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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Millbank filter bag, M & Co
Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify water but stopped one from drinking mud. The filtered water was run in to a water bottle containing sterilizing tablets.Light green cotton bag. Fitted with brass eyelets in top corner for use as hanging point.Manufacturer's stamp: "M & Co. 1945, Defence broad arrow, CAT No A.F. 0005" -
Woodend RSL
Entrenching tool cover, 1945
Owner unknown. The entrenching tool was a standard issue to Infantry men during World War Two. Then entrenching tool cover held the helve of the tool on the outside and the tool was held on the inside. Soldiers regularly carried other items in the entrenching tool cover, for example shoe polish, rifle pull-throughs, shaving kit. The personal entrenching tool allowed soldiers to dig shell scrapes and holes when larger picks and shovels were either not appropriate or unavailable. The pattern of the entrenching tool cover was known as 37.The entrenching tool was a standard issue item to Infantrymen in World War 2. The entrenching tool cover allowed for the storage of the tool on the inside and the helve on the outside. The 37 pattern used for this entrenching tool cover had a number of improvements from the previous pattern, including versatility of position when carrying on webbing. The 37 pattern was used by UK and Commonwealth Forces.Kidney shaped webbing bag. Twigg buckles to allow for attachment to webbing. A longer strap and buckle on the front side to allow for the holding of the helve of the entrenching tool.D (broad arrow) D indicating Department of Defence RMB 1945 Picture of Crown?world war 2, entrenching tool cover -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLETS WITH BAG, 1 Oct 1917 .2 Oct 1917 .3 March 1918
Items issued to Frederick Arthur William Hutson, No 3539 AIF. Refer 922 for his service history.Gas training pamphlets with cloth bag. .1 "Standing orders for defence against gas" Oct 1917 .2 "Gas warfare, monthly summary of information" Oct 1917 .3 "Defence against gas" March 1918 .4 "Duties of battalion and artillery brigade NCOs". Red coloured. .5 Cloth bag, brown coloured with waterproof coating inside. Folds in half..1 On front in pencil "Bn copy, Gas NCO" .2 On front in pencil "G17/519" .4 On front in pencil 57th Battalion HQ"documents-pamphlets-education, containers-bags, gas warfare -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Queen's Colour - 28th Battalion (The Swan Regiment)
This former King's Colour was originally authorised by King George V in 1919 in recognition of services of 28th Battalion (AIF) during the Great War. Presented by HE the Governor General Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson, PC, CGMG at a parade in King's Park on 2 October 1920 and handed over to 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment of the Citizen Forces. This colour was passed on to 28th Battalion, which was created, from other units in 1921. The colour was subsequently consecrated by the Chaplain General, Archbishop COL Riley, OBE, VD,DD at a parade on the Esplanade, Perth, 15 November 1924. At the time of presentation this colour was a plain union flag with no central devices or other distinctions included on it. Following Military Board approval given in 1925 the centre circle and Crown were later added, in accordance with the approved design for a King's Colour. With the re-activation of the Citizen Military Forces (CMF) following the Second World War, the 16th/28th Infantry Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia) was raised as a linked battalion in 1948 to carry on the identity and traditions of the pre-war 16th and 28th Battalions respectively. The King's and Regimental Colours formerly held by these two battalions were passed on to the new battalion who paraded them in rotation on ceremonial occasions. The above battalion became unlinked in March 1952 and 28th Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) became an independent battalion within its own right. The former colours of 28th Battalion were handed back at a parade at Northam Camp on 24 August 1952. With the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1953, all Colours that had originally been presented as King's Colours, and were still carried by units on the current Order of Battle, were automatically deemed to be Queen's Colours. Under major reorganisation of the CMF in 1960, all individual infantry battalions that existed at the time within each State were amalgamated to form State regiments, taking effect from 1 July 1960. Thus from that date the 11/44th, 16th and 28th Infantry Battalions were amalgamated to form The Royal Western Australia Regiment. In September 1960, at a ceremonial parade held at Northam Camp, the Colours carried by all former battalions were handed over for safe keeping by the new regiment. Battle Honours for the Second World War were promulgated under Australian Army Order 135/1961 and the 10 selected honours approved for emblazoning on the Queen's Colour were subsequently added in 1962 These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. Union flag with gold fringes. In the centre the Arabic numeral "28" on a red background within a circle inscribed "TWENTY EIGHTH INFANTRY ", surmounted by the Crown. Emblazoned on the colour are the following Second World War Battle Honours:- DEFENCE OF TOBRUK, DEFENCE OF ALAMEIN LINE, QATTARA TRACK, EL ALAMEIN, LAE-NADZAB, BUSU RIVER, FINSCHHAFEN, SIKI COVE, BORNEO, LABUAN -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Service Medals
Four Service Medals ( 1 full size and 3 miniature ). Full size and miniature Australian Service Medal 1945-1975. Miniature Australian Active Service Medal 1945- 1975 with Korea Clasp. Miniature Australian Defence Medal. Including 2 spare ribbons.Obverse Crown of St. Edward over Commonwealth Coat of Arms above a spray of Golden Wattle. Reverse Federation Star and Golden Wattle inscribed VX96932 G.A Rule. Ribbon with central gold stripe, 2 green stripes 2 silver grey stripes and light and dark blue outer stripes. Obverse Crown of St. Edward over Federation Star surrounded by Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 - medal has Clasp with Korea as theatre of action. Reverse has wreath of Mimosa. Ribbon has centre red stripe,2 grey stripes,2 light blue stripes with 2 purple outer stripes. Obverse stylised Commonwealth Coat of Arms surrounded by Australian Defence Medal above a sprig of wattle. Reverse St. Edwards Crown over For Service surrounded by sprig of wattle. Ribbon is red with black edges divided by two white stripes - three divisions for the three services. -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Campaign Medals 39-45 with Africa Star
Campaign Medals Awarded to J. C. Richardson VX5633 39-45 Star Africa Star, 39-45 War Medal Australian Defence Medal J. C. Richardson VX5633 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Card, Individual Guidance on the Use of Force Card
Used by troops in East Timor as to individual guidance on the use of forceBlue UN Individual Guidance on the Use of Force Card with two sides of written information. Mission. General use of Force. Self Defense and Defence of othwses UN Logo, Written on Side two with permanent marker MIL.688east timor, timor, military, army, united nations, un, card, blue card, laminated, individual guidance, use of force, untaet, untaet pkf, pkf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 2
Horace William Thompson No 53897 enlisted in the RAAF on 11.4.42 age 39 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 1.12.45 he was a Cpl in Security Gaurds Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re H.W. THOMPSON 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 3. Australian Service Medal "53897 H.W.THOMPSONmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Brush, Shaving, H.OLDFIELD & SON, 1941
Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles.H. OLDFIELD & SON SYDNEY 1941 D^D stamped on handle -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cream, Anti-Mosquito
Small container of Anti-Mosquito Cream supplied by the Australian Department of Defence. The container is in the form of a small circular pot with a screw cap. The container is made of tin. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Flying Jacket
Standard Australian Defence Forces issue, lightweight flying jacket, khaki in colour. Made of woven Nylon, nomex lined and treated with fire retardant chemical. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Exemption from Service in the Defence Force, Herbert Vivian, 11/06/1942
Exemptions from serving in the military were made during World War II to protect certain occupations. See this article from the Australian War Museum: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/reserved_occupations#:~:text=In%20March%201942%20the%20list,for%20any%20change%20of%20employment.Certificate of Exemption from Service in the defence force. Granted to Herbert L. Vivian, as he was employed in a reserved occupation, as a fireman. Printed form, details typed in.world war ii, second world war, exemption certificate, reserved occupation, vivian family records -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals
5 Canadian Original Medals. Owner unknown. 1939 star, italy star, war medal, defence medal Canadian Voluntary Service medal with bar.medals, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - GILLIES COLLECTION: BENDIGO PEELED TOMATOES LABEL
Green label. Bendigo peeled tomatoes, guaranteed by Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia - defence. Contents 1 lb 11oz. Net.bendigo, business, gillies bros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Dec 1960
Slide. Bendigo Views. Scenic view of Bendigo with a tall brick chimney near some large buildings. ADI, Australian Defence Industries now THALES.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, VVA Port
750ml ceramic flagon of port dedicated to those who served in the defence of freedom. Sth Vietnam 1962-73. Issued by Vietnam Veterans Association of VictoriaVVA Port 750mlport flagon -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram (partial), March 1862
Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Dunnolly solicitor J.W. Dunbar. Text reads 'I am ________ for an assault. Will you undertake defence?' -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Medal - Active Service Medal, Australia Service Medal and ribbon
The Australian Active Service Medal with ribbon and the ribbon, as well as the Australia Defence medal. All the medals are replica as the member's PMKey or service number are not engraved in the medal -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Seven prints from T.O'Shannesy's Album(Swan Island)Black and white Photographdefence, swan island, t o’shannesy -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Royal Australian Naval Reservists
Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, reservists -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, William Cain, 1861, Volunteer Rifles
William Cain, 1861, Volunteer Rifles(Negative available)Black and white Photographdefence, volunteer, rifles -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Volunteer Rifles
Group of Volunteer Rifles(after 1887-prior 1888) possibly local men.Black and white photographdefence, volunteer, rifles -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, H.M.S. Archer, Cutter
H.M.S. Archer, CutterBlack and white photographdefence, cutter, archer -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, H.M.S.Archer, Cutter
H.M.S.Archer, CutterBlack and white Photographdefence, cutter, archer -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Great Coat, 1967
Woollen, Dark Blue Size 40 GCCF Coat 1967 with flat black buttons and adjustable tabs on sleeves.Gallagher1967, great coat, defence -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Uniform, service dress, WO2 David Key
WO2 Key has provided distinguished service to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse RegimentService Dress, complete. With medals: Vic Police Valour Award for Bravery Medal, Vic Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal, Royal Life Saving Society of Australia Bravery Cross Medal, Bravery Award and Bar, National Emergency Medal (Vic Fires 2009), National Police Service Medal, Defence Long Service Medal, National Medal, Aust Defence medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Alfred Edward Boland initially enlisted as V59811 then transferred to the AIF as VX120107 on 28.11.42. At discharge from the Army on 15.2.46 he was a Lieutenant in 41/2 Aust Inf Batt.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re A.E Boland. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal."VX120107 A.E Boland"medals, military, history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Establishment of a Rifle Club Portland Victoria, Defence Department, Melbourne Victoria, 20/02/1885
Handwritten letter from T.A. Drysdale, Acting Secretary, Defence Department, Melbourne, to Fred. L. Lyne, Portland, re sanctioning establishment of a Rifle Club in Portland.Back: 'Portland Rifle Club' in black ink. List of bird names in pencil. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals 142993 H C Foster, Early 20th Century
142993 H C Foster served with the RAAF during WW2 these medals are the originals that were presented to H C Foster.These medals are the originals belonging to 142993 H C Foster.The 1939-1945 Star, the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the 1939-1945 Medal, the 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, the 1945-1975 Australian Service Medal.142993 H C Foster.raaf ww2, 142993 h c foster -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Frecker's Medals (Replicas), 1940s
Replica Pacific Star, Campaign Stars and War Medals 1939-45. Aircrew Europe Star. Defence Medal 1939-45. Awarded to Mason Day Frecker.a22.03