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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Princess Mary Gift Tin, 1914
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a 'gift from the nation'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were despatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card All boxes, irrespective of recipient, contained a Christmas card and a picture of the Princess. Those which were not distributed until after Christmas were sent out with a card wishing the recipient a 'victorious new year'. The wounded on leave or in hospital, nurses, and the widows or parents of those killed were also entitled to the gift. Prisoners of war at the time had theirs reserved until they were repatriated. Great efforts were made to distribute the gifts in time for Christmas, and huge demands were made on an already stretched postal service. More than 355,000 were successfully delivered by the deadline. As time pressed on, a shortage of brass meant that many entitled personnel did not receive their gift until as late as the summer of 1916, and in January 1919 it was reported that 'considerable' numbers had still not been distributed. Orders for brass strip were placed with the USA, who were not yet involved in the war, and a large consignment was lost with the ship 'Lusitania'. As so much brass was being consumed in the production of weapons and munitions, the quality of the boxes which were manufactured late on was poor, being of a plated inferior alloy, when compared with the earlier pure brass examples. When the fund finally closed in 1920, almost £200,000 had been donated for the provision of more than two and a half million boxes with contents. The 'tin' is approximately 5" long by 3¼" wide by 1¼" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the 'M' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words 'Imperium Britannicum' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words 'Christmas 1914', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, British War Medal 1914-18, 1919
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Established on 26th July 1919. The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920. Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. Around 110,000 of a bronze version were issued mainly to Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps. The front (obv or obverse) of the medal depicts the head of George V. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.The medal is silver and circular. A truncated bust of King George V is on the obverse, while there is a depiction of Saint George on the reverse. There is a straight clasp carrying a watered silk ribbon. This has a central band of golden yellow with three stripes of white, black and blue on both sides. The blue stripes come at the edges. 6,610,000 British War Medals were issued. The soldier's regiment and number are inscribed around the rim. Recipient: 908 DVR J E Whyte 3 LH FD AMBwar medal 1914-18 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Badge, Silver War Badge, abt 1918
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...The Silver War Badge was instituted in 1916 and awarded to men who were honourably discharged under certain regulations which are shown below. It was also awarded in retrospect: that is, to men discharged in 1914 or 1915 who otherwise met the criteria. During the Great War, patriotic British ladies would give white feathers to men not in uniform. Discharged soldiers were unimpressed. The badge served as a white feather deflector. The Silver War Badge, sometimes wrongly referred to as the Silver Wound Badge, was instituted from 12 September 1916 under Army Order 316. The badge was awarded to all of those military personnel who had served at home or overseas during the war, and who had been discharged from the army under King’s Regulations. Expiry of a normal term of engagement did not count and the most commonly seen reason for discharge and issue of the badge is KR is 392(xvi), meaning the soldier had been released on account of being permanently physically unfit. It was possible to be awarded a badge if the man had not served overseas – and if his service record is now lost this may be the only remaining evidence of service for such a soldier.It is a circular badge with the legend “For King and Empire – Services Rendered” surrounding the King George V cypher. The badge had a pin for wear as a brooch. A19225 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Title Peace of 1919 medalet issued to Australian schoolchildren Object type Medalet Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne Date made 1919 Summary Designed by C Douglas Richardson, 'The Peace of 1919' medalet was issued by the Defence Department to school children throughout Australia to commemorate the signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty in 1919. The medals were originally suspended from a narrow piece of red, white and blue striped cotton ribbon. This medalet is associated with one of the children of Lance Corporal Giles Daniel, 1st AIF. Born in Ballarat, western Victoria on 16 December 1870, Giles Felix Daniel moved to Oakleigh, Victoria aged 15. A member of the Victorian permanent forces, he served as a corporal (regimental number 8) with the First Victorian Mounted Infantry Company, part of the first Victorian Contingent to the