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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Brooch
... serving on Western Front in WW1. ww1 souvenirs poperingh brooch ...From effects of Tpr Archibald Smith, 3 Australian Light Horse Regiment. Believed acquired as a souvenir when serving on Western Front in WW1.Souvenir brooch. Possibly brass. Floral scrolls design with "Poperinghe" name strip affixed to front.ww1, souvenirs, poperingh, brooch -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Souvenir - Trench Art, 1941 Brass Shell Ash Tray, after 1941
Base of 2 pdr brass shell case made into an ash tray2 PR No 2, 458 MF, 1941trench art, shell case, ww1, ash tray -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Identity discs, 906 Tpr T E Whyte, abt 1914
WW1 issueTwo standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir version with depiction of Arab city on reverse. On plaited leather cord906 Tpr T E Whyte 3rd AMGSidentity discs -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Certificate (Medical), Certificate to be given to all NCO's and men proceeding on leave, 7/5/1917
Certificate was issued to No 1175 Kennedy J (rank not clear) of 23 Bn AIFA certificate issued to all nco's and men proceeding on leave, certifying that the bearer is free from vermin and scabies.Signed by Capt Miralyin (?) RAMC on 7/5/17 On back is written "Souvenir of my furlough from France saying that I am free from (chats)"certificate, medical, ww1, vermin -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Ornamental biscuit and photograph, 1914-1918
This biscuit is called a 'Dog Biscuit' and was produced during WWI. It was part of a rashion kit to accompany another biscuit and a tin of Bully beef. The original owner (Jack) was a serviceman and he created a souvenir for a loved one, using the biscuit as a frame for the photograph of presumably himself. This object is a rare and precious piece. It is rare for items composed of edible goods to remain almost perfectly intact after a century after creation. The use of the biscuit as a souvenir, with the addition of a photgraph and inscriptions, is presumably unique and imparts great social significance to the item.Dry biscuit with inlaid square black and white photograph of a man in military outfit. The photograph is cropped to include only half of the man from waist up and fragments of three other people at the edges. There are inscriptions on the front and back of the biscuits.Inscriptions on the front read: "With best wishes from Jack" Inscriptions on the back read: "With best wishes frm your loving son Jack"biscuit, dog biscuit, military rations, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Ornamental biscuit, Phoenix Co, 1914-1918
This biscuit is called a 'Dog Biscuit' and was produced during WWI. It was part of a rashion kit to accompany another biscuit and a tin of Bully beef. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack was and he created a souvenir for a loved one using this biscuit, accompanied by another biscuit with an inlaid photograph of himself. This object is a rare and precious piece. It is rare for items composed of edible goods to remain almost perfectly intact after a century after creation. The use of the biscuit as a souvenir, with the addition of a artificial flowers, is presumably unique and imparts great social significance to the item.Dry biscuit with artificial flower decoration. The flowers are of light green and cream coloured fabric, wire and are attached in the top right hand corner of the biscuit. There are fabric strips attached to the back and tied with cotton string through holes in the lower right corner.Inscriptions on the front read: "Phoenix Co. Melbourne" biscuit, dog biscuit, military rations, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Biscuit, Phoenix Co, 1914-1918
This biscuit is called a 'Dog Biscuit' and was produced during WWI. It was part of a rashion kit to accompany another biscuit and a tin of Bully beef. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack was and he created a souvenir for a loved one using another two biscuits, one including an inlaid photograph of himself and the other including an artificial flower decoration.This object is a rare piece. It is rare for items composed of edible goods to remain almost perfectly intact after a century after creation. This biscuit was presumably owned by the servicemand Jack who created a souvenir using another two similar biscuits. This imparts social, historical and research significance to the item.Dry biscuit with impressed inscription.Inscriptions on the front read: "Swallow / (indecipherable word) / Army / Wholemeal / Melbourne" biscuit, military rations, dog biscuit, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Rations label, Phoenix Co, 1914-1918
