Badges such as this one were issued to soldiers by the Department of Defence to indicate they had returned from active service. It showed they had helped the war effort by serving their country. Sometimes returned soldiers were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform so wearing the badge helped avoid this. A number was often stamped on the reverse and a certificate was provided as authentication. Issued 1914 - 1919WW1 The Great War, issued to soldiers who had returned from active duty so as not to confuse the general public that the person whilst not in uniform or displaying medals had in fact served their country on active duty. Two crowned gilt bronze badges with two lugs on back. The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The reverse has been stamped with number and has the maker's name, AMOR / SYDNEY and Stokes and Sons MELBThe obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. ww1 the great war, aif return from active service badge

1914 Star for the Greatr War 1914-1918 The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917 to be awarded to those who served in France or Belgium on the strength of a unit, or who served in either of those two countries between 5 August 1914 and midnight on 22/23 November 1914. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. WW1 Medal - The 1914 Star Issued to Pte. Albert Arthur Robin. The Great War 1914-1918. Australian Infantry Force. 1914 Star The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917 to be awarded to those who served in France or Belgium. Design The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. Ribbon The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. Clasp A bronze clasp inscribed ‘5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914’ was issued to those who actually served under the fire of the enemy in France and Belgium between those dates.The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. Ribbon The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. Clasp A bronze clasp inscribed ‘5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914’ was issued to those who actually served under the fire of the enemy in France and Belgium between those dates.the ww1 star, ww1 1914-1918, pte. albert arthur robin., ww1 pte a. robin 22 battalion aif

WW1 memento of embroidered doiley. Circa 1917. Sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. A WW1 memento sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. Circa 1917. Made of coarse white net cotton, with embroided words "Success to the Allies" "Success to the Allies" embroided on the cotton doiley front face. ww1, ww1 1914-1918, memento to loved ones ww1, cotton embroidered doiley.

WW1 Postal envelope for correspondence home form loved ones. Addressed to Miss Florrie Dow Landsborough Victoria. WW1 1914-1915 Correspondence envelopeBuff coloured envelope used for WW1 correspondance to loved ones. Inscribed on front "On Active Service" certification clause of contents and copyright information. Inscribed on front "On Active Service" certification clause of contents and copyright information. Addressed to Miss Florrie Dow Landsborough Victoria. miss florrie dow, ww1 1914-1918, correspondence home from ww1

The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom and the British Empire to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service in World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the "Discharge Badge", the "Wound Badge" or "Services Rendered Badge", was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement.WW1 1914-1918, badge for services rendered, known as the wounds badge. Round sterling silver lapel badge. Measures 30x30mm. Has a Crown inscribed with the words "For King and Empire for Services Rendered". For King and Empire For Services Rendered. Crown inscribed.silver war badge ww1 circa 1916, for services rendered ww1 - wounds badge, circa ww1 1914-1918 the great war badge - services rendered.

late 1800's and early 1900s clubs designed to bring working men from all walks of life together in a relaxed, friendly and companionable manner. A majority of these types of clubs catered to ex-servicemen which assisted with their integration back into social circles after their challenging war experiences. Early 1900's, belongs to S.W. Eustace, former Chiltern Resident who was involved int he Boer War and WW1 Campaigns. Round silver badge, missing back hinge and pin. Inscribed "Auckland Workingmen's Club" S.W. Eustace. auckland working mans club, s.w. eustace life member badge, cica 1900-1920, s. w. eustace boer war and ww1

Used for uniforms at the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department (Australia) 1901. Staff wore uniforms depicting they belong to the postal service. Used for uniforms in the initial establishment of the Post Master Generals Department circa 1901. round brass button with round ring attachment at reverse for affixing to clothing. Inscribed - Post Master Generals Department with an etched crown in he middle of the button. 1901 post master generals department, australia postal service

Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free travel due to them being a WW1 veteran. Associated with WW1 veterans and a badge that entitles them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered. Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording : WW1 Veterans Travel Pass (issue no) 1980, (member number) 1521. The badge is on a gold coloured bar and pin. WW1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980, 1521ww1 veterans travel pass, ww1 1914-1915 travel pass for veterans

Associated with medal bar for dress uniform WW1. 1914-1918. Associated with dress uniform WW1. The ribbon bar is worn on the left hand side above the breast and the colours of the ribbons affixed determine the campaigns served and or other military awards with approval to wear. Circa WW1 1914-1918. Gold coloured metal and brass ribbon plate for military uniform (no ribbons affixed). The back of the plate has two round lugs and an attachment slide through pin. The front top of the metal bar has a feather leaf type pattern affixed on top of where the ribbon mount would sit. Nilribbon bar ww1, circa ww1 1914 - 1915, dress uniform ribbon bar ww1 (incomplete with no ribbons attached).

