A 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' created by Princess Mary had overwhelming response and so it was decided to give every person 'wearing the King's uniform on Christmas Day 1914' the brass tin along with a Christmas card and a picture of the princess, and items such as pipe, lighter, tobacco, and 20 cigarettes. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets. Indian troops often received sweets and spices, and nurses received chocolates. Many of the items were sent separately from the boxes because of lack of space. Not all the tins could be sent out by Christmas and so those sent in January 1915 contained a New Year card. Shortage of brass meant that many did not received their tins until summer 1916, however by January 1919 some still did not receive them. After using up the contents many service people then used the tins to store small items. The brass tin, bullet pencil, and medals belonged to Pte George Nutting of the 2nd London regiment, and regimental number 2080/230442. After World War 1 George Nutting sailed for Melbourne on June 1, 1922 aboard the S.S. Borda. He then lived at several addresses in the Sunshine/Albion area including Dawson St, 32 King Edward Ave, and 15 Kamarooka St. At one stage he was involved in a window cleaning and gardening business, and both he and his wife Janet were very good dancers. George Nutting was also involved in the loyal Sunshine Lodge and was presented with a Past Grand's Collar in 1943. He lived at 15 Kamarooka St until he passed away on March 20th 1979 at the age of 85. The above information was sourced from http://www.kinnethmont.co.uk/1914-1918_files/xmas-box-1914.htm (accessed 1/3/2014), and from http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-Christmas-gift-1914 (accessed 1/3/2014), and from research work done by Eva and Marie of S&DHS.The Tin and Medals provide a visible historical record of the Christmas gift, and the awards that the average WW1 British service person received about 100 years ago. The bullet pencil may indicate that Pte G. Nutting was probably a non-smoker, at least around circa 1914.Brass rectangular box with an embossed and hinged lid. The lid features the profile of Princess Mary with an 'M' on each side, and the names of Britain's allies in 1914. The pencil fits into the brass bullet casing to give the appearance of a bullet. The WW1 British medals are: 1. 1914 - 1915 Star, 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1918 (Silver), 3. Allied Victory Medal.TIN: Imperium Brittanicum, Christmas 1914, Belgium, France, Servia, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro. MEDALS: 2080 Pte G. Nutting 2 - Lond.R g. nutting, princess mary tin, christmas 1914, bullet pencil, british ww1 medals, 1914 - 1915 star, british war medal 1914 - 1918, allied victory medal

The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved on 15 December 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units (land and naval) which fought in the Crimean War of 1854–56 against Russia. The medal was awarded with the British version of the Turkish Crimea Medal, but when a consignment of these was lost at sea, some troops received the Sardinian version.Silver medal with yellow and grey ribbon. Possibly replica.crimean war, medal

White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.Commemorates the settlement of Portland, Melbourne and Victoria, 1834 - 1935Round two sided silver metal medalFront - Centenary of Victoria 1934 - Portland 1934 Rear - Centenary of Melbourne 1935centenary, victoria, melbourne, medal

Replica set of war time service medals issued to Allan. E. Howe VX61675 for service with 2/21 Infantry Battalion A.I.FReplica set court mounted WWII war medals. Australian Service Medal; 1939-45 War medal; Pacific Star and 1939-45 star ww2, world war 2, court mounted medals, medal ribbon

Frederick Price Charlton enlisted in the 1st General Hospital Reinforcements on 19.4.15. Embarked for overseas 18.5.15. He embarked for Australia on duty with his OC on 4.12.15. Promoted to SGT. He re embarked for overseas on 3.3.16. Transferred to 15th FAB on 11.10.16. Hospitalised with Influenza on 14.1.17. Attached to 5th Div HQ and allotted Regt No 68A on 25.8.17. Discharged from the AIF on 10.9.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.P Charlton. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-1918 3. Victory medal 1914 -19, replica not engraved."68 Sgt FP Charlton 15 F AMB AIF"medals, military, history, ron mills collection

William George Pyke enlisted in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 8.4.1915 No 1565 age 33 years 4 months. He was hospitalised at Anzac was returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit on 13.3.16. Classed “Asthma. He re enlisted again on 30.4.17 No 4869 in the 13th reinforcements 29th Batt then transferred to the 38th Batt on 1.1.1918. He was gassed severely on 11.8.18. He was discharged medically unfit on 8.7.1919. He passed away 26.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W.G Pyke. 1. 1914-1915 Star. 2. War medal 1914-18 replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved. .1 "1565 Pte W G Pyke 21 BN AIF"medals, history, military, ron mills collection

War Medal 1939-1945 P.A.1822 HOARE, M.H.War Medal 1939-1945P.A. 1822 HOARE, Mervyn Horace

The ribbon is part of the collection re Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt AIF, KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P.Ribbon for the Great War 1914-19 "Victory Medal"medals, military, ribbons

North Vietnamese Liberation Medal. (Star indicates class.)medals, vietnam, army

North Vietnanese Liberation Medal. (Stars indicate class)medals, vietnam, general

Miniature Medals set Peter Hay from Koreamedals, korea, army

Patrick Noel Redden No 21402 enlisted on 16.9.15 in 9th FAB Ammunition Column aged 21 years 10 months. Embarked for England 11.5.16, embarked for France 16.1.17, transfered to Divisional Artillery 23.3.17, hospital 17.11.17 with Influenza then early December with Myalgia. Rejoins unit in France 15.1.18, discharged from the AIF on 20.8.19. (1 D.A.C) 1st Division Ammunition Column.Medals, individual, (2) re P.N Redden. .1) Victory Medal. .2) War Medal 1914-19. .3) Certificate of Discharge No W749 re P.N Redden, certificate is laminated, details name, rank, Regt No, years of service, personnel details, double sided form..1) & .2) "21402 GNR P.N.Redden 1 D.A.C, A.I.F"medals, documents, military

