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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: LETTER, 1902
... February 1902. The letterhead is from the Kyabram Fire Brigade... Fire Brigade with a picture of a lantern and fire fighting ...Document. Handwritten letter to Mr Hamilton accepting his terms of 2 pounds 2 shillings to perform at a concert on 19 February 1902. The letterhead is from the Kyabram Fire Brigade with a picture of a lantern and fire fighting equipment and the word''Memorandum''. Letter is signed by ''J.S. Walker''. Secretary and lists the other performers in the Concert. Written on both sides.performing arts, elocution, letter -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Grand Football Match & Band Performance", 1946
... Grand Football Match & Band Performance Fire Brigade v... Grand Football Match & Band Performance Fire Brigade v ...Grand Football Match & Band Performance Fire Brigade v Tramways Richmond City Reserve Sunday 14 July 1946 Pamphlet advertising event and Gala Ball at Melbourne Town Hall. Handwritten note with tram times from Swan St & Church St to North Richmond. Note signed "Dist Supt SS"trams, tramways, instructions, football, richmond, swan st, church st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY COMMUNITY HOUSE
... of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo... of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo ...Program for the unveiling of memorial plaque at the location of the former Long Gully Fire Station on the 20th August 2000 at Creeth St Long Gully, rear of St Mathews Anglical Church. List of Dignitaries include Parliamentarians: Hon Andre' Haermeyer MP, Hon Bob Cameron MP and Ron Best MLC. Other Dignitaries: Cr Laurie Whelan, Cr Willi Carney and CFA Bill Davies and Bruce Furnell. Special Guests included Representatives of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo and District Cornish Association, Central Victorian Fire Preservation Society and St Mathews Church. Briefing notes include the Plaque, Long Gully and a brief history of the Long Gully Fire Brigade. Also included is a location map of the Long Gully Area.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully community house, the hon andre' haermeyer mp, long gully fire station, st mathews anglical church, george a ellis, long gully history group, bruce furnell, cr laurie whelan, greater city of bendigo, hon bob cameron mp, hon ron best mlc, cr willi carney, bill davies, country fire authority, bendigo and district cornish association, central victorian fire preservation society, mechanics institute, post and telegraph office, cfbb chief officer hennah -
Merbein District Historical Society
Document, The Story of Merbein, 1909-1950s
... Brigade Fire... Jones V.F. Hadleu E. New D.M. Smith Charles Weir Brigade Fire ...d.j. tulloch (author), cliffs white, h.w. hollis, james aif philpott, mr arnold, willie bennett, peter lee, alex bruce, state rivers and water supply commission, angus mccormick, yelta, merbein golf club, mrs e. spargo, merbein brass band, e.s. donaldson, f.a. deacon, william crosbie, e. fisher, j.h. hudson, c. bennett, w. adams, w.j. smith, e.s. collins, j.a. braidie, lake hawthorn, merbein train, mrs delahoy, c.j. sheridan, mrs delaney, mr bennett, picture theatres, post office, barney o'connor, dalmura, r.g. cameron, f.c. kane, myoora, h.g. lloyd, s.j. whiting, v. allen, r. allen, pioneer brick works, methodist church, methodist sunday school, h.c. lapthorne, merbein railway station, c. james, j.c. rose, n. treadwell, mrs wynne, miss troon, v. miss jarrett, miss e. bennett, miss cole, miss n. pearce, miss eva hollis, miss jean hollis, miss hazel hollis, miss kath hollis, mrs w.f. reeves, mrs r.m. voullaire, miss e. bannister, mr j. avery, mr l. holland, mr l.c. lapthorne, mr reeves, merbein public hall, mr j. worthington, merbein ana, mildura winery, research station, a.v. lyon, presbyterian church, s. thompson, a.s. lloyd, j.c. wishart, f. woods, e. smith, a.b. bruce, s. mcmeekin, finley fraser, a. fonder, e.w. wallis, james legge, gordon raff, g.l. hardie, p. murray, r.i. morris, james jones, v.f. hadleu, e. new, d.m. smith, charles weir, brigade fire, traders' association merbein, ratepayers' association merbein, p.v. appleby, a.j. chislett, w. bennett, d.w. peel, h. blaby, w. hazel, a.h. lee, w. grant, a.j. baldock, j. west, e. kelly, j.a. braidie, a.w. lee, j.h. russell, f. mckenzie, r.r. spence, p. swain, w.j. jones, i.w. heatherington, w.g. millhouse, e.w. smith, f.e.d. rankin, mr mcdonell, g. campaign, a. roots, friendly union of soldiers' wives and mothers, red cross society, merbein progress league, hugh a. leslie, a. hayles, j.p. power, j. davis, w.h. chaffey, f.j. walsh, a. roberts, d. richards, r.s. drury, a. robert, j.w. marrows, st john's church of england, r.b. davison, h.e. noltenius, g.e. menlove, st albans church of england - birdwoodton, mr wellington, progress association, elwood mead, merbein race course, rowing club, royal hall, j. lomax, f.j.p. pierson, c.h. foster, n. lumb, f.c. pierson., t. lumb, r. smith, w. quinsey, d. mctaggart, j. storer, l. mctaggart, j. walters, f.a. carmichael, n. smith, j.a. williams, d. walters, a. lever, l.u. alley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTIONL FIREMEN
