Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki cotton seven-pleat fabric puggaree. Four holes in the side of the crown for ventilation. Brass clip and hook on the left-hand side of the hat for pinning up the left brim. Brown leather sweat band and chin strap.Stamped on sweat band in white: 'MADE BY "FEYREFIELD" MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'.army headwear, slouch hat, leo reoch cohn

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Pair brown leather Australian Light Horse leggings - .1) Right legging .2) Left legging. Each legging has a long leather strap for winding around the legging before being secured by one of two brass buckles. The top of each legging is secured with a brass hook and a short leather strap and brass buckle.Stamped on the inside of both .1) and .2) in black ink: '15' Stamped on the outside of .1) and .2) at the top near the buckles: 'J. OAKMAN, 1939, 15, S (upwards arrow)'.australian light horse, uniform, leggings, leo reoch cohn

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Pair of chrome plated metal and leather World War One Australian Light Horse spurs with spiked rowels. Each spur has a pair of leather straps, one with a buckle fitting passing over the top of the boot, the other fitting under the sole in front of the boot heel. Each spur is fitted with a leather butterfly. .1) Right spur and .2) Left spur.Stamped on the inside back of .1) and .2): 'M. DEWSBURY & SON, 1914'australian light horse, spurs, leo reoch cohn

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.Small booklet, brown cardboard cover, black ink printing. No 186058. Army form AAB87. inside are 26 plus pages of demob procedures, two pages are loose, some pages have the word "cancelled" stamped on them. They show trade skills, civvy education, qualifications etc. There is about 28 pages inside.Written in ink on front: VX79511 CFM McDonald John Alexander, 63 Green St, Windsor, Vic, signed by him. It has a rubber stamp dated 30 Dec (?) 1945.demobilisation, ww2

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a single sheet of paper printed in black ink. At the top centre is the Australian Crest. Army form A.A.F. C23. Titled "Course of Instruction for Gun Fitter" for VX79511 Pte J.A. McDonald, AA OC TRG DEPOT VIC. The soldier's entries are typed with a pass mark of 93%. On the rear is typed Artillery types on the course:- 2 Par, 18 Par, 25 Par, 6"26 cwt Howat 2.There are 3 signatures at bottom of page. 1 rubber stamp "Major Commanding AAOC Trg Depot. At top LHS are the numbers 1/42.ww2, artillery, training

See Cats 5556.2 & 2481.2.This is a single sheet of paper with black ink printing. Docket NR. E7245. Titled "Discharged Servicemen's Clothing Priority Form" It has four segments on top and bottom labelled = Priority docket -one suit. Priority docket - one hat. Priority docket- two shirts, four collars. Priority docket - one pair boots or shoes.Rubber stamp hat = Ltd. Date Jan 1945 - cash office.ww2, demob clothes

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record. The badge represents the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section.A triangular metal and enamel unit badge depicting the colour patch of the Armoured Car Section suspended below a gold coloured disc. The disc and badge are connected with a gold coloured chain with a safety pin attached. The back of the disc has a pin and hook attached to allow the wearer to fasten it to a garment. The disc features Arabic writing. The triangular badge has a central enamel purple triangle which is bordered with white enamel.Stamped on the back of the triangular badge: 'E. B. EDWARDS, (hallmarks below)'.souvenir, armoured car section, leo reoch cohn, unit badge

George Stockett Gerrans No 2336 28 BN AIF. Enlist 20.7.15 RTA 23.8.19 Final rank Lieutenant The letter was writte when he was a Sgt with Postal Corps AIf.1) .2)Two page letter with envelope. The paper is lined and handwriting in blue ink. Written by George Stockett Gerrans No 2336 to his sister Lizzie. He mentions he is leaving soon to “Another place- near where mum was born” .3) Envelope On the envelope has has written “ On active service- no stamps available “ Envelope, one postage rubber stamp is marked Cairo. The other river stamp marked Abbassia, Artillery Barracks Addressed to P. Gerrans Esq. C/o G.R. Chart Esq Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia letters home, cairo, pyramid hill

