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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, RAAF Peaked
... Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band ...A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A cast economy issue gilded metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk with a clear plastic protective cover. A rectangular white manufacturers label is attached to the lining bearing details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label is marked: "M.TX, SIZE 67/8, A^F, MADE IN AUSTRALIA" The serviceman has written his name on the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser, service number A36508. raaf, air force, australia, queens crown badge, -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, RAAF Peaked
A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force mid blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A silvered metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue silk like material with a clear plastic protective cover. The protective lining is stamped with manufacturers details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label stamp has the following: "MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD, South Brisbane, QUEENSLAND, 1972, 7, ^" The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser. raaf, air force, australia, early 1970s, queens crown badge, -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt RAN, 1991
The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia.. This broad brimmed hat has a navy colored puggaree, and a plastic, circular badge for RAN comprinsing crown atop a 30mm diameter circle cotaining an anchor & rope.The hat (Hat KFF) has a brand marking on the internal leather brim; AKUBRA 1991 56 (nb size) Made in Australia The navy blue puggaree has a label on the inside; ABI vic 1992 8405-66-126-4453 The puggaree has a notation of the wearer; BAQUIREZA -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt RAAF, 1940
The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia,. it has a RAAF badge. The chinstrap is broken. .On internal leather lining; JOHN BARDSLEY & SONS PTY LTD SIZE 6 7/8 1940 The puggaree has the name of; RAAF A3605O8 FRASER, K I -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, Trench Art, Patronen Fabrik
Spent ammunition casing from a World War 1 German 155mm field gun (maybe Naval?). This casing was manufactured in February 1916. This is an example of trench art having had an Australian Army 'rising sun' hat badge attached to the outside surface of the case. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge, ARP
... mornington-peninsula Badge, ARP Australian issued ordnance factory ...Australian issued ordnance factory Air Raid Precaution (ARP) enamelled metal identification badge. The badge has a red background with a gold colour inscription. The rear of the badge has a pin for attaching the badge to the wearer's clothes.The badge has the following inscription on the front side: "ORDNANCE ARP FACTORY", the rear side has the number "8" and is impressed with the manufacturers name "Stokes & Sons Melbourne" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Trophy
A trophy in the form of a small replica of an Australian Army 'slouch hat' mounted on a circular stand. The 'slouch hat' is silver plated, has a turned brim on the left hand side and has a 'rising sun' hat badge. The circular stand is made of a light gauge steel which has been pressed in the form of an inverted dish and is coloured with a mid brown finish. There is a silver plated label attached to the dish which has been engraved indicating that this item was originally a trophy (origin unknown). The label has the following engraved inscription "R. Donowa Trophy, 1966, won by, G. Plant."The label attached to this trophy has the following engraved inscription "R. Donowa Trophy, 1966, won by, G. Plant." -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Swagger Stick
Swagger stick belonged to and was used by Major Alfred Norman Dean Royal Australian Army Medical CorpsTimber stick 820mm long with brass tip 25mm long and bulbed head 40mm in diameter. RAAMC silver collar badge attached to shaft 130mm from head. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, Military Badges and Insignia
... 1 era military badges and insignia from Australia, New... badges and insignia from Australia, New Zealand, Britain ...Framed collection consisting of a large number of World War 1 era military badges and insignia from Australia, New Zealand, Britain and other countries. The collection features a set of three medals as the centrepiece which were awarded to an Australian serviceman, Acting Warrant Officer Alwin Stevens Nicholas, service number 4752 of the 3rd Australian General Hospital, Australian Medical Corp, A.I.F. The metal badges and insignia are mounted on a black felt cloth background over a wooden backing and housed in a wooden frame. There is no glass front to the frame. for more details about A S Nicholas refer: < https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=7998061 >none -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, Badges
United States Army standard issue infantry heavyweight webbing waist belt as worn in World War 1. This is an example of a 'trophy' belt, complete with a souvenir collection of metal insignia, badges and buttons which are attached to the belt. The belt has brass fittings however the original buckle is missing. There are a total of 83 various allied military insignia, badges and uniform buttons from the World War 1 era, 56 metal insignia and badges and 27 metal buttons which are mostly of Australian, New Zealand, Canadian or British origin. Belt manufactured by M W & S Limited of England in 1915.The reverse side of the belt is stamped "M W & S LTD., 1915" and has an "L" stamp and the Defence Department "/|\". The belt reverse also has the following name in black handwriting "A Paxino 9781 2211". Note A Paxino was associated with Frankston RSL Sub Branch for many years. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Swagger Stick
Swagger StickSwagger stck, light tan in colour, with bulb on the head of the stick embossed with "Rising Sun" emblem, using third pattern from 1904 to 1949. The Third Pattern - May 1904 The Third Pattern Rising Sun Badge. The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. There were, however, a number of variations of the badge; a special version was struck for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and there were badges of the Commonwealth Horse and the Australian Instructional Corps, each with its respective title on the scrolls. This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges. The bulb on the head of the stick is "distressed" -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Badge - Boy Scout
Metal lapel pin - brass?. Head: Fleur-de-lise shape at top with two black stars. Black horse-shoe shaped reading BS. Box-Used for storage of pin: Cardboard box with a higed lid. Covered with a buff coloured, wookgrain printed paper. Inside lid: Cream Ladle/ E.P.N.S. / Made in APEX Reg. Australia Trade Mark Inside box is a cardboard insert with a slot cut out for resting an object.Pin Face: 'Boy Scouts'-embossed over black enamel.Rear: 'Stokes'scouts, badge, mt beauty, boys club -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Domestic object - Mug - Drinking, C.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, Heathmont Primary School No. 4688 ceramic mug. Circa1990s, 1900s
