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Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Centenary of Government 1951, Centenary of Government & Discovery of Gold. 1951
The medal was designed by Andor Meszaros and made by K. G. Luke(Medal Makers) of Melbourne, Victoria. This medal was presented to the Shire of Ballarat in 1951 and is now house in the Old Ballarat SHire Building at Learmonth, Victoria.This medal represents the 100 years of "Government in Victoria", also the "Discovery of Gold".A large round bronze medal with a horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword (Justice) and man holding torch (Equality).The front features a man holding a torch and a woman on a horse holding a sword. The horse has a shackle on its front left leg, surrounded by the words "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM". On the back at the bottom is flowers and leaves with the words "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951.shire ballarat government victoria gold discovery 100 years -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - German
German medal for war effort for the Fatherland. Brass medal depicting an eagle over a swastika, sword and spade. Edged with a leaf design. Small ring attached at the topFur arbeit zum Schutze Deutsch Lands (For work for the protection of German Lands)numismatics, medals, military, german medals, german military medals -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed display of George Styles memorabilia in Korea and Vietnam
Framed display of Photograph, Propaganda Leaflet, Medals and Identity Discs1 - Photograph of George Styles and Friends 2 - Miniature Medals and Identity Discs worn by George Styles whilst serving in Korea and Vietnam. 3 - North Korean and UN Propaganda leaflets dropped from planes. Donated by IRAR Max Pearce. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
Medals awarded to John Michael Martin, born Bendigo, enlisted No 2396 in the 7th reinforcements 9th Bn AIF on 22.6.1915 in Brisbane, aged 21 years 3 months, embarked for Eygpt 20.8.1915, hospital with Mumps 7.12.1915, rejoin unit 5.12.1915, transfer to 49th Bn 2.4.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, attends 1st ANZAC Bombing School 5.1.1918 - 24.1.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW to right knee severe, amputated, another entry says right thigh, embark for Australia 16.3.1919, discharged medically unfit 12.12.1919. John Martin was actually John Michael Tilley, Martin was his mothers maiden name, why he enlisted under her name is unclear.Medals, three, with ribbons unmounted. .1) 1914 - 15 Star. .2) British War medal 1914 - 18 .3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919.On all three, “2396 Pte J.M.Martin 9/Bn A.I.F”medals, awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - BOX AND CARDS, Post 1945
Leslie Raymond Hughes VX88615 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 540 (medals) for his service details..1) Cream coloured cardboard box base. .2) Lid of .1) with address on brown paper pasted on surface. .3) Folded white tissue paper. .4) Folded instructions for wearing of medals .5) Small cream coloured card sent with medals .6) Small yellow coloured card sent with medals .7) Yellow coloured polishing cloth. .8) Plastic bag for polishing cloth.2) "3/6/55" written in pencil inside lid. "Mr L R HUGHES 5 Berkely street Castlemaine, Victoria" "VX88615" written inside.containers, boxes, medals -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Military Kid Medallion, Foxhole Medals, After 2004
This medal was presented to the children of Victorian Wing - Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officers Academy Soldier who have served on operational deployments. As these young children endured an operational deployment of a parent who spent many months away from home in a foreign country representing the Australian Army. Following operations include Bougainville, East Timor, Indian Ocean, Solomon Islands, Meddle East Area, Afghanistan and Sinai.Presented by the Government to children whose parents had served overseas Silver medal with pale green, yellow, orange and deeper green ribbon. It has a metal type container with a clear plastic front and also a black carry bag with Military Kid and print of medal on front. The design is based on the Australian Tri Service Logo. More detailed information can be found on Military Kids websiteOn reverse: "For perseverance on the home front during your parents deployment"; map of Australia (haut relief)military kid, military medal, kids medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
Leslie Pryde enlisted in the AIF 2.8.15 in Divisional Ammunition Column 1 reinforcement 14 age 28 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to 13th FAB 16.4.1916, embarks for France 16.6.1916, promoted to Cpl 7.6.1917, hospital with Trench Fever 12.12.1917, return to unit 30.12.1917, promoted to Sgt 26.1.1918, discharged from the AIF on 7.4.1919. Leslie Pryde was awarded the Military Medal on 15.10.1917 East of Westhoek serving in the 49th Battery. The citation is quite long but the main part is the following; During heavy shelling one of their ammunition dumps was hit and caught fire, Pryde and another NCO at great risk pulled rounds away from the fire area likely to explode and extinguished the fire saving 600 out of 1000 rounds, 400 had exploded.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re L Pryde. 1 Military medal, replica not engraved. 2 War medal 1914-1918, replica not engraved. 3 Victory Medal 1914 - 19 3. "11986 Sgt L.Pryde. 1 D.A.C A.I.F" medals, military, bravery, history -