The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is the Corps within the Australian Army concerned with supply and administration, as well as the demolition and disposal of explosives and salvage of battle-damaged equipment. The Corps contains clerks, operator supplies (including q-store staff, warehouse staff and food technicians), petroleum operators, parachute riggers and ammunition technicians. Members of the Corps are nicknamed Roaches. Unlike other Corps within the Australian Army, there are no longer any RAAOC specific units, instead RAAOC sub-units sit within mixed units such as Combat Service Support Battalions (CSSBs) or Force Support Battalions (FSBs). RAAOC is also responsible for clerks and quartermaster store staff in all Australian Army Units.Circa 1953 to 1960. Associated with the supply chain and equipment resourcing within The Royal Australian Army. Gold and silver chrome hat corps badge. The reverse has two pin points that a stud affixes to so as to secure to a hat or cap. The top of the badge has a crown shape and the bottom is curved. There is corps writing on the badge at the bottom and surrounding sides : "Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps". Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps. 1953 to 1960 raaoc corps hat badge, royal australian army ordinance corps, raaoc

Reserve Forces Day Council Boer War Commemorative Medallion 2012 Descendant Medallion with ribbon suitable medallion has been struck to allow descendants and supporters to honour those who served in this all-but forgotten conflict 100 years ago. The Reserve Forces Day Council recognises it was a War fought in the main by Reservists. Permanent forces were small in number with only a Permanent Force Artillery unit and a number of staff officers and soldiers serving in the war. The Reserve Forces Day Council’s objective is to "Raise the profile of the Reserve Forces and to thank serving and former members for their service, and their families and employers for their essential support." This medallion has been struck for descendants and in memory of those Soldiers who fought in the War. The "In Memory" medallion is oval 50mm high by 40 mm wide and bears the inscription "BOER WAR 1899-1902" bordering the face within a colour infill and a clear cover of epoxy. The central image is of an Australian soldier in a uniform of the era. The attractive medallion is 'gold', appearing as surrounds for the inscription. The neck ribbon is in the colours of the Queen’s official service medal, all enclosed in a presentation pouch. A space on the reverse side of the Medallion provides for a personal message to be engraved at a later time. An example is "Presented to Leslie Perrett Descendant of Tpr Frederick Avard, NSW Lancers who died in combat 10 October 1900". The Medallion may be worn at memorial ceremonies and will become a family keepsake. It does not matter on which side your ancestor fought, or if the soldier fought in a unit from elsewhere in the then Empire. The Medallion marks an Australian connection, and shows your support for your ancestor's achievement.Associated with the 110th anniversary of the Boer War 1899 to 1902. A descendant's medal issued as a commemorative by the Reserve Forces Day Council in 2012. A round enamel and epoxy medallion issued by the Reseve Forces Day Council for descendants to remember the 110th anniversary of the Boer War and their descendants contribution. The Medallion is round measuring 40mm x 40mm and has the Boer War Campaign Red, Blue and Orange coloured ribbon attached, The medallion has a gold and red border with a photograph of a Boer War Soldier contained in the middle of the medallion. Surrounding wording on the medallion is : Boer War 1899-1902 A War Fought By Reservists. The bottom of the medallion has the letters RFD 2012 (which stands for the Reserve Forces Day National Council). The medallion has a gold and red border with a photograph of a Boer War Soldier contained in the middle of the medallion. Surrounding wording on the medallion is : Boer War 1899-1902 A War Fought By Reservists. The bottom of the medallion has the letters RFD 2012 (which stands for the Reserve Forces Day National Council). boer war descendant's medallion 2012, boer war commemorative medallion, reserve forces day national council boer war commemorative, boer war associated 1899 to 1902

Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914-1918). Issued to soldiers in Light Horse Units. Associated with WW1 Light Horse Units. Leggings worn by soldiers on horseback in WW1 1914-1918. A pair (2 off) WW1 Leather Leggings for Mounted AIF soldiers. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Sizings : 115mm x 50mmNilww1 lighthorse leggings, uniform leggings for ww1 mounted soldiers, leather leggings ww1 1914-1918

