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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 21/11/1943
... Military Forces, published daily in Port Moresby, New Guinea... of the Australian Military Forces, published daily in Port Moresby, New ...Guinea Gold was the official newspaper of the Australian Military Forces, published daily in Port Moresby, New Guinea, for circulation to the Armed Forces of Australia operating in the region. Publication for Australian troops with news from home.Four page cream paper with black print and photograph Centre page contains "Ginger Meggs" comic strip in colour.Guinea Gold Northern Edition (Australian) Vol.2 No 3 in the field, Sunday November 21, 1943guinea gold, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES RISING SUN, C.1939 - 40
... with " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces." .2) "Rising Sun" Lapel... with " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces." .2) "Rising Sun" Lapel ...The badges belonged to Walter Forbes VX953, 6th Division AIF. Refer 1101, 1102, 1103.44P..1) " Rising Sun" Slouch Hat Badge, pressed blackened metal, rising sun depiction with crown centre, scroll under with " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces." .2) "Rising Sun" Lapel badge, pressed blackened metal, same design as .1) Both have two lugs on rear.numismatics badges, military, rising sun -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Model, unknown, ca 1980s
... ' Australian Military Forces badge with the King's Crown.... to the 1949 'fourth pattern' Australian Military Forces badge ...A small souvenir model of the Australian Army 'slouch hat' complete with folded brim to one side and the 'rising sun' hat badge. The model was presumably stamped from thin Copper plate. The impression of the hat badge is similar to the 1949 'fourth pattern' Australian Military Forces badge with the King's Crown. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Plane Table
... Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured... Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured ...A plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew complete with a protective wooden transit case. This compass is the type used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330.1 and 00330.2 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Warrant, 1926
... of the Australian Citizen Military Forces with effect 1 July 1915 issued 2... Military Forces with effect 1 July 1915 issued 2 March 1927 signed ...Paper Certificate, Warrant issued to John Stevenson of the Australian Citizen Military Forces with effect 1 July 1915 issued 2 March 1927 signed by Brig-Gen M Birdwood. The printed script appears to be hand written with details typed in and a ink signature. It is framed in a ligh wood frame. Signed By Brig Gen Birdwood, Rear of fram has 1RVR PROP 1980 written in pencilbirdwood, 58th battalion, essendon rifles, ww1, wark vc club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Airborne - Vietnam 1962-1971
... Cloth shoulder patch with black background. US Military...) Airbourne Cloth shoulder patch with black background. US Military ...Cloth shoulder patch with black background. US Military Special Forces Vietnam patch LOl Airbourne Dui-DIAirbourneairborne, vietnam, insignia, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, ACTIVE SERVICE WW1, STOKES (&) SONS, Post WW1
... Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes & Sons MELB, 61406”....”. Centre of badge, “Australian Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes ...This badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Returned from Active Service Badge, brass, round with a crown at the top. Centre is the Rising Sun badge emblem. On the rear are two lugs for clothing attachment.Around the outside dia, “Issued by the Dept of Defence” , “Returned from Active service”. Centre of badge, “Australian Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes & Sons MELB, 61406”.military service, returned, history, metal work., ras, badges -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Wed 15 Aug 1945, 15 Aug 1945
... by The Australian Military Forces Abroad Wed 15 Aug 1945 Japan Accepts... by The Australian Military Forces Abroad Wed 15 Aug 1945 Japan Accepts ...This Newspaper was printed on 15 August 1945 to announce the official surrender of Japan, Japan had accepted the Potsdam declaration, the Emperior had issued orders to all Japan Commanders to lay down their arms.This Newspaper is an original and details the surrender of the Japan Military. The Newspaper is dated 15 August 1945.Quarto size paper Newspaper, buff colourIT"S ALL OVER Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Issued by The Australian Military Forces Abroad Wed 15 Aug 1945 Japan Accepts Allied Termsww2, japan, surrender, 15 august 1945 -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, AUSTRALIA'S RECORD, c.1920
... underneath badge (AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES) printed... (AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES) printed in gold lettering ...Pictorial and written record of Australian generals in World War 1. From Trove it is 'Record of the Australian Imperial Force in the Great War 4th August 1914 - 28th June 1919' by J.W. Sanders. Published in approximate 1920. More details to be added. TBA and check locationShows British and Foreign honours bestowed on generals, and commands held in the Australian Army during World War 1.A bound green ledger of Australia's generals in the first world war.Title printed in capital letters and underlined with an arc, gold lettering. Badge of the Rising Sun and inscription underneath badge (AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES) printed in gold lettering.world war one, australian imperial force, history -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Buttons, Variety of airforce buttons
