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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Camel
Small model of an Arabian camel carved from wood. Presumably a souvenir of Egypt brought home by an Australian WWl serviceman.of, discharge, document, certificate -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Letter to unknown Serviceman from RSSAILA, Frankston Branch, Victoria
Letter to serviceman (Neil ?) from the President of the Returned Sailor's Soldier's and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Frankston Branch. Signed by P Langford as Presidentletter, document -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass
Type Mark 3 black plated prismatic compass, standard issue to Australian Defence Forces personnel during the Vietnam conflict. This compass is complete with a leather pouch. Refer item 00002.1 and 00002.2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, ANZAC, Government issue, 50th Anniversary of Gallipoli Medallion
Circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient 'A. PEARSON'. This medallion is in its original presentation case. The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin. Refer to AWM item for further information < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM16790.001/ >The name of the recipient, A. Pearson, is engraved on the reverse of this medallion. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, ANZAC, Government issue, 50th Anniversary of Gallipoli Medallion
Circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient 'G. R. GRIFFITH'. This medallion is in its original presentation case. The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin. Refer to AWM item for further information < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM16790.001/ >The recipients name, G.R. Griffith, is engraved on the reverse of the medallion.ww1, gallipoli, medallion, g r, griffith -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Metal, Stokes, 1915 (estimated)
hat badge, rising sun badge, oxidised copperAustralian Commonwealth Military Forcescopper, australian commonwealth military forces, 1915, hat badge, rising sun badge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Sokes and Sons
badgeAustralian coat of arms, munitions worker, Australia, issued by Department of Defence (reverse),Stokes and Sons Melbourne (reverse), 357munitions worker badge, metal -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Matchbox Cover, 1946; Post WW2
Rectangular stainless steel matchbox cover, with matches. It is engraved on its three sides. It was presented to W.H. Dolamore, VX7638 who was a P.O.W. in Changi, Malaya. He was with 8th Division, 2/10th Royal Australian Engineers, Australian Infantry Forces.On the front is an etching of a scroll with the inscription 8th Div, 2/10F, W.H.DOLAMORE VX 27638, RAE, AIF. onthe back is the Rotary International symbol and on the side are the words P.O.W. CHANGI MALAYA.8th, aif, changi, w h, cover, matchbox, dolamore, p o w, division, 2 10th, rae -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge
An example of an early Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia members badge. This badge has a 1920 clip attached to the crown (the clip was changed each year to indicate membership renewal). The rear of the badge is stamped with the member number 39561 and has been engraved with the name G Bolger.The badge has the following inscription "RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE" and "AUSTRALIA". -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt WW2, Untitled, 1942 (exact)
A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, folded puggaree rising sun badgeN. 121, felt fur, 6 3/4, 1942 on inside hat band, Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, folded puggaree, binding edge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt WW2, 1942 (exact)
A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, no binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree with T shaped clour patch, rising sun badge, broken chin strapN 35, SIZE 7, 1942 on inside hat band; Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, 7 fold puggaree with, t, shaped, colour, patch, broken chin strap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt, United Felt Hats Pty Ltd, 1953 (exact)
A 1953 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree, Royal Australian Ordinance Corps badge"FAYREFIELD" made by United Felt Hats Pty Ltd Melbourne, 7 1/4, 1953 on inside hat band; Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense, Royal Australian Ordinance Corps on badgeslouch hat, binding edge, broken chin strap, 7 fold puggaree, royal australian ordinance corps badge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Flying
Pair of black flying boots,lambswool lining, size 8 fitting 6, made by Bedggood, Melbourne, Australia, leather sole with rubber Dunlop heel. Style known as "1936 Pattern" used by Royal Australian Air Force.Internal pull tags, with size 8, fitting 6 on one & "Made by Bedggood, Melbourne, Australia" on the other.flying, boots, bedggood -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Menu, Royal Australian Air Force 29th Squad Passing Out Dinner
Printed menu for the RAAF 29th Squad Passing Out Dinner, this menu is printed on light blue coloured card and has the names of the squad members and the instructors. The dinner was held at Carlyon's on Friday, 14th August, 1936. The menu has been autographed by a number of the dinner attendees.raaf, menu, 29th squad, passing out dinner -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Commemorative letter. Purpose unknown. The letterhead has the Australian Coat of Arms. The text of the letter is "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians" also has the note "With the Compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Cloth
Royal blue "Souvenir of Palestine" embroidered silk cloth with orange fringing. Embroidered with birds, flowers, a crown and a shield in gold and pink threads. Dated 1942, WW2."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Souvenir of Palestine 1942"of, 1942, souvenir, cloth, ww2, embroidered, silk, palestine -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Mess Tin, c. 1914
