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Woodend RSL
Memorabilia - Trench Art - French Shell Casing Model 1885 37 mm, January 1918
The Canon d'Infanterie de 37 modèle 1916 TRP (37mm mle.1916) was a French infantry support gun, first used during World War I. TRP stands for tir rapide, Puteaux (fast-firing, designed by the Atelier de Puteaux). The tactical purpose of this gun was the destruction of machine gun nests. It was also used on aircraft such as the Beardmore W.B.V and the Salmson-Moineau. Fighter ace René Fonck used a 37mm mle.1916 on a SPAD S.XII.Shell casing - BrassOn the base: PDPs 267 1.18 37-85 (there is a symbol of a flaming bomb between 18 and 37) On the side: "1917 BULLECOURT MESSINES NIEUPORT YPRES" On opposite side (in an engraved ribbon towards top of casing): K.F. KEATING -
Woodend RSL
Uniform - Great coat, 1967
It is a woolen khaki green great coat, with inter shoulder lining of khaki green canvas. There are back belt loop holes in the interior, lined by the same canvas. The pockets are made of the same canvas and are not sew to the interior of the coat at the bottom. The insides of the sleeves are lined with a more beige khaki green material. There is a split flap that is 500mm long in the middle at the bottom of the coat, which is fixed shut with two brown plastic buttons and a metal hook and eye at the bottom. The construction of the jacket is four panels and has been taken in at the waist for form above both pockets. The jacket has a back pleat from below the triangle stitching below the nape of the neck. The back belt has three metal insignia buttons, and the backside is lined with canvas. On both shoulders, there are epaulettes which have one metal insignia button each. On the front, there are three metal buttons on each on flap, and when the jacket is done up, the left flap goes on top. It has three button holes on the left flap and one button hole on the right flap for a large brown button on the inside of the left flap. There are two outer pockets on either side of the jacket. Beneath the jacket lapels, on either side there are metal buttons, and there are button holes for them in the middle of the bottom lapel. Where the upper and lower lapels are split, there is a hook and eye. There is a brown plastic button on the underside of both the upper lapels, which is where the extra flap of fabric on the inside of the left jacket flap, can be fixed as a face protector. The tag on the inside reads; DAVID KLEIN PTY. LTD. Victoria 1967 An arrow (Department of defence symbol) SIZE 6 CLASS 8405 66.012.0494 REGIMENTAL NO................... NAME......................... The regimantal number section had a number filled in but then scribbled out and another number written above, which is 359282. The name section was filled in with B.R.MIER. The name and regimental numbers were done in black marker pen. All the metal buttons are decorated with the medical corps symbol, which is a serpent-entwined rod (Rod of Asclepius) surrounded by a laurel wreath and above the rod is a crown (St Edward’s Crown). On the outside of the upper sleeves, just below the shoulder, there is two patches that signifies the rank of Staff Sergeant. The top patch is an embroided St Edward’s Crown and represents the staff rank. It is 47mm wide and 45mm. Below this there is a patch depicting the three stripes/ chevorns of the sergeant rank. The chevorn’s points face down, and the sides measure 66mm, while the depth down to the point is 86mm. The bottom lengths is 100mm on both sides and the top lengths are 9mm. coat, trench coat, great coat, medical corps, staff sergeant, b.p. mier, 359282, david klein pty. ltd., 1967 -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceremonial object - Trench Art, Bell, Comradeship Bell, 1929
Bell was presented to the Melbourne Legacy Club by the departing president E.R.F. Serman in 1929. It was used during Comradeship Committee meetings.E.R.F. Serman was the Melbourne Legacy Club president in 1928-1929. Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees.18 Pounder Shell casing that has been polished and had a small brass hook welded to the base. The casing has been split and bears the signs of being hit with a hammer. There is an inscription engraved on the front. The shell is hung from a brass arch which has been mounted to a wooden base. Two small brass hooks on the base act as a mount for the mallet. The brass arch and hooks are attached to the wooden base via flat head screws from the underside. The mallet is constructed of a brass rod with a felt head.Presented to the Melbourne Legacy Club by E.F. SERMAN PRES.1928-9comradeship, committee, legatee event -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Charles George Gordon, The journals of Major-Gen. C.G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum, 1885
