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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Hat, slouch, Provost, 1966
... , Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, while on patrol in 1968...., Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, while on patrol in 1968 ...Worn on duty at Vung Tau, Vietnam, by Corporal J S Archbold, Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, while on patrol in 1968.Khaki felt slouch hat with a leather band on the inside and a leather chin strap. A material band around the outer part of the hat (puggaree) with a metal badge attached to the brim with the brass Provost Corps emblem.Fayrefield Melbourne 6 7/8 1966.james archbold, 1968, provost, vung tau, archbold, slouch -
Bendigo Military MuseumBanner - BANNER, 1RAR
... of the Australian Army, based out of Townsville. Banner donated by Shane... of the Australian Army, based out of Townsville. Banner donated by Shane ...1st Battalion RAR is a Motorised Battalion of the Australian Army, based out of Townsville. Banner donated by Shane Reynolds of 1 RAR A Coy. PT321635.Large banner, predominately dark blue, large gold and black emblem in centre. Emblem has standing Kangaroo in centre over two crossed rifles. A crown above the Kangaroo who is standing on a base with motto on the base. Below the base is a boomerang with Royal Australian Regiment inscribed. From the end of the boomerang, leaves and fruit of a plant curling up to the crown giving a rough circular configuration. In top left corner numeric of "1" in white. Top right corner a flag emblem in colours of green, blue and green. Left edge of banner has white reinforcement and small plastic hole at top and bottom.Inscribed on base " Duty First" as motto and " Royal Australian Regiment". 1 rar, banner -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, 25.12.1946
... in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service.... in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service. Certificates shire “Rosina ...Rosina enlisted on 1.6.1945 age 27 years No VFX97605, discharged fro the services on 21.4.1946 with the rank of Pte in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service.Certificate from the Marong Shire to R.M.Rowley, top has rising sun and flags with Shire name under followed by hand drawn name in black, text relates to thanks from the Shire and Ratepayers with date hand written on, at bottom a red seal and signed by the President, a Councillor and the Secretary.“Rosina Maude Rowley”, “25th Dec 45”, “S.V. Mitchell, John H Collins, A Guthrie”certificates, shire -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - CARD, MEMORIAL, Late July 2010
... Refer Cat No 2578 for her service history in the Australian... in the Australian Army Nursing Corp 2nd AIF. Part of the HEWSTON collection ...Refer Cat No 2578 for her service history in the Australian Army Nursing Corp 2nd AIF. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.White memorial card, coloured photo of Stella Jesse Mackin, blue printed text. Rear cover, black & white photo.“Thanksgiving for the life of Stella Jesse Mackin 15.12.1914 - 17.7.2010”documents - cards / memorials, military history, thanksgiving -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchBook - 40th Battalion, A souvenir of the 40th Battalion, Mid 20th Century
... of the Australian Army raised in 1916. The battalion was recruited... of the Australian Army raised in 1916. The battalion was recruited ...The 40th Battalion was an Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army raised in 1916. The battalion was recruited completely from Tasmanis as part of the 10th Brigade, 3rd Division.The Batalion served during WW1 - along the Western Front, 1919 to 1921 was a CMF unit. During WW2 the Battalion remained in Australia and was amalgamated with 12th Battalion. The Battalion was merged into 12th/40th Battalion Royal Tasmania Regiment in 1987.An oblong book, buff colour, paper pages, blue and red edging.On the front page Souvenir 40th Battalion, the Battalion Mascot, Published by J W Beatie - Hobart, back page wholly Engraved and Printed by 'The Examiner' and 'Weekly Courier' Offices, 73-75 Patterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania.ww1 ww2 40th battalion tasmania -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Clothing - Child's jacket, August 1969
... Bought by Phil Rogers, Australian Army no. 2790936 during..., Australian Army no. 2790936 during his time of service in South ...Bought by Phil Rogers, Australian Army no. 2790936 during his time of service in South Vietnam (1969-1970) to celebrate the birth of his son.Donated to the museum by the serviceman himself. This commemorative jacket demonstrates the poignant personal sacrifices made by those in service as significant family events continue at home in their absence.Child's bomber-style jacket made of khaki camouflage print polyester, hand embroidered. Purchased in South Vietnam in 1969 by Phil Rogers, Army No:2790936, B Company 6 RAR, and posted home on the birth of his son Brett 31/08/1969.Back: My daddy is in Vietnam/Vung Tau, 69-70/ Viet Nam plus a labelled map of Vietnam. Sleeves: Golden dragons Front: Tiger's head, Crossed South Vietnam flag and USA flag.commemorative clothing, children, family, vietnamese craft, craft, souvenir -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, The Australian Military Forces et al, Khaki and Green, 1943
... Wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army... of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in all those ...Wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in all those place where Australians were called upon to serve.Green hard cover book with paler green text. Khaki and green dust cover. Khaki and green textaustralian army personnel, khaki and green, rsl -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Khaki & Green, 1943
... Wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army... of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in all those ...Wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in all those places where Australians were called upon to serve.Green hard cover book with paler green text.khaki and green, australian army in ww2, rsl, mac donough t, tatura, ww2, books, military -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph
... with some of Australia's army of aluminium can Recyclers'.... with some of Australia's army of aluminium can Recyclers'. Schools ...Note on back - 'Ros Kelly Federal Minister for the Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories standing with some of Australia's army of aluminium can Recyclers'.Black and white photograph group of primary school with Ros Kelly, Federal Minister, standing outside Parliament House in Canberra, with the Cash for Cans trailer. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Clayton RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Metal water bottle and drinking vessel, Water bottle is dated 1918. Nothing shown on drinking vessel
... in the Australian Army who was held at Changi and later transferred to Osaka... in the Australian Army who was held at Changi and later transferred to Osaka ...Used by Lance Corporal W. B. Ashweirth - Signalman in the Australian Army who was held at Changi and later transferred to Osaka in Japan as a slave labourer.Combination military water bottle and panakin with [base metal] fold-away metal handleAustralian Coat of Arms and RIP 'Sig" mascot of 6th Line Section - Signals Regiment - Died at Changi Barracks on 27th February 1942. Also a 'love heart' showing WBA / EHAchangi, changi pow camp, pow, water bottle, world war two, second world war, wwii, ww2, changi barracks -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Lance Corporal William Robert Still Jack
... Lance Corporal William Robert Still Jack 16166 Australian... Still Jack 16166 Australian Army Service Corps. - Served 1915 ...Lance Corporal William Robert Still Jack 16166 Australian Army Service Corps. - Served 1915-1919. - Fruit grower from Seville.Framed photograph of Lance Corporal William Robert Still Jack -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Uniform - 002393, Army Collars
... These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army...These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army ...These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. These three men’s collars are made of cotton and are khaki in colour. They have three button holes on the straight neck edge, one at each end and one in the middle. australian army uniforms, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SHIRT, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1992
... patch - "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" Gold and red embroidery on khaki... shoulder patch - "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" Gold and red embroidery ...Shirt - Khaki, polyester cotton, short sleeve with shoulder epaulettes and plastic buttons. Right shoulder patch parachute wings, dark red and white embroidery on khaki patch. Left shoulder patch - "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" Gold and red embroidery on khaki patch, Rising Sun and Crown. Cotton manufacturers label on back below collar with black print information and owner's label.Cotton label information - black ink print. "ADI/ 1992/^/ SIZE 44/ 8405.66.133.5959/ SERVICE NO/ NAME/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON/ DO NOT BOIL OR WRING/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY, IRON LIGHTLY/ WITH WARM IRON" Handwritten blue ink "SCOTT" uniform, army, shirt -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - GREAT COAT, ARMY, C.G.C.F, 1967
... Khaki coloured woollen Australian Army officer's double... Australian Army Kevin John Herdman Printed on manufacturer's label ...Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, Collection. See Catalogue No.5942P for details of his service.Khaki coloured woollen Australian Army officer's double breasted great coat with attached half belt. Two side pockets with light khaki lining, Coat is lined with green coloured polyester fabric. Plastic buttons with gold coloured finish. Each button bears the RACT insignia. Major's crown on each epaulette. Manufacturer's label on inside right front.Printed on manufacturer's label: 'C.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1967, (upwards arrow), REGIMENTAL NO,. NAME.' Handwritten in black on manufacturer's label: '397661, K. HERDMAN'.uniform, great coat, australian army, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - TRAINING NOTES - ARMY, AUSTRALIAN ARMY, Staff Officer's Training Course
... , Australian Army 3rd Division logo located on top half of cover... fastener. Front of folder has title in black type, Australian Army ...Notes related to 3rd Division Staff Officers Training Course. Date range 1972-73. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Yellow covered card folder containing pages secured with a metal fastener. Front of folder has title in black type, Australian Army 3rd Division logo located on top half of cover. Internal pages vary in size from foolscap to A4. Text on printed pages in black type. Handwritten pages in blue ink. Notation on first page handwritten in pencil.training notes, 3rd division staff officers, army, kevin john herdman -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Jungle Warfare - With the Australian Army in the South West Pacific, 1944
... Jungle Warfare - With the Australian Army in the South West... in it. jungle warfare new guinea australian army royal australian navy ...This is the fourth book in this series to the people at home during WWII. Stories of military operations in the jungle and Kenai, mountains and swamps of New Guinea. There the terrain and climate gave to the fighting a character of its own, unlike anything experienced by Australians previously and never to be forgotten by those who took part in it.Jungle Warfare - With the Australian Army in the South West Pacific. Brown front and back cover with Ore text and picture of soldier carrying his webbing. Same text on the spine. The inside front and back cover has text ore coloured text on a brown background. Photographs, illustrations, poems, stories, paintings. This book has a paper jacket cover - slightly torn. jungle warfare, new guinea, australian army, royal australian navy, united nations, amphibious operation, hidden battlefields, shaggy ridge, operational drop, life-saving moresby style, stretcher bearing -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM ARMY, C.1939 - 45
... "Royal Australian Army Medical Corps" .3) Officers Sam Brown Belt... Colonel Shoulder flashes sewn "Royal Australian Army Medical Corps ...Belonged to Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775.,1) Battledress uniform Pants, winter khaki. .2) Battledress uniform Jacket, winter khaki. Has shoulder Pips and crown sewn for the rank of Lieut Colonel Shoulder flashes sewn "Royal Australian Army Medical Corps" .3) Officers Sam Brown Belt in Leather. Brown in color complete. .4) Officers peak cap with gold Badge RAAMC.medical corp, uniform army, raamc -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Gaiters, Webbing
... A new pair of Australian Army canvas gaiters painted black... A new pair of Australian Army canvas gaiters painted black ...In general use by the Australian Defence ForcesA new pair of Australian Army canvas gaiters painted black. Inside both is a manufacturers stamping in white ink. Each gaiter has a pair of buckles and straps on the side and a buckle and leather strap at the bottom that is fitted under the sole of the boot. On the inside bottom of both gaiters is a single metal tab and double bracket for the tab to slide into. http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/REL31609Size 4 (R and L) C.J.Martin Pty. Ltd 1967vietnam, army, gaiters -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cup, Mess
... Example of Australian Army standard issue mess cup... mornington-peninsula Example of Australian Army standard issue mess ...Example of Australian Army standard issue mess cup for holding cooked food used by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The mess cup is lightweight alloy designed to fit the standard issue water canteen also issued. The cup has a folding handle for ease of carrying and can be used to carry hot food. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs
... unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance, surrendered..., Singapore. His unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance ...Photographs (82 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. These monochrome 35mm photographs were taken by Churches whilst a POW at Changi, Singapore. His unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance, surrendered to the Japanese when Singapore fell in February 1942 during World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchSlouch hat, Hat, khaki, fur felt, 1986, 1986
... Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki... on sweatband Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki ...Standard issue slouch hatStandard issue slouch hat individualised by Corps badge and unit colour patch Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki cloth puggaree. White above blue with purple square superimposed 42 mm square colour patch (142nd Signal Squadron) on right hand side of puggaree. Royal Australian Corps of Signals cap badge on front of puggaree. Brown sweatband. Brown leather chinstrap. Mounted on plywood mounting board.Latiners 1986 55 (size) gold stamped on sweatbandheadgear, slouch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Training Information Bulletin, Nnumber 19
... . Under the Australian Army Insignia is the information...Australian Army Training Information Bulletin A blue ...A blue coloured cover with black information on the cover. Under the Australian Army Insignia is the information of the booklet. Top left hand side there is a date 6/4/71 in black ink. On the top righ hand corner in red ink reads HQ ??? Library File. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the booklet. The booklet is covered with a plastci cover.australian army, training, information bulletin -
Lara RSL Sub BranchUniform, Fletcher Jones Victoria, Army Dress Jacket, 1996
... The Australian Army Rising Sun Cloth Cloth Badge on each...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The Australian Army ...Khaki Army Dress JacketThe Australian Army Rising Sun Cloth Cloth Badge on each shoulder Jacket has no Buttons White cotton Label on inside of Jacket with provision for ID. Fletcher Jones Victoria 1996 Stock Item Tag on Right Sleeve -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotographs, Sarah McIntosh & Kit McNaughton
... Title piece: AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE / WORLD WAR I...: AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE / WORLD WAR I Name piece (left ...Two Lara District locals, Sister Sarah McIntosh and Sister Catherine McNaughton are cousins who served as nurses in WWI.Two photographs (reproductions) within a single frame. The frame is black lacquer with a gold trim (inset). Three pieces of paper with typed lettering have also been added to the mat board, the title piece is oriented top-centre, and two name pieces are centred just beneath the associated photograph. Title piece: AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE / WORLD WAR I Name piece (left): SISTER SARAH (SADIE) / McINTOSH / 1885 - 1970 Name piece (right): SISTER CATHERINE (KIT) / McNAUGHTON R.R.C. / 1884 - 1953world war one, wwi -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELTS, DRESS, Possibly 1978
... Typically worn by Australian army personell as part... goldfields Typically worn by Australian army personell as part ...Typically worn by Australian army personell as part of the standard contemporary polyester dress uniform. items in collection re T. Pattison, refer Cat No 5342.4..1,.2,.3. Three khaki narrow webbing belts with silver coloured metal buckles and sliding keepers. The end of each belt is tipped with folded silver coloured metal. Three different lengths .1 109 cm .2 99 cm .3 98cm. Width of all three is 3 cm..1 and .2. Stamped on the back of the buckle, “ (arrow up) AROS”. .3 Stamped on the back of the buckle, “78 LION METAL GOODS P/L”uniform, personel equipment, belt, polyester -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, 1943, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and Green, 1943
... members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth... members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth ...The text in the book has been wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in those places Australians are called apon to serve.Hard cover, buckram Kahki colour with light green print on front and spine, fly leaf and end papers,, illustrated khaki and white print and military equipment drawings, 204 pages plain of white paper, illustrated colour, B & W photographs, art work, line drawings and maps.books, military history, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, POW’s WW2, Betty Jeffrey, White Coolies, 1956
... This is the story of those Australian Army nursing sisters... goldfields This is the story of those Australian Army nursing sisters ...This is the story of those Australian Army nursing sisters who were in Malaya with the 8th Division AIF in 1941 and early 1942 and later taken prisoner by the Japanese.Hard cover in green buckram. Title on spine in faded gold lettering. Green end papers feature a map of South East Asia. Front cover embossed with the shape of a compass. 204 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white line drawings.Inside on first page: “E Houlden Skene St Bendigo” Stamp in blue ink on title page: “Returned and Services League”books-military, military history-army nurses, illustrations, coolies, pow’s -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Military Police Arm Band
... Shaw, Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, 1967-68, National... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australian Military ...Australian Military Police Arm Band; Worn by Ronald Charles Shaw, Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, 1967-68, National Serviceman, Corporal.The object was donated by Ronald Shaw who served as a conscripted provost. The object is in good condition and we believe there are very few in existence. Vinyl black item worn on arm. Red raised MP letters silver badge at top of band AUSTRALIA. On reverse side four press studs: hessian: SHAW written in black ink. As worn by Australian Military Police in Vietnam.Front: MP, Back: SHAW.military police, provost, uniforn, arm band, ronald shaw -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - 161 (INDEP) Recce Flight Vietnam Plaque
... 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian...) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian Army aviation unit of both fixed ...161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian Army aviation unit of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.Shield-shaped wooden plaque with metal badge/insignia of crown, eagle, crossed swords and laurel wreath in two shades of blue. The emblem of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight Vietnam.VIGILANCE/ 161 (INDEP) RECCE FL.T./ VIETNAM161 reconnaissance flight, vietnam, army pilots, 161 recce -
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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, [Age], [Wednesday, 10 January, 1945]
... Photograph with caption 'Sisters of the Australian / Army...Photograph with caption 'Sisters of the Australian / Army ...Photograph with caption 'Sisters of the Australian / Army Nursing Service / leaving Melbourne yester- / day for service in a / northern zone. Judging / by their happy smiles / they are pleased at the / prospect.'Newspaper clipping of a photo with caption'NC9'wwii, world war ii, world war two, australian army nursing service