war in South Africa in 1899. This unit was one of the first Australian formations to see action during the Boer War. It was largely drawn from serving members of the Victorian forces. Demoted to private following a Court Martial on 19 November 1900, Daniel returned to Australia in December of the same year. During the First World War, he was again one of the first to enlist, joining the AIF on 19 August 1914, and becoming Lance Corporal number 32 with the First Divisional Signals Company. He served with this unit during the Gallipoli campaign and until his return to Australia on 11 April 1916. Silver-plated brass Circular medalet with a plain edge and integral suspension loop. The obverse features a symbolic female figure of Peace, holding a sword and standing on a plinth marked 'PEACE 1919'. Behind her flies a dove, and at her left and right feet are two figures freed from their shackles. The reverse features a central panel surrounded by laurel leaves, surmounted by the King's Crown with the word 'VICTORY' over the rays of the rising sun. A sailor and a digger stand at ease on either side of the panel on which is cast 'THE / TRIUMPH / OF / LIBERTY / AND / JUSTICE'. Below the leaves is a very small panel with the words 'THE PEACE OF 1919' and the manufacturer's name.peace medal 1919 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Identity discs, 906 Tpr T E Whyte, abt 1914
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...WW1 issueTwo standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir version with depiction of Arab city on reverse. On plaited leather cord906 Tpr T E Whyte 3rd AMGSidentity discs -
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Document, 4 Task Force, 4TF Weapons and Equipment Display 5 AUG 66 Healesville, 1966
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A 25 page document produced for a display of Army weapons and equipment on 5 Aug 1966. Provides an outline, general description and characteristics of each item.weapons displays, 4tf -
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Document, Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Cerberus, Small Arms Training, 1992
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered document from the Gunnery School of HMAS Cerberus covering various rifle types, F1 9mm sub-machine gun, pistols and shot guns, safety, range practices and coaching the firer.small arms training, navy -
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Documents, School of Infantry, School of Infantry Seymour Syllabus and Programmes 8/58 All Weapons Course, Jan 1958
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A loose leaf folder containing lesson plans etc for the School of Infantry (then at) Seymour all weapons course covering Owen Machine Carbine, rifle, Bren Light machine Gun, grenades and 2" mortarinfantry weapons training -
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Booklet (3 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 9 Part II, 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher 1953, 1953
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet covering handling, firing and maintenance of the weaponWO Code 87743.5 inch rocket launcher -
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Booklet (3 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 14 66mm Light Anti-tank weapon M72, 1966
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet providing information to train soldiers to handle and fire the weapon. On copy has Amdt No 17610-66-024-4120m72 "66 mm anti tank weapon" -
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Booklet, B & M Ltd, Infantry training Vol II Infantry Heavy Weapons Pam 21, 3 inch Mortar, 1951
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet containing the knowledge and instructional technique which an instructor will need to train a soldier in the handling of the mortar as a member of a crew. It also contains the principles of fire control and observation which is taught to officers and NCOs . Includes amdt 1WO Code No 85943 inch mortar -
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Booklet, Infantry Training Vol I2 Infantry Heavy Weapons Pam 26, The 81mm Mortar, 1970
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet for instructors covering handling,, aiming, drills and practices and command post procedureDSN 7610-66-035-341781 mm mortar -
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Booklet, H & M de Vanny, Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 8, The 2 inch Mortar 1949, 1955
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet to teach the handling and firing of the 2 inch mortar. With amdts 3,4,&5. Amdts 1 &2 are incorporated in this 1955 reprintWO Code No 8452 -
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Booklet, Royal Australian Armoured Corps Training Vol 3 Armament Pam 2 106 mm Recoilless Rifle M40A1, 1963
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet providing instructors information necessary to train RAAC soldiers as crewmen for the 106 mm RCL7610-66-019-1715106 mm rcl -
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Booklet (3 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 15, Launcher Grenade 40 mm, M79, 1966
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet for instructors for the M79 Grenade Launcher7610-66-024-7172m79 40 mm grenade launcher, -