... badge. Brown Australian Military Forces button 20 mm diameter... Military Forces button 20 mm diameter, with crown and map ...These buttons and badges belonged to Frank Seddon, an airforce pilot during World War 11, father of Nhill resident Pat Beacom.5 black 25 mm diameter buttons and 4 black 17mm diameter buttons with crown and eagle logo. RSL lapel badge , and RSL pin badge. Brown Australian Military Forces button 20 mm diameter, with crown and map of Australia inscribed on it 2 smaller slightly damaged buttons. airforce, buttons, seddon, wwii, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Australian Army, 1939- 1945
... - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages of soldiers details - pays... by the words "Australia - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages ...The NR V122126 implies he was a CMF soldier not AIF. He enlisted 16/9/41 - embarked 10/3/43. The last pay issue was on 27/2/45. His NOK, Mother, lived in Shelbourne via Maldon.This booklet has a brown buckram cover. It is a pay book NR 468363. It is for V122126, "Douglas Arthur Edward". On front cover, the printing is in black ink. The crest of Australia is in the centre, flanked by the words "Australia - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages of soldiers details - pays - non and a twin Black and white photo.Front cover is stamped "Cancelled - Discharged"ww2, aust army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, MILITARY, Possibly WW2 era
... and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" across bottom. Attaching...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ....1) Metal Badge - Rising Sun with crown in centre and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" across bottom. Attaching clips on back. .2) Metal Badge - As per Item .1) .3) Metal Badge - "Australia" in curved shape with attaching clips on back. .4) Metal Badge - As per Item .3)badges, rising sun, lapel, australia -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Victorian Railway Printing Works, Five Fighting Years
... by the Australian Military Forces in many countries since the outbreak... of the service that has been given by the Australian Military Forces ...The purpose of this publication is to provide a brief but comprehensive summary of the service that has been given by the Australian Military Forces in many countries since the outbreak of war on September 3, 1939Small white book,rectangular in shape with the Australian flag and red writing on the front.Made from cardboard and paper.Five Fighting Years. The Australian Army at War,1939-44book.the australian army at war. lara, r.s.l. -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Junior Legatees, 1945
... Correspondence between Legacy and the Australian Military... Correspondence between Legacy and the Australian Military Forces in 1943 ...Correspondence between Legacy and the Australian Military Forces in 1943. Legacy was requesting updated address details for junior legatees who had enlisted and were now Army Personnel.A record that Legacy were interested in the welfare and future of junior legatees even after they were old enough to join the Defence Forces and were maintaining contact with them.Three documents pinned together about tracing the whereabouts of Junior Legatees who were serving in the AIF and AMF in World War Two.junior legatee, world war two -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Blues jacket Miles
... enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces and served as Squadron... enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces and served as Squadron ...Following service in World War Two, Staff Sergeant M Miles enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces and served as Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant in 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Lapel style Blues jacket with Staff Sergeant rank insignia. All buttons except one pocket button have been removed.miles, wwii, cmf, reserve -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has ...The graphic pen-pictures of the war correspondents we have learned much of the conditions under which our soldiers lived and fought, but no matter how vivid the presentation, words alone cannot fully convey to the civilian an accurate impression of the battle area. Many of these photographs were taken under heavy fire showing the actual scenery amid which some of the most thrilling acts in the great drama of WWI were displayed. A pictorial record of places and events of our heroic soldiers who served in WWI. Each photograph of the sectors on which they fought will stimulate old memories - some sad, some pleasant, but all unspeakably dear. Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of WWI. Soft cardboard cover front back and spine. The back cover has the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has the title and silhouette illustration of WWI soldiers in the trenches and/or 'no man's land'.wwi, war correspondents, pen pictures, condition under which our soldiers served., official photographers -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has ...The graphic pen-pictures of the war correspondents we have learned much of the conditions under which our soldiers lived and fought, but no matter how vivid the presentation, words alone cannot fully convey to the civilian an accurate impression of the battle area. Many of these photographs were taken under heavy fire showing the actual scenery amid which some of the most thrilling acts in the great drama of WWI were displayed. A pictorial record of places and events of our heroic soldiers who served in WWI. Each photograph of the sectors on which they fought will stimulate old memories - some sad, some pleasant, but all unspeakably dear. Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of WWI. Soft cardboard cover front back and spine. The back cover has the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has the title and silhouette illustration of WWI soldiers in the trenches and/or 'no man's land'.wwi, war correspondents, pen pictures, condition under which our soldiers served., official photographers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PRESENTATION OF COLORS, 1916