.1) Metal Medal with date bar mounted on red white blue striped ribbon. Medal crown, crossed swords one star "Orde Vrede" in centre bar dated 1947 embroidered lettering on back in white..1) embroidered on back FA. A. Tack/Bredamedals, awards

ROBERT MACKENZIE KIRKWOOD initially enlisted No V32567 then transferred to AIF No VX118004 on 3.11.1942. At discharge from the Army 16.1.1946 he was a PTE in Advanced Land Headquarters. Pacific Star Medal with loose ribbon.VX118004 R M KIRKWOODmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

MAX Jolliffe No 3757290 1st National Service intake 1956, 9 Pl B Coy 15th National Service Bn Puckapunyal. Later joined the CMF as No 3166344 and reached the rank of Sergeant..1) Medal set (2) mounted on steel plate. 1. Australian Defence Medal. 2. Anniversary of National Service medal. .2) Set of Miniatures as per .1) .3) Set of Service ribbons as per .1) & .2).1) On No 1, "3757290 M.J. JOLLIFFE", on No 2, "3166344 M.J. JOLLIFFE"medals, awards, cmf, national service

The "Mons Star 1914" is slightly different to the "1914-15 Star". British Army medal set.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re H. Edwards. 1. 1914 Mons star. 2. British war medal 1914-18 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919."Mt. 5471 Cpl H Edwards ASE "numismatics - medals, military, british

Awarded to M.M.Dwyer at the local Yarrawonga Agricultural show in 1884.a local significant item pertaining to the Yarrawonga Agricultural Show and part of its history.Silver medal in leather covered box awarded to M.M.Dwyer at the Yarrawonga & Border Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Roman soldier on opposite side of the medal.Awarded to M.M.Dwyer ESQ for best 20 lbs salt butter Sept 4th 1884. From Yarrawonga & Border Agricultural and Pastoral Association on the circumference of the medal.medal, yarrawonga, agricultural, award

The original medals were issued to Corporal Clark VX34546 for his war time service. The court mounting is in the correct order of precedence. Court mounted WWII Medals comprising 6 original medals, ribbons and clasp (Africa Star with 8th Army Clasp; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, 1938-45 War Medal, Defence Medal. On the reverse is a tag bearing the tailor's name, "Russ Johnston/Tailor"ww2, world war 2, 2/24th battlion

Margaret Rich, the donor, was a Ballarat School of Mines Council Member in 1995, and was presented with this medalion.Copper medal in a blue velvet presentation case. The medal was presented during the 125th anniversary of the Ballarat School of MinesVerso: 'To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Official Opening of the School of Mines Ballarat 26 October 1870.'ballarat school of mines, numismatics, medal, 125th anniversary, awards

This medal was presented to student nurse Annie Rentle in recognition of her efforts during the fire that destroyed Wards 4 and 6 on Boxing Day 1888. Patients had to be rescued after the main staircase collapsed. All the patients survived and the nurses remained calm and in control throughout the emergency. Annie Rentle graduated in 1890This unique medal is evidence of the appreciation of the hospital of what must have been extraordinary efforts on the part of the student nurse to ensure the safety of patients during this fire.Silver coloured medal with pale blue ribbon. has been placed on dark blue fabric and enclosed in a round frameFront of medal has a pattee cross with 'Alfred Hospital' underneath. The hospital's Latin motto around the cross. "Ubi Non Est Mulier Ibi Ingemiscit Aeger" Meaning: 'Where woman is not, there the sick man groaneth'. The obverse reads: 'Presented to Nurse Rentle for assistance rendered at fire Dec. 26th 1888.' alfred hospital fire 1888, nurse bravery medal, annie rentle

.1) USA. Good Conduct medal, M. D. KASABACK .2) Ribbon for Good Conduct Medal with clasps. M. D. KASABACKmedals, military usa, good conduct, ron mills collection

This Australian Service Medal was issued to 32692 C M Muir who served during WW2 as a Sergeant? with the RAAF.This is the original Medal belonging to 32692 C M Muir who served with the RAAF during WW2.Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, silver, round. The ribbon attached is that of the War Medal 1939-194532692 C M Muir.asm, ww2, 32692 c m muir, raaf

Original medals held by family, this replica set Military Service Medals for Arthur J Howe who saw service with 2/5 Infantry Battalions and served in the Middle East AfricaReplica Set Court Mounted WWII Medals comprising first from the right Australian Service Medal, second from the right War Medal 1939-45, third from the right Pacific Star 4th from the right 1939-45 Star war medals, wwii war medals, court mounted medals

The Tobruk Siege Medal known as the "T" medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand & Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April & December 1941. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977.Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached tobruk, seige, world war two, wwii

Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) .1) Australian Active Service Medal 1975 .2) Interfet medal, international force East Timor .3) United nations mission East Timor 1999 All 3 are replicas, not engravedmedals, military, replica’s, passchendaele barracks trust

Item with the collection of Cyril John JOHNSON VX 36298 died as a POW of the Japanese. Refer 3144 for his service history.Medal, Australian Prisoner of War, set on a black cardboard backing.PRISONER OF WARmedals, military, prisoners of war