This item is a rations label which would have been distributed with two 'Dog Biscuits' and a tin of bully beef to a serviceman. These were rations handed out during WWI. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack. He created a souvenir for a loved one using two biscuits, one including an inlaid photograph of himself and the other including an artificial flower decoration.Small, triangular shaped paper item with inscriptions.Inscriptions on the front read: "Dog Biscuits" / 1914 - 1918 / Rations: / 1 tin bully beef and two dog biscuits military rations, biscuit, dog biscuit, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase, Decorated Lid to Shell Vase (see 0170.1)
WW1 German Shell Base, modified for use as lid to German shell Vase. Small bullet used as handle.Original markings still visible; Sept 1917. RhMFP87. Dusseldorf. St (Strengthened Case). Sp61. Additional decoration, entwined flowers and leaves. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Warrnambool Soldiers Memorial saucer, Mid 20th Century
The War Memorial was constructed in 1925 on Merri Street at the South side of Liebig St. It was constructed to commemorate the soldiers of WW1. It is constructed of red granite and the Angel is carved in marble. Adjacent to it is the RSL clubrooms.The Warrnambool War Memorial is a significant space commemorating a significant event and situated in one of the most prominent sites within the city. The image on this item would therefore be a typical memory which visitors would like to take from our city.White china saucer with gold rim and black print of the Warrnambool War Memorial. Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool. On rear Royal Stafford, guaranteed English Bone China. Made in England warrnambool, warrnambool war memorial -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Craftwork, Souvenir silk square Egypt WW1 c1916, c1914-1918
... Craftwork, Souvenir silk square Egypt WW1 c1916... of Egypt c 1914-1918 WW1 Craftwork, Souvenir silk square Egypt WW1 ...This souvenir was bought by an Australian soldier from a local craftworker while stationed in Egypt during WW1 1914- 1918 and brought or sent to his family in Moorabbin Shire c 1916.An example of the souvenirs bought from local craftworkers in Egypt by Australian soldiers and sent to their families in Moorabbin Shire c1916 A hand embroidered silk square souvenir of Egypt c 1914-1918 WW1 Hand embroideryworld war 1 1914-19, 1staustralian infantry force, gallipoli, early settlers, market gardeners, dairy farmers, anzac, australian soldiers, -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir
... WW1 General Teatowel commemorating the Great War Souvenir ...Teatowel commemorating the Great Warsouvenirs, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Tea Towel - Souvenir
Map of Constantinople and the Dardanelles, etcephemera, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
... WW1 General Silk, souvenir from France Postcard ...Silk, souvenir from Franceephemera, ww1, general -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Souvenir of "Der Tag" and the downfall of Kaiserism - A collection of Unique War Records
Souvenir record of notable events together with sketches of the German dream "Der Tag" or The Day Contains record of historical events and list of Victoria Cross winners during WW1Orange booklet with caricature a German Soldierww1, world war one, der tag -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Silk postcard from France written by unknown WW1 soldier from Milawa addressed to Mrs G Kittle/Kettle c/- Post Office Milawa. WW1 service records reveal Charles James KETTLE 29741 was born in Milawa and enlisted on 15/4/1916 aged 39 years. He embarked on the 3/10/1916 and served in France prior to being diagnosed with a tumour and whilst being repatriated home died on 10/8/1917 and was buried at sea. Listed place of association was Wangaratta. Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeRectangle cream cardboard postcard with embossed border containing coloured embroidered stitch work of a basket and in words “forget me not” on silk Handwritten inside - just a souvenir of your beloved France from one of the boys from Milawa addressed to Mrs G Kettle/Kittle Post Office Milawa via Wangaratta Victoria embroidered postcard, ww1, milawa -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Costume and Accessories, c1945
Pink Silk Handkerchief. Fine white crochet edging. Open fan in corner. Souvenir de France. Mrs Doris Ferguson, Lower Main Streetstawell clothing material ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Costume and Accessories, c1915
Silk Cream Handkerchief with a pale pink Hemstitched border with scene on one corner of Pyramids. (Souvenir Egypt World War)stawell clothing material ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Book, New Testament Souvenir of Peace WORLD WIDE WAR 1914-1918
1916 New Testament owned by Richard Evans while serving in WW1Richard Evans was born in Chiltern Valley and served in WW1Size 66mm x 100mm, colour khaki fabric, reinforced cover print, front and back cover has black print, parchment coloured pages with red edges. Cover insignia contains laurel wreath with dove of peace above a small bible Inside front cover contains wording - Richard Evans 19.18 (different pen entries) Pte R Evans Nos 69029 16th Reinforcements Victoria Aus Imperial Forces Abroadchiltern valley, chiltern, new testament, ww1, richard evans -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHER - CHRISTINE ROWE, CLUNES