... Document: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 38th... Military Forces 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force (QUOD ...Document: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force (QUOD JUBETUR, SIT). PRESENTATION OF COLORS,' by His Exellency the Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, PC., GCMG. On behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo Sunday 11th June, 1916 at 3 pm. Printers Bolton Bros., Bendigo.organization, military, 38th battalion -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Certificate (Photocopy), Certificate in Appreciation of services with the Australian Armed Forces, Photocopy made 29/09/2015, Original made in 1946
... Commonwealth Military Forces insignia, and a red coloured circular seal.... Military Forces insignia, and a red coloured circular seal ...Corporal Hugh Terence O'Reilly VX108560 was born in Temora, NSW on 25 September 1916. He later lived in Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Victoria, and enlisted at Sunshine with the Australian Army on 29 July 1942. He served in New Guinea, and at the time of discharge on 8 November 1945 was posted with the 22 Australian Infantry Battalion. Additional service number recorded is V37790. In civilian life Hugh Terence O'Reilly was employed in the manufacture of fibrous plaster boards.The significance is that the Shire of Braybrook, and perhaps other councils, recognised their citizens who served in the Australian Armed Forces during World War 2, by presenting them with Certificates in appreciation of their military service.Yellowish background. Grey scale diagrammatic image of warships, tank, and aeroplanes at the top. Vertical posts with swords and wreaths along the sides. At the bottom a diagrammatic image containing in colour the Union Jack and the Australian flag, the Shire of Braybrook Coat of Arms, the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces insignia, and a red coloured circular seal.Presented to Hugh T. O'Reilly. The President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services with the Australian Armed Forces, and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality for your noble effort for King and Country. Given under the Seal of President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook, this second day of August, 1946. J. R. Parsons - President, 'illegible' - Shire Secretary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE - WW1, Stokes and Son Melbourne, c.WW1
... on a ribbon, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. A.I.F. below. Around..., AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. A.I.F. below. Around the badge "ISSUED ...Badge was issued to returned WW1 service personnel who had seen active service. Personnel would wear this when in civilian clothing to avoid being wrongly accused of being disloyal for not being in uniform. Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge was issued to "Herbert Charles Nott" No 288. See catalogue No. 7816.4 for his service record.A gilt bronze badge topped with a KIng's Crown. Two lugs on back. Obverse has the Rising Sun behind a crown. Below on a ribbon, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. A.I.F. below. Around the badge "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE". The reverse has 57844 stamped below makers mark.Stamped on reverse: '57844'.cooper collection, badge, ww1, returned from active service, herbert charles nott -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Norman H V Powell, 20th Century
... - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military... - Australian Military Forces - For Australia A collection of Medals ...The Medals, Plaque and Scroll are the original items presented to 2952 N H V Powell's Family. 2952 N H V Powell enlisted in the AMF on 12 October 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 July 1916 in FranceThe items are the originals of 2952 N H V Powell as presented to his family.A collection of Medals and Memorial Plaque and cloth scroll in a wooden frame. Medals are - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque, cloth scroll.The Medals are behind glass, inscriptions cannot be confirmed. Plaque is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military Forces - For Australiaww1, france, killed in action, 2952 n h v powell -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet - Soldier's Pay Book, Methven
... Christian Names: John David. Soldiers paybook Military Forces 7RAR... Military Forces 7RAR. With 4-pages of Higher Duty Record. 8036-38 ...Soldiers paybook belonging to John David Methven. In brown plastic cover. Includes Paybook A: No. 23088. Army No. 37604. Surname: Methven Christian Names: John David. Soldiers paybook Military Forces 7RAR. With 4-pages of Higher Duty Record. 8036-38.paybook, 7 rar, higher duty records (loose) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, J Jenkin, Buxton & Co / Rialto, c.1915