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Booklet (7 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 3, Gun, Anti Tank L14A1, 1966
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet for instructors on the weapon. Five copies have amdt No 1 Feb 70.7610-66-024-4971carl gustav anti tank weapon -
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Booklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 6 Pam 2 Short Range Ant Armour Weapon 84 mm L14A1 (Carl Gustaf), 1984
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet providing information to train soldiers on the weapon7610- 66 -120- 434284 mm carl gustaf, anti-armour -
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Booklet, Infantry Training Vol 2 Infantry Heavy Weapons Pam 25 Portable Flame Thrower M2A1-7 1967, 1967
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered loose leaf, stapled, booklet for instructors on the weapon 7610-66-027-2817flame thrower, handbook -
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Booklet, Defence Printing Esatblishment, Field Engineering Pam 7 Booby Traps Parts 1 & 2, 1972
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet providing a basic knowledge of the principles involved and the mechanisms used in booby traps.DSN 7610-66-048-1189field engineering, booby traps -
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Booklet, Field Engineering & Mine Warfare Pam 10 (Aust) Mine, Anti-Personnel M18A1 (Claymore), 1966
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet to acquaint the Arms with weapon and its accessories and instruct on setting up, arming, neutralising and disarming the mine, its employment and the provision of lessons for NCOsmine warfare, claymore -
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Booklet (2 copies), B & M Ltd, Field Engineering & Mine Warfare Pam 5 Laying, Recording and Marking of Minefields. Part 1 - All Arms 1955, 1955
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet. With amdts 2,3,4,6,& 7WO Code 8813mine warfare -
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Booklet, Field Engineering & Mine Warfare Pam 11 Firing Device Demolition, F1 Combination Booby Trap, 1967
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet to acquaint all Arms with the subject device and provide instruction for setting, neutralising and disarming it.7610-66-027-8937firing device f1, booby trap -
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Booklet (3 copies), 1 Base Printing Company RAAOC, Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 7, Grenades and Pyrotechnics, 1965
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet to teach recognition, preparation and use of grenades, trip flares, hand held flares and thunder flashes7610-66-010-2544grenades, pyrotechnics -
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Booklet (2 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 7, Grenades, 1951
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet teaching the method of recognition, preparation and use of all types of grenades (then in service).WO Code 8592grenades, training -
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Booklet, Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 9, The Anti-Tank Grenade No 94 (ENERGA) 1953, 1953
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet for training soldiers in the use of the weaponWO Code No 8773energa anti-tank grenade -
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Booklet, Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, Small Arms Training Vol 1 Pam 3 Grenades, 1943
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...World War 2 training bookletA soft covered booklet for training soldiers in the use of grenadesNot for publicationgrenades, training -
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Minute Book, OR Canteen, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment - OR's Canteen, 12 Oct 1989 to 31 May 1995
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...Collins 3880 Account Book containing minutes of meeetings of Other Ranks Canteen. Hand written entries from 12 Oct 1989 to 24 Aug 1993 and typed insert for 31 May 1995 or canteen, minutes -
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Booklet (6 copies), Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 7 Pam 1 Mine, Anti-Personnel M18A1 (Claymore), 1979
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet providing information required to conduct training in siting, setting up, firing, neutralising and disarming the Mine, Anti-Personnel M18A1, Claymore . One copy has amdts 1 & 2. One copy has amdt 1.7610-66-099-2474mine, claymore -
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Booklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 7 Pam 2 Grenades and Pyrotecnics, 1984
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet providing the information required to conduct training with the (then) current in-service grenades and pyrotechnics in the Australian Army.7610-66-117-4186grenades, pyrotechnics -
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Booklet (5 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 7, Grenades and Pyrotechnics, 1970
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit ...A soft covered booklet teaching recognition, preparation, and use of grenades, flares and battle simulatorsDSN 7610-66-034-9289grenades, pyrotechnics