gellibrand-mayor of williamstown