Drinking mug, white with gold rim, ceramic. Heathmont Primary School with a 'badge'. Epacris floral motif. +Additional Keywords: Hose, C.R.Underneath: C.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Est 1945.; Designed and Decorated in Australia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badge, 1918
The Victorian Division of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society was formed on August 21, 1914. Lady Margaret Stanley, the wife of the Governor of Victoria, was the first president. The first Red Cross volunteers focused on supplying care parcels for sick and wounded troops. After W.W.1 the Australian Red Cross continued to care for returned servicemen. The badge was sold as a fundraiser.This item is a reminder of the significant role played by the Australian Red Cross.Round bronze badge of blue, gold. red and white. It has a red cross on a white flag in centre. There is a pin on the back.red-cross badge numismatics -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Red Cross Box, 1939
This box was donated by Mary Gilbert who was the Orbost Red Cross Superintendent. Australian women's efforts on the home front to support the nation during WWI and WWII were monumental. They worked tirelessly for Red Cross in response to the national emergency, serving the humanitarian needs of the nation. Women produced millions of pounds worth of in-kind support through volunteer labour and goods, sending an astonishing volume of goods overseas to servicemen and prisoners of war. They knitted and sewed socks, towels and vests for soldiers.A black Red Cross box containing training cards, forms and badges. The box is made of card and covered in black fabric.red-cross gilbert-mary world-war-11 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badge, Austalian Nursing Federation, c. 1920s
A badge presented to and worn by General Nurse, Ethel M Lynn in 1924.The Lynn family is well-known in the Orbost area. Ethel Lynn is believed to have been working at Bairnsdale in 1924. A badge possibly made of brass and with an enamelled face with the words AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION GENERAL printed, along with a red cross. A fastening pin is attached to the back. On the back is the name Ethel M Lynn, 1st July 1924.nurses-badge ethel-lynn -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - Badge with tartan Locheil 1940 – 1945
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Label Badges- Z Special Unit Association and 200 Flight Association
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Green Beret and 2nd Commando Regiment badge
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Print, Commando Golden Jubilee commemorative print, Late 2004
The print depicts the evolution from WW2 Commandos to present-day post-WW2 Commandos, to 2005. The print celebrates the formation of the post-WW2 Commandos and their 50th anniversary in 2005.Framed print, showing WW2 and post-WW2 Commandos and the original post-WW2 'Strike Swiftly' beret badge. Limited edition print 12/100.2 commando company- 1st commando regiment- golden jubilee- 50th anniversary- commemorative print- post-ww2 commandos -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge, Commando Skydivers Cloth badge
The patch badge was worn on shirts by members of the 2 Commando Company Sky Divers, one of Victoria's and Australia's earliest Skydiving clubs. Formed in 1961 by Warren Hutchings within 2 Commando Company, members jumped under the auspices of the Army and RAAF.One of the few military sponsored clubs, it was a pioneer in Australian skydiving before the advent of the Australian Parachute Federation.Circular cloth sew-on badge, black and white with stiched-on parachutist with red and white striped canopy; gold stitched border.2 Commando Company Skydivers2 commando company - sky divers - early skydiving club - warren hutchings - australian skydiving- australian parachute federation -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - Return from Active Service badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.This badge displays historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron and the Second World War. This badge also has a strong provenance with paperwork proving its authenticity.Small metal badge depicting wings, rising sun, crown and anchorAcross the bottom of the badge: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICEworld war two, ww2, alsop, commando, australian commando, second world war -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge - WW2 AMF Beret badge - small rising sun, c. 1940 Parrt of donated collection of WW2 Medals - William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron
This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. This beret badge has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a deed of gift.Brass badge in the shape of a World War 2 era small rising sunworld war two, ww2, second world war, australian commandos, 2/10 commando squadron -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - WW2 Mother's badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, AMOR, circa 1945
This badge/broach was issued to the mother of William Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando SquadronThis badge/broach has historic significance through its connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a Deed of Gift.Silver broach issued to mother of William Donald Alsop - 2/10th Commando Squadron Reverse side of broach - A294636 / AMOR / Sydneyworld war ii, ww2, commando -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge - RSL Enamel Badge
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - Colour Patch and Sweetheart Badge 2/3rd Independent/Commando Company, 1943
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge - Lapel Badge and Pouch- M and Z Commando Association
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge - M and Z Commando Association - Lapel Badge
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Plaque - M & Z Commando Association Plaque with Commando Squadron badge
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Parachute Smock- Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland, RAAF Parachute Training Unit
This Para Smock was worn by 'Dutchy' Holland (MBE) as a RAAF Warrant Officer PJI during his time at PTS Williamstown. The badges were collected by him from para units and para training units world wide.WW2 Dennison Parachute Smock owned by 'Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland RAAF PJI with numerous parachute qualification and unit badges.Brass plaque on wooden display-hanger reads: RAAF Warrant Officer PDS (Dutchy) Holland, MBE . This Parachute Jump Smock was worn by him as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his time at the RAAF Parachute Training School, Williamtown, NSW. The badges were collected by him from units world wide.parachute training, badges, world war 2, memorabilia