Book - narrative of the Philippine Campaign WW2.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, red colour buckram with black print on spine. 128 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. No illustrations. Owner's stamp. Book seller's adhesive label and handwritten information on front end paper. Owner's stamp on back end paper.End paper's - Owner's stamp in black ink - "BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC./ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552" Book seller's label - black print on yellow adhesive label "Moore's Bookshop Pty Ltd/ 264 Pitt Street/ Sydney" From "Inscription's and Marking's" - Handwritten black ink - "30/11" - "donated by/ Peter Morrison".books, military history, ww2, campaigns

Pocket size booklet, Khaki cardboard cover. Top of front cover has the Australian Crest. front cover printing is in black ink. Inside are 28 pages on boots and shoes - issue, wearing and care for. The rear cover has a red tinge.Inside P.1 PBS stamp and written No's 738-3-T.passchendaele barracks trust, 738.3t, booklet, boots & shoes, ww1

Nine Chapters describing all aspects of Map Reproduction. 224 pages, including 8 appendices, glossary and indexA soft covered military manual, 224 pages of text, diagrams and annotated photographs"AHQ Survey Regiment" stamped inside front and back covers. Number "149" handwritten inside front cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, mapping

1. Book of Regulations coming into effect 1st Nov 1910 applying to Financial & Allowance Regulations. 2. & 3. Book of Regulations & Standing Orders for Australian Military Forces with 3 parts outlining A) Defence Act. B) Military Regulations. C) Military Standing Orders.1. Green covered book of Financial and allowance regulation for Military Forces issued 1910. 132 pages. 2. Defence Act 1903-04 Regulation Standing Orders. Red cover, 318 white pages content. Issued 1908. 3. Defence Act 1903 - 12 Regulations Standing Orders for Military Forces Commonwealth of Aust issued 1908 Amended.1. Financial & Allowance Regulations stamped for 67th Infantry. Aust Govt emblem on front cover. 2. Defence Act Regulations Standing Orders with Commonwealth Australia emblem. 3. As per previous but amended.passchendaele barracks trust, 67 battalion, book of regulations

Letter sent originally by sister but reg'n No. wrong so not delivered but returned 23 April 1918. Soldier KIA in June 1918. Linten Cypus Rogan see 6947A.Unopened letter - light brown paper, envelope, black print and handwriting, red one penny King George stamp.Return to Sender: No. 6884 Pte L. C. Rogan, 20th Reinforcements 22nd Battalion 6th Brigade Australian Imperial Force on Active Service Abroad.passchendaele barracks trust, unopened envelope, l.c. rogan, ww1

Royal Australian Navy Uniform belonging to E Rayner. Sailor cap/lid belonged to LS MTP Ross.1. Jumper/Barathea - Long sleeve, black wool/polyester fabric. Insignia - left sleeve depicting rank - right sleeve - depicting category. 2. Trousers - bell bottom, black wool/polyester fabric. 3. Shirt - white polyester/cotton fabric, short sleeve, navy blue trim to square neckline. Insignia on left sleeve. 4. Collar - Navy blue with three white stripes, cotton fabric - lined. 5. Silk - black polyester fabric. 6. Bow - Navy blue cotton tape. 7. Lanyard - white cotton cord. 8. Lid - Sailor's cap - white plastic with black band with Navy blue chin strap.1 & 2. Maker's label - Red and white print. Hand embroidered red cotton "E. RAYNER". 3. Handwritten blue ink "44" on back of neckline. 4. stamped in black ink " E.W. RAYNER", makers label. 8. Handwritten, black ink "LS MTP ROSS" inside on crown. Tally band embroidered gold thread "H.M.A.S. CERBERUS' on black band.uniform, ran

