After the First World War the defence of the Australian mainland lay with the part-time soldiers of the Citizens Military Force (CMF), also known as the Militia. The Militia was organized to maintain the structure of the First AIF and kept the same numerical designations. The Militia units were distributed in the same areas the original AIF units were raised. Consequently, Militia units were also known by the name of their shire. Thus, the Victorian 37th Infantry Battalion was the "Hunt Regiment", while the 52nd Infantry Battalion was the "Gippsland Regiment". Both were raised in 1921 and linked in 1930, forming the 37th/52nd Infantry Battalion. In 1937 the battalion was separated but merged again in August 1942, after Japan's entry into the Second World War and the subsequent reorganisation of the Australian Army. carved gold coloured metal frame with green mount containing 3 silver and 2 green badges 8 large and 7 small gold coloured buttons on tartan cloth background.37th-52rd Australian Infantry Battalion Affilitated with The Queens "Own" Cameron Highlanders 37th/52nd australian infantry battalion, cameron highlanders

The embroideries were machine chained onto colourful cotton sateen (often mistakenly thought to be silk) and usually bear the words 'Souvenir of Egypt' and a year date. Most have a distinctly Egyptian flavour and show the pyramids, camels or date palms. Others show images associated with different armies (such as the Australian Rising Sun Badge, New Zealand General Service Badge or British unit badges) or nations (such as the Australian coat of arms). However, during WW2 they were usually embroidered on black velveteen and the variety of images was not as great as had been available during the First World War. These types of souvenirs were very popular with Australian troops; they were easy to send home and were colourful. The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message.Black and gold timber frame containing rectangular black cloth edged in light blue fringe. Machine embroidered on the cloth is image of rising sun badge with a camel and pyramids either side. Souvenir of Egypt 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces1941, ww2, embroidered souvenir, egypt

Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War (AIF) AUG 4TH 1914 TO JUNE 28TH 1919 During the the First World War General Sir W.R. Birdwood, was Commander of the Australian Imperial Forces and Lieutenant General Sir J. Monash, Commander of the Australian Army Corp. A commemorative colour poster published c.1920 as a record of Australia's voluntary effort in the Great War. The composition is similar to that of an Honour Roll and features a depiction of the rising sun badge within a wreath. Listed are each Australian Division, the Light Horse and the AIF Corps Headquarters. Each is headed with a portrait of the Division's Commanding Officer, and includes depictions of colour patches, followed by principal engagements and a summary of causalities suffered.Carved brown timber framed poster of rising sun, two flags and images of Army Commanding Officers, Awards and Badgesaif, ww1

Limited edition teddy bear commemorating soldiers of the Great War.Limited edition teddy bear commemorating soldiers of the Great War.Brown teddy bear, wearing WW1 Lance Corporal Army uniform with rising sun badges on collar, slouch hat and 59th Battalion patch on right shoulder.Nilteddy bear, wwi, world war 1

Uniform cloth badge of the 63A Infantry Division "Cirene" of the Italian Army. The 63rd Infantry Division Cirene was an auto-transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 and destroyed 5 January 1941 in Bardia. The Australians captured Bardia on 5 January, 1941, taking 45,000 prisoners and 462 guns for a loss of 130 dead and 326 wounded of their own.The 63rd Infantry Division Cirene was an auto-transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 and destroyed 5 January 1941 in Bardia. small red cloth with gold thread insigniaDivisione 63A "Cirene"battle of bardia, ww2, italian army

This military jacket is an Australian military Chaplain's jacket. It has three 'pips' on the epaulets. The four-sided "star" or "pip" has been used to designate officer rank in the British and Australian armies for many years and is a stylized version of the very elaborate star of the Knight Grand Cross of the military division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, one of Great Britain's four senior orders of knighthood. The original badge contains the motto "Tria Juncta in Uno", which means "Three Joined in One", and refers to the union of the three kingdoms of the British Isles (England/Wales, Scotland and Ireland). https://corregidor.org/acgq/web_redirect_3628.3645.8883/forum_pages/omh_1104.htmlBlack wool belted jacket with four Australian Military Forces brass buttons and pleated breast pockets and front pockets. The jacket has epaulets with three pips, or rank insignia, and an Australian Military Forces button. The belt has a brass buckle and has leather tabs at the back which are buttoned to a fabric carrier to keep the belt in place.

This photograph is part of a collection of World War II returned soldiers from Sunbury. The collection was collated by Jeff Cossum, curator of the George Evans Museum from 1989-1995.A head and shoulder photograph of Alan Rhodes in his army uniform. He is hatless. The AIF badge is on his right collar.uniforms, portraits, armed forces, clothing and dress, badges, exservicemen, rhodes, alan, george evans collection

This photograph is part of a collection of World War II returned soldiers from Sunbury. The collection was collated by Jeff Cossum, curator of the George Evans Museum from 1989-1995.A head and shoulders photograph of William McGregor, who is wearing an army uniform. The badges and colours indicatiing rank are seen on the collars, epaulette and top sleeve.world war 2, armed forces, portraits, uniforms, clothing and dress, badges, mcgregor, william, cossum, jeff, george evans collection

Red Blue and Yellow Enamelled Salvation Army over 60’s Clubstawell

Army Service Rising Sun Badge 1940’s - Oliver Family stawell, ww2

ORIGINAL BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF R. HULL. FEATURED ARE THE ARMY CAP, AUSTRALIA BADGE ON CAP AND COAT LAPELS AND POCKETS, ALSO SHOULDER RIBBONS.HORNBY POSTCARD. TO UNCLE JIM & AUNTIE ELLEN MARCH 4TH. 1916.local history, photography, photographs, military

