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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shield, 30-12-1939
Probably donated by Commercial Club AlburyWooden shield with cast metal slouch hat (no rising sun badge) in the centre, attached with three screws. Beneath that, a brass badge of Australia. "Diggers Day Commercial Club Albury the 30-12-1939" slouch hat, shield, albury, commercial club, diggers day -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Unknown
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women is an ex-service association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peacetime Australian regular and reserve forces. The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne, Victoria.Gold coloured metal and blue badge with crown on top Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women Life Memberaustralian legion of ex-servicemen and women, private mervyn harris, life membership badge -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster, c1920
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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badges - Rising Sun
Nine small & three large Rising Sun badges. Some have pins & attachments & others are missing them.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesrising sun, badge, australian army, australia military badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badges - Australia x 5
Three metal "Australia" badges with metal pins at side.Australiabadge, australian army, australia military badges, australian shoulder badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Teddy Bear
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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge
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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Hat Badge, Italian
Brass hat badges of the 158th Infantry Division Zara a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army and a garrison unit stationed on the Dalmation Coast during WW2. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943. Badges were often souvenired by Australian soldiers during WW2The 158th Infantry Division Zara was a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Zara Division formed in March 1942, was a garrison division stationed on the Dalmatian coast. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943Two brass Italian Army hat badges showing crossed rifles and '158' within a rope circle surmounted by a crown. One badge is mounted on a red, white and green striped ribbon rosette 158ww2, italian army, badge -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph
Photograph of Dinah Lee, Wayne Stephens and Ash Power taken at the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Clubrooms at the unveiling of a commemorative wall to honour the 521 personnel who died during the Vietnam War on the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in August 2016. Dinah LEE - Lee entertained troops in Vietnam in the late 1960s on Australian Broadcasting Commission-sponsored tours and was awarded the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. Wayne STEPHENS - Vietnam Veteran and Victorian President of the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Club. Ash POWER - Lt. Gen (Rtd) President of Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBlack frame and mount containing colour photograph of two males either side of a female - all wearing jackets with colour badges/patches.50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 2016 Lt Gen (Rtd) Ash Power, Dinah Lee, Mark Stephensvietnam war -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Readings and Prayers
Prayer book belonging to Una (Billie) Mackey, a signalwoman/driver during WW2. Cream cardboard booklet with red printing below image of rising sun badge.Readings and Prayers for Members of Army Women’s Services Issued by the Australian Army Chaplains’ Departmentww2, army women’s services, una mackey, prayer book -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Army Beret, Beret Manufacturers Pty Ltd
Australian army issue khaki green beret - In all service branches, the beret is "bashed" to the right and a badge or insignia is worn above the left eye. In the army, all units can wear them with certain units wearing unique ones. No further details are known about the item.Khaki green beret with gold metal badge Badge - The Australian Armyaustralian army, beret -
Caulfield RSL Sub Branch
2nd AIF brass plaque, unknown
Appears to be a 2nd AIF plaque which may have belonged to SGT Robert Henry Baxter.An item which refers to the 2nd Australian imperial force and WW2.Solid Brass plaque from mold, World War 2 era Plaque comprised of 2 areas(not parts) . Upper ,rising sun emblem marked "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES" with the number 2 under the crown. Lower, with lettering "A.I.F" on top of a tin helmet. Back of plaque has no markings, is uneven from molding process and has not been filed to a smooth finish. rising sun badge, 2nd aif -
Pascoe Vale RSL Sub Branch
WW1 badge, stoke and sons melb
world war onemember badgenumber on back 5557 -
Sunbury RSL Sub Branch
belt, local tribe in middle east, sheikh's belt
used by tribal head to signify rank and allegience to various para and or military units ww 2, 204 cm long 9.3cm wide. 4 buckles, woven material red in colour with yellow, green, narrow stripes. 41 assorted metal badges depicting various para and military unit emblems refer to accompaning photographs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Army uniform, c1942
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 -
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Memorabilia - Picture, c1918
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 -
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Uniform - Army uniform, c1939
From the Mitcham RSL.1 Khaki jacket with Royal Army Service Corps buttons. Braid green around right sleeve under epaulet (lanyard). Ribbon on left breast pocket and oak leaf badge. Left lapel badge with Royal Army Service Corps star badge. # badges diamond sharpen each epaulet. 2. Khaki trousers with buttons fastening flyuniforms, army -
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Uniform - Army Dress uniform, 1963
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 -
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Uniform - Army uniform, 1958
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 -
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Uniform - Army uniform, c1950
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 -
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Uniform - Army uniform, 1940
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 -
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Uniform - Army uniform
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 -
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Badge
... of the RSL. Badge Badge ...Lapel badge of Mr W.H.Arrowsmith, grandfather of donor and founder secretary of the Mitcham Branch of the Father's Association. see also NA2643Enamel on silver back ground - blue, red and white enamel - circular badge with crown surmounting and a steel pin for lapel. Sailors and soldiers Association Victoria was a forerunner of the RSL.On reverse 13616numismatics, badges -
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Badge, c1920
... , Soldiers Association of Victoria a forerunner of the RSL. Badge ...Lapel badge of Mr W.H.Arrowsmith, grandfather of donor and founder secretary of the Father's Association. see also NA2643Circular badge surmounted with Victorian flag insignia - red, blue and white. Unusual crescent moon hook for lapel on reverse. Stamped numbers on reverse. - Sailors, Soldiers Association of Victoria a forerunner of the RSL.On reverse : R92650 R.J.King|(896 (upside Down)numismatics, badges -
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Uniform - The Wounded Stripe Badge, c: 1914-1918
Item came from the Mitcham RSL's Collection when the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Brass Badge worn on the arm of a soldier who has been woundedThe Wounded Stripe Prof. No4. Patnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
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Uniform - Australia shoulder badge, 1914-1918
The badge came from the Mitcham RSL Collection after the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Worn on the shoulder of a soldierBrass badge worn on the shoulder of an Australian WWI soldier.Indistinctnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
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Swagger Stick
Items from Mitcham RSL CollectionSwagger Stick length 70cm (27.5 inch) with 1.10cm Britannia Metal end with embossed badge: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and 1.10cm Britannia Metal band at other end.Australian Commonwealth Forcemilitary history, army -
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Accessory - Swagger Stick
Items from the Mitcham RSL collectionSwagger Stick. Length 69cm (27inch). Light brown wood, with 1.14cm Britannia Metal end embossed with submarine badge and words Submarine Hunters, and 1cm Britannia Metal band at other end.Submarine Huntersmilitary history, navy -
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Functional object - Watch Cover, 1942
Watch Protector owned by Louis Everett and used by him during World War II. It was previously in the Mitcham RSL collection.|Donated to the R.S.L. by Louis Everett's daughter Lyn Davey.Leather wrist watch protector. Brown leather watch band with a cover to protect the watch face. The cover has a metal Australian Commonwealth Military Force badge on it.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
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Badge - Badges, 1942-1944
WW2 items from Alwyn Till donated to Mitcham RSL And now donated to Historical Society.Alwyn Till was born and raised in Mitcham. He was a popular and well respected member of the community especially the Mitcham Anglican church. His father served in WW1 and after Alwyn's death in WW2 his sister and mother venerated his memory by keeping all his effects. The WHS published a history of his service as an airman in 2010..1 cardboard box addressed to Mrs Cook -Mitcham from Dr Lewis, Burwood Rd Auburn.|.2&.3 Navy coloured Warrant Officer cloth badge with British coat of arms|.4 navy blue and white wing badge with ' O'|.5 Navy blue and white wing badge with 'O' with blue wreath embroidered and aluminium backing.|.6 silver coloured Rising Sun ' Sweetheart brooch' with boomerang. Inscribed with Alison. Alwyns' sister.|.7 membership card for Caterpillar Club. F/Sgt. A. Till..|.8 small bronze coloured junior airman badge 'Pelaco Club'.badges (use numismatics), military history, army, containers, commercial, documents, cards, air force, societies, service clubs