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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Late 20th Century
1st Battalion Australia is an Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army. The 1st Battalion can be traced back to 1854 as a unit of Volunteer Rifles raised in New South Wales. The Battalion was active during periods 1914-1919, 1921-1930 and 1957-1971. The Battalion is still in existence as the 1st/19th Battalion Royal NSW Regiment.The Plaque is an original.Wooden Plaque, tri shadark brown background, ?metal blue plaque with the RAR Badge, 1st Battalion underneath the badge, Red US Badge for Commendation.RAR, !st Battalion -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sepia Photographs.( 2 of ), Gala Day 1919, 1919
The Returned Serviceman's Gala Day was held on the Lara main oval on Saturday 8th November 1919. Each returned serviceman was presented with a medallion with their name on it. Copies of the badge are held at the Lara RSL Sub Branch. Lt General Smith is presenting a badge to a serviceman in one photo. The other photo is the serviceman's race of 100 yardsRectangular shaped photographs ( 2 of )Returned service men WW1.ww1, returned service men, australian army, lara r.s.l.world war one. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Squadron Insignia / Badges of the Royal Australian Air Force, Badges of the Royal Australian Air Force, Current as at 01January 1983
... Australian Air Force Squadron Insignia / Badges of the Royal ...2 x Laminated colour photocopy of poster of RAAF Squadron Insignia / BadgesThe badges displayed on this poster were produced from the original artwork approved and signed by either Her Majesty the Queen, or the late King George VI. Therefore, while the correct crown for use with all badges is the St. Edward's crown, certain badges have been reproduced with the Tudor crown and these will be progressively updated. Defence Public Relationsraaf badges, squadron badges, badges of the raaf -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Hard Cover book, Soldiering On, The Australian Army at Home and Overseas, 1942
This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons. Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraits Soldiering On - The Australian Army at Home and Overseas. Red hardback front and back with light coloured text of title. The rising sun badge, with text under it - The Australian Army at home and overseas. Inside front and back cover show illustrations of RAAF personnel dressed in the uniform which depicts their job i.e. females in nurse uniforms. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Metal Badge, RSSI.A. Lapel badge. 1918
coated metal with painted surfaceReturned Sailors & (reverse) Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1918.(front) 53212 & Stokes and sons Melbourne (reverse) -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
framed embroaded Patches & Brass military Medals, Blue material background Framed Patches & Medals
Some are rare in natureBlue material - background, White timber frame surround with 18 metal military cap badges and 6 military cloth patches., Row 1 British Army Cap Badge - Royal Army Ordnance Corps. F1 Household Life guards, Cap Badge, Center G.R. below V. Oval with motto on outside Banner. Royal Lancashire Cap Badge.World War 1 R.F.C. - Royal Flying Corps Cap Badge. surrounded by Laurel Wreath with Crown on top. Circ. 1895 Royal Australian Air Force pilot's wings. The brevet has white cotton embroidered wings, a king's crown, and the letters 'R.A.A.F.' within a pale blue embroidered laurel wreath. Horse Badge - Small Brass - British Army Military. Saint George slaying he dragon - Small Brass Badge. Army Cyclist Corps - World War 1 Cap Badge. Duke of Wellington's Regimental Cap Badge. Row 2 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Corps 1895 = Shoulder Title - Officer's. Royal Horse Guards Brass Army Cap Badge. Brass Badge - Queen; Mary's Own - 18th Hussars. Vintage Royal Welsh Fusiliers Cap Badge. R.A. F. Service Dress Wings with King's Crown. American Eagle Brass - Army Officers Cap Badge. 45th Overseas Battalion - Canada Expeditionary Forces. 48th Battlion, Victoria, Canada - British Columbia Brass Cap Badge. World War 1. Row 3. Center World War 11 - Rhodesian Air Force Cloth Pilots wings . row 4 Center - Embossed Woven Crown with metal gold thread woven feathers under. Right - Embossed Woven Crown with Brass Gold Anchor below.- Navy Petty Officer Cap Badge. Row 5. Large Metal Gold color Crown - British Army Warrant Officers Badge. Small Brass Single Rifle with ACT on the Butt of the rifle. Brass Badge - Drummers Proficiency., Last Row - center Embossed woven Crown Red Felt on Blue Back.none - no labels6 cloth patches raised and embossed, 18 military brass metal cap badges vary in type and country and conflict. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - RAEME Plaque