... by a dedicated fire brigade, which often took on the elements regardless... has always been served by a dedicated fire brigade, which ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 21, 2005. Firemen: Bendigo has always been served by a dedicated fire brigade, which often took on the elements regardless, of personal risk when attempting to save property and life. Pictured in the early 1900s is a fire crew aboard one of the first trucks used in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museumphotograph, 1950-55
... PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM NEAR THE OLD FIRE BRIGADE HALL... TAKEN FROM NEAR THE OLD FIRE BRIGADE HALL LOOKING TOWARDS ...PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM NEAR THE OLD FIRE BRIGADE HALL LOOKING TOWARDS METHODIST CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF A PLEEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE. BUSES FROM BALLARAT AND SURROUNDING TOWNS FERRIER THE VISITORS. SERVICE STREET, CLUNES.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF METHODIST CHURCH ONE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE OCCASION WAS A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE WITH BUSES AND CARS TO TRANSPORT THE VISITORS. SERVICE STREET, CLUNES.local history, document, postcard, churches, wesley -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Frank Williams
... 4. Tatura Fire Brigade c.1930, Frank Williams right.....|Photo 4. Tatura Fire Brigade c.1930, Frank Williams right. 3 ...Frank Williams family photos.|Photo 1. Frank Williams.|Photo 2. Frank Williams jnr.|Photo 3. Frank Williams jnr.|Photo 4. Tatura Fire Brigade c.1930, Frank Williams right.3 photos -
Clunes Museum
Negative - NEGATIVE PLATES
... grandparents D & K Patience" .1 Weickhardt Tanks .2 Fire Brigade .3... "our grandparents D & K Patience" .1 Weickhardt Tanks .2 Fire ...Negatives taken and owned by Carl Weickhardt, grandson of Johannes, Son of Jacob (Tank Maker)10 Glass Negative Plates in a box with a note "our grandparents D & K Patience" .1 Weickhardt Tanks .2 Fire Brigade .3 David and Kate Patience .4 Ballarat Bakery (Clunes) .5 Montage of F Weickhardt .6 Tank on a lorry .7 Tank .8 Clunes North School .9 Aeroplane landing .10 Aeroplane landingOn box; Kodak, Abbotsford, Melbournenegatives, patience, tanks, kodak -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - GLASS DOME, Post 1918
... . The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long.... The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long ...Relates to John "Jack" Hindley, WIA and captured 11/4/17, died as POW in Germany 6/5/17. See also item no 1776.3P. The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long member off.WWI souvenir glass dome containing artificial flowers.ornaments-glass, military history-souvenirs -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsletter, Newsletter, No. 76 January 1991
... • ‘Watershed’ Jackson • Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade • Other News ... • ‘Watershed’ Jackson • Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade • Other News ...Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Pat Vaughan, Environmental Officer, Shire of Eltham • February Meeting • Maroondah Aqueduct Centenary • Annual General Meeting • Eltham, England • ‘Watershed’ Jackson • Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade • Other News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentrePrint - Photograph, Workers at the Case Factory, 1920s Learmonth Street Buninyong, Circa 1900
... Church, football, bowls and the fire brigade. James Howard owned... in the Methodist Church, football, bowls and the fire brigade. James Howard ...Howards Box factory. The Howard family (owners) resided at Netherby 606 Warrenheip Street and were involved in the Methodist Church, football, bowls and the fire brigade. James Howard owned the factory. he had two sons, Arthur and Charles. Early Buninyong. This is a rare image of early industry. Circa 1900. Framed photocopy of early photograph of workers at the case factory. Approximately 48 employees. Wood pile and trees in background, rail line in foreground.box factory, fruit boxes, factories, industry -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Turtons, Wodonga, c1920