WW1 shoulder Uniform epaulettes made of brass. Worn on soldiers dress uniform or coat. WW1 uniform accoutrements, the Great War 1914-1918. Brass WW1 Uniform shoulder Epaulettes (x3). Two fastening lugs on the reverse side for a pin (missing) to adhere epaulette to uniform.Australia inscribed. ww1 dress uniform brass epillettes, australia epillettes ww1, aif uniform epillettes ww1

Professional Straight Razor Sharpening Strop All Leather Construction, Suede Side And Smooth Side Hanging Eyelet Attached at Top popular 1920's. Circa 1920's used professionally in Barber Shops. Leather razor strop (strap) leather finish on ends with inscription "soft finish" on the leather end of the strop. A chrome loop is attached to the end for hanging or attaching. "Soft Finish" annotated on the end of the leather finish of the strop. leather razor strop

Photograph relates to Chiltern resident and soldier of the first world war Adde Cooper. Service number 5002 Rank Private Unit 21st Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Imperial Force Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Award Military Medal Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 27 August 1917 on page 1828 at position 38 London Gazette 11 May 1917 on page 4601 at position 9photograph relates to WW1 Soldier Adde Cooper, a Chiltern Resident. Brown framed photograph of WW1 Soldier Adde Cooper. Small sign at the bottom of the photograph identifying soldier as being Adde Cooper, Chiltern Resident and WW1 soldier. ww1 1914-1918, the great war ww1, soldier adde cooper

Issued in 2012 by the Reserve Forces Day Council in Memory of the Boer War 1988-1902. To signify memorial of the Boer War of 1899-1902. Issued by Reserve Forces Day Council 2012. An oval shaped medal issued in Memory of the Boer War 1899-1902 "A War Fought By Reservists" issued by the RFD (Reserve Forces Day Council) in 2012. The medal is oval in shape with enamel overlay in red and gold colours with a photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier (sepia in colour). There is a ribbon attached with the Boer War medal colours being Red, Blue Orange. Dimensions being 30mm x 45mm. Made of gold metal. The Medal has an inscription around the oval outer-side : "A War Fought By Reservists" 1899-1902 RFD 2012. There is a sepia photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier and above his outline are the words "In Memory". boer war 1899-1902, in memory - boer war medallion, reserve forces day council - boer war commemorative

Circa WW2 1940 - 1945. Used for RAAF Trainee pilots for Wirraway and Tiger Moth training. This helmet belonged to Francis Robertson, trainee RAAF Pilot who crashed his aircraft into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern (May 30th, 1943) whilst on a training flight from Advanced Training Squadron Deniliquin NSW. The Helmet is associated with Francis Robertson WW2 RAAF Pilot, trained at Number 7 Flying School Deniliquin NSW. Khaki Canvas and metal helmet used in WW2 circa 1943 for trainee pilots of Wirrway's and Tiger moths. Made of sturdy heavy duty canvas with some metal underlay, leather and sheepskin straps, brass attachment buckles. Name of the trainee Pilot : "Robertson". nurse carter's chiltern residence plane crash 1943, ww2 raaf pilot francis robertson

WW1 Circa 1914-1918WW1 1914-1918, Light Horse horse shoes. Leather Horse Shoe Carrier Case made of hard reinforced leather, brass buckle for strap. Fits approx 4 horse shoes at a time. nilww1 horse shoe carrier, horse shoe carrier for ww1 light horse soldiers., ww1 horse shoe container

WW1 AIF Light Horse Saddle (Martin Balsarini's, a Chiltern Resident). The Great War 1914-1918.This saddle belonged to Martin Balsarini, a soldier in the AIF WW1 4th Light Horse Brigade and who was at the Charge Of Beersheba. Dark Rum coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier Martin Balsarini 4th Light Horse AIF. Saddle has cast iron stirrups x 2 with brass adjustment buckles. There is a restored leather rations barrel attached to the rear of the saddle. The saddle underlay is made of canvas and felt. Stitching is hemp cotton. ww1 saddle, ww1 4th light horse saddle, ww1 martin balsarini's saddle, chiltern resident ww1 soldier, martin balsarini, 4th light horse saddle, the charge of beersheba.

