relates to WW2 publication for serving soldiers to enjoy. relates to WW2 service and was a booklet given to the WW2 troops. 1939-1945. Booklet relating to WW2 called Tales of the A.I.F. Digger Memories jokes and poems for the boys in khaki and jungle green. 1939-1945. 16 pages. Cover title : Tales of the A.I.F. Digger Memories Jokes and Poems. booklet ww2, tales of the a.i.f., digger memories jokes and poems for the boys in khaki and jungle green

Transcript of an interview with Eric Metcher conducted by Nicole Curby in regard to the WW1 Centenary Oral History Project. An interview with Eric Metcher. metcher, eric, world war 1914 - 1918, curby, nicole

From WW1Bayonet holder without knife ,it is called a frog from 1916 , WW1. Bayonet holder which is known as a frog with two rivets in the material webbing.Has a 1916 marking on the back of bayonet holder

This souvenir was bought by an Australian soldier from a local craftworker while stationed in Egypt during WW1 1914- 1918 and brought or sent to his family in Moorabbin Shire c 1916.An example of the souvenirs bought from local craftworkers in Egypt by Australian soldiers and sent to their families in Moorabbin Shire c1916 A hand embroidered silk square souvenir of Egypt c 1914-1918 WW1 Hand embroideryworld war 1 1914-19, 1staustralian infantry force, gallipoli, early settlers, market gardeners, dairy farmers, anzac, australian soldiers,

Val Newey was a Rutherglen and Chiltern resident and the wife of WW1 soldier Gordon Newey. Wife of WW1 soldier Gordon Newey a Rutherglen and Chiltern residentSepia coloured reproduced photograph of Val Newey, wife of WW1 soldier Gordon Newey, Rutherglen and Chiltern residents. val newey,, gordon newey, ww1 the great war 1914-1918

WW1 photograph reproduction of soldier Thomas Edmund Peel, Chiltern Resident. The Great War 1914-1918. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Sepia coloured reproduction photograph of WW1 soldier Thomas Edmund Peel The Great War 1914-1918ww1, chiltern resident

WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs. William Fuge) from brother Bert WW1 soldier.WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured greeting postcard WW1 with yellow embroidery wording "I'm Thinking of you". Card contains lace overlay envelope which is empty but has flowers embroidered in white, green and pink. Card has yellow embroidered wording " I'm thinking of you ". ww1, the great war 1914-1918, ethel fuge (mrs. william fuge) cornishtown resident via chiltern

"H.H. Hammer" Regt No’s 3107396, VX24325. Born 15.2.1905, enlisted Bendigo 10.6.1940, discharged 28.11.1945 with the rank of Brigadier in 15th INF Brigade, awarded CBE and DSOFramed photo and details of a decorated WW2 Soldier“ Major General Howard Heathcote Hammer CBE, DSO”framed photographs, military history, ww2, howard heathcote hammer

Replica of WW1 Dead Man's Penny representative of The Great War 1914-1918. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Given to families and next of kin of soldiers killed in action. Round Brass replica medallion - Dead Man's Penny WW1 given to families and next of kin at the passing of their loved one. "He Died for Freedom and Honour"ww1, dead man's penny for loved ones killed in action

Compass used during WW1

Typical WW2 Australian army boots used throughout all areas of Australian Army involvement.Brown WW2 Australian Army boots size 5/6 with leather laces, hobnailed leather sole with steel toe and heel platesR^P 1945 6 5boots, leather, hobnails

Photo of an unidentified Australian Soldier in WW1.Full sepia photo of Australian Soldier (Corporal) in uniform from WW1. Unidentified. Rough back as photo has been pulled out of an album.ww1, photo unidentified soldier

Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J Schuh Tobacco Company, Melbourne.Record of events during WW1Small cardboard box containing 21(3 duplicates) photographs of various scenes around the Ypres? area during WW1Magpie Virginia Cigarettes J.J.Schuh tobacco company Pty. Ltd. Tobacco House Melbourneworld war 1, ww1, world war one, ww one, cigarette card, magpie cigarette card

This item and it’s associated canister (Cat.No. 0096.2) are of a style typical of German WW2 gas masks but the use of vinyl instead of rubber and the Spanish manufacture suggests post WW2 manufacture. German WW2-style full-face mask with single attached filter. Seven point harness. Separate lens. Olive green. Metal, vinyl, glass, leather, cotton webbing. “DAGSA” and DAGSA logo on top surface of filter canister. On white tape around filter canister - “Dreager - Blanco” plus 20630 (ink stamp), “DAGSA. SEGOVIA” “Filtro. polivalente para mascara de guerra” (transl: Multipurpose filter for war mask) “No arrancad la tapa protectora haste el instance de su utilizacion” (transl: do not tear off the protective cap until the moment of use) gas mask

Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer who was a P.O.W. on the Burma Railway during WW2. See Catalogue no. 2725 for medal details and his service record.Navy coloured cotton cloth with two cotton strings for tying around a person's waist. The item is displayed over green card under glass in a rectangular metal frame.On a rectangular white card inside the frame: 'Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer Burma Railway WW2'prisoner of war, burma railway, world war two, capt d.f.v. hufer

German pannikin from World War One collected by Charles Henry HonybunGerman grey coloured metal pannikin with paper tag.E.L.S. WW1honybun charles, first world war, souvenirs, ww1

The WW2 identity card was issued to Norma Madeline WATTERS who lived at 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne and was employed at the Myer Emporium, Bourke Street , Melbourne.norma madeline watters, war - world war ii

WW1 identity discs belonging to "J.P. Vercoe". See catalogue No. 9557 for details of his service. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Octagonal shaped WW1 identity disc stamped with owner's details. Two holes punched in disc to accommodate a cord. Pressed fibre construction. 2. Circular shaped WW1 identity disc stamped with owner's details. Hole punched in disc to accommodate a cord. Pressed fibre construction.1. & 2. Stamped in each disc: “2530, J.P. Vercoe, 60, A.J., C.E.”cooper collection, identity discs, j p vercoe, ww1

WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Trench art made with ammunition and uniform buttonsWW1 1914-1918 Trenchart WW1Made with 50 calibre brass bullets in the shape of a Bi-Plane. The two landing wheels are made of brass WW1 uniform buttons. trench art, ww1 1914-1918, model bi-plane trenchart ww1

WW1 shoulder Uniform epaulettes made of brass. Worn on soldiers dress uniform or coat. WW1 uniform accoutrements, the Great War 1914-1918. Brass WW1 Uniform shoulder Epaulettes (x3). Two fastening lugs on the reverse side for a pin (missing) to adhere epaulette to uniform.Australia inscribed. ww1 dress uniform brass epillettes, australia epillettes ww1, aif uniform epillettes ww1

This pole was used in the construction of the first Torquay Lifesaving Club clubhouse in 1945. it was dug up by club members from the mouth of Spring Creek, where it had been laid as part of defence strategy during WW2. In the 1940s 'Tank Traps' were placed across low lying Victorian Beaches to stop potential invading Japanese forces. This pole was salvaged from the ashes of the fire which destroyed the first TLSC clubhouse in 1970.This wooden pole was used in the foundations of the first Torquay Surf Life saving Club club house. Timber pole associated with WW2 and Torquay SLSC, damaged by fire in 1970.torquay lifesaving club, 'tank traps', world war 11, local war defences

sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, by John Brady, Lakes Entrance Victoria c1999Colour photograph of sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, by John Brady, Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials

WW1 and WWII historic significance.Soldiers pay book, Identification papers, Certificate of discharge, War Service Homes Commission. Documentation for Ernest Arthur Michael Burke.Letter from WWI. Discharge certificates from WW1 and WWII. Soldiers pay books from WWI and WWII. Letter from War Service Homes Commission.

Owned by Martin Balsarini, a resident of Chiltern Valley, for use in WW1. Service Number 1682. Martin Balsarini enlisted on the 21/7/1915 and served with the 4th Australian Lighthorse, AIF. He participated in what is known as the last great cavalry charge, the charge of the 4th Australian Lighthorse at Beersheba on the 31/10/1917. WW1 owned by Chiltern Valley Resident Soldier Martin Balsarini who was in the Charge of the Lighthorse at Beersheba with the 4th Australian Lighthorse on the 31/10/1917. Brown Leather Luger Revolver Case for attachment to belts webbing WW1. 1. Etched into the inside leather cover : J. A. Stanien... 1917 Berlin. 2. Stamped into the inside leather case black ink in Black Markings : B.A.X1 ww1, revolver case, balsarini, chiltern., martin balsarini

Folder contains copies of the WW2 service records of "Arthur Ward Cooper" VX132160 and "Lawrence Arthur McCormack" VX61585. Also 'Certificate of Discharge for A.W. Cooper'. Part of the Cooper Collection.Plastic covered display folder. Thirteen (13) pockets containing A4 sized copies of two WW2 service records.Handwritten in black ink on a white sticker attached to front cover; “WAR RECORDS, ARTHUR WARD COOPER VX 132160” “LAWRENCE ARTHUR McCORMACK, VX61585”arthur ward cooper, lawrence arthur mccormack, ww2, service records, cooper collection