Type MK1 (ie mark 1) mess tin used as a food container by Australian military servicemen during WWI. This mess tin is made of tin plated steel, has a carrying handle and clips for a shoulder strap. There is a folding handle inside of the removable lid section.australian, australia, ww1, world war 1, mess tin, food container -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Memorial, c. 1919
Originally would have been issued with a scroll & letter from the King but neither with plaque. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls Bronze Memorial Plaque 1914-1918 for 4876 Pte. Harry Milne , 46 Battalion KIA 10/5/1918, In a cardboard square envelope. http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/person.asp?p=493414Embossed around edge of plaque "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" Name of serviceman embossed on plaque right of centre "HARRY MILNE"ww1, dead mans penny, kings penny, memorial plaque -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Untitled, Souvenir with the Australian and New Zealand Forces in Egypt and the Dardanelles, c. 1915
Book comprised of twenty sepia photographs of Egypt and the Dardanelles (WWI) printed on buff coloured cardboard with a red cardboard cover. It is held together with buff coloured string. As well as the title "Souvenir with the Australian and New Zealand Forces", there is an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces symbol printed on the front cover. On the back cover, in the bottom left hand corner, are the words "COPYRIGHT. CHAS F. LASERON"ww1, egypt, printed photographs, dardanelles, chas f laseron -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Portrait, c. 1914
Portrait of Thomas Richard Cook, 7465, who departed overseas 9/1/1915 and returned to Australia on 22/9/1919Studio portrait of World War 1 soldier, Thomas Richard Cook, seated on stool, with cane.Notation on obverse, "Thomas Richard Cook/TPI Pensioner Deceased 23/3/74/Presented to RSL/from Mrs V Cook/Phone 783 1193"ww1, portrait, soldier, thomas richard cook -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallions, ANZAC, 50th Anniversary of Gallipoli Medallions
Two medallions which were awarded to Australian World War 1 servicemen, T ENGLISH and C R C FERGUSSON, who had landed at Gallipoli in 1915. These medallions have been mounted on a burgundy felt backing and framed in a small gold coloured photo frame. Each is a circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient. The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin. Refer to AWM item for further information < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM16790.001/ >There is an engraved label mounted within the picture frame with the inscription "ANZAC Medallions", "Issued to Tom English & C R C Fergusson".anzac, ww1, 1915, world war 1, gallipoli medallion -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Officer, 1969
RAAF officer's peaked cap, blue, hat band with RAAF insigniaBrisbane Cap Co Pty Ltd, Brisbane Australia, 1969, A F, Size 7,L3/759 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Forage, Josephson
Worn by Corporal Robert Henry Hillebrand, VX101579, born 3 September, 1915 and enlisted on 16 September, 1942. Served with 10 Advance Ordnance DepotCap, Forage, Kharki, (Army), 1940 manufacture date, with 2 metallic buttons on front "Australian Military Forces" 10 mm in diameter.Josephson 1940 Regimental No "VX" NAME "Hillebrand R H P.W (Stencilled with emblem)forage cap, kharki forage cap, ww2 army cap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Commemorative Beer Can
Commemorative Alumium beer can with RAAF logo. Tooheys Blue Label 375mL. With ring pull tag(leaking).Commemorating the 50th anniversay of the end of WW2.Logo for Australia remembers 1945 - 1995. followed by thanks for the freedom . Insert image of reciutment poster from WW2 fot the R.A.A.Fcommemorative beer can -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Forage
RAAF forage cap, with ensigna, circa WW2Cap, Forage, Navy Blue, with RAAF emblem, metallic, 50mm, and 2 metallic button, on left front, with crown & eagle, 10mm. Overall size 280mm by 110mmW 93 Made in Australia 1942 Size 7 1/8raaf forage cap, ww2 raaf forage cap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Kitbag
Issued to Flight Lieutenant JACK WARE CORNISH, 409295, Royal Australian Air Force. Copy of certificate of service attached in Images section Kitbag, RAAF grey canvas, with white cord, circa World War 2, certificate of service attached under images for Flight Lietutenant Jack Ware Cornish, 409295RAAF 409295 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Nurse's Cape
Cape worn with the uniform of the nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service during the World War 2 period. This cape is a crimson colour and was worn with the standard issue AANS winter uniform. The cape is worn over the uniform tunic and joined at the front by a hook and eye fastener. The cape has epaulettes on both shoulders with the insignia worn by an Army Lieutenant and has the standard semi circular "AUSTRALIA" insignia on each shoulder. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Patch
Blue shoulder patch with Royal Australian Air Force embroided in light Blue stitching.Royal Australian Air Force embroided in light Blue stitching -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Helmet, Steel
An example of the standard issue Australian steel battle helmet worn by infantry during WW11, complete with liner and chin strap. The helmet is painted in army green and is stamped with the manufacture date of 1941. The adjustable inner lining is made of leather and rubber. It has a khaki webbing adjustable chin strap.Stamped 1941helmet, australian, 1941, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, J. Williams
Set of four photographs of Lieutenant John Williams DCM a World War 1 serviceman (refer to item 00150.1 to 00150.4). His enlistment date in the Australian Army was 3/1/1916, and his service number 22228. Williams embarked as a Bombardier with the 23rd Howitzer Brigade, 108th Battery, from Melbourne on the 20/5/1916. As Sergeant, John Williams was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous devotion to duty, particularly as a 'number 1' member of an artillery crew during various battles in France. He was particularly prominent in the battle of Passchendale Ridge during which he refused to be relieved despite being wounded and gassed. John Williams was a Frankston Primary School Headmaster from 1942 to 1949 and lived in Frankston. He died in 1962.