Portrait of King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935Presented to the 6th Battalion Royal Melbourne Regiment by an Allied Battalion the Royal Fusiliers as a toke of friendship and esteem. This Portrait would have hung pride of place in the officers mess from 1935-? The portarait is also signed by the artist, an M.C reciepient, as well as the the reigning monarch, and colonel in chief of the presenting unit. It is supported by a letter from the colonel of the Presenting unit, Maj Gen Hill CB.CMG.DSO, and as such is hghly provinanced Colour print of His Magesty King George V wearing the unaiform of the the Royal Fusilliers, Read coat with decorations and blue sash under a navy blue over coat. The print is signed in lead pencil by the artist and by King George V on the lower edge. A regimental badge is present in the top right of the image. The picture is framed in a pewter coloured frame with ornate leaf mouldings in the corners. On the lower edge of the frame is a plaque which states " From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" Also included with the portait is a letter on Royal Fusiliers letterhead dated October 23 1935 " From - Maj-Gen. W.P.H. Hill. CB. CMG. DSO., Colonel. The Royal Fusiliers Dear Armstrong I am forwarding to you under a separate cover an engraving of a portrait of His Majesty, King George V, Colonel - in - Chief, the Royal Fusiliers, in the uniform of the Regiment, This portrait was painted by Captain Oswald Birley, M.C., late Royal Fusiliers, and presented to the Regiment by Lord Wakefield to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the raising of the Regiment of Fusiliers at the Tower of London in 1685. His Majesty has graciously signed this copy for presentation to your Regiment from the Corps of the Royal Fusiliers, and we trust that you will accept it as a token of friendship / and esteem .... and esteem we feel for our Allied Battalion, the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment Yours Sincerely W.F.H. Hill Lieutenant-Colonel C.E. Armstrong , Comdg. 6th Bn. The Royal Melbourne Regt., Carlton, Victoria, Australia" This letter is supported by framing card , which has some water damage on the lower right corner and right side signed by King George and the artist From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" 5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess, 6th battalion, royal melbourne regiment, king george v, royal fusiliers

Presented to Colonial Armed Forces for Long Service. Member had served in the 5th Battalion Awarded to a member of the 5th BattlSilver medal with image of King Edward VIII on obverse hanging from a dark green ribbon No 54 Colour Sergt J.Stevenson 5th Australian Infantry Regt.5/6 rvr, long service medal, king edward viii, officers and sergeants mess

Peak Cap belongs to Brigadier Ian Lowen, Brigadier Lowen served in WWII as a MAJ in the 25 Australian Infantry BattalionPeak Cap belongs to Brigadier Ian Lowen, Brigadier Lowen served in WWII as a MAJ in the 25 Australian Infantry BattalionGilded brass, Gold bullion thread, Leather, Plastic, Wool There is a partial brown leather sweatband. A maker's label sewn inside the crown reads 'Herbert Johnson 38 New Bond ST London' and is stamped with the number '38' within a circl, it was made in 1971 with the size 71Made in England D.D5/6rvr, 5-6 rvr bhq, brig lowen, bhq, 2/5th bn

Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Hat, Khaki Fur Felt ( slouch hat) with brim down, soft bash and green ( 1RAR) pugaree with no colour patch. The pugaree had a staff officers bullion badge sewn to the front. Bullion badge has a gold lion atop of a gold and red crown on a black backing The hat has a brown leather chin strap and redish brown leather sweat band on the inside Made by "Fayrefield" Melbourne 7 1/8 19695/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn

Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIPart of a donation of items owned by Brigadier Lowen Shield shaped wooden plaque, constructed of pine with light coloured stain. affixed in front of the base is a smaller shield painted black with a gold bevelled edge. this shield has a silver horn hanging from a bow. This shield is placed above a gold painred scolled banner that has the words " THE LIGHT INFANTY" written on it THE LIGHT INFANTRY5/6 rvr, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, bhq, plaque

Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIA wooden plaque with decorative motifs, including the corp badge of 5/6 RVR. Located centrally is a large gold coloured Royal Victorian Regiment badge5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment 5/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn

Sgian-Dubh belonging to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIISigan-Dubh belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIISgian Bubh is of a black plastic handle with Crome blade, it has a fake jewel on the pommel. Has a black plastic sheath.There is no inscription on the item5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn

The certificate was presented to Brigadier Lowen, (CAPT Lowen at the time), as a certificate of appreciation of his servicesMID presented to CAPT LowenA wooden frame contains the Kings Order of appreciationBy the King's order the name of CAPT Lowen, Australian Military Forces was published in the London Gazette on 30 December 19415/6, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, capt lowen, mid award

Record of Service Book belonging to Brigadier Lowen (MAJ Lowen at the time). Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2The record contains the member's services history in WWIISoldier's Record of Service Book for MAJ I.H.Lowen, there are 20 pages in this book, all the entry in the book are written by handAustralian Military Forces Solder's Record of Service Book, MAJ I.H.Lowen5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, solder's record of service book, maj lowen

Photographs belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIHistorical photographs provide life and experience of Brigadier Lowen leading up to WWII and during WWII. Very valuable for research purposePhotos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945, most photos have commentary from Brig Lowen, strong historical value of Brig Lowen's experience during that period. There are also other documents and photos large numbers of photographs including certificates and documents5/6 rvr, bhq, birg lowen, 2/5th bn

Painting depicts a significant action carried out by the 2/6th Battalion, an anticedent unit of 5/6 RVRLarge framed print of painting by Ivor Hele shows 17 Platoon 2/6th Infantry Battalion in an Italian trench during the attack on Bardia. The painting depicts the scene after the capture of one of the Italian dugouts by Corporal Brian Latham's Section. The print is in a large mahogany coloured frame and has a matt finish to the picture. A smaller, separate frame sits below the print and contains the history of the painting. it is in a matching frame and has an olive card backing and the story is printed on an off white sheet.A manufacturers label is located on the obverse " GRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS 239 Burwood Road Hawthorn Vic. 3122 Telephone 9819 5800 76 Harold Street Camberwell Vic 3123 Telephoneww2, 5/6rvr, 2/6th australian infantry battalion, bardia, ivor hele

Bayonet type used by Australian forces in the first and second world warsBritish Pattern 07 bayonet and scabbard. The hilt has a straight crossguard with a muzzle ring and the grips are plain wood held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel is missing its push button locking bolt The polished blade is straight having a single fuller to each side and the riccasso is stamped with MA 1907 over 1. '. The brown leather scabbard has a blued steel chape and tear drop locket. The locket throat edge is stamped 3MD35564. The leather body is marked on the reverse MANGROVITE '44.blade -1907 1 Scabbard -MANGROVITE '44.5/6 rvr

black white photo of Australian soldiers in the Battle of Amiens 1918rare photo of the battleGlass wooden framed photograph, its a copy of a WWI photographNil5/6 rvr bhq, photograph, wwi, black and white

Shield shaped plaque made from a red varnished wood. Located centrally is a large Afghanistan themed badge with Australian flag in the back ground with a scorpion in the front. infantry, plaque

Shield shaped plaque made from a black varnished wood. Located centrally is a metal RAR badge.

Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large RAR badge with its unit citation affixed to its front. rainf, rar, infantry, plaque

Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large RAR badge affixed to its front. The rifle is in red colourrainf, infantry, plaque

7 soldiers took a picture and holding an Australian flag, there are numbers of 6x6 in this photorainf, infantry, photo, 6x6, 5/6

a statute of a modern Australian Infantry soldier holding a F-88 with NVG, it recorded the best soldier of C Company 5/6 RVR of each year

Photo of members of C Coy 5/6 RVR on OP VIC Fires Assist 2009 holding an Australian Flag with burnt out village in the background, in a wooden frame

A print contains all the medals and decorations of The Australian Armed Forces