Mont De Lancey
Medals, 1914
Medal won by Mr. J.W. Sebire from Horticultural Society for 1st Prize Silver Wyandote 1914 - came from home of W.J. Sebire, Wandin.Gold coloured Medal from Horticultural Society in a black box with blue felt."Champion Prize to W. Sebire." -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Anzac Centenary; Victoria remembers, 1915
Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy: recipients of the Victoria Cross; Community Resource guide. Medal is a replica of the Children's peace Medal distributed in 1915 to Australian children aged 16 and under.Folder containing 3 booklets and 1 replica medal. With covering letter from the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrewsworld war 1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORABILIA, FRAMED
Displayed as War Medal 1939-45, should be Australian Service Medal. Displayed as Australian Service Medal, should be War Medal 1939-45. Items relate to Kenneth Edwin Beckmann V64354, enlisted in the CMF on 19.2.1942 in the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion, discharged on 25.10.1945.Patterned wooden frame surrounding a collection of medals, colour patches, photograph & silver cigarette box. Articles all on maroon background with salmon coloured border. Glass fronted. On rear: V64354 K F BECKMANnumismatics-military-medals, photography-photographs, personal effects - smoking accessories, glass technology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BRITISH WAR MEDAL 1939-45, post 1945
The medal relates to John Henry Goodall VX95342, enlisted 2.9.1944, discharged 10.8.1945 with the rank of Pte in 2 TRG Depot AAMC. John is the brother of Allan Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2.Single British War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached, not mounted."VX95342 J.H. Goodall"awards, medals, british -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Navy leather case, 1889 - 1900
Archibald Ernest SWANNIE was awarded two Royal Historical Society bronze medals (case numbers 1817 and 1880) for rescuing two people from drowning on separate occasions, at Railway Pier, Port Melbourne and at Queensbridge (city). Medal awarded to Archibald Ernest Swannie 13.02.1899 . Bar awarded 25.12.1899. The RHS awards a bronze medal for the first award and then adds a bronze bar to that medal as the second award. The first saving occurred on 13 February 1899 and the award ceremony occurred on 19 April 1899. The second saving occurred on 25 December 1899 and the ceremony was 20 June 1900 (case number 1880 Cat Nos .03.and .05 relate to this case) A E SWANNIE lived in Gladstone Place Montague ; played 46 games with PMFC and was a member of the 1901 Premiership team.Navy leather case with navy silk padded lining, containing Medal (.01), gold lettering on lidawards and presentations, piers and wharves - railway pier, sport - australian rules football, royal humane society of australasia, archibald ernest swannie -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Royal Visit 1954
his medal was issued for schools to commemorate the Queen visit. The Queen visited Victoria from 24 February to 9 March 1954. In 1954 Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning monarch to tour Australia. She arrived in Sydney with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh on 3 February 1954 and departed the country from Fremantle on 1 April. The visit was tremendously popular. The attractive young Queen was the first royal to tour Australia in twenty years. She graciously endured a gruelling schedule of 33 flights, covering 10,000 miles by air, and 207 car trips, covering 2,000 miles by road and taking 130 hours. She visited approximately 70 country towns, all capital cities except Darwin, and made about 100 speeches.Medal BadgeEIIR Royal Visit 1954 Victoriaroyal visit 1954, badge, victoria, children -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Mounted Medals
MOUNTED MEDALS -: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Companion Order of St Michael & St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal with Oak Leaf (mid) Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, King George VI Coronation Medal Serbian order of the White Eagle (1883-1945) Class 3.(Various) -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed medals and letter
Edgar Rowllings was born in Rangoon, Burma in 1878.This is a letter addressed to Edgar Rowllings. It is his authority to wear war medals awarded for the mercantile marine. The medals are complete with miniatures and riband bar. Envelopes that contained the medals also have wearing instructions The letter has the stamp of the Board of Trade, Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922. The medals authorised are the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal.Insignia of the Board of Trade which says Com-of Council for Trade Stamp of the Board of Trade Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922 Signature of superintendent of issuing M.M.O.merchant navy, british merchant navy, british war medal, mercantile marine war medal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - AATTV Active Service Medal