Associated with WW2 Circa 1940's and used commonly as a section or platoon medical kit whilst on duty. Associated with Australian Army WW2, section medical kit. WW2 1940-1945. Australian Army issue. Canvas kit with leather carrying/shoulder strap. Two silver metal studs are on the front flap which fasten the kit together. The kit holds an assortment of tinctures, spoon, ointment, bandages of assorted sizes (guage type), tweezers, safety pins, anbd wound pad. This type of kit is typical of a section or platoon medical kit used when out on patrol or exercise. On the front flap partially unreadable and then underneath the caption "First Aid". ww2 section medical kit, ww2 medical kit, ww2 1940-1945, canvas mediical kit ww2

Associated with issue to personnel leading up to and including WW2 in Britain . Circa pre 1940's. Associated with issue during WW2. Small cream coloured tin with white cross centrally placed on the lid. Tin opens with hinges and has wording on the lid "Aid A;; First Aid Outfit Tin made in England". There is a faded description of the contents. Within the tin is a smaller cream and red coloured circular tin containing boric ointment. The first aid outfit tin is 130mm x 75 and the small circular tin with boric ointment is 35mm x 35mm. The lid of the tin says : Aid All First Aid, a white cross emblem and underneath the emblem the wording OUTFIT TIN. There is a description of the items and then the annotation that the tin is made in England. Both tins are cream in colour with red edgings. aid all first aid outfit tin pre 1940's, white cross first aid outfit tin, pre ww2 and ww2 issue

For issue to Army personnel post WW2 to attach to their belts webbing. The water bottle is 1945 issue on. The canvas water bottle cover is WW2 issue. hard plastic water bottle post WW2, canvas cover with studs WW2 and post WW2 issue. 2 x Metal hooks on the canvas cover to attach to belts webbing. Water bottle labelled "made in Korea" which indicates post WW2 era.

These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. Pilot Officer Robertson then went on to serve in New Guinea whilst flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. WW2 significance with Francis Robertson having served in the New Guinea Campaign, flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. Francis Robertson was also the trainee pilot who crashed his plane into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern in 1943. Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. The goggles are made of leather, reinforced rubber and protective vision perspex. pilot, world world 2, raaf, frank robertson, goggles

Reflects a Reunion at Christmas 1922 of Chiltern Past and Present Residents. Circa 1922Small round sepia coloured badge with attachment pin, wording Back to Chiltern Christmas 1922. Back to Chiltern Christmas 1922

Associated with current Defence Force Uniform Issue for Ceremonial Uniform dress. Issued by the Australian Defence Force. Black Patent Leather boots, rubber heel and tread, lace ups and used with Ceremonial uniform dress. Inside the boot : 5/97

Australian Defence Force - ArmyGeneral Purpose army issue field boots used in conjunction with DPCU pattern uniforms.

Found in 1945 in the Pacific Islands and donated by Bill and Jan Cook. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident Associated with WW2 American GI's.Manganese metal combat helmet used as head protection against mortar, grenades, bullets and shells.

Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident. Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ww2 german helmet, german ww2 combat helmet

To signify a service members contribution to their Corps (RAEME) of the Royal Australian Army and upon their leaving at 15 years of service. The name plate indicates member F. LE' Compte. Royal Australian Army - RAEME Corps, member F. LE' Compte, 4 Base Workshop Battalion. Wooden trophy with synthetic plate signifying a farewell remembrance from fellow service personnel within the Number 4 Base Workshop Battalion. RAEME being "The Royal Australian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps. From CO and Members 4 Base Workshop Battalion May 64 - 79. F. LE' Compte. The synthetic name plate also has the RAEME Corps emblem which is : : 'Upon a lighting flash a horse forcene gorged with a coronet of four fleur-de-lis, a chain reflexed over its back and standing on a globe. ... The horse forcene and chain are symbolic of power under control and the lightning flash, of electrical engineering.raeme corps, royal austrlaian army 64-79, f. le'compte

Associated with WW2 soldier and Chiltern Resident Keith Bunning Gayfer, son of Roscoe Napier Gayfer and Jessie Murial Bunning.Pre WW2 service (1938) and leading into WW2 of Pte. Keith Bunning Gayfer, a Chiltern Resident. Keith served with 58th Battalion C Company and was enlisted for the duration of WW2 serving overseas. The Efficiency Trophy was awarded to the best all round Infantry Soldier who displayed excellence with soldierly abilities, weaponry, dress and bearing, trade or job, and service attitude. Silver plated trophy on teak coated Bakelite baseEfficiency Trophy, C. Coy, 58th BN Pte. K. Gayfer 1938. pte. keith bunning gayfer ww2, keith gayfer chiltern resident, efficiency trophy 58th bn c coy