... was actively involved in the fire brigade, including as Secretary... in the fire brigade, including as Secretary, and on the committee ...Abel Hoyle Turton was born in 1877 and married Hannah Richardson of Barnawartha, Victoria in 1902. He established a wheelwright and coach making business. Mr. Turton also operated a blacksmith business as a side trade. In his earlier years he was actively involved in the fire brigade, including as Secretary, and on the committee of the Wodonga Brass Band. Mr. Turton also served as secretary of the local branch of the Australian Natives Association. In 1912, despite having received a long service medal for the Wodonga Fire Brigade, Turton resigned for the brigade under a cloud after having been accused of insubordination at a fire. The brigade captain Mr. Twomey also resigned. They were both later reinstated. He died in Wodonga on 24 December 1932. After his death, the premises were taken over by George McFarlane who commenced business as a shoeing smith and general blacksmith.This image records the premises of an early 20th century Wodonga business.A black and white photograph of the premises of A. H. Turton, Coach builder of Wodonga as well as 2 newspaper advertisements for this business.Above the store: A. H. TURTON / COACH BUILDER On windows: PAINTING/ TRIMMING/ RUBBER TYRES A SPECIALITYwodonga businesses, a. h. turton, turton wheelwright wodonga -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Pride of the nation. Australia Day honours [2016], 27/01/2016
... Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade ...Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry from Lower Plenty, received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work. Nillumbik Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year was awarded to Eltham local Beth Pender for contributions to the community and various causes.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, john berry, beth pender -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMagazine - The Protectors, A Tribute to the Men and Women who Defended Victoria in Fire Season 2006-07
... during summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection... summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection of residents ...The magazine covers details of the 2006-07 bushfires in Victoria. On page 31 Region 24 list includes towns in the Kiewa Valley. The Kiewa Valley is under constant threat of bush fires during summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection of residents.The Kiewa Valley was affected by the 2006-07 bushfires. Residents are encouraged to have a fire plan, to be knowledgeable about bush fires and to be ready to leave their homes when under threat. The local towns each have a fire brigade which includes volunteers. On page 18, 'The Yellow Line" - Photo of Kiewa Valley (Mt Beauty and Tawonga) Crews.Glossy coloured photograph of firemen on the front cover and raging fire on the back cover. 31 pages2006 - 2007 bushfires, kiewa valley fire crews -
Ballarat Fire BrigadeShield, around 1946
... Wooden shield from the Ballarat Fire Brigade Social...Ballarat Fire Brigade Corner Barkly & East Streets Ballarat ...Wooden shield from the Ballarat Fire Brigade Social Committee. Shield is known as the Schulze Memorial Shield and was for the winner of the annual Billiards tournament. The shield is wooden with 3 metal plaques attached with the names of the winners engraved. Shield was presented in 1946, 1947 & 1948. Shield is traditional shape with 3 points across the top, 1 either side towards the top and 1 in the middle at the bottom.B.F.B.S.C. / SHULZE MEMORIAL SHIELD / ANNUAL BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT WINNERS. (on metal plaques) 1946 / Won by / A.Beshara, 1947 / Won by / K.Evans, 1948 / Won by / G.Morris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HEROES
... , March 24, 2004. Heroes: Golden Square volunteer fire brigade... Square volunteer fire brigade in February 1962, after fighting ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Heroes: Golden Square volunteer fire brigade in February 1962, after fighting blazes in the Dandenongs in which nine people died. From left: Captain Harley Brown, Ted Hocking, Bendigo mayor Dick Turner, Neill Tarr, Rupert Brown, Len Doye and Albert Naughdort. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper cuttings, Kyabram Free Press, Kyabram, The Club's the Thing, 1960
... and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red... and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red ...22 group photographs of Tatura organisation on double page supplement. Tatura Guardian Newspaper 8 September 1960. Included are: Apex, Shire Councillors, Show Society, RSL, Plumpton Coursing and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red Cross, RSL Auxiliary, Kinder, Golf, Council Staff, Young Farmers, SS Mothers Club, Hospital Auxiliary.Tatura Guardian Press Thursday 8 September 1960 -
