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Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL, ARMY, c1939-1945
Army Helmet from WW2 worn by S. Dunlop 2/4 Bn Coy.Helmet - cotton khaki camouflage pattern covering steel helmet. Inside cotton straps, chin strap cotton webbing with metal clasp.Nilarmy, helmet, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SLIDE SHOULDER BOARD
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Two pairs of slide shoulder boards in camouflage pattern. Each is embroidered with a black queen's crown indicating the rank of major. Each pair is in its original packaging.army chaplain, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SLIDE SHOULDER BOARD
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Four slide shoulder boards in camouflage pattern. Each has three pips embroidered in black signifying the rank of captain.army chaplain, rank insignia, major thomas bruce williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - ENVELOPE
See Cat 5109P This is a standard size envelope. It has swirly faint pattern printed all over it. it has a blue rectangle on top left hand corner with words "By Air Mail Par Avion". It has a rubber stamp in top centre "Australian Imperial Force passed by censor 307." In the censor's stamp is written 1941-41. The addressee is Miss M Phillips, Beverford P.O. Victoria via Swan Hill, Australia. There is a signature on the left side that looks like RGR Parkhill.ww2, airmail, censors -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard, "To my sister"
See Cat 4799 for dataEmbroidered postcard. It has a white cardboard embossed frame. The embroidered pattern is of green leaves, white and red flowers. At the bottom is embroidered "To my Sister". That is in a silvery white. The flower arrangement is an actual flap, lifting that flap is a small card. On that card is a seated British soldier in war torn trench talking to a little angel. The transcription is "Tell her that I love her".The letter side is written in faint pencil. It is headed - France 12 /1/17. Dear Sister ............... It finishes up with "Love to all, Joe". A lot of the writing is hard to see.ww1, postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHOULDER LANYARDS
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas B. Williams No. 556101 Collection.Standard pattern purple ;lanyard with two monkey-fist knots.army chaplain, uniform, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - RELIGIOUS STOLES, Church Stores
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas B Williams No 556101 Collection.Set of four religious stoles in four different colours (purple, white, green and red), representing four Christian liturgical seasons. Each is constructed in a similar manner. The fabric for each is silk damask with thistle patterning and a plain fabric lining. Each has two embroidered crests consisting of a grey Maltese cross ringed by a gold and green floral wreath and topped with a queen's crown. the mid point of each has a gold embroidered Maltese cross. .1) Purple damask with yellow lining. .2) White damask with a white lining. .3)Green damask with a yellow lining. .4) Red damask with a yellow lining..1), .3) and .4) - Inside middle - Supplier's name on a white tag with yellow lettering: 'Church Stores, Sydney, Brisbane'.army chaplains, personal equipment, major thomas b williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, WHITE ENSIGN HMAS BENDIGO, C. 1939 - 45
The HMAS BENDIGO (1) was a Bathurst type Minelayer/Corvette. It was made in Australia. Launched 1 MAR 1941 and paid off 27 SEP 1946. The ship had a normal complement of 85 hands. The ENSIGN is the standard pattern Royal Navy ensign in use at the time by The Royal Australian Navy. The Ensign has five written names including the Captain and has 85 autographs. All but two have been identified. Referring to the sailor's service cards, the signing probably occurred between OCT 1945 to FEB 1946. Post WW2, the Ensign was presented in gratitude to the City of Bendigo where it was on display in the Old Town Hall for decades. The City then gifted the Ensign to the Bendigo and District R.S.L. After some time the RSL lodged the Ensign with the Soldier's Memorial Institute Military museum for safe keeping.The main part is of a strong open weave white cotton. The flag is divided by a bright red cross vertically and horizontally. In the top left quadrant is the Union flag of the U.K. The left side has a strong canvas spine in which is mounted the sisal rope. The rope has a small length with loop at the top and a longer length with loop at the bottomThe bottom right quadrant, has these words stencilled on it..."In Appreciation from HMAS BENDIGO". The other two quadrants have a large quantity of signatures.corvettes ww2, hmas bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH OF STAINED GLASS WINDOW, Rats of Tobruk Association, COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH OF STAINED GLASS WINDOW IN ST JOHNS CHURCH, FOREST STREET, BENDIGO, c 1945-11980