RAEME Corps was first established in 1942 when the Ordnance Corps and the Service Corps were combined. The royal ascent was granted in 1948. Ref: www.raeme.org.au The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. RAEME personnel are represented in most Army units, with the representation varying in size from one or two tradespersons, to small groups of 20 to 30 tradespersons, to large maintenance units with over 150 personnel and a totally integrated military and civilian workforce. The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers corps motto is ‘Arte et Marte’, which is Latin for ‘With Skill and Fighting’. Ref: www.army.gov.auVarnished Wooden BoardRAEME Badge Jan Zyla George Zyla 2020 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia, RAAF Officer's hat
Cap belonging to father of Nhill residentBlue hat with black elastic band . Silver buttons with crown and wings, securing thin black vinyl band between headpiece and visor. Felt and wire fabricated crown , golden metal eagle badge and gold wire fern emblem at front of cap.M.TX SIZE 7 1/8 AF MADE IN AUSTRALIA. F.SEDDON on name tagcap, raaf cap, seddon, -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Badge, Female relative's badge
Female Relative Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during World War 11. Each star on the bar below the badge represents a son or relative on active service.Circular badge with a central wreath surmounted with a crown. Within the wreath is an inscription TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA. with another wreath within, containing outline of Australia . A bar with a gold star is suspended below the main badge . Issued by the C'wlth Govt. AF 5519 G&E Rodd 1940world war 11, 1939-1945, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Army Survey Regiment - Operation Welcome Stranger - Operation Report
Operation Report of Mapping areas in central Victoria in 29 Mar 84 - 6 Mar 85. Covering 1:250,000 map areas SJ54-4 St Arnaud, SJ 55-1 Bendigo, SJ54-8 Ballarat, SJ %%-2 WangarattaAn A4 booklet sepia cardboard cover, brown text Survey Corps Badge, Photo of " Welcome Stranger Monument", outline shape of Victoria, glide on Arnos fastener binder.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MONTAGE, FRAMED MEMORABILIA, Post 2000
Robert George Lunn VX76842 enlisted on 27.2.1942 age 35 years, 5.3 1942 transfer to Engineer Training Echuca, 12.4.1942 transfer to 2nd Field Sqd, 27.6.1942 transfer to No 4 Bomb Disposal Coy, 3.9.1942 transfer to No 2 Bomb Disposal Coy, 18.2.1943 transfer to Engineer Training Centre RAE, 18.8.1943 transfer to 5th Aust Advance Reinforcements Depot Townsville, 11.11.1943 embark for Pt Moresby, 19.11.1943 taken on strength 2/9th Field Coy, 4.6.1944 embark from Lae to Brisbane, 11.8.1944 hospital with Malaria28.8.1944 rejoin unit, 20.9.1944 hospital (unclear), 27.9.1944 rejoin unit, 23.5.1945 embark for Morotai, 7.8.1945 promoted to Cpl, 12.8.1945 fly from Balikpapan to Aust to attend a Junior leaders school Aust Army, 22.8.1945 arrive Vic and attend school, 29.8.1945 attend RAE Training Centre NSW, 31.10.1945 Move to Vic for discharge, 7.11.1945 discharged from the 2nd AIF.Wood framed item with photo, ID tags, medals x 4, RAS badge, RSL badge, all items are set in panels within the frame, panel with text at bottom. Medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War medal 1939 - 45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45."VX76842 Lance Corporal Robert George Lunn, 2/9 Australian Field Company Australian Imperial Force, 27 February 1942 - 7 November 1945"framed, memorabilia, ww2, medals, lunn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, c. 1939 - 44
items issued to John Raymond Bruns VX88627, refer Cat No 5592 for his service history..1) - .3) Rising sun hat badges, brass with Rising Sun depiction crown centre, scroll under with raised text. .4) .5) Rising sun lapel badges brass, these are a miniature of the hat badges, both have lugs on the rear with pin through.On all, "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"badges, rising sun, 2nd 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
certificate - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Aust Army, 1946
See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a heavy paper document. The colour is off white and printing is in black ink. At the centre top is the Australian Crest. Certificate is numbered 483921. Army form AAF A.101. The Certificate is for VX79511 CFN John Alexander McDonald. 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment, AIF 1942 - 1946. It shows his R.A.S. badge and date of Discharge.Signature in ink at bottom shows J.A. McDonald.ww2, discharge certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, Aust Army, 1939-1945
Refer to Cat 5556.2 and 2481.2 for service.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.ww2, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
souvenir - BADGE, ARMOURED CAR SECTION, E. B. Edwards