* ITEMS HELD IN ST. ANDREWS CHURCH ARE NO LONGER IN PLACE NOW THAT WESLEY HAVE TAKEN IT OVER - 2023FOLDER OF COLOUR PHOTOCOPIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS DEPICTING MEMORIALS AND HONOUR ROLLS OF THOSE MEN AND WOMEN OF CLUNES AND DISTRICT WHO TOOK PART IN WORLD WARS 1 & 2. .1 Plaque - A Souvenir of Great World War .2 Wooden Honour Roll WW1 in St. Andrew's Church, (former Presbyterian Church), Service Street, Clunes *CHURCH TAKEN OVER BY WESLEY CHURCH CLUNES - 2023, now kept at the RSL Sub Branch, Fraser Street, Clunes .3 Wooden Honour Roll WW2 in St. Andrew's Church, (former Presbyterian Church), Service Street, Clunes *CHURCH TAKEN OVER BY WESLEY CHURCH CLUNES - 2023, now kept at the RSL Sub Branch, Fraser Street, Clunes .4 Wooden Framed Roll of Honour Board from the Clunes Methodist Church and Sunday School, now kept at the RSL Sub Branch, Fraser Street, Clunes .5 Wooden Roll of Honour for WW1 from the Glendaruel State School No. 281, now kept at the RSL Sub Branch, Fraser Street, Clunes .6 Wooden Honour Roll for WW1 and WW2 from the Tourello School, now kept at the RSL Sub Branch, Fraser Street, Clunes .7 Wooden Roll of Honour from A.N.A., Branch No. 12, now kept at the RSL Sub Branch, Fraser Street, Clunes .8 Brass plaque honouring men and women who served in the wars of 1914-1918, 1939-1945, Borneo, Malaya, Korea and Vietnam .9 Brass plaque with names of men killed in WW2 .10 A3 size image of WW1 Roll of Honour, Clunes State SchoolSee above images for inscriptions and nameslocal history, photography, photographs, christine rowe -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Artwork, other - Souvenir of Palestine, 1939-1945
Popular souvenirs during World War Two that were easy to fold and post home to Australia. Like the First World War Egyptian embroideries, they used cotton sateen in a range of bright colours (although sometimes velveteen was used instead) and bear the words 'Souvenir of Palestine', a year date, and sometimes a personal message, as well as images of specific mosques or landmarks, camels, goats and date palms. The Palestinian souvenirs were often seen displayed for sale outside houses in country villages.Colourful cotton sateen Souvenir of Palestine. Beige background with painted images, probably screen-printed, with machine embroidered outlines. Pink fringe. Objects depicted are two brown/yellow camels and one donkey with rider; two date palms with orange trunks and green leaves; the Union Jack and the Australian Flag; and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge."Souvenir of Palestine" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"souvenir of palestine, rising sun badge, australian commonwealth military forces, embroidery, screen-printed, aif, ww1, world war 1, first world war -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - WWI Cigarette Case
ww1 cigarette case ,ANZAC Medal awwarded to W.H.Elliott for heroic deeds at Gallipoli 1915.stainless steel, highly polished. with insignia maltese cross insignia. 1813. on front. crown and dated 1914 inside lid. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, WW1 Vintage
Thought to have been made in WW1, possibly on the Western Front.Brass cigarette lighter. Probably made in WW1 from a French Lebel Bullet.3/11. IART.DI. IVW MI -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, Polte Germany, April 1918
WW1 April 1918 Brass Shell Case Base.Polte Madgeburg SP406 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document, WW1 Magazine, Graphic Publications, The German Navy Surrenders, 1918
The Graphic Souvenir of the German Navy Surrender November 1918. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform German belt buckle, 1913
Said to be brought home as a souvenir by Private Sweatman 22nd Battalion AIF.WW1 German Belt Buckle rectangle alloy GOTT MIT UNS with crown -
Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum
Mules hoof, World War One
Souvenired from Gallipoli.This item’s history is linked to the Gallipoli campaign and is deemed rare due to the uniqueness of the item and lack other comparitive examples.Mules hoof with hand made shoe and nails souvenired from Gallipoli. Item could be from either Turkish or British forces.Stamps at centre front near coronet band.dardanelles, hoof, horse shoe, gallipoli, great war, mule, pack transport, the great war, world war 1, world war one, ww1, wwi -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Ribbon - "Empire Day"
... World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 Souvenirs Ballarat RSL Ballarat ...This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Souvenirs - 2 Leaves
... World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 Souvenirs Ballarat RSL Ballarat Both ...This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.Both Enscribed with "Love from Len Cape Town 16/7/16"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion
... . His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father) first world war (ww1 ...This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat