Items souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history..1) Japanese badge with Rising Sun central .2) Japanese ribbon bar with pin fastner, one ribbon missing.numismatics - badges, metalcraft, japanese

The British Arts and Crafts Movement was a major influence on handcrafts made by the Leviny women at Buda. This Movement spread knowledge of craft techniques in the decorative arts and encouraged women to partake in fields that had traditionally been the domain of men, such as metalcraft and woodwork. The Leviny women studied art, design and craft techniques at the Castlemaine School of Mines from the 1890s to the early 1900s and this boot stool, hand-carved by Gertrude, is an example of the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement on her decorative art. See: Zilles, Lauretta (2010), Buda and the Leviny Family, Castlemaine: Buda Historic Home & Garden Inc.This is a rare example of a unique hand-carved boot stool made in Australia by Gertrude Leviny in the British Arts and Crafts Movement style at the turn of the twentieth century.Timber boot stool, hand-carved by Gertrude Leviny. Made using the 'chip carving' technique, with dragon heads on upright at one end, and plant design in relief on the seat. Timber finish has a blackened effect.'K/40' (Old Registration Number)gertrude leviny, wood carving, arts and crafts movement, buda, castlemaine, dragon's heads, c1900, domestic furniture, castlemaine school of mines

Made by Italian POW's at camp in Murchison, Victoria.Metal cigarette lighter with filling hole at bottom with metal stopper. Mounted in an octagonal wooden case with felt rimmed bottom. Decorative item.personal effects, smoking accessories, metalcraft, wood work

Made by Italian POW's at Bonegilla or Murchison, Victoria. Brought home by father when he was stationed there after the war.Wooden case with sliding lid.personal effects, smoking accessories, containers, metalcraft

.1) Metal badge showing crossed flags & short poles (5 x 4 cms). The right flag has 2 strong lines in it. Part of the pole of the right flag is missing. The badge is mounted on green cardboard. .2) Supplied with this is a silver metal disc with 4 rectangular holes.numismatics - badges - military, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust, signals

JOHN ALFRED HOLMES V246172. Enlisted 30.1.1942. Discharged 12.12.1945..1) & .2) Identify discs with a small hole, round, fibre, brown colour. .3) Identity disc with a small hole, 8 sided, fibre, whitish colour..1) & .2) “J A Holmes .0.4. V246172 .P.” .3) “J A Holmes .0.4. V246172 .P.”military history, identification discs, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust

Slouch hat, felt, khaki coloured, light khaki coloured puggaree with a dark coloured copper RAAF hat badge mounted in front. Leather internal band, khaki coloured woven shoe lace as chin strap.uniforms - airforce, costume - male headwear, metalcraft, slouch hat

RAAF blue forage hat without badge. x two blackened RAAF buttons of 11mm dia at front.“36088 Bennetts. RG.” “Made in Aust 1944.”uniforms - airforce, costume - male, headwear, metalcraft, raaf

Japanese Tin containing 3 nose cones for shells..1) Metal - tin (empty container), rectangular shape, Japanese printed writing on white paper label on long side .2) Metal - tin , lid of container, rectangular shape, Japanese printed writing on white paper on top side.1) & .2) Japanese printed writing on white paper, stained & torn.containers - commercial, metalcraft, weapons, passchendaele barracks trust

Military issue cigarette lighters with removable lid..1) & .3) Cigarette lighters, metal, silver coloured .2) Lid for .1) .4) Lid for .3).1) On base: “MF 1945 D [up arrow] D MKIIK” .3) On base: “Matilda” personal effects - smoking accessories, metalcraft, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Field telephone set D MK V - used for sending messages in the field via voice. Serial No. 21396.Rectangular metal box with hinged lid, containing communication apparatus for sending verbal messages. Attachments on sides & rear for carrying straps. Hook & eye latch on front for securing lid.Instruction plates on inside of hinged lid. “Serial No 21396”communications - telephonic, military equipment - army, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust

Container, metal, half cylinder in shape with attached lid, 2 metal brackets on sides.containers, metalcraft, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

United States of AmericaUSA Prisoner of War Medal, minature with ribbon on a pin.numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, pow, passchendaele barracks trust

Metal frame dark brown, glass front, cardboard backing. Black & white photo of 10 soldiers in uniform, 6 standing, 4 kneeling in front of them. Forming H Coy of 7th Battalion. Photo taken with camp tents in background. Names & district of each soldier listed in insert under photo.Under photo are names & district of each member in photograph: “7th Battalion H Company (WWI)” Back Row: “909 B N EDWARDS (Bendigo), 925 PTE J HEUSTON (White Hills) 906 PTE M DOYLE (Eaglehawk), 894 PTE W D CLIFFORD (Kangaroo Flat) 974 PTE W L TUCKER (Huntly), 969 PTE P SOMERSET (White Hills)” Front Row: “890 PTE D CURRIE (Huntly), 913 PTE V E LIASON (White Hills) 896 PTE W CRISFIELD (Corowa) KIA 18.5.19, 934 C REED (Tragowel)”photography-photographs, frame accessories, glass technology, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust

The badge belonged to Walter FORBES, VX953 AASC 6th Div AIF. The membership badge was for those who signed up in the 2nd AIF in 1939. Refer 1101, 1103.44, 1105. Badge, metal "THIRTY NINERS ASSOC". The badge is circular with a wreath and crown at top. Centre is red, white and blue with "1939" in gold. Under is a boomerang with gold lettering re badge name. The rear has a lug and key ring.On rear "No 4247"numismatics - badges, metalcraft, 39er, forbes

Black Metal Stirrup on it’s own, no markings.military-equipment, metalcraft, accessories, stirrup

Hat badge of the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment.Hat badge of 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment. Gold coloured metal badge mounted on maroon velvet covered card featuring Fleur d'lis insignia bearing motto. Attached to card with ring & split pin.numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust

Metal half circle container with a leather strap around the middle, lid is hinged“R.C.D 1981” stamped on the lidmilitary-equipment, metalcraft, containers, handcrafts

Pair of Brass Box Spurs with a circular rowel and central prong.1) “LEFT”engraved on central prong .2) “RIGHT”engraved on central prongmetalcraft, military-equipment, uniforms - military, spurs

This item was souveniered by Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF during WW1. Refer Cat No’s 1661.3, 1663P, 1680.3, 1682.5.German belt buckle, metal, rectangular shape with central circular design, crown central with wreath under. The words "GOTT MIT UNS" around the top. GOTT MIT UNS, meaning "God with us"uniforms - army, costume accessories - clothes accessories, metalcraft, german

The two .50 Cal cases were souvenired by Geoff Murray No 3411521 who was at both battles. He mounted them in the case when he came home. His Vietnam service was 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer Cat No 638PTwo .50 calibre cases in wood and perspex display case. Metal plaque on front reads "Fire Support Base / Balmoral / Tet Offensive / Vietnam 1968"arms-armaments, metalcraft, woodwork, balmoral

Items are made to resemble cheese and butter knives. Trench art belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601..1) Brass Blade set onto a rifle cartridge. .2) Brass Blade set onto a rifle cartridge .trench art, domestic items, metalcraft, cheese & butter

Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. As the holster is engraved with Jack Grintons name, No 1043 they were good friends during and after the war. It is believed that Jack gave Hughy a holster and Luger pistol as he had 2 at wars end. The "St Quentin" on the holster is debatable. Refer 1052 medals, 1513.4 documents. Refer Cat No 1280 re Jack Grinton.1 Photo of a German Luger pistol housed in .2. Under photo "The pistol that was with the leather pouch." .2 German Luger holster, heavy leather, intact, has cleaning rod attached as part of the holster. On rear is scratched "1043 JW Grinton, near St Quentin 1918."photography-photographs, military equipment-holsters, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalcraft

Items was souvenired by Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. Refer 1367.5 for his service record. Hat badge, pressed brass, crossed boards with circle over with foilage arrangement, centre is a horse over scrolls, 2 X lugs on rear." Liverpool Scottish- The Kings”numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, scottish, jones

Metal cashbox, hinged on one side, green colour with key lock.containers, metalcraft, security, commerce

.1) Band, black ribbon, Japanese characters on woven gold mid section and gold anchor each end .2) brass coloured metal badge with flower centered on anchor surrounded by twisted metal oval. .3) Gold coloured metal alloy badge, leves with flower at top, possibly laurel .4) Japanese torpedo spanner. From Rabual, New Britain.military history - navy - japan, numismatics - badges - navy, tools, metalcraft

Thought to be made at the Ballarat Junior Technical School.A planished brass bowl with a turned and planished base soldered together, then soldered onto the bowl.ballarat junior technical school, metalwork, bowl, metalcraft