... Military Forces. Enlisted / sailed / served the Empire... Military Forces. Enlisted / sailed / served the Empire ...For King and Country certificate - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Enlisted / sailed / served the Empire in the Australian Imperial Forces / Company / Battalion / Brigade. God Save The King. Verse by CHC Montrose.Cardboard rectangle with map of Australia in gold print, 2 red, blue, white flags. Oval cutouts with block & white photographs of 2 individual soldiers in uniform inserted, black print verse. Rising Sun badge depicted in gold print.“1st Nov 1916 / 16th Dec 1916 / W A Reid / 14th / 4th”, handwritten in red ink. “5th June 1915 / 8th Nov 1915 / W Robinson / 21st & 59th”, handwritten in blue ink.documents - certificates, military history -
Womens Royal Australian Army Corps
Black and White Photogragh, First enlistment of WRAAC CMF Victoria 21st July 1953, 21/07/1953
... Australian Army Corps Company Citizen's Military Forces taking... Citizen's Military Forces taking the oath in front of MAJ Johns ...First enlistment of 15 women into 8 Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Company Citizen's Military Forces taking the oath in front of MAJ Johns Acting Assistant Director WRAAC First intake of females into the Citizen Military ForcesBlack and White photograph of the 1st enlistment into 8 WRAAC Coy with MAJ Johns acting AD WRAAC on the left, with 15 ladies in overcoats taking the Oath. . -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Jungle green shirt Miles
... to joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF)... to joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF) World War Two WWII Miles ...This shirt was worn by Staff Sergeant Maurice Miles 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. SSgt Miles had World War Two service prior to joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF)Jungle green shirt with rolled sleeves, yellow lanyard on right sleeve, metal VMR shoulder titles, Staff-Sergeant rank insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Efficiency Medal with rosette, and National Medal.world war two, wwii, miles, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of reorganization of Commonwealth Military Forces ( Militia ) with troops... of reorganization of Commonwealth Military Forces ( Militia ) with troops ...16th Light Horse Regiment was raised in 1912 from former Light Horse units of Victorian Mounted Rifles, as part of reorganization of Commonwealth Military Forces ( Militia ) with troops in North East Victoria.Fine photograph of citizen soldiers immediately prior to WW1Black and white photograph mounted on card of an Officer and 36 soldiers posed in three ranks." B. Troop C Squadron 16th L. Horse , 5 - 8 14 " and Heath Beechworth " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Salamaua Barracks, home of the Citizen Military Forces/Army... melbourne Salamaua Barracks, home of the Citizen Military Forces ...Salamaua Barracks, home of the Citizen Military Forces/Army Reserve in Cobram district was first an Infantry Depot and later an Armoured Corps Depot with a sub-unit of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Colour photograph of four soldiers of " A " Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing in front of M 113 Light Reconnassance Vehicle ( LRV ) at Salamauc Depot Cobram. from left: Lieutenant John Burke, Craftsman Cope, Corporal Ramsdale and Trooper Golding. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Troop parade Cobram
... Salamaua Barracks, home of the Citizen Military Forces/Army... melbourne Salamaua Barracks, home of the Citizen Military Forces ...Salamaua Barracks, home of the Citizen Military Forces/Army Reserve in Cobram district was first an Infantry Depot and later an Armoured Corps Depot with a sub-unit of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Two colour photographs of a parade at Salamaua Barracks Cobram , December 1987. Soldiers are Captain Robert Morrison, Lieutenant John Burke and lance Corporal Taylor.military, salamaua, cobram, vmr, morrison -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, AUGUST 16 TH 1945
... /AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES “ Below photograph “PARADE OF HEADQUARTERS... ‘ADVANCED LAND HEADQUARTERS/AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES “ Below ...PHOTOGRAPH OF A PARADE AUGUST 16TH 1945Photograph- copy of black and white photograph of “PARADE OG HEADQUARTERS TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY OVER JAPAN “. Photograph depicts troops on parade with tall palm trees in the background. Black print above and below photograph Frame-black colour paint on timber frame with cardboard back and glass front. Handwritten on back - donation information Black print on Photograph title ‘ADVANCED LAND HEADQUARTERS/AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES “ Below photograph “PARADE OF HEADQUARTERS TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY OVER JAPAN/ MOROTAI AUGUST 16 TH 1945photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED, J. COMPTON SON & WEBB LTD LONDON
... by gilt Australian Military Forces metal buttons. Inside of cap...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Officer peak cap - Black felt cap with red edge trim and red wool felt hat band and black leather chin strap. Secured by gilt Australian Military Forces metal buttons. Inside of cap lined with red coloured silk and plastic. Sweatband - light brown leather. Makers label and size label.Makers label in gold print - "BY APPOINTMENT/ J.COMPTON SONS & WEBB/LTD/LONDON Size label in black print 'J. COMPTON SON & WEBB LTD LONDON/ 6 7/8"unifomr, military