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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Trophy
A souvenir brass ashtray in the form of a small circular dish. The ashtray is decorated with an embossed Middle East scene depicting a helmeted soldier riding a camel. The scene also shows palm trees, local plants, a pyramid and a monkey. The edge of the dish is scalloped. The underside of the ashtray has been engraved indicating that it was a sports competition trophy. This is one of a pair, see 00274.1, Souvenir, Trophy.The underside of the ashtray has been engraved with the following text "ATHLETIC SPORTS MEETING NAZARETH, OCTOBER 5th 1941 HIGH JUMP 1ST CPL M.R.WILLIAMS" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Trophy
A souvenir brass ashtray in the form of a small circular dish. The ashtray is decorated with an embossed Middle East scene depicting a helmeted soldier riding a camel. The scene also shows palm trees, local plants, a pyramid and a monkey. The edge of the dish is scalloped. The underside of the ashtray has been engraved indicating that it was a sports competition trophy. This is one of a pair, see 00274.2, Souvenir, Trophy.The underside of the ashtray has been engraved with the following text "ATHLETIC SPORTS MEETING NAZARETH, OCTOBER 5th 1941 KICKING THE FOOTBALL 1ST CPL M.R.WILLIAMS" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Colour photograph of Joyce Esther Brennan, nee Anderson, a WW2 RAAF communications servicewoman. J E Brennan (service number 90032) was a Flight Sergeant attached to the RAAF Headquarters, Melbourne at the time of her discharge. J E Brennan's family also donated a doll dressed in WW2 women's uniform see item 00062. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pay
Pay books issued to Frederick William Gage an Australian Army serviceman who served in the 1st AIF as a gunner and the 2nd AIF as a sergeant. The WW1 paybook, number 267888, was issued on the 20th October, 1916. The WW2 paybook, number C 75091, was issued on the 4th June, 1940. The WW2 paybook contains photographs of the serviceman. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Certificate of Service and Discharge
Certificate of Service and Discharge issued to Lewis Edward West (service number 21693) who enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 5th February 1941. When demobilised on 22nd November 1945 he was serving as a Leading Aircraftsman Fitter 11E. "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE", "Certificate of Service and Discharge". -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Training, Infantry Training Fieldcraft
Handbook for training of Infantry in Fieldcraft. Published by the UK War Office, September, 1948. This handbook contains 80 pages of illustrated notes for infantry training personnel. It is bound in a soft cover of heavy weight buff coloured paper. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, "Salt"
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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Soldier's Service Book
Small printed pocket book size record of soldier's service details. Issued by the UK Army to Colin Proctor who served in the Royal Sussex Regiment during WW2. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Locker, Kit
Locker of wooden construction that has apparently been made to store and carry a serviceman's kit. The locker is stained and polished, has a hinging lid and has two handles for carrying. The lid is attached by three metal hinges and the lid has a hasp for padlocking. The locker has an internal removable shelf for additional storage space (for small items). The locker has external steel strips at the top surface and steel angles at the corners for protection.The name "J. KITT V50015" is stamped into the wood at the inside of the locker. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, G. P
Pair of Australian Army standard issue brown leather boots. High ankle support, tied with cotton laces. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Webbing
Example of Australian Army standard issue belt worn by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The belt is jungle green in colour with multiple mounting points for special clips which hold a variety of pouches. -
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Canteen, Water
Example of Australian Army standard water canteen complete with carrying pouch issued to soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The pouch and canteen are jungle green in colour and are worn attached to the webbing belt issued to defence personnel. refer item 00289.1. -
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Cup, Mess
Example of Australian Army standard issue mess cup for holding cooked food used by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The mess cup is lightweight alloy designed to fit the standard issue water canteen also issued. The cup has a folding handle for ease of carrying and can be used to carry hot food. -
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Belt, Webbing, ca 1980s
Example of Australian Army standard issue belt worn by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. This belt is fitted with a pouch for carrying the standard water canteen and is complete with the standard issue water canteen and mess cup. -
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Dressing, Wound, november 1984
Example of Australian Army standard issue wound dressing used by soldiers during the 1970s to 1980s. The dressing is enclosed in a jungle green colour fabric package. -
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Webbing, Personal Harness, ca 1990s period
Example of a harness worn by Australian soldiers to support various items of equipment carried in the field. This harness is worn over the shoulders and is attached to a wide padded waist belt which is fastened at the front. This harness design has multiple mounting points for attaching a variety of items of equipment. This harness is made from camouflage patterned fabric and is complete with various pouches which are described in the following items. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Canteen, Water
Example of Australian Army standard issue water canteen carried by soldiers during the 1990s. The water canteen is jungle green in colour and is carried in a special pouch made from camouflage material. The water canteen fits into a mess cup which is also carried in the pouch. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pouch, Ammunition
Example of Australian Army standard issue ammunition pouch carried by soldiers during the 1990s. This special pouch made from camouflage material. The pouch can carry a set of folding dixies which are used for carrying and eating prepared food. -
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Pack, Small
Example of Australian Army standard issue small gear pack carried by soldiers during the 1990s. This pack is commonly referred to as a 'bum pack' and is made from camouflage material. The pack is used to carry a variety of items of equipment. -
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Pouch, Ammunition
Example of Australian Army standard issue ammunition pouch carried by soldiers during the 1990s. This special pouch made from camouflage material. The pouch contains a set of folding dixies which are used for carrying and eating prepared food. -
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Pouch, Water Canteen, july 1991
Example of Australian Army standard issue pouch used by soldiers to carry a water canteen during the 1990s. The pouch made from camouflage material and can be attached to other webbing equipment by the use of special clips. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pouch, Small Miscellaneous
Example of Australian Army standard issue small pouch carried by soldiers during the 1990s. This special pouch made from camouflage material. The pouch would typically be used to carry a compass or wound dressing. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Webbing
An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel, first introduced in 1937. This belt is an example issued in the late 1980s and is a variation of the design being finished in a black colour and not having buckles at the rear. This belt was worn by an officer and has gold plated, 'rolled' brass slides rather than the standard flat brass finish slides. The buckle components have also been gold plated. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Bush, 1968
Standard Australian Army issue field uniform bush hat, also referred to as a 'giggle' hat. This hat is made from a heavy canvas drill fabric in a jungle green colour. This hat is size 7 1/2 inch. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Beret
Beret, black, wool, originally Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) issue. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Officer
Army officer's peaked cap worn for everyday use. The hat is standard Army dark khaki with a leather hat band. Worn by an officer in the Royal Australian Engineers (RAE). -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Officer
Army officer's peaked cap worn on formal occasions, dark blue with red beading and red band around hat. The peak top side is finished in high gloss black leather and the hat has a similar high gloss black hat band. Worn by an officer in the Royal Australian Engineers (RAE). This hat is referred to as a 'blues' hat. -
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. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Riding
Pair of leather riding boots as issued to the Australian Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots are designed to fit the feet and lower calf and are worn laced. They are made of tan coloured leather with leather soles and have leather laces. These boots were issued to Captain Lewis George Cole of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade (refer supplementary documents attached).world war 1, ww1, australian light horse, alh, cole -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal Set (set of 3)
Set of three service medals issued to Australian Army serviceman, Percy Edward Cherry, service number 3278, Private, who served with an Army A.A.M.C. detail during World War 1 (according to records). This set consists of the 1914-1915 star, the British War Medal 1914-1918 and the Victory Medal, all medals are complete with ribbons and have been mounted on a common bar for attachment to the wearer's clothing. Note: these medals are all stamped with the number M2-105682 which is presumed to indicate a second issue set of medals to this serviceman. The medals are actually stamped with the unit being A.S.C.