Refers to the Service of :- NORMAN CHARLES STEVENS V59636 - VX123648. Initially in CMF NR V59636. Enlisted in AIF VX 123648 9 March 1943 aged 35. Discharged 28 June 1946. Unit - Catering Corps - Rank Private. This is a copper badge - Tri-Service, Australia. It's motif has an anchor, part of a Rising Sun Badge and spread bird wings. At the top centre is a Royal Crown. At the bottom in a stylised boomerang shaped banner are the words "Returned from Active Service". On the rear are two loops for mounting of badge.On the rear is stamped 309475. "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt". ww2, active service, badge

See Cat 5192Identity discs - dog tags - WW2. Red compressed fibre disc. It is used as a identity disc. There is a small hole near the top edge for tying it on.Front: V443105. ALLEN AEG. AAOC. - stamped. Rear Training Depot Bendigo Showgrounds - stamped.ww2, identity disc

See Cat 5192Black and white portrait of Australian soldiers and officers. There are five rows of men. Only one man has a peaked cap, the other officers and men have slouch hats. There are two different patterns of soldier's uniforms. There are different patterns of puggarees. In the background is a galvanised iron hut. Photo is mounted on a cardboard "frame". On a board in front of the unit is written in chalk - "MMG COY 38 BN 1940 MT MARTHA" . On rear is a photographers stamp.ww2, 38th battalion, photo

This is a brass cartridge. It is rimmed, the other end has been crimped over. There is no projectile.Stamped on the base - MF AQ AI..303, blank cartridge

See cat 4967.21. AMF Form AAF A96- Aust Military Force Leave pad - issued to V9520. Sgt Attwood J - 4 Army Troops Coy. RAE 13 Nov 1941. 2, AMF Form WF66 Military allotments - pay form V9520 Attwood J to Mrs Mary A Attwood of Bacchus Marsh Dated 15.10.43.2. Rubber stamp has "Checking staff 3rd M.D." 26 stamped 18 Oct 43.ww2, leave, pay

Book - Facsimile - Hard cover, cloth tape binding. Cover - cardboard, front black print on white background. Blue cloth tape binding. 304 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white copies of photographs and illustrations. Handwritten marking top front cover> Owners stamp top front cover.Front cover - top, handwritten, grey lead pencil "50-" Front cover - Owners stamp, black ink. "Mr. W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./PO Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ Victoria, 3555, Australia"books, history, war service, ww1, biography

Facsimile - hard cover, cloth tape binding. Cover - cardboard, front - black print on white background. Green cloth tape binding. 313 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white copies of photographs and illustrations. Handwritten marking, top front cover. Owners stamp top front cover.Front cover top - handwritten, grey lead pencil "50--" Owners stamp, black ink. "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./PO Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/Victoria, 3555, Australia"books, history, war service, ww2, biography

ANZAC Roll of Honor. Published in Sunday Sun - 75th Anniversary of one Gallipoli campaign - Lists 7594 dead.Soft cover book - facsimile. Front cover - light cardboard, front cover black print on white background includes copy of newspaper article. Back cover - beige colour, yellow cloth tape binding. Pages - paper, cut, plain, white. One illustration - black print. Front cover top - owner's stamp.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink - "MR. W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./P.O. BOX 76, KANGAROO FLAT/VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA"books, history, anzac, ww1

The Battle of Alamein - The Australian Casualties. The Australian`, The Weekend Australian - 50th Anniversary Special Edition. Honour Roll and Newspaper Articles.SOFT COVER BOOK - FOLIO FACSIMILE - Cloth tape binding. Cover - thin cardboard, front cover - black print on blue background, illustrated in black print three photographs - top/troops in a vehicle, bottom/ tanks and soldiers advamcing. Pages - paper, cut, plain white. Illustrated black and white copies of photographs. Owners stamp - inside front cover.Inside front cover - owner's stamp black ink "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO Box 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3505, AUSTRALIA"books, history, ww2