... No. 5527.2 for his service record. The badge represents the 1st... No. 5527.2 for his service record. The badge represents the 1st ...Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record. The badge represents the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section.A triangular metal and enamel unit badge depicting the colour patch of the Armoured Car Section suspended below a gold coloured disc. The disc and badge are connected with a gold coloured chain with a safety pin attached. The back of the disc has a pin and hook attached to allow the wearer to fasten it to a garment. The disc features Arabic writing. The triangular badge has a central enamel purple triangle which is bordered with white enamel.Stamped on the back of the triangular badge: 'E. B. EDWARDS, (hallmarks below)'.souvenir, armoured car section, leo reoch cohn, unit badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
souvenir - BADGE, AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORP
... No. 5527.2 for his service record. Badge represents the Australian... No. 5527.2 for his service record. Badge represents the Australian ...Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record. Badge represents the Australian Flying Corps.Triangle shaped light blue, red and dark blue enamelled metal badge. A pin and hook are soldered to the back of the badgeaustralian flying corps, souvenir, unit badge, leo reoch cohn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Australian - United Kingdom Exchange End of Tour Report by WO2 KA Fenton RE 1990, WO2 KA Fenton RE, 25.10.1990
A 2 x year personnel exchange program existed between RASvy and the Survey elements of the Royal Engineers UK. This is an end of Tour Report produced by WO2 KA Fenton RE of his experiences during his exchange tour. An A4 Booklet stylised map of the world with Corps Badges foe RASvy and Royal Engineers (UK), back cover overhead aerial Photo of Army Svy Regt, 14 Pages, 4 Annexes and an enclosureroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RASvy - Defense Mapping Agency Exchange Officer End of Tour Report MAJ D Bowen 1982, MAJ DH Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, 3. 5. 1982
A 2 x year personnel exchange program existed between RASvy and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This is the End of Tour Report produced by David H Bowen, Major, Corps of Engineers, US Army Exchange Officer, Australia in 1982A4 Document, Plastic cover, Purple and gold, RASvy Badge emblem and Defense Mapping Agency Badge emblems in gold, 17 pages, 13 enclosures, black and white print, colour photos and mapsReport compiled by David H Bowen, Major, Corps of Engineers, US Army Exchange Officer, Australiaroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RASvy - Defense Mapping Agency Exchange Officer Mid Tour Report MAJ J Charland 1983, MAJ JJ Charland US Army Corps of Engineers, 15.08.83
A 2 x year personnel exchange program existed between RASvy and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This is the Mid Term Tour Report produced by John J Charland, Major, Corps of Engineers, US Army Exchange Officer, Australia in 1983A4 document, Purple Cover, Gold Badge Image US Defense Mapping Agency and RASvy, 13 PagesCompiled by John J Charland, Major, Corps of Engineers, United States Armyroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1988, Major J Wright US Corps of Engineers, Major Edward J Wright US Army Corps of Engineers, 30 June 1988
Mid Tour Report USA - Aust Officer Exchange 1988 by Major Edward J Wright, US Army Corps of EngineersA4 Booklet, cream card, DMA and RASvy Corps Badges on cover, 16 pagesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, C. WW1 onwards
Items in collection relating to the Jackson Family..1) Badge, Rising Sun, Brass pressed metal, blackened, rear has two lugs on for hat attachment. .2) Badge, same as .1) smaller for uniform collar.On all, "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".badges, rising sun, uniform, collar, lapel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - Fortuna Pipes and Drums Request for Donation, PSJ Barker, Secretary Fortuna pipes and Drums, 06.08.1995
This is a document requesting a donation for the Fortuna Pipes and Drums for the update of some of their equipment. The members of the band are shown and named in the accompanying photo. Information about the Fortuna Pipes and Drums is also in Valerie Loyejoy's book " Mapmakers of Fortuna, A History of the Army Survey Regiment" ISBN 0-646-42120-4 and included in the Victorian Collection as item 6000. The Band was originally formed in 1993 from members of the local Masonic Lodge and first played for the Survey Corps Day Parade in 1994 after a request from the then RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. The Army was able to provide the original "Black Watch" tartan kilts. Using an original Survey Corps Badge c. 1915 provided by former WO1 Keith "Aki" Barber, a number of replica metal Survey Corps theodolite badges were struck and used along with the purple Survey Corps lanyard by the band. The Fortuna Pipes and Drums continued to actively support the Army Survey Regiment until its disbandment in 1996.A 4 x Page letter, A4 Pages, Typed document, PhotocopyAddressed to Mr Tony Spurling, Manager Technical Services, Army Svy Regt, Fortunaroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - Flag of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, Mid to late 1970's
Survey Corps Flags of this type were produced mid to late 1970's and distributed to all Survey Corps Units. This flag was issued to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo and flew during daylight hours on the Unit flag pole at Fortuna Villa for many years. The flag was ceremonially marched out of the gate on the day that the Army Survey Regiment was disbanded in 1996. Leading the flag bearer party is the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment LTCol Duncan Burns followed by the band of the Fortuna Pipes and Drums.A full size Corps Flag, purple with 18cm horizontal white stripe. Multi-coloured Survey Corps Badge (less scroll) in the centre of the flag. White header with grommets top and bottom.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, Cassell and Company Ltd/ London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, "From The Australian Front Xmas 1917", 1917
Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details. Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black colour print on front and back. Front illustration 3 colour silhouette of two soldiers in a battle scene. Book illustration - Rising Sun Badge. 128 Badges - cut, plain, off white. Pictorial book containing black and white photographs and black and white illustrations and cartoons.Front end papers - owner's name, handwritten blue ink, Kevin Roberts/ 124 Fifth Ave/ Rosebud 3939/ 5986 6663". Next page handwritten - green pencil - child's drawing of 3 circles.books, military history, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, "AUSTRALIA", Aust Army
... BADGE, "AUSTRALIA"...Australia Shoulder badge... goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust Australia Shoulder badge AIF ...This is a copper badge made with the word 'Australia' . It is curved. On the rear are 2 loops used for mounting.passchendaele barracks trust, australia shoulder badge, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, c1939-1945
... This is a copper badge - Tri-Service, Australia. It's...". This is a copper badge - Tri-Service, Australia. It's motif has an anchor ...Refers to the Service of :- NORMAN CHARLES STEVENS V59636 - VX123648. Initially in CMF NR V59636. Enlisted in AIF VX 123648 9 March 1943 aged 35. Discharged 28 June 1946. Unit - Catering Corps - Rank Private. This is a copper badge - Tri-Service, Australia. It's motif has an anchor, part of a Rising Sun Badge and spread bird wings. At the top centre is a Royal Crown. At the bottom in a stylised boomerang shaped banner are the words "Returned from Active Service". On the rear are two loops for mounting of badge.On the rear is stamped 309475. "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt". ww2, active service, badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGE, RISING SUN
... goldfields See Cat 5192 Badge Rising Sun Australian Army This appears ...See Cat 5192This appears to be a small, pressed tin badge. The pattern is that of the Rising Sun with a crown. There are two banners at the bottom with the words: - " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". There is a small patch of corrosion on the crown. There is no sign of mounts on the badge on the rear, only a square piece of solder.badge, rising sun, australian army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR BADGE, RISING SUN AND SOLDIER, c1939-1945
See Cat 5192THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRESSED TIN BADGE. ORIGINALLY CHROME OR SILVER, IT HAS THE SHAPE OF THE RISING SUN. IN THE CENTRE IS A STANDING SOLDIER WITH A RIFLE. THERE ARE TWO BANNERS AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE WORDS "AUSTRALIA - THE EMPIRE AND OUR ALLIES'. THE MOUNTING PIN ON THE REAR IS MISSING.ww2, aif service, souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCH WW2, Australian Army, c1939-1945
Badge is probably for 2/8 Battalion, WW2.This is a grey felt background. Rectangular shaped. On that grey felt is a combination of white and red bars.ww2, infantry, 2/8 battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, Oxford Clothing Pty Ltd, 1968
... of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY... of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki woollen battle dress jacket with cloth major's insignia with a queen's crown sewn on each epaulette. On top of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT' embroidered in white letters on a purple background. A white calico manufacturer's label with laundering instructions, is sewn on the inside. A gold coloured metal cross is pinned to each lapel.uniform, insignia, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams