standard style of a jacket battle dress from the late 1940s to 1982; it was used for parade dress; this jacket was worn by a warrant officer class 2 of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.This jacket has historical significance because it representative of a standard style service battle dress worn by soldiers of the Australian Army Post WW2 until the introduction of the modern polyester cotton uniforms. It is also in excellent condition, which is special considering it's age. Waist length jacket, with two breast pockets either side, collar, olive green, two shoulder patches on both side ones says “Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical engineers” in Bright yellow/gold writing on a in navy blue shoulder patch; a ranking insignia of Warrant Officer class 2 above the cuff of both sleeves Label located inside the jacket on the right hand side it says “A.G.C.F. VIC 1977 8405.66.025.6423 Size of chest: Size. 109/112PR. Yarra Falls. Batch 21657. Dry clean only Crease upper half of labels only.jacket, jacket battle dress, jacket khaki

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 Collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Khaki wool serge fabric battle dress trousers with five button fly. Plastic buttons. Two side pockets, one fob and one button down hip pocket on RHS. Cotton and polyester fabric lining. Manufacturers label with black print attached to lining of hip pocket. Mending patch attached to label.On Manufacturer's label in black print: "CONWAY BROS PTY LTD, ADELAIDE, ^ , 1969, class 8405-66-025-6183, SIZE WAIST 33R, MATCHING JACKET 37-38R, NAME, ARMY NO.. Stamped in purple on Manufacturer's label: AWM 11".trousers, battle dress, kevin john herdman, army

""Collier's Photographic history/ of the European War" including Sketches and drawings made on the battlefields/ PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ACCOMPANYING EACH ARMY/ COLLECTED AND ARRANGED BY FRANCIS J. REYNOLDS AND C. N. TAYLOR".Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with light grey colour and dark blue fabric spine tape. Black print on front cover and illustrated black and white photograph of a cannon battle scene. 144 pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Pictoorial book - illustrated black and white photographs, sketches and drawings.books, pictorial, ww1

Items in the collection re Lt. Col. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.This is a handmade folder holding foolscap sheets. The sheets are printed on both sides. Some of the sheets have drawings of patrol formations, maps and how to make booby traps. It has several pages of Japanese Battle procedures. The book is bound with 2 metal clips. It has R.T. Procedures, Land Mines and barbed wire entanglements.Written on front is "MAJ. Priddle". Inside front cover, on a sticky label is "On loan from the estate of Colonel J. W. Swatton Ref No. JWS M36". passchendaele barracks trust, battle procedures

Drum Majors sash has been worn by all drum majors since 1972 Drum majors sash is gold wool felt with gold braid edging. Carries RVR badge at top of battle honours and rampart lion at base of honours. Two small black drum sticks are located at each side of honours. The sash is crested with Queen Elizabeth 2. A green cotton cover has been included. pipes and drums, rvr, 5/6 rvr, 5 vsr

Card was sent by "Pte Albert Victor Whitelaw", No. 4936, 57th Battalion, AIF. He enlisted on 23 August 1915 at the age of 32 and RTA 10 June 1919. Recipient was Miss E. Keast, fiancee and later wife of Robert H. Baron. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page folded card featuring 57th Battalion insignia on front cover. Behind the insignia are the numerals 57 below a Rising Sun. Inside on LHS is a 57th Battalion colour patch. On the RHS is a series of red banners listing the battalion's battle honours. Text in black ink. Pages secured with black and red card.Handwritten in pencil on inside of card: 'Pte Whitelaw, A.V., to Mrs E. Keast with Good Wishes.cooper collection, albert whitelaw, 57th battalion, christmas card, robert h. baron

A hard cover book 192pp, published and printed in City of Moorabbin 1985.non-fictionmoorrabbin, brighton, cheltenham, bentleigh, ormond, market gardeners, early settlers, pioneers, mckinnon, highett, dairy, farming, moorabin shire, city of moorabbin, craftwork, blacksmiths, box cottage museum

The Australian Army bugle is a brass musical instrument used primarily for Military Purposes including signaling, commands, ceremonies and other official functions. They are no longer used in battle but still used as part of tradition.Brown/gold coloured bugle. Small hook at top so as to be able to attach it. Mouthpiece comes loose and inserted into the air pipe. Bugle is in the form of a mouthpiece inserted into a simple hollow tube of metal that circles twice before coming out to form into a widening tunnel.Mouthpiece has "Vincent Back Corp - 2 3/4c" engraved.brass bugle, musical instrument

The life story of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1769 – 1852, a leading military and political figure of 19th-century Britain. He defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.Good example of embossed book cover384 p. + advertisements, frontis. Gold and black embossed design on light brown coverWm. Chapple, Ballarat 1884 on fly leaf, bookseller's stamp "F. & A. Symons"duke of wellington, arthur wellesley

This pictorial battle history book contains two maps, sketches of characters "Bluey and Curley" and Nominal Roll of personnel who served overseas with the 24th Battalion in New Guinea and Bougainville during WW2. Beige cardboard dust cover with title in grey and red writing and red and white diamond with grey surround lower left corner. Inside cover contains two maps which have three photocopies Nelson Dinning - handwritten top right corner of cover Inside Dedication - This book is dedicated to our fallen comrades Lest we forget Inside Foreword by Lieutenant General S G Saviage, CB, CBE, DSO, MC.ED24th battalion, ww2, new guinea, bougainville

This gun sight was brought home from WWI (1914-1918) by members of the 13th Battery 5th Field Artillery Brigade (Albury Battery) as a souvenir of its action in the first battle of Bullecourt April 1917. On one occasion during the battle the Battery was surrounded by a German counter attack. They dragged their guns out of the gun pits and continued firing to the flanks and rear and supported the Australian counter penetration attack which restored the situation. After the war a recreational reserve in Albury NSW was named Noreuil Park after the French village near where the action occurred.A rare object with significant connection to Albury NSW and its citizen soldiers who served with the AIF in WWI (1914-1918). The engraving gives it close association with the recreational park in Albury named after the French village of Noreuil and honouring the soldiers who fought there with great courage. Range drum portion of the sighting mechanism from an 18 Pounder field gun made of brass and other metals. The object is engraved with the word NOREUIL and the date 2.4.17.Serial No 5459; and NOREUIL 2.4.17gun sight, noreuil, albury, 13th battery

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details. Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black colour print on front and back. Front illustration 3 colour silhouette of two soldiers in a battle scene. Book illustration - Rising Sun Badge. 128 Badges - cut, plain, off white. Pictorial book containing black and white photographs and black and white illustrations and cartoons.Front end papers - owner's name, handwritten blue ink, Kevin Roberts/ 124 Fifth Ave/ Rosebud 3939/ 5986 6663". Next page handwritten - green pencil - child's drawing of 3 circles.books, military history, ww1

The presentation was from The Bendigo Council to the Northern Victorian Regiment - 38th Infantry Battalion in relation to it's 100th Anniversary of being formed. It was at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on 28th Aug 1958. 16 page white booklet. On front is the Bendigo City emblem, document titles, Regiment Emblem, Date and location. Booklet is a souvenir program. Red and Purple line (Council colours) running down the side of the page. Contents include list of Councillors, Description of Event, Order of Ceremony, History of Regiment, Battle Honours and a brief history of Bendigo.Cover has City of Bendigo emblem and the words "Presents "An Address of Honor" to the Northern Victorian Regiment, 38th Infantry Battalion.38th battalion, 100 year anniversary

Biography. Next To Impossible - The remarkable life of Albert Chalmers Borella VC. Bushman, farm hand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW Commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable story. Hard cardboard cover, black print over mid green background on front, spine & back. Sepia portrait photo on front. Colour portrait photo & colour photo of service medals on back. End pages illustrated in black & white battle maps. 510 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps. books - biography/military, vc

View towards city showing protest "Not For Sale" on roof. House belonged to Senator Olive Zakharov who won the battle against compulsory acquisition. Photo is taken from the roof of the Mission to Seamen. City is in background James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Councillocal government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, olive zakharov

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

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. The township took it's name from one of the mining leases which was called Walhalla. In Scandinavian mythology, Valhalla was the last resting place of the heroes slain in battle. How suitable the name was for this beautiful remote valley! Markings: 14 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Ribbons = 1. Korea Medal. 2. U.N. Medal. Refers to the service of Norman Tupper 51455 3 RAR KOREA. Served 3 April 1952 - 24 March 1953.1. Battle dress jacket. Khaki wool, two front pockets on both. Arms are a cloth badge for RA Survey Corps. A square cloth badge with a two tone shield, red over blue. On the shield is an image of a crowned lion standing on a big crown Corporal's stripes beneath that. On the left breast are two campaign ribbons. They are faded.Written inside is "Tupper B.L." and "N. Tupper".army uniform, survey corps, korean war, passchendaele barracks trust

The Australian Army Provost Corps,was formed on the 3rd April 1916.It is responsible for battle traffic control, security duties, prisoner of war handling,the investigation of service offences,maintaining discipline and the running of military prisions. The red beret is a military beret worn by many Military police,para military,commando, and police forces.Red Beret with black grosgrain binding with the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Badge at the front.29936 W02 RICH. BERET MNFRS.PTY.LTD.VICTORIA 1976 DSN 8406 66-089-5429 SIZE59.military police beret,berets,hats,lara r.s.l.

Name on label - uniform issued to; 1. "GITTINS" 331103" 2. "J.J. SMITH"1. Jacket - khaki colour wool serge fabric. battle dress style, belted at waist with metal buckle. Dark green plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with concealed button down flap and sleeve cuffs. Shoulder sleeve insignia, red cotton embroidered lettering on yellow colour fabric - "FIRST ARMOURED REGIMENT". Green colour cotton fabric lining to waistband. White cotton manufacturers label inside left pocket. 2. Trousers - Khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with button down flap. Green colour polyester fabric lining to pockets, cotton fabric lining to waistband. Metal zipper fly,Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "A.G.C.F."/VIC. 1980/^ /8405.66.025.6406/SIZE OF CHEST/ SIZE 89/91R/ AWM 87/ BATCH 15/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ CREASE UPPER/ HALF OF LAPELS ONLY/ NO./ NAME" Handwritten - black ink pen "331103/GITTINS". 2. A.G.C.F./VIC 1978/^/8405-66--025-6187/ AWM 1969/ BATCH 18/ SIZE WAIST 76s/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ CREASES SET/ BY SIRO SET/ MENDING PATCH ATTACHED" Handwritten = black ink pen "J.J. SMITH".uniform, army, battle dress, gittins, smith

A highly enlarged, blurry photo, of the warship HMAS Cairns in high seas. The photo has an overall green tint. The dot structure of the enlargement can be seen.Bottom L in green ink: Cairns Bottom R: H.M.A.S. Cairns J183 Bathurst Class Corvette British East Indies Fleet British Pacific Fleet Battle Honours Sicily 1943 / Okinawa 1945photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy

Photograph of Victor & history.Victor R. Grice - 21 - Ballarat, Vic. Drafted as storeman in June 1966. Became a radio for D. Company 6 RAR. He was killed at Phuoc Tuy at the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.victor r. grice, killed in action, long tan

Grey coloured wooden cross with a photograph of James & his Service History.James M. Houston, 22, Walsend NSW. Station hand before enlisting, Aug 1965. Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966.houston, james m.

Commemorating 75yrs of No 3 Sqn RAAF.3 Squadron RAAF port decanter celebrating 75yrs (1916 - 1991)No 3 Squadron/3 Sqn Battle Honours from 1917 - 1945. No 3 Sqn RAAF emblem displayed on decanter1916 -1991 (75 Years). Also shows RE.8 Biplane and Hornet fighter Jet.

1. He wrote about his trip with 'The Mastlot', last line is regards to Andy, Tom, Tom and the Barndows from Herb. 3. He wrote about the expected battle, had enough time in Egypt.1. Postcard photo of SS Horoata - troopship of 1st AIF. B & W print on the rear is a message to Dear Bill, dated 23 October 1914 from near Albany. 2. Postcard B & W photo of troops on beach at ANZAC cove, the rear side is blank. 3. Colourised photo of dhows on the Nile. Marked 99 Cairo. Scene on the Nile near Cairo. There is a letter written on rear from Herb.ww1, anzac, egypt

Harry R Howe served in 2/5 Infantry Battalion AIF 6 div in Africa in the Battle of El Alamein then brought home for jungle training then sent over to fight in the Pacific and died whilst in serviceRelic set of medals; original set held by familyPicture in black plastic frame VX44599 Harry R Howe 2/5 infantry battalion A.I.F picture, wwii, howe family

Program for the dinner to celebrate 50 years of the 14th Battalion at the St Kilda Town Hall on 1 October 1964. Contains a list of the battle honours of the 14th Battalion, the menu, the program, and the words to the song Swanee River.White folded card cover printed in blue with blue and yellow badge of the 14th Battalion, which was originally stapled to an insert of glossy white paper printed on both sides in yellow and blue. The insert is now detached.14th batallion & 4th brigade aif association, 14th battalion aif

John Lachlan McIntyre was born at Beeac, Victoria in December 1890. He enlisted in the 1st AIF in July 1915. John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. John returned home in 1919 and was granted a soldier settlement block in Lara in 1937. He was a founding member of Lara RSL and is its longest serving member. John died in 1990. This letter was written by John and sent to his mother in 1918 on his journey through Belgium. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. This letter represents a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch.A brown envelope addressed to Miss J McIntyre. Within the envelope is a pack of 12 illustrated souvenir post cards. Envelope: O.A.S. Tower of London. Miss J McIntyre. Elcho Lara lake, Australia, Victoria. Rear of postcard pack: London December 27th 18 Dear Mother, I arrived here yesterday. Spent Xmas day travelling across France. The trip took the best part of four days. We are up near Belgium. Had to go into Belgium to get a train. Will write when I get settled. Hoping you are all well. With best wishes for a happy new year. Jack. Edition Martinetty Charleroi Front of pack: J. L. McIntyre Xmas 1918 Souvenir de Charleroi-Belgium 12 cartes postales 12 En Photochrommother, letter, postcard, first world war, wwi, world war one, belgium, lara