AATTV Vietnam, Active Service 31-07-1962. 18-12-1972 Service Medal awarded to Alwyn Charles BaconAATTV Vietnam, Active Service 31-07-1962. 18-12-1972 Service Medal with yellow & green emblem on one side. Aust flag on laurel wreath with sword with inscription around outside. In blue velvet box. Alwyn Charles Baconcommemorative medal aattv, aattv, vietnam, active service medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BADGES AND MEDALS, 1) 1918, .2) 1919, .3) to .6) post WW11
Medals .3) to .6) belonged to David William Ralph Davies No V245464, enlisted on 19.12.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.46 he was a Pte in 57/60th Aust Infantry Battalion.1) Medal, circular, metal, issued to Commemorate Anzac Day 1918. Obverse has head of a soldier with Slouch Hat with wording "Honor to the AIF". Reverse has the words " Gallipoli, France, Palestine". .2) Medal, circular, metal, issued to School children to commemorate Victory and Peace in 1919. Obverse depicts a Women, reverse has figures of a Sailor and Soldier with the wording "Victory the Triumph of Liberty and Justice, the Peace of 1919". Medals, ribbons, single, (4) re D.W.R Davies. .3) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6) Australian Service Medal..3) .4) .5) .6) "V245464 D.W.R Davies"medals, memorabilia, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - REPLICA GALLANTRY DECORATION DISPLAY, Unknown
Display Gallantry Decorations that have and can be awarded to Australian Armed Forces personnel. Replica Victoria Cross, Replica Cross of Valour, Replica Star of Gallantry, Replica Star of Courage, Replica Medal Distinguished Service Cross, Replica Conspicuous Service Cross, Replica Nursing Cross, Replica Military Cross, Replica Distinguished Flying Cross, Replica Medal of Gallantry, Replica Bravery Medal, Replica Distinguished Service Medal, Replica Conspicuous Service Medal, Replica Military Medal, Replica Group Bravery Citation, Replica Unit Citation for Bravery. One (1) set of 14 replica Australian Gallantry Decorations placed on a display board titled Board No. 1. There is an attached list of these decorations. Each decoration has it's appropriate title placed underneath the decoration.No Inscriptions as these are replica medals. Decorations titles are placed underneath the award. Right hand corner of the Board identifies - from the “Bob English Collection”medals, gallantry, decorations, passchendaele barracks trust -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Les Smith OAM, 16/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Les Smith died late 2018 after 50 years of dedication to conservation.Les Smith died late 2018 after 50 years of dedication to conservation for which he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia.Les Smith died late 2018 after 50 years of dedication to conservation.smith, les, environment, city of whitehorse, trees -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Personal collection, framed
Framed mounted - Military Medal Keith Downward; Australian Active Service Medal with clasp Vietnam; Vietnam Medal; Australian Defence Medal; Australian National Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with clasp 1960. A certified True Copy of the citation for the Military Medal. Aluminium frame olive matt board, 6 medals and plaque. 1 infantry combat badge, 1 rising sun badge, 1 7RAR Corps badge, 3 black and white Photograph, Photograph 1 reads Pte Keith Downward receives the ribbon of the Military Medal from his Commanding Officer Major Jake O'Donnell at the 1st Australian Task Force Base (1ATF), Nui Dat, South Vietnam 25th February 1968. Photograph 2 reads Pte Keith Downward, the first Military Medal Winner from 7th battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), Nui Dat, South Vietnam 25th February 1968. Photograph 3 reads Major General R W Knights, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Southern Command congratulates Military Medal recipient Keith Downward 7RAR accompanied by his wife Ann, for single handedly capturing an enemy machine gun post. Captain Ernest G Crooks MBE looks on.3788618 Pte. Keith Downward M.M. / A Company 7 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment / the Military Medal was awarded for his actions during the battle of Suoi Chau Pha on 6th August 1967./ The training platoon of 7 RAR is named the Downward MM platoon in honour of Keith Downward7 rar, keith downward, military medal, battle of suoi chau pha, maj jake o'donnell, maj gen r w knights, capt ernest g crooks, a coy, downward -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Edward Joseph Flynn VX28373 enlisted on 19.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 29.12.1940, disembark 29.11.1940, embark for Australia 5.2.1942, disembark 16.3.1942, embark for New Guinea 12.6.1942, disembark Sydney 8.12.1943 for leave, from here he spends time in hospital with Malaria then Dermatitis of the Face. Embark for Morotai 10.4.1944, disembark 22.4.1945, embark for British North Borneo 30.5.1945, embark for Australia 28.10.1945, disembark Brisbane 15.11.1945. On discharge from the AIF 6.12.45 he was still serving as a Gunner in 2/3rd Anti Tank Regt. He would also be entitled to the Australian Service medal 1945 - 75.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re E.J Flynn. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal.1939 - 45"VX28373 E J FLYNN"numismatics- medals - military, medals, service awards, medals army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal, medals
Metal medal -
Merbein District Historical Society
Medal - Medal in box
Copper Medal Champion Pairs of Victoria Won by Merbein Rqwing Club L. Wilcox (Cox) Reverse side Victorian Rowing Association estd 1876merbein, sports, rowing -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed photograph, 1971
Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905, the daughter of John and Annie (nee Cameron) Gilbert. She had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. She died in 1989 aged 84. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community. Mary Gilbert was not only the founder of the Orbost Historical Society and Museum but was a teacher at bhe Orbost High School for many years. She contributed much to the community as she was involved in so many aspects of it. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert. She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.A black / white photograph of an elderly women accepting an award from a young womanl. Below the photograph is a medal and inscription on a light blue buff card. This is all inside a light blue wooden frame with gold edging.on front - "British Empire Medal, Miss M. Gilbert for Services to Orbost High School and Education in Greneral"gilbert-mary-orbost -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion
WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion G.W.Jensen -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Trickey family group
Frederick V Trickey had extensive service with the Victorian Colonial military prior to 18 months service in South Africa. His World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area.Framed display board with perspex cover sheet containing medals of Frederick Victor Trickey and his two sons Frederick C Trickey and Graham M Trickey. F V Trickey set: Queens South Africian Medal with clasps South Africa 1902 and Transvaal; 14-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal; British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45; also Gallipoli medallion. F C Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Korea Medal and Coronation Medal. G M Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45.boer war, world war one, world war two, wwi, wwii, trickey -
Orbost & District Historical Society
medals, 1919-1920
These medals are part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW!. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years. The British War Medal was a medal given to people who had fought in the First World War. The Victory Medal (also called the Inter-Allied Victory Medal) is a First World War campaign medal of Britain and her then colonies and dominions which included Australia.These personal documents, photographs, medals and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.Two medals in recognition of service during WW1. 1846.3 is a silver medal a WW1 1914-18 British War Medal. Obverse: Bare head of King George V facing left; text around, 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'; the artist's initials 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal) are on the neck truncation. Reverse: Naked figure of St. George on horseback advancing right trampling a shield bearing an eagle design and a skull and crossbone. It has a blue/white/orange striped ribbon attached. 1846.4 is a gold coloured medal. The obverse in the medal shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. It has a purple/blue/green/yellow and orange striped ribbon attached.medals ww1 lawless-family -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Award - Presentation Case with Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguish Flying Cross medal awarded to John Hudson WILKINSON 400444 born 18/2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 He was reporting missing during air operations over East Prussia and later presumed to have lost his life on 30/8/1944 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"Black case which opens out from right side. The top affixed by two side hinges on the left and push in pin on the right side. Inside case the top is lined in satin fabric imprinted with a black crest and the base is lined in felt containing a silver metal medal in the shape of a cross attached to a purple and while diagonally striped ribbon.On Top - DFC impressed in gold colour paint. Inside Top - Royal Mint Medal inscriptions -400444 Flt Lt Wilkinson Stuttgart 1944 pilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - WWII Ribbon, cc1945
Phillippine To be awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, a service member must have participated in at least one of the following actions:[2][3][4] Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944. An individual is considered to have participated in such operations if he landed on Leyte or adjoining islands, was on a ship in Philippine waters, or was a crewmember of an airplane, which flew over Philippine territory during the period. Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945. Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945. Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.Purple Heart medals were awarded for soldiers injured or killed in WW2Medal Ribbon Noneworld war two, ww2, usa, usa ww2, ribbon, philippine liberation medal, occupation medal, purple heart -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Vietnam War Medals, G.K. Laughlin Service Number 3790345
1/ Australian Active Service Medals 1945-1975 Box 2/Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal & Ribbon 3/Vietnam Medal 4/Australian Active Service Medal & Ribbon. 5/ Miniature Australian Active Service Medal & Ribbon 6/Vietnam Colour Bar (two colours) 7/Returned and Services League Badge (77030) Replica Australian Defence Medal.GK Laughlin 3790345 1960