SEPIA TONED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF D. PHILLIPS IN FIRST WORLD WAR ARMY UNIFORM, WITH CAP, COLLAR AND SHOULDER BADGES.D. PHILLIPSlocal history, photography, photographs, military

ORIGINAL BLACK & WHITE OF CLARANCE GERALD PARKINSON WEARING AUSTRALIAN WORLD WAR 1 ARMY UNIFORM, CAP AND LAPEL BADGES; LEG PUTTEES AND AMMUNITION BELT.PTE. CLARANCE GERALD PARKINSON - 7TH BATTALIONlocal history, photography, photographs, military

ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. GEORGE WILTON PARKINSON WEARING ARMY UNIFORM OF WORLD WAR 1- NO BADGES OR CAP.PTE. GEORGE WILTON PARKINSON 11TH BATTALION KEEP THISlocal history, photography, photographs, military

ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. ROONEY WEARING AUSTRALIAN ARMY UNIFORM OF WORLD WAR 1, CAP BADGE AND CROSSED FLAG INSIGNIA ON RIGHT SLEEVEPTE. ROONEY, RONNEY BANKlocal history, photography, photographs, military

BLACK & WHITE TONED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF M. KING - ARMY UNIFORM WITH CAP AND COLLAR BADGES.M. KINGlocal history, photography, photographs, military

BLACK & WHITE TONED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF W. C. FOULKES. ARMY UNIFORM 1ST. WORLD WAR WITH CAP AND COLLAR BADGES.W. C. FOULKESlocal history, photography, photographs, military

SEPIA TONED PHOTO OF PTE. J.S. CAMPBELL. TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY UNIFORM RISING SUN BADGES ON COLLAR LAPELS.PTE. J.S. CAMPBELL 2ND A.L.T.M.B. DIED BURIED ATBORRE MILITARY CEMETERY NTH HAZEL BROOK. NORTHERN FRANCE.local history, photography, photographs, military

SEPIA TONED ORIGINAL PHOTO OF JOE FOLEY. ARMY UNIFORM AND CAP LAPEL AND CAP RISING SUN BADGES.JOE FOLEYlocal history, photography, photographs, military

BLACK & WHITE PHOTO OF PTE. J.J. McALISTER, AUST. UNIFORM. ARMY CAP LAPEL AND CAP RISING SUN BADGES.POSTCARD CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS. ONLY KODAK PTE. J. McALISTER TAKEN ABOUT SIZE 6local history, photography, photographs, military

From Mitcham RSLKhaki jacket long sleeves with 4 pockets two above the waist 2 below. All have domed oxidised metal buttons. Rising sun badge on each epaulet. Campaign badges on left hand side. Two cloth badges on each shoulder. Inside on right hand side Regimental No name Q136 : made in Australia 1942 size 14. 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment. 2nd/3rd Battalion.uniforms, army

Collection by Charles Honybun during W W IButtons and badges collected by Charles Honybun from German Uniforms 1916 -1918 1 Plastic/Bakelits 15 with shanks 2 Shirt Buttons 4 Trouser Buttons 1 Cap Badge 1 1o Pfenninf coin 1 2 pfenning coin all in drawstring leather pouch. A total of 25 items including the bag.uniforms, army

Mitcham RSL collection History of war service- enlisted Geelong 25/8/1915 aged 18. Died 15/4/1917 Bristol England age 19Picture containing service memorabilia for Pentzlyn, Charles Stewart memorial plaque (Dead mans penny) Memorial certificate Kings letter Mothers badge Victory Medal & Mothers medal Photograp |Mounted in black frame Medals & memorial plaque inscribed with namemilitary history, army

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

Worn by Lt. Sharpley. From Mitcham RSL. .1 Red woollen cropped jacket with green wool lapels and black cuffs and epaulets. Australian Intelligence Corps badges on lapels. Epaulet badges, crown and diamond shape and metallic button. Formal Mess Dress. .2 Waistcoat of green woollen velvet like material with black satin back and oyster satin lining. 4 metal buttons and 2 slit pocketsCGCF Victoriauniforms, army

From Mitcham RSLKhaki blouse style jacket with belt. Red Regimental material badge top of sleeves. Blue stitching 'Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps'. Internal labels CGCF Australia 1958 size 10 D arrow D (Dept of Defence). Regimental No crossed out Name crossed outDocket No 8431 Factory No 391uniforms, army

From Mitcham RSLKhaki jacket with embroidered Royal Australian Artillery badge on right sleeve top. Embroidered crown on both epaulets (Major). Medal ribbons above right breast pocket. Label inside breast pocket. Battle dress style fly front. Unnamed ownerEllison Bros. 1953uniforms, army

From Mitcham RSLShort khaki blouse style jacket. Tab belt and metal buckle . Royal Engineers Material badge at top of sleeves. Rats of Tobruk- Lance Corporal chevron on sleeves. Internal label. Battle dress blouse 1940 pattern. Size No 13. Cohen and Co. Stamp 28 Oct 194-.Beige coloured lanyard on right shoulder.uniforms, army

From Mitcham RSLKhaki Officers No 1 dress jacket.with belt and attached 'Royal Australian Artillery' material Badges on top of sleeves. Crown and 'R' badges on both shoulder epaulets. Artillery lapel badges - metallic and various campaign ribbons. Internal label 'Ince Bros. tailors Melb.uniforms, army