There is a single record with the RAN for a John Kidd, who commenced service in 1909 and left in 1912. Kidd was born in 1885 in Sydney and his mother lived in Queenscliff. He served on the HMAS Parramatta from 1911-1912. There is no evidence of him having served on the HMAS Melbourne. Kidd served from 1911-1912 on the HMAS Parramatta, the first ship launched for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).A wooden box with mortise and tenon joins, brass fittings, circular handles, silver hinges and a name plate on the front. The box has a lift out section creating compartments. On the inside lid of the box is a postcard of the HMAS Melbourne surrounded by small rope decoration. A number of keepsakes are inside including a fidd for splicing ropes, a Capstan Wills tobacco tin, 3 postcards, a "Bengall Imperial" cut throat razor (T.R. Cadman & Sons, Sheffield England), black and white bakelite buttons with embossed crown and anchor and brass shank (either for war time or junior officers), gold naval buttons with embossed naval anchor and 2 piece shank (from a coat and cuffs), a bullet casing (Webley '45), a petty officers cloth badge (crossed anchors with a Crown), 4 shells, a good conduct badge (black with gold embroidery) and a red/brown vulcanized asbestos fibre fireproof dog- tag with rope attached."John Kidd" on front of box. "20171" stamped on edge of box. Tobacco tin: "Medium/"Capstan"/Registered/Ready Rubbed Fine Cut Tobacco/-1 oz net weight when packed/W.D. & H.O. Wills/(Australia) Ltd., Sydney. Postcard: Main Street, Samarai. Postcard: Sydney from Lavender Bay Kerry (Copyright) Sydney. Postcard: "Docks showing cathedral, Bristol BL 193. Copyright Lilywhite (1932) Ltd, Sowerby Bridge". Buttons: "AUSTRALIA/Y6-298", "Buttons Ltd B'HAM mark trade" "AUSTRALIA Stokes & Son Melbourne". Bullet casing "WEB WRA 45". Dog-Tag may read "L/Ford" written in ink?ditty box, john kidd, dog-tag, wwi identification tag, lilywhite ltd, w.d & h.o wills, stokes & son melbourne, naval buttons, hmas melbourne

The Celebration badge issued at the Official Opening of the new Slovenian Association Melbourne Centre at Research - Eltham in 1978, a proud moment for all the Associations members.Gold lettering on white background: SAM October 1978 at the time of the opening of the Eltham centrebadge, slovenian association melbourne, 1978

See Ref NA4362Green felt pennant with a badge of 'Friends of the Lake' attached. The pennant also has a ribbon pinned under the lake badge, Supporting Nunawading Parks and Recreation Department. The writing and insignia on the ribbon is gold on green ribbon. The pennant has gold cord to hang and gold fringe stitched to the base.civic mementoes, souvenirs, trophies & awards, education

Two round horse medallions - with violets on front and gold background, slightly domed topnumismatics, badges

Badges of Office. 2 President. 1 Secretary. Showing insignia of Mitcham Auxiliary.Given to Office Bearers of organization in recognition of their position.3 badges from Maroondah Hospital. 2 for President. 1 for Secretary. Each with black printing on gold bar. Insignia shows Coat of Arms of Maroondah Hospital and Motto 'Together For Humanity'. See also ND7459 Four minute books 1967 - 2017.1x President. 1x President- Mitcham Auxiliary. 1x Secretary - Mitcham Auxilliary.numismatics, badges

2 small lapel badges, cream background with City of Nunawading in gold and coat of arms in red, green and blue. Brass pin and fastener on back. Cash's on reverseCash'snumismatics, badges, civic mementoes, souvenirs

From Mitcham R S LA black dress jacket of D J Scarff. Jacket has metallic buttons. Gold cord epaulets over red with crown badge and R badge. Both lapels have 'unique' badges. Ribbons on left pocket with oak leaf badge. Belt with brass buckles. 14/6201. 16.10.51.4 Lapel on inside. A pair of trousers with red stripe down sides and button fly.14/6201 16 10.51.4uniforms, army

Commemorative badge produced for the proclamation of the City of NunawadingGold plated embossed medal with red , white and blue ribbon attachedFront: 'City of Nunawading' with Coat of Arms. Back: 'City of Nunawading Proclaimed 1945 ' with wreathnumismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs

Mary Russell (mother of Mary McGowan, donor) brought household items to Australia from England in 1934Round black painted metal badge-sized container with steel fastening pin on back. On top of 'badge' is a metal edged hole from which a gold hook, attached to a retractable gold chain, can be drawn. Gold hook intended for holding hat.Ketcham, McDougall, New York|Patent Feb. Apr 2403 26.10costume accessories, hat accessories

Silver plated spoon with school badge. Badge has blue, green and gold background with white leaves and the Mitcham High School school motto engraved in gold.Vivere Plenecivic mementoes, souvenirs

Badge of Army Unit Colour Patch. Top - oblong shape of black and gold . Bottom - diamond shape of white and green.numismatics, badges

Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Captain's collar insignia. Three silver stars on soiled red material and three rows of tarnished gold wire braid mounted on a square khaki patch.

Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Lieutenant's collar insignia. Two silver stars on red material and three rows of gold wire braid.

Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Corporal's collar insignia. One silver star on soiled red material and soiled gold braid mounted on a blue cloth patch.

Hat badge.gold coloured alloy. with Crown in centre. of Rising Suninscription __. THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY.

Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made."British commonwealth forces"patch, british commonwealth forces

White cotton.2 gold epaullete buttons. No rank or badges.

Dark Blue Dress Jacket to Royal Australian Artillery complete with Gold Buttons. Complete with waist beltLarge RAA Lapel Badges and RAA Buttons. WO2 Bullion Badge on sleeve.

Officer's Peaked Cap with anodised gold buttons & Queen's Crown. Leather Strap. No badgeCommonwealth Government Clothing Factories S 56Size P. Dunlevie 3162364

12 x white square plastic badges made by A.J.Parkes 2 x Silver coloured with blue banner $1 value made by Swann and Hudson 5 x Gold coloured with red banner $2 value by Swann and Hudson 2 x Gold colour with a green banner $5 value by Swann and Hudson

This badge commemorated the 100 years' anniversary of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat. The siege of Eureka culminated in November and December 1854 arising as the result of disagreement between disaffected gold miners (led by Peter Lalor) and colonial forces about compulsory mining licences. CURRENTLY ON LOAN.Eureka memorabilia - commemorative artefacts. Relevant to the history of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat.Metal red and white badge with pin.In white lettering: "To commemorate the Eureka Stockade, May Day 1954."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, eureka stockade - anniversary, eureka stockade - centenary, 1854, gold miners, lalor, peter, gold mining - ballarat, mining licences - ballarat, history

Key ring advertising Pro-Sport Automotive Services.Small oblong badge with key ring attached. Black background is with "Pro-Sport Automotive Services" presented in gold with gold edging.Finder please return to 4 George St Blackburn 3130, 8774108. Mechanical repairs to all makes & models.pro-sport automotive services

Mitcham Technical School became Mullauna College along with Mitcham High and Donvale High. Mitcham Technical School was located on Dunlavin Road and was moved to Mitcham High School in Springfield Road and became Mullauna College in 1929Mitcham Technical Badge, shield shape. burgundy background with " Mitcham Technical School" on top and "with skill and effort" on bottom. A circle with spoke design all in gold. On back is "would finder please phone". A hook on top with a figure 8 hook & then key ring hook.mitcham technical school, mullauna college

Mitcham High, Donvale High and Mitcham Technical School amalgamated in 1989 & became Mullauna College.Mullauna College badge, a black circle with " Mullauna College" in gold writing. Loop on top with a gold figure & hook on top. On back is " Mullauna College, 46 Dunlavin Rd, Nunawading 3131, PH 874-1888Mullauna College badge, a black circle with " Mullauna College" in gold writing. Loop on top with a gold figure & hook on top. On back is " Mullauna College, 46 Dunlavin Rd, Nunawading 3131, PH 874-1888mullauna college, mitcham, technical school

Men's shirts worn when representing the Mitcham Returned Services League1. Grey short sleeved man's shirt "Mitcham" and "R.S.L" embroidered on left hand side above left hand pocket. "HAHN" "Premium" embroidered on one sleeve. A gold rooster embroidered on yolk at the back. 2. White man's polo shirt with RSL badge embroidered on left side 'Mitcham RSL' under badge. A blue and yellow stripe around collar and cuffs on sleeves"Mitcham" "RSL" "HAHN" "Mitcham RSL"mitcham rsl

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms

These hats were worn by Toorak students as part of the winter and summer uniformHat with prefect bandToorak College winter hat Navy blue hat with school hat band in blue red and gold. Centre front is school badgeToorak College school motto 'In Labore Quies" is inscribed on the band centrehat, toorak college, navy blue, akubra, crest, in labore ques, winter, summer, hats