Refer to Dean Cat 4575PColoured photo . It shows a stained glass window in St Johns Church. The center of the window has a picture of Christ, with Tobruk Harbour in background. One aircraft can be seen in the frame. At the foot of JC are two soldiers wearing British patterned steel helmets. On top of the frame are the flags of Poland, UK, Australia and Czech. A white dove sur5mounts the lot. Words in the frame are: - To the Glory of God and to the Memory of Those Who Served in the Siege of Tobruk. Pray the Peace and Freedom they defended, be reflected in the light of the World.On Rear: Memorial windows of Rats of Tobruk in St. Johns Church in Forest Street Bendigo.photo, rats of tobruk, stained glass window -
Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - TIES, Rats of Tobruk Association
See Dean 4575P1. TIE. Brown with a logo of Rats of Tobruk Association. 2. TIE. Dark Green. It has a pattern of Rats of Tobruk Assocation badge, in gold and silver, interspersed with a diagnol gold bar.two, ties -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CAKE TIN, Willow
These items were used to send food parcels to troops overseasCircular metal tin with lid. Wattle style pattern on side; willow in relief on lid.Manufacturers stamp on base: Willow/made in Australiadomestic items, containers, foodstuffs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL - BRITISH PATTERN, c. WW2
British pattern steel army helmet as used in both WW1 and WW2. This example dates from the WW2 era.British pattern steel helmet, dark olive in colour. Outside of the helmet is covered in dark olive green mesh which is secured with olive green cotton cord. A bolt head is prominent on the crown of the helmet and corresponds to a nut and thread on the inside. This nut and bolt secures a black rubber pad. A sweat band in black synthetic material is secured to the inside rim of the helmet. An adjustable webbing chin strap with brass buckle is attached with clips to each side.Niluniform - army, costume - male, protective headgear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, 1944
Helen Nall enlisted in the RAAF No 500602 on 1.11.1944 age 23 years. Discharged with the rank of Sister on 21.4.1946 serving in No 6 RAAF Hospital.Black & white portrait of Helen NALL RAAF Member WWII. Lady is wearing a dark uniform jacket, tie, light shirt with RAAF pattern, broad brimmed hat with light shade badges in front.Rear: “1944 Sister Helen Nall No 500602 RAAF Nursing Service. Rank - Flying Officer. Now Helen MAYOR, 7 Bancroft St Bendigo 3550”photographs, raaf, nursing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SHELTER, INDIVIDUAL (HUTCHIE), c.1965
Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian pattern hutchie. Green nylon. Eyelets on 4 corners. Nylon tabs mounted around sides. Press studs along ends.equipment, hutchie, tent, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - MATTRESS SECTION, OUTER, 1967
Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian Army pattern mattress outer. Green nylon. Divided into 3 sleeves that are held shut by the aid of press studs.equipment, mattress, outer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SHELTER, INDIVIDUAL (HUTCHIE), c.1965
Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian Army pattern hutchie. Green nylon, eyelets on 4 corners. Nylon tabs with bits of string tied on are mounted around all sides. Press studs along ends.equipment, hutchie, tent -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - MATTRESS SECTION, OUTER, 1967
Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, 6.1967 - 6.1968.Australian Army pattern, mattress section outer nylon construction with 3 sleeves. These are closed with the aid of press studs.equipment, mattress, outer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SLEEPING BAG OUTER, 1964
Belonged to 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, Apr 1967 - Apr 1968.Australian Army pattern sleeping bag outer, blue. Shaped like a sleeping bag with thin nylon construction. Half of one side is open, but can be shut with the aid of press studs.equipment, sleeping bag, outer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, LIGHT HORSE, Angus and Robertson, The Wells of Beersheba, Revised edition 1947, first printed 1933
The Wells of Beersheba”, An epic tale of the Australian Light Horse 1914/18. “The Mounted Soldier has vanished from the Services, Frank Davison celebrates the part played by the men and horses of the ANZAC Mounted Division in the last great Cavalry Campaign of modern warfare”Book, soft cover cardboard, black print on front and back, beige colour background with patterned red/brown colour, 65 pages plain beige colour, illustrated black line drawingsOn front fly leaf in blue ink,”Susan Davidson (phone No)”, in grey lead pencil, “2/6”, “Paton”, (Phone No)”beersheba, anzac, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - STEEL HELMET
Steel helmet, painted khaki colour with white coloured paint on the brim, etched mark on the inside of the brim. There is no chin strap or liner.Etched mark on the brim crown, “8”steel helmets, british pattern -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CLOTH, SWEAT RAG