From Title Page - "The/Avenue of Honour/ Ballarat/ A Living Monument to all Loyal Citizens/ of Ballarat who volunteered for Active Service/ Abroad.".Soft cover book - facsimile. Cover - light cardboard, black print front and back. Illustrated - front -. Memorial Arch Illustration, back soldier. Cloth tape binding. 108 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Facsimile. Illustrated - black print copy on white paper, photograph and illustrations. Front cover top - owner's stamp and handwritten mark.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink "MR W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ P.O. Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA" Handwritten in gray lead pencil "$15-".books, history, ww1

Colour Plates by 'G.A. EMELETON'. OSPREY MEN AT ARMS SERIES.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, blue and black colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration of three army personnel on white background. 40 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs, maps and colour plates. Title page - two owner's stamps.Title page - owner's stamp, black ink, "MR. W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO BOX 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA,"books, history, ww2

Book - "Issued to mark the fourth Anniversary of the departure from Australia of the 17th Australia Infantry Brigade for Active Service".Soft cover book. Soft cover, cardboard. Gold and cream print on front cover. Burgundy coloured background. Front cover illustration -0 military coat of arms with the words 'IN WHICH WE SERVE" . 144 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black & white photographs, maps and illustrations. Book binding cloth tape on spine and stapled. Inscriptions - two on title page.Title page - handwritten, black ink " Estate/Mrs J. Crosbie" - Owner's stamp, black ink BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, history, ww2, 1939-1944

The NR V122126 implies he was a CMF soldier not AIF. He enlisted 16/9/41 - embarked 10/3/43. The last pay issue was on 27/2/45. His NOK, Mother, lived in Shelbourne via Maldon.This booklet has a brown buckram cover. It is a pay book NR 468363. It is for V122126, "Douglas Arthur Edward". On front cover, the printing is in black ink. The crest of Australia is in the centre, flanked by the words "Australia - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages of soldiers details - pays - non and a twin Black and white photo.Front cover is stamped "Cancelled - Discharged"ww2, aust army

These relate to the WW2 and Post War service of VX112283 "Keith Charles Buckley" - Major1. Photo of an Australian Major of RA Sigs - in BCOF signing a document. Beside him is an Australian soldier and an Asian Gentleman. Behind them are cups and saucers. On the table is a round stamp or blotter. The Major is wearing Campaign medals. 2. Photo of the same conference from a different angle. 2 Australians, 5 Asian gentlemen. The Major and the mature Asian Gentleman are signing documents. The Australians are in winter dress. The civilians are in suits with ties, The table is a large square one with turned wooden legs.photos, ww2, signing of documents

John William HARKIN. No. 170317, Enlisted 27.06.44, Age 18. Discharged 6.12.48. Rank of LAC in 381 (B)SQD.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour wool fabric, black colour, cotton lining with beige colour cotton lining to sleeves. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank, emblazoned with the King's Crown and a Wedgetailed eagle in flight WW2. On sleeves - Australia shoulder patch with wings and a propeller patch. Right sleeve - gold, blue and red colour "British Commonwealth Forces" patch. Makers label back below collar. 2, Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, owners label inside back, 5 button fly. 3. Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, makers size label inside back, 4 button fly.1. Maker's label - red embroidery on cotton fabric "M TX/ Size 18". Handwritten black ink "HARKIN'. 2. Owner's label - black ink on cotton "HARKIN/JW/ R.A.A.F." 3. Maker's label - blue ink print on cotton "N384/1942/ SIZE 24". Maker's label on back of trousers - dark blue print on paper - "AIRMEN'S/ TROUSERS'/ 18oz/ Size 24/ Waist 37../ Height 5'9"to 5'10". Black ink stamp "I/ E.C."uniforms, raaf, ww2

The Raaf stamp date is possibly "9Aug45". Item in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer Cat No 4316.4Envelope brown colour with red symbols re the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and the YMCA, one stamp with an "RAAF Base" stamp over, stamped by the RAAF censor and initialed by the Censor. Address hand written in blue ink. "Nurse A Turvey Masonic Hospital Victoria St Ashfield Sydney NSW"accessory, envelopes, acf, ymca