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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Machete, There are no makers names, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These machete's were issued to military personnel posted in jungle like conditions.The machete would have been used by military personnel during WW2 and during the 1950s.Steel blade machete with wooden double sided handle. The handle is attached to the wood with four steel rods. There is an olive green scabbard made of cotton material oil impregnated. The scabbard has a pocket on the front to hold a sharpening stone and has steel on the top opening to keep the opening firm, there is a steel catch for attachment to webbing and a cloth loop with press stud to hold the handle of the machete in place when in the scabbard. There is a cotton fabric loop through the handle.On the handle of the machete MA67. The item number on the scabbard is not readable.army, military, machete. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Shovel, None mentioned, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Used by members of the Military to dig trenches and fox holes.Provides shelter to personnel when in the field.Wooden Handle Trench Shovel with steel head.The head folds to reduce the length of the shovel. The shovel head and the handle are kaki there are two round holes on either side of the shovel head and a hole at the end of the handle.S 20 - 66 O/O-9748 DSmilitary, trench, shovel -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Compass, 1941
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...For the use of Military Personnel.This compass was made in 1941 and may have been used during the 2ns world warRound compass in black casing with lid and a canvas cover.T.G.Co Ltd London NoB 113577 1941 MKIIIcompass, military, 2ns world war -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars, There are no makers details on the binoculars or the case, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Binoculars possible used by military personnel during the 2nd World War.The binoculars could have been used in the 2nd World War by Military Personnel.Black metal binoculars, the middle metal barrel of the binoculars are covered in leather. There is provision to adjust the optics and the the binoculars can be lengthened. The binoculars are in a brown leather case.There are no markings or makers details on the binoculars or the leather case.binoculars, military, 2nd world war. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This tobacco tin was used by someone who indulged in cigarette smoking and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World War.Round, brown colour, tin materials with raised lettering on the tin lid and the base of the container.W.D. & H.O. Wills(Australia) Ltd Sydney Trade Mark, on the lid of the tin. Capstan Navy Cut FineTobacco, on the bottom of the tin.defence, ww2, personnel, tobacco -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...ANZUK Force was formed and served in Singapore and Malaya ANZUC Force grew out of ANZUK Brigade at a time when Britain assumed prime responsibility for the dedence of Malaysia and SingaporePlaque shape, wood painted brown, metal cover on top of the wood with the insignia of all Forces involved in ANZUK Force SingaporeInsignia engravings of forces involved in ANZUK Force Singaporeanzuk, brigade, force, malaya, singapore, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Lombard The Paper People, Late 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Australian flag was first unfurled on 3 September 1901, it comprises the Union Jack, below the Union Jack is a large six pointed star and the Federation Star representing the six States within the Commonwealth of Australia, in 1908 the star became a seven pointed star, to represent the Territories, in the fly of the flag, five stars symbolise the Southern Cross.This flag became the Australian Flag became upon Federation.Flag of Australiaflag, australia, federation -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Australian White Ensign was first used on 1 March 1967 whe the ANL cargo ship Boonaroo was commissioned into the RAN for war service.Prior to this RAN the Australian colonial navies had flown uniquely Australian ensigns. This was a Blue ensign defaced by the badge of the individual colony.Australian White Ensign, predominately white, with Union Jack in left hand corner, with six blue stars positioned as in the Australian Flagaustralia, navy, ensign, flag -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Flag of Victoria dates from 1865 and was first used to distinguish Victorian Ships from British Ships. A flag to denote the State of Victoria, Australia.Flag of Victoria, oblong, Cloth predominantly blue, Union Jack in left top corner. with the crown of St Edward and the stars of the Southern Cross on the right hand side.Australian made by Carroll & Richarsdon Pty Ltd 194-196 Whitehorse Road Blackburn Vicflag, australia, victoria, . -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Australian Red Ensign or The Australian Civil Ensign is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens.At sea the flag is used by Merchant Ships registered in Australia. Pleasure craft may fly the Red Ensign.From 1901 to 1954 the Red Ensign was used as Australia's Civil Flag ie flown by private citizens on land. Australian Red Ensign, cloth, oblong, predominantly red, Union Jack in top left hand corner and the stars of the Australian National Flagflag, ensign, red, australia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals & Documents, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Medals and Documents relating to Cecil Walker Madden - Served 1st AIF and 2nd AIF member of Department of Defence who served during WW1 and WW25 x Defence Medals Full Size, 5 x Defence Medals Miniatures, various medallions, 3 x Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book's, 1 x Sons and Daughters of the AIF Certificate, The Australian Flag, a black and white photograph of Dvr C.W. Madden.Medals & Pay Books 1st AIF 5112 Dvr C W Madden Medals & Pay Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden Sons & Daughters Certificate Mavis Maddenww2, medals and documents -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, From the Australian Front, 1917
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...From the Australian Front is a pictorial history of Australians at war in FranceThis book depicts Australians at War in France during 1917An oblong book, buffy coloured pages, no outer covers.Printed by Cassell and Company, Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne 1917australia, france ww1 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Emergency Signaling Mirror (ESM/1), Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This is an Army Air Corp procured signal mirror that dates from September 1943 (Ser No 40653)This mirror was adopted for use by Army Air Force (US?) in September 1943Oblong mirror face one one side, painted instructions on one side, with printed instructions for use. There is a whole on the bottom left corner with a rope for personal attachment.Specification Number 40653 General Electric Companymirror, emergency, signals, us, army air force -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Service Records VX 110629 Sig F T Purcell, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The documents belong to VX 110629 Sig F T Purcell who served in the Australian Miliraty Forces from 18 April 1941 to 27 March 1946These are the original Documents belonging to VX 110629 Sig F T Purcell3 x Oblong Books, 1 x Quarto Size Certificate of Discharge, 1 x Final Statement of Final Account - Discharged Member, set of Dog TagsVX 110629 Sig F T Purcell Record of Service Book AAB 83 VX110629 Sig F T Purcell Demobilization Proceedure Book AAB 87 V 59307 Special Clothing Ration Book Discharged Setrvice Personnel Certificate of Discharge VX 110629 Sig Francis Thomas Purcell Form WF 88 Final State of Account - Discharged Member Mr F T Purcell VX 110629 Dog Tags - one tag round VX110629, RC, Purcell FT, one tag octagional VX110629, RC, Purcell FTdocuments, records service, book, australia military -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents & Medals VX 46548 Pte H C Hose, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These documents, Medals and photograph relate to VX 46548 Pte H C Hose enlisted on 12 July 1940 and was discharged 09 August 1943They are thge original documents and Medals.AAFA 209 Certificate of Discharge 6 x Decorations 1 x PhotographVX 46548 Pte H C Hose on Certificate of Discharge and Medalsaustralian, army, h c hose ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals VX 73026 Pte F A Sowerby, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These Medals were awarded to Pte F A Sowerby who served in the AIF during WW 2The Medals are the originals of Pte SowerbyFour Medals, 2 Stars Brass Colour, 2 Medals Silver Colour with identifying ribbons Swing MountedOn the back of the Stars and on the circumference of the Medals VX 73026 F A Sowerbyaif, ww2, awards, sowerby -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...RAAF NCO J E J Webb enlisted in New South Wales and served in the RAAF during WW2The Medal was awarded to RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb at the completion of his service1939-1945 Medal, Silver in colour with Red, Blue and White Ribbon not mountedAround the circumfarance of the medal 166516 J E J Webbraaf, ww2, webb -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
W G 3 Entitlement to War Gratuity, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Form states the Entitlement to War Gratuity for VX 132642 L W Davey who served in the AIF during WW2The Form W G 3 is an original and shows entitlements due to VX 132642 L W DaveyWhite colour Office Stationery W G 3 AMF Form Entitlement to War Gratuity Ronson Cigarette Lighter engraved L.W. Davey 4-12-47 1948 Clothing and Ration Card CHILD under 6 years at 1 January 1948Entitlement to War Gratuity for VX 132642 L W Daveyaif, ww2, gratuity, davey -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These forms relate to the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzie who enlisted 08 April 1915 and served with 6 Aust Machine Gun Coy on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Pte McKenzie was KIA in France 02 July 1916This is the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzieSix (6) Pages of photographed documents Certified True Copies, relating to 1740 Pte K J McKenzieVarious AMF Documents, 1740 Pte K J McKenzieaif, ww!, mckenzie, gallipoli -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals V 166315 Cecil Roy Reid, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Three Medals awarded to V 166315 C R Reid who served with AMF during WW2These Medals are awarded to V166315 C R Reid, they are the original medalsThree Medals, silver medals with with ribbons attachedAround the circumference of each medal V166315 C R Reiddecorations, amf, ww2, c r reid -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents VX77594 T G Mills, Various, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The newspapers, telegrams and collected items were collected by VX 77594 T G Mills during his Service during WW2The Collected Items date back to the period that VX 77594 T G Mills was serving oversees during WW2This collection includes a Photocopy of Certificate of Discharge for VX 77594 T G Mills, paper clippings, telegrams, cigerrette cards, poems and mementoesA collection of memorabilia belonging to VX 77594 T G Millsdocuments, telegrams, newspapers, poems, vx 77594 t g mills -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell and Leave or Duty Ration Book, No makers mark, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This Certificate of Discharge was issued to 6251 Pte George Dilwell upon completion of Enlistment Leave or Ration Book was issued when 6251 Pte Diwell went on leave 28 May 1919 - 11 June 1919.This the original Certificate of Discharge and Ration Book of 6251 Pte George Dilwell who served during WW1Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell, buff colour page oblong page. Leave or Duty Ration Book Serial No L 22, No 247759, buff colour oblong pages.6251 Pte George Diwell, Certificate of Discharge, Enlisted 15 May 1916 Discharged 12 October 1919 6251 Pte G Diwell, Leave or Duty Ration Book, Soldier or Sailor'discharge, certificate, ww1, pte g diwell -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals VX44919 Pte A N Haines, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These are the original medals for VX44919 Pte A N Haines. Pte Haines served during WW2 and was posted to 2/21 Aust Inf Bn. Pte Haines was a POW on Hainan Island and was is presumed to have died on or before 01 May 1945.They are original Medals.Two copper colour stars and two silver colour medals with appropriate ribbons. One Rising Sun collar badge.On the back of the stars and on the edge of the medals the inscription VX44919 A N Haines.medals, vx44919 a n haines -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals & AAB 83, No makers mark
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These are the original Medals and AAB83 of VX149000 Cpl R T MacKenzie. Cpl MacKenzie served during WW2 with Australian Army Canteens Service.These are the original Medals and Record of Service Book.One Star shape copper colour medal and two round silver medals. One AAB 83 Record of Service Book buff colour cover.On the back of the Star and on the circumference of the Medals, VX 149000 R T MacKenzie.military australian army, vx149000 r t mackenzie, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal VX145971 Capt Henry Francis Clark, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This is the original Medal of VX145971 Capt H F Clark. Capt Clark served with the AMF BCOF/Japan.This is the original Medal.One oval silver medal with appropriate ribbon.On the circumference of the Medal VX 145971Capt H F Clark AMF.amf vx 145971 capt h f clark bcof/japan -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal V165694 Pte Henry A H Kendell, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Pacific Star was awarded to V165694 Pte Henry A H Kendell a member of the Australian Army during WW2.It is the original Medal.One star shaped medal (Pacific Star) copper colour no ribbon attached.On the back of the star V165694 H A Kendell.australian army, ww2, v165694 pte henry a h kendell. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal 5134 TSgt George Audley Tennyson, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Victory Medal awarded to 5134 TSgt George A Tennyson who served with the 22 Bn AMF during WW1.This is the original Medal of TSgt G A Tennyson.Round silver medal (Victory Medal) with appropriate ribbon attached.On the circumference of the medal 5134 TSgt G A Tennyson 22 Bn AMF amf ww1 5134 tsgt g a tennyson -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Commemorative Medallion of 551 L Harry Atkins, No makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This medallion has been awarded to 551 Pte L Harry Atkins who served with the AMF during WW1 with 'C' Company 22 Bn.This is the original Medallion awarded to Pte L Harry Atkins. The ANZAC Commemorative Medallion was awarded to personnel who served on Gallipoli.Round bronze medallion surmounted with King Edward Crown ANZAC printed round the bottom of the medallion, the reverse of the medallion has an impression of Australia and New Zealand and the Southern Cross.Inscribed on the back of the medallion L H Atkins.amf anzac commemorative medallion, ww1 551 pte l harry atkins -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Supper Cloth relating to Richard H Bromilow, No makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...VX48425 Richard H Bromilow served in the AMF during WW2 with 1st Independent Coy as a Transport Driver. His records show as of 01 July 1942 he is missing and presumed dead.It is presumed that this Supper Cloth has been Embroidered in remembrance of VX 48425 Richard H Bromilow.This is a Linen Embroidered Supper Cloth with lace edging. Embroidered in the centre of the cloth is the Rising Sun Badge above the Badge is 1st Independent Coy below the badge VX48425. In the four corners of the cloth are the colour patches of 1st Independent Coyamf ww2 supper cloth vx48425 richard h bromilow -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Replica Ice Bucket, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...A Replica Ice Bucket of 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's). There is a list of conflicts on the front of the Ice Bucket that this Regiment has been involved in. The Regiment has been amalgamated and renamed several times. As of July 2012 they are known as Balaklava Company, 5 SCOTS (A&SH), Royal Regiment of Scotland.This Regiment was created in 1881 and served during WW1 and WW2, an active battalion served in Korea 1950-51 and Aden during 1967.A round shape Replica Ice Bucket various colours predominately yellow looks like a drum of the corps.1st Bn The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) Korea 1950-51argyll & sutherland highlanders, princess louise's, scotland, ww1, ww2