Sweat rag used during the Vietnam and later era’s, cut from a long bolt of cloth. Camouflage pattern green and black mesh woven cotton hemmed at each end.sweat rag, camouflage -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ARMBAND
Item issued to Mathew Redwood, 3811680, 8237166. Refer Cat No 3891 for his service details.Arm band, desert pattern with Velcro straps, Australian flag patch sewn on.Inside arm band, “REDWOOD 3811680, 8237166”accessory, arm bands, uniforms -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - TIN, HINGED, circa World War One 1915-1918
Uniforms worn by the soldiers in the illustration suggest that the item was used by Australians in World War One. Soldiers had to purchase the item.Rectangular hinged tin with a coloured illustration on the top. Illustration features three soldiers in an outdoor tented campsite. Illustration is bordered in black. Title in black and white lettering includes the text, CAMP POCKET CANDLESTICK./A SOLDIER’S FRIEND. Sides of the tin feature a yellow and green tartan pattern. Base of the tin is silver coloured with traces of the yellow and green tartan pattern. Inside of the tin has compartments for a candle and matches and a holder for a lit candle. Round hole in base is part of the candle holder. Candle and matches missing.personal equipment, candlestick, world war one, troop comforts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORABILIA, FRAMED
Displayed as War Medal 1939-45, should be Australian Service Medal. Displayed as Australian Service Medal, should be War Medal 1939-45. Items relate to Kenneth Edwin Beckmann V64354, enlisted in the CMF on 19.2.1942 in the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion, discharged on 25.10.1945.Patterned wooden frame surrounding a collection of medals, colour patches, photograph & silver cigarette box. Articles all on maroon background with salmon coloured border. Glass fronted. On rear: V64354 K F BECKMANnumismatics-military-medals, photography-photographs, personal effects - smoking accessories, glass technology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM WW1, PHOTOGRAPH
For Rupert Exon No 408 refer 486P for his service history.Album cover is red & dark gold angled striped pattern. Contains black & white photos of various subjects - The Emben Wreck, parades, churches in Middle East & harbours. Top left on front cover on a white sheet in blue ink: “Donald W Clark Historian” Below in black centre: “Photos & Souvenirs No 408 Trooper Robert T Exon and Trooper G E Exon 9th Light Horse Regiment 1915 - 1918”album, photograph, trooper, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION WW1, Australian Government, c.1965
Heavy copper medallion commemorating 50th Year Gallipoli landing. Circular pattern with a crown on top. Centre motif is an image of Simpson & his donkey. The bottom has a wreath & a banner with the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map of Australia & New Zealand & the Southern Cross. On the bottom banner is engraved the name "T H POCOCK" The metal case is covered in black vinyl. Inside lid has purple silk. A pop up floor, covered in velvet, has an indentation the shape of the medallion."T H POCOCK"government - federal government - mementoes, anzac, passchendaele barracks trust. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION WW1, BOXED, Australian Government, c.1965
Heavy copper medallion commemorating 50th Year Gallipoli landing. Circular pattern with a crown on top. Centre motif is an image of Simpson & his donkey. The bottom has a wreath & a banner with the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map of Australia & New Zealand & the Southern Cross. On the bottom banner is engraved the name J G BOND. The metal case is covered in black vinyl. Inside lid has purple silk. A pop up floor, covered in velvet, has an indentation the shape of the medallion.“J G BOND”government - federal government - mementoes, military history, anzac, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ARMBANDS, U.N. INTERFET EAST TIMOR, post 1990
.1) Armband, green velcro mount around arm, held in place by epaulette badges sewn on: Australian flag & word Interfet & round badge showing International Force East Timor. .2) Armband, yellow velcro mount held in place by epaulette. Words: Peace, Peace Monitoring Group. Round blue circle with white dove in centre. .3) Armband, Australian pattern camouflage. Velcro mount & held in place by epaulette. Has blue & white, round, UN badge at top & Australian flag at bottom. military history - army, un, interfet, peace keeping, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL, c. WW2 onwards
Helmet, steel, British pattern, jungle green colour, mounting straps - leather inside, simple cotton fabric holding straps.White paint: "SGT ALDERSON R D 18866 RAAF" Black paint: "18866 RAAF"uniforms - army, passchendaele barracks trust, helmets, british pattern -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL, possible post WW2
Communist East Evapern pattern, oval shaped, jungle green colour, leather headband inside, no straps.Stamped into the metal are letters: "BNB MKIV 0356"uniforms - army, costume - male - headwear, passchendaele barracks trust, helmets,