Wangaratta Urban Fire BrigadePhotograph - R.C.H appeal
... who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade...Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade 26 Handley Street Wangaratta ...Cyril Davidson (Grasshopper) was a vollunteer fire fighter who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade and the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Fiday appeal (RCH GFA). He passed away in 1993. In this photo Cyril is shown collecting for the RCH GFA with two children.A black and white photograph showing Cyril Davison and two children collecting money for the Royal Children Hospital.Cyril Davidson Good Friday 1987 (12) Le dawn studios Pty Ltd, Wangarattaphotograph, cyril davidson, royal childrens hospital, good friday appeal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - Bush Fire Control Map Bendigo District
... are houses, Post Offices, Police stations, bush fire brigades, water..., bush fire brigades, water channels, swamps, marshes, dense ...A Bush Fire Control map is a valuable tool used by emergency services and communities to respond to respond to bushfires.Cream coloured parchment map showing roads, railway lines, telephone lines, rivers, creeks and water courses. Also marked are houses, Post Offices, Police stations, bush fire brigades, water channels, swamps, marshes, dense, medium and scattered timber, aqueducts and reservoirs. Villages, districts and Towns are clearly marked. Printed in red, green, black and blue. Very clear and easy to read. Undated.bush fires, bendigo area map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY WINNERS HOSE PRACTICE FOR EIGHT MEN
... Copy of two fire brigade photos. The top one shows... of two fire brigade photos. The top one shows the Review ...Copy of two fire brigade photos. The top one shows the Review in the Upper Reserve with the band in the foreground and the brigade teams marching on the reserve. The lower photos Long Gully, Winners Hose Practice for Eight Men. Team members are: B Mitchell, T Smith, G Hall, W Wearne, W Trahair, J Waterson, A Polglaise and A Truscott. Photographers were Vincent Kelly and W H Robinson.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - brigade review and long gully winners hose practice for eight men, w tibbett, f arthur, w stewart, e miller, h harvey, h derham, w h robinson, vincent kelly, b mitchell, t smith, g hall, w wearne, w trahair, j waterson, a polglaise, a truscott -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph - Postcard, Stawell Fire Station in Byrne Street c1887-1890 -- 2 Copies
... Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station... grampians Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station ...Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station also Stawell Branch Australian Miners Association. Byrne Street 1890s. Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Melton City LibrariesPhotograph, Shire centenary, 1962
... , members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background..., members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background ...Bon Barrie, Graeme Cooper, N. Gillespie, Peter Barrie, Ken Robinson, Ray Allen, Tom Barrie, John Roaers and Graeme Gilliland, members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background of the photo is the pavilion during construction, Melton Recreation Park on Reserve Road.Melton South Trailer tank, pump and Syd Coopers Car at the Shire centenarycouncil, local significant events, emergency services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - DRESHER JEWELLER: BRIDGE ST
... a watchman for the fire brigade.... a watchman for the fire brigade. ORGANIZATION Business dresher ...Phillip Dresher (1823-1906), was born in Germany and emigrated to Ireland before coming to Australia in 1852. He was married to Margaret Cosgrove. After Phillip died his son John Thomas (1873-1919) took over the business. John Thomas was also a watchman for the fire brigade.black and white photograph. Part of commercial streetscape, Level shop front, upper residential. Dresher Watchmaker Jeweller, Globe Hotel, R. hand verandah, shop not identified. Two trees, paved footpath, bench seat, small child by Dresher window. Gas light outside bar, twin doors to bar,unknown - reprintorganization, business, dresher jeweller, globe hotel, re location: j. lerk, 26.11.1999 ' globe was in mitchell street near wills street' d. walker 5.11 1999 'suggest dresher, jeweller, bridge street, bendigo close to hibernia hotel. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
... photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members... photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members ...Also two other black and white photographs of disastrous fire damage to Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop 15 June 1993 photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members and Arson Squad Detectives. Numbers 03795.1 and 03795.2 size 10.5 x 15.5Black and white photograph of Jimmy Garidas of Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop, showing Jimmy standing at the deep fryer, 509 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriabuilding industry -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Button Cleaning Shield, C 1960
... Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977.... Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977. This is an object ...This object was used a shield to slide brass button through to enable them to be polished.They were a common object for those who wore military type uniforms with metal buttons The item belonged to John T Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977.This is an object which was commonly used by those in the military and those who wore uniforms with brass buttons. This item has strong provenance having belonged to John Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade for over 30 years and was donated along with a number of associated fire brigade items. Long horse shoeshaped piece of copper with narrow slice three quarters through with rounded notch at the end.J Sizeland hammered into one end.warrnambool, button cleaner/protector, button cleaning shield, brass button, john t sizeland, brass button cleaning -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Tatura Fire Station
... Shows picture of the former site of Tatura Fire Brigade... Tatura the-murray Shows picture of the former site of Tatura Fire ...Shows picture of the former site of Tatura Fire Brigade, Casey Street, Tatura. The station was opened in 1972 and closed in 2021 when a new one was built. Building to left is premises of F L and A T Forster & Sons, 68 Casey Street, Tatura. Formally part of the Tatura Flour Mill.Colour photograph showing the old Fire Station in Casey Street, Tatura. Also shows premises of Forster & Sons. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura fire station, f l & a t forster, tatura flour mill, casey street tatura -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OFF AND RUNNING
... and running: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid...: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid 1940s looked ...6 Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, June 5, 2004. Off and running: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid 1940s looked superbly fit when this photograph was taken. Back row: Ron Thomas, Bill Boxshall, Leo Rodda, Bill Margingo, Fred Gannaway and Ken Grose. Front row: Keith Hocking, Dave Harries, Ron McKerlie and Alf Grieson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melton City LibrariesPhotograph, West Melton-Coburns Road, 1969
... Fire Brigade. Road construction of Service road and beginnings... President Cr Geo Coburn convened meeting to form the Bush Fire ...Coburns Road - 19th c family descendents living in Melton. Coburn Primary School Cr George Coburn. 1930’s. December 1935 Shire President Cr Geo Coburn convened meeting to form the Bush Fire Brigade. Road construction of Service road and beginnings of West Melton subdivision. West Melton-Early Division View of Coburns Road. council, local significant events -
Melton City LibrariesPhotograph, Rural demo Region 14, c.1969
... Region 14 Mount Cotterill Fire Brigades Group. In the back... Region 14 Mount Cotterill Fire Brigades Group. In the back row ...Region 14 Mount Cotterill Fire Brigades Group. In the back row is Bon Barrie, Keith Gillespie, Ross Backhouse, Peter Barrie, Edgar Barrie, Rob Radford, David Rintoul, Jim Patterson. Front Row: Les Gillespie, Graeme Gilliland, Ray Allen, Vic Allen and Steve Hirt.Melton CFA group wearing the new maroon and white practice gearemergency services, local identities -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Button Cleaner
... or a bandsman or a public utility such as the fire brigade. The source... or a bandsman or a public utility such as the fire brigade. The source ...This object would have been used to place on a jacket around the button area. The buttons would have been brass and on a uniform of some sort; probably one belonging to the armed forces or a bandsman or a public utility such as the fire brigade. The source of the lettering has not been traced. An item such as this could still be used today.This item has been retained as a memento of past times when dress uniforms for men were more common.Brass flat oval shape with narrow space ending with a round space in the centre. There are some dents and stains on it.V A 1043 then crossed out 1070
