World War 2 German Police Hat (Schutzpolizei) of an NCO pattern for the Munich District.Hard round peaked cap. Top one centimetre black leather, next 9 cm green felt attached to firm backing and bottom peak again black leather. Metal studs on side with black leather buckled strap going around the back. Attached to back is a large golden emblem of an eagle with wings spread, sitting on a shield with a Swaztika on it and gold laurel leaves coming off to the side. Mounted on the top at back is a silver oval shaped object with red markings. Lining on inside of hat is dark brown leather.german uniform, police hat, ww2

Ronald Findlay recounts his story of World War 2 and his wife MargaretNews clipping, black text, colour image.

Records sent to Mrs E.Till from Alwyn Till during World War 2Record 1. Red Cross recording to Mrs E. Till in paper log. Record 2. Broadcasting recording supplies record. Record 3. As above in grey envelop. Record 4. Royce recording disc in envelope. Record 5. Broadcasting recording supplies 33 1/3 record Record 6. Record in postal envelope addressed to Mrs E. Till Record 7. 78RP record Birthday Greetings from Alwyncommunication, electronic

Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative

1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp1. Silver medal with bar, crown on top, 'To the women of Australia' around the edge, bronze star on bar. 2. Gold medal with coat of arms, 2 rifles, crown on top1. No 101032 Angus and Coote 942 on back 2. 'Presented by the citizens of Port Fairy to relations of J.F.Kemp who made the supreme sacrifice Great War 1914-18'local history, numismatics, medals - commemorative

Darwin was bombed a total of 64 times during the war. The biggest and most deadly air-raids occurred on19/1/1943. Two hundred and forty two Japanese aircraft bombed the township, harbour and 2 airstrips. There were 235 deaths, 9 ships sunk in the harbour and 9 aircraft destroyed.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 30, 2002. Survivor: more from the Darwin series of photos from 1942 during World War 2. This one shows the Darwin hospital. The hospital was one of the few buildings to survive both the Japanese bombing and the devastation of cyclone Tracy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

List of deceased local TOC H men who passed during World War 2. Historical. ResearchBronze PlaqueEastern oil Lamp with cross, on top of plaque. 1939-1945. Text below reads 'WITH PROUD THANKSGIVINGG WE REMEMBER THE GOOD FELLOWSHIP OF LOCAL "TOC H" MEN WHO JOINED THE RANKS OF THE ELDER BRETHREN DURING THE WAR.' 4 Wall mounting holes, 1 in each corner.ww2 memorial

Created as American motor vehicle first aid kit in World War 2 but used in Vietnam. Green metal first aid box with hinge, two metal clasps and metal carry handle. Inside lid has label "24 Unit Kit" and general first aid instructions.Kit contains 11 cardboard boxes containing: 3x 4 inch bandage compress, 2 inch bandage compress, eye dressings, 3 eye dressing sets, 3x burn injury set each with 2 orange tubes of ointment and small wooden spatula , 2 large first aid dressing, I card with 5 safety pins, one tourniquet with instruction label attached, jar of Vaseline, 2 x pieces of cotton fabric ( possibly cut from a singlet)'First aid for emergency use only"/ U.S. Army Medical departmentfirst aid, medical, united states equipment, kit, us army, bandages, tourniquet

Theatre notice produced by Whitfords Theatre Ads Perth for use during World War 2.Large format glass slide for theatre announcement. "All soldiers on leave will return immediately to their units by the quickest normal means"

First Aid Tin issued to military personnel engaged on the war front in World War 2.Olive green first aid tin. On the lid in black writing is 'OUTFIT / FIRST AID / INDIVIDUAL'. On the inside of the lid written in black on a gold back ground is the 'DIRECTIONS OF USE'. Below the title is: 'BANDAGE 2 INCH Cut fingers and small wounds. / PLASTER ADHESIVE Cuts. / ANTISEPTIC PENCIL Apply to cuts and abrasions. / ANTISEPTIC JELLY Apply to burns. / TAB APC Take 2 tablets to relieve pain. / TAB ATEBRIN Directions on inside of Atebrin tin. / APERIENT PILLS 1 tablet to relieve constipation.' Remaining in the kit though not named in the list is a box of Sulphanilamide tablets with directions of use on the front. Also two used tubes of antiseptic jelly. first aid pack, australia - second world war 1939-1945

Photographs (18 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs were possibly taken by Churches at Bonegilla, Victoria prior to his unit embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2). (refer item 00320)

Issued to Robert (Bob) Rintoule for use during his term in the army during World War 2.Robert (Bob) Rintoule was a local Nhill man who joined the armed forcesBrown canvas with rope tie and eyelets at one end.VX110568 R.RINTOULEkit bag, army equipment, canvas bag, r.rintoule, vx110568

This sign was made by Keith Rash, most probably made during World War 2 (1939-1945)Original artwork sign on strawboard relating to a Red Cross Junior Competition with proceeds to the Prisoners of War Fund. The artwork shows a small child dropping a coin into a box.keith rash, red cross, prisoner of war, prisoner of war fund, signwriter, world war, warld war two

Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery

Worn during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner/trainer/driver Jim BrockBlack cloth peaked cap with black bow on peak and elastic.jim brock, harness racing, bhrc, bendigo harness racing club

Programme for local Amateur Dramatic club performance in Parish Hall, Linton. Proceeds went to the Red Cross Linton branch.White folded paper, title "The Rector's Adventure . . ." on front, with drawing of the sun with a face. Cast of characters and names of actors inside.Text, front: " PROGRAMME / THE RECTOR'S / ADVENTURE / An entertaining three - / act Comedy produced / by Linton Dramatic Club. " Note handwritten across top inside fold: "During world war 2 about 1942 in aid of Red Cross Linton".linton dramatic club, miss d.smith, clem o'beirne, miss k. nichol, jack collins, miss k. cunningham, h.p. bennett, h. kennedy, l.g. sprake, mr j. megee, miss j. collins

Rosalie Bray (nee Thrupp) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's death.A personal story of the aftermath of World War 2.Photocopy of news article. 2 pages, black and white text and photos.rosalie bray, thrupp family, world war ii

Between 1954 =- 1965 thousands of these cameras were made. This contributed to the recovery of Germany after World War 2Agfa Clack Camera in green plastic case. It is a bulky looking moulded plastic camera using 120 roll film. The enclosure holding the film is made of steel and is held to the main body by a large rotated key at bottom. The exposure counter is on the lower back. The camera takes eight 6cm x 9cm photos on the 120- film.|a small view finder is fitted on the top of the camera. It has two speeds B (bulb( for long exposures and M for standard photos. Speed is approx 1/30 second with two aperture settings - f11 = overcast; and f12.5 = sun. Six pieces make up the set.AGFA Agfa Camera -Werk AG Clackphotography, cameras

Digital copy of a collection of newspaper clippings relating to Arthur (Dick) Mountford, wounded and missing in action World War 2.Digital copy of a collection of newspaper clippings.arthur mountford

World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention for his photography in a Department of Veterans Affairs competition.Copy of news clipping, black text and image.clive cook, artists - greensborough