personal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of KhartoumIndex, ill, maps, p.416non-fictionpersonal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of Khartoumsiege of khartoum 1884-1885, sudan - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Kegan Paul Trench Trubner and Co, In Australian tropics, 1907
Early history of N.T. and explorations; Detailed account of intercepting Macassan proas around coast of Arnhem Land whilst author was Sub-Collector of Customs for 14 years; Names of proas and masters, Malay camps & smoke houses along coast & nearby islands; Natives employed by Malays in trepang fishing and collecting tortoiseshell, relationships between Malays and Aborigines; influences (physical & cultural); Habit of exchanging children between tribes (Roper R. & Normanton) for the purpose of learning each others language & customs; Description of native camps at Fort Dundas (1895) shelters, finding of bark water bags, types of canoes used; Platform burial at Daly R.; Sacred burial site on Maria Island; Geographical features, vegetation, climate etc., general ecology, depredations & murders by natives; Cannibalism practiced by Fitzmaurice River tribes.Ill, maps, p.373.non-fictionEarly history of N.T. and explorations; Detailed account of intercepting Macassan proas around coast of Arnhem Land whilst author was Sub-Collector of Customs for 14 years; Names of proas and masters, Malay camps & smoke houses along coast & nearby islands; Natives employed by Malays in trepang fishing and collecting tortoiseshell, relationships between Malays and Aborigines; influences (physical & cultural); Habit of exchanging children between tribes (Roper R. & Normanton) for the purpose of learning each others language & customs; Description of native camps at Fort Dundas (1895) shelters, finding of bark water bags, types of canoes used; Platform burial at Daly R.; Sacred burial site on Maria Island; Geographical features, vegetation, climate etc., general ecology, depredations & murders by natives; Cannibalism practiced by Fitzmaurice River tribes. northern australia - description and travel, ethnography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book - Soldier and sailor words and phrases : including slang of the trenches and the Air Force, Edward Fraser et al, 1925
A glossary of military slangp.372.non-fictionA glossary of military slangworld war 1914-1918 - dictionaries, world war 1914-1918 - slang -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Keegan Paul Trench Trubner, Tents in Mongolia (Yabonah) adventures and experiences among the normads of Central Asia, 1934
This book describes his adventures and experiences among the Nomads of Central Asia.Index, ill, maps, p.335.non-fictionThis book describes his adventures and experiences among the Nomads of Central Asia. mongolia - description, mongolia - travel -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Company, The Anzac book: written and illustrated in Gallipoli by the Men of Anzac, 1916
Created by soldiers under enemy fire and in extreme hardship, the illustrations, stories, cartoons, and poems were intended as a Christmas and New Year diversion for soldiers facing a harsh winter in the trenches on Gallipoli.Ill, p.164.non-fictionCreated by soldiers under enemy fire and in extreme hardship, the illustrations, stories, cartoons, and poems were intended as a Christmas and New Year diversion for soldiers facing a harsh winter in the trenches on Gallipoli. world war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Artwork, other - Trench Art - Silver ring, C: 1939 - 45
Item made Cpl W C Clark VX34546 whilst on active duty for his wife Ellen ClarkSoldiers in their down time often took to making thing (trench art). This piece was made as gift for his wifeA hand made ring made from a two shilling coin in WWII; it originally had an insert made from a plastic toothbrushtrench art -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Ashtray - trench art
Item acquired by Pte B.A. Bistrow 5848 6th London Regiment during war service in France during WWIA ashtray made from the bottom part of 100 mm artillery shell; there are three groves spaced at equal distance on the rim of ashtray' small arm cartridge shell is soldered to internal primer house of the artillery shell ; on the shell rim there are three files groves that may be considered decorative with radiating file marks on side of the ashtray assumed to had been made when filing the groves on the shell rim.marking relating the artillery shell around the base are; 18 Pr II (roman numerals for 2) clockwise from that are; LOT 193; B5; CF - 7/16; abd EWBC -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Flare Cartridge Case 38mm
This signal cartridge has been cut down probably to make trench art 38mm nickel flare cartridge case that has been cut down in size. The percussion cap on the bottom of the cartridge indicates that it has been fired.Stamped - MA-88F009-001 / M195 ACN88FOO3-002 / LOW88LO-3O-005nickel, cartridge cash, flare -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Souvenir - Trench Art, Belt with badges, 1918
Method of keeping badges collected from other allied soldiers.Tan webbing belt with German "Gott Mit Uns" belt buckle and 36 buttons and badges on it. There is some white staining on the belt from where someone has previously attempted to polish badges with brasso. Badges and buttons are fixed to the belt with split pins, safety pins and wire.regimental property, ww1, souvineer, heraldry, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Trench Art, Shell- Somme 1918, 1916
Large 13 Pdr Shell casing- used as a gong for dinning in nights. Round fired at Somme in 1918presented to the officers mess the Royal Melbourne Regiment by Maj Gen Sir Julius Bruche Large 13 Pdr Shell casing- used as a gong for dinning in nights.. Wooden base and brass stand arm to hold case with wooden hammer.Case of 13 pdr shell fired on the somme france in 1918 presented to the officers mess the Royal Melbourne Regiment by Maj Gen Sir Julius Bruche KCB CMG Hon Col Dec 1952ww1, regimental property, 5/6rvr, rmr, royal melbourne regiment, trench art, gong -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art, Framed Trench Art Anglo Boer War 1900
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, C. 1941
Two letter openers. 303 chrome bullet handles stamped 1941 with shaped blades attached. 00057.1 plane shaped blade 00057.2 cloud / leaf shaped blade -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, Circa WW2
Cut down brass shell case of a 4.5 inch shell. Inert fuse still in place. Height 5.5 Width 17cm Mo 3. No 17 Mk2 ANMF. Lot 10 MF -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, WW1 Vintage
Thought to have been made in WW1, possibly on the Western Front.Brass cigarette lighter. Probably made in WW1 from a French Lebel Bullet.3/11. IART.DI. IVW MI -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, Polte Germany, April 1918
WW1 April 1918 Brass Shell Case Base.Polte Madgeburg SP406 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, Circa WW2
50 Cal. Bullet Chromed with Metal detachable Base. Part of a Salt and Pepper Shaker Set. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art - Ammunition, Brass shell casing, 1941
Brass shell casingAIF Syria 1941. D2091, 188D, 75DEC, Ln -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art - Ammunition, Chrome plated shell casing
Chrome plated shell casingCoat of arm, Australia. S8/17. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Weapon - Souvenir, Trench art, c ww2
Souvenir sword made of coins -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art Shell primer, C WW1
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Trench art, Brass shell casing
Chrome Shell Case -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Trench Art - Ammunition, Ammunition, WW2
A number of US M1 Carbine inert bullets mounted on a wooden base for display. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art Dog Tag, C WW2
Dog tag made to be worn as a bracelet. Oblong tag on 2 pieces of chain.VX12588 A.M. Griffin 2 / 2 AFW to Doreen ( 2nd / 2nd Australian Field Workshop ) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art Dog Tag, C WW2
Circular unofficial dog tag.VX12588 A. M. Griffin P - A2 on the front. Doreen to Alan inscribed on the reverse. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench Art
Ash tray Spitfire piston head Model Spitfire over head on wire -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench art
Serviette ring Propeller on ring with eagle mounted on top -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Object, Trench Art, C 1940
Brought home as a souvenir from the Pacific War.The end of a propeller said to be from a Japanese Zero mounted in a piece of wood.