Sample pages from "AACC Handbook No.3: Recipes and general hints on preparation of Army rations in SWPA". An example of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has a 'restricted' warning printed on cover. These sample pages include cuts of beef, mutton and pork, and a cross-section of a drum pug oven. An example of a war time 'how-to' book.Digital copy of sample pages from a bookaustralian army, rations, cooking, drum pug oven, meat cuts

The 16th Light Horse Regiment was a Citizen Military Force unit located in North East Victoria with its Headquarters at Benalla. The regiment came into existence as part of a reorganisation of Australian Military Forces in 1912 replacing earlier Victorian Mounted Rifles units, and was in turn redesignated 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment in 1919.A rare bank book detailing how a CMF regiment conducted its financial affairs in the pre-World War 1 (1914-1918) period.Black clothboard covered bank book issued by the National Bank of Australasia Limited, Benalla Branch for the account of the 16th Light Horse Public Monies Account. The book was in use from December 1912 to March 1919.16th light horse, national bank of australasia, military, bank account, cmf

Refer Thomas Henry Iser 383.2 for Service History. 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. 1. Officer Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric with belt attached, Buttons - copper coloured metal and brass with "Australian Military Forces" stamped into face of button. Metal belt buckle. Unit colour patch - black, green and grey for 1/14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Brown sateen fabric lining. 2. Shirt with detachable collar, Khaki colour, cotton fabric, closed front, long sleeved. Maker's and owner's labels - back, top below collar.Maker's label, green and blue embroidery - "Fuseweld" / ??? Shirt/Champion/ 3". Owner's label, red embroidery "T.H. Iser" uniform, army, ww2

This particular Jacket was issued to VX 33678 Bdr E. O'Shea.Bdr O'Shea served during WW2Khaki Wool cloth Jacket, four patch pockets on the front of the Jacket. The Jacket has two 'Australia' shoulder titles on the epaulets, one only small (king's Crown) rising sun badge on the collar, six small buttons, four small buttons with King's Crown, map of Australia and embossed Australian Military Forces. One small button at the collar. On the right and left sleeve are the colour patch of Artillery. On the right sleeve is the badge of rank of Bombardier and four blue service chevrons. Inside the Jacket hand written OSWR. Makers Tag - Freedman & Co Pty Ltd. 1941. Size 6. Name Tag - Regimental No VX33678. Name Bdr E. O'Shea. uniform, jacket, service dress, khaki, amf

A Diary of Some of The Incidents of the Military Life of No. 272 Lance Corporal H. O'Rorke Regimental Signals. 1916-1918 White cover with red bindingAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces. Oval colour patch red and brown. 39th Battalion 10th Brigade A.I.F

This item presented by the indigenious community to their local police officer on the the occasion of his joining the Armed Services in 1942 which resulting in his interment in ChangiUnique personal gift to this ServicemanLacquered wood hand made. Hand grip to rear"CENTRAL AUSTRALIA / 1942" RISING SUN Emblem at centre ("AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES") Pinstriping in silver and red.ww2, shield, central australia, police officer, storey, indigenous gift

Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON Collection WW1 & WW2..1) Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service, round with Crown on top, centre has Rising Sun depiction with AIF under. .2) Badge, Rising Sun lapel, blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear. .3) Badge, shoulder, Australia curved shape, blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear. Items relate to No 40 H E HEWSTON 3rd PNR BN AIF..1) “Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service No 209185” .2) “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”numismatics - medals /military, metalcraft- brassware, badges

WW1 1. Badge - metal, brown, imprinted insignia and lettering. 2. Badge - metal, dark brown, Rising Sun.1. Issued by Dept of Defence - Returned from Active service AIF> 2. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.passchendaele barracks trust collection, ww1, badges

Peaked khaki cap, leather band around front part of brim, held in place by a copper button each end. The badge at front is a copper Rising Sun with inscription Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, peak hat

This notebook belonged to Frank Ernest Armistead. He was born on 29.5.1917 at Powelltown, Victoria and enlisted on 20.11.1939. He was discharged on 9.10.1942 having served in Artillery 2/2 FD REGT. His next of kin was listed as Sydney Armistead, his brother (?).d. 27 Dec 1985, He died on 27 Dec 1985. This personal item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community who played a vital role during this time are remembered. It is also a useful reference tool.A small grey covered notebook. at the top in black print is S.O. Book 136 (Adapted). Beneath this is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces coat of arms and A.I.F.. Inside are ha ndwritten names and details of troops.On front cover : Bomb. Armistead, F.E. H.Q. Subww11 armistead notebook-a.i.f.

Cap/Hat badge in the form of a stylized rising sun, Kings crown in the lower centre, running across the bottom in a ribbon the words Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Long flat pin on back to attach to headgear.organization, military, army

Display of army badges (14) metal, mounted on teal fabric board with wooden uprights. 3 with ' Rising Sun' and 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria Juncta in Uno' inscribed.ww2, army uniform badges

The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.Metal shoulder title of 8th Australian Light Horse worn on the epaulet during the period 1900-1912.light horse, victoria, federation

The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.Metal hat badge of 8th Australian Light Horse (VMR) worn during the period 1900-1912., and with motto 'Timeo Nec Sperno'light horse, victoria, federation, vmr, 8th

Black plastic frame with 3 badges 2 beer labels 1 Beer coupon and two photos of soldiers drinking beerMaterial badge of Australian Military Forces, Material badge of British Forces Commonwealth, Material badge with crown and commonwealth. Paper label from Asahi Beer and Kirin Brewery Company Lager Beer. Paper coupon from Asahi Beer Hall. 2 photos of soldiers with beer

This uniform was worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2.. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey fitted, lined jacket with long sleeves, collar and lapels. Three front metal buttons buttons and two smaller buttons on each sleeve. Dark green epaulette with four metal buttons on each shoulder (Right side is faded). Two hip pockets with one button fastener. One internal pocket with small grey button. Unit patches on each sleeve and four inverted service chevrons on right sleeve at wrist. Two ribbon bars containing 5 Campaign Ribbons on left side of front, attached with standard 'brooch' fitting . Belt (same material as jacket) passes through two loops on back of jacket and is fastened by two buttons, hidden when belt is fastened. Metal buttons stamped with map of Australia with crown above and the words Australian Military Forces around. Makers label inside back below collar: " /tailors and habit makers, J .RAVENSDALE & SON Nicholas Bldg Swanston Street Melbourne". Name of owner handwritten "Sister Ride:"

Made possibly by a jewler while a priosner of the Japanese in WW2Small Bracelett made of grey metal in a filigree (Very Fine) Pattern with green bottle glass in a metal mount (one is missing entirely) Very small Rising Sun to front of bracelett. Joining link held together by a split pin, other links looped together with chain.Fusal. Terling. Silver 935. On rear of Rising Sun On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesbracelet,, pow. prisoner of war

Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out of Perspex..1) Rising Sun brooch, mother of pearl. .2) RAAF Brooch with wings, perspex. .3) Brooch, oval shape. .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2) Centre: RAAF .3) Centre: Mother I go to return numismatics - medals, military badges

The items relate to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Ca No’s1640, 1641, 1642. Item .1) was referred to as a "Sweetheart Badge" made from two uniform badges. .1) Badge, Rising sun lapel, blackened brass, soldered onto a "Australia" shoulder badge. .2) Badge, brass, circular with Rising Sun in centre and crown atop, "Returned from Active Service". 2 lugs on rear. .3) Button, brass, round with map of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside. 1 lug on rear. .4) Badge, RSL membership with 2 soldiers in centre. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. 2 lugs on rear with brass plate..2) "21552" .4) "V64773"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft-brassware, rsl, badges

The ACMF was the Australian Citizen Military Forces and was the Army Reserve. Part of the collection of "William Fawcett" V246452 refer Cat No 9627.Three (3) cream colour foolscap sheets with writing in purple, lists 33 officers who have been terminated from ACMF and transferred to Royal Aust Infantry or other related units.Headed: "Routine orders Part 11 No's 77-145 incl. By Brigadier S.M. McDONALD MC", "RESTRICTED".cmf, termination of contract, fawcett 1

Presumably World War II based on comparison with silimar items. Initials inside cap may be associated with item to jacket, initialled with Lt. H. Dixon, VI. 7290.This item has historical signifigance as a an example of Australian military uniform dating presemably to World War II. Military peak cap, dark green. Brown leather chinstrap, attached by buttons on either side of visor with lettering 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap has double row of top stitching in dark yellow thread. Metal rimmed air holes (two) on each side under top of cap. Inner band made of brown leather embossed or printed with maker inscription. Rear of inner band has a row of rectangles punched through leather .50 mm in length, 22 in total, threaded through with gold coloured ribbon, tied together at centre back. Inner cap lining made of pale gold fabric, with diamond shaped liner/swear shield attached and topstitched in gold thread. Bronze coloured badge above visor with lettering Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE' on inner band in gold. Hand written initials H, and what appears to be D N (area has tears and insect damage) visible on lining behind visor. Initials in black marker. military, war, fashion, uniform, head, style, fabric, textile, cap, hat, visor, peak, outfit, myer, tailor, australian, forces, headwear, commonwealth.

Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Rising Sun Lapel Badge, pressed blackened brass, Rising Sun with Crown in the Centre, scroll underneath with lettering "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" two lugs on rear and pin. .2) As above minus two lugs.uniform badges, lapel rising sun

Regimental pocket book for use by non-commissioned officers and men of the 14th Battalion AIF. Publication presented to the 14th Battalion by pupils of Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne. Issued by Commanding Officer Lt Col RE Courtney VD. Contains sections on: a Nominal Roll of Officers; Espirit de Corps and The Regimental Motto; Badges of Rank and how to recognise them; Duties of Non-Commissioned Officers; The Special Duties of the Squad Commander in the Attack; The duty of every individual man in the Attack; The Special Duties of Section Commanders in Defence; Applications etc by Letter; The Soldier, Fit and Strong; What every Outpost Sentry should know; Signals; General Introduction for Guards and Sentries; The Rifle, and how to care for it; The Three Rules for Aiming; Points to Note when you are firing; Rates of Fire; Scouts; The Individual Use of Cover; Hints for Camps; Sergeants and other Non-Commissioned Officers; Musketry; Description of the SMLE Rifle Mark III; Ships' Bells and what they mean; the Half-company Commander in the Attack; Regimental SongBooklet covered with blue fabric-covered card embossed with the insignia of The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains multiple paper pages printed in blue with yellow border. Bound with sewn blue cotton. Two booklets held in collection.SKHS1587 inscription inside front cover, in blue ink handwriting, now largely obscured: G Clarendon Hyde 2.1.15. Inside back cover: No 115 "C" Company Sept 1914. Both SKHS1587 and SKHS 1620 contain handwritten notations against the Nominal Roll of Officers, updating the information about the officers listed.14th battalion aif

Documentation re request for discharge Pte. R. P. Kelly to Australian Military Force Headquarters Victoria, Australia. War Service Record Pte. R. P. Kelly obtained on line via internet by Lara R. S. L.Papers re Pte R, P, Kelly application for discharge sent via No. 6 F. T. S. , Mallala to Australian Military Forces - Vic L. of C. Area. Plus War Service Service Record of Pte. R. P. Kelly obtained by Lara R. S. L. war service record of pte. r. p. kelly

Items in the collection re Colonel J. W. Swatton refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details. 1. Book - cloth cover, red, paper, black print - 423 pages. 2. Pamphlet - paper, cream with black print - 11 pages. 3. Book - cardboard cover, cream with black print - 209 pages.1. Inside book - “Field Service Regulations Vol 1 1930 Organisation and Administration, Serial No.10 Nov 1938” 2. “Staff Duties in the Field 1949, Appendix F, Vehicle Unit Signs” 3. “Standing Orders for the Equipment of the Australian Military Forces and Australian Cadet Corps 1955”passchendaele barracks trust, colonel j w swatton, manuals

Items souvenired by Albert Corrie VX47191, refer Cat No 4847 for service details..1) Cushion cover silk with pink tassels, colour depiction of a women, donkey and child of to the market. .2) handkerchief cotton blue with crochet boarder, flowers and word embroidered. .3) Cushion cover silk yellow tassle edges, green background with depictions of a vehicle, tower, rising sun badge embroidered on..1) “Souvenir of Palestine”, “To the Market”. .2) “Beyroujth”. .3) “Souvenir of Palestine 1941”, “Davids Tower”, “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”.cushions, handkerchiefs, souvenirs

Item donated in the memory of Regt No 3188 Sgt John Joseph MILBURN, Unit 15th M G Company, 5th M G Battalion, 1st AIF. Saw service in Egypt and on the Somme 1915 - 1919.Display of unit colours of WWI in the form of a Rising Sun. Printed on white background with drawings of Belgium, France, Gallipoli & Egypt in each corner. Decorations are listed each side of display. All decorations & unit badges are in regimental colours. Display has glass front & brown wooden frame with gold inner edge, fawn cardboard backing.Printed top: “Souvenir of the Greatest War” Printed at bottom: “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” Stamped on back: “Passchendaele Barracks Trust”military history-army, documents-posters, passchendaele barracks trust

Stan Grossman sent this silk embroidery to his cousin Doris Grossman. Private Stanley GROSSMAN 246 from North Wangaratta enlisted on 15/7/1915 aged 19 years. He embarked on 10/11/1915 and served with the Camel Corp , 29th Battalion and 14th Light Horse.Ornate gold coloured plastic frame with cream mount containing a square pink cloth embossed in yellow and white thread and edged in yellow fringe. Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 stanley grossman 246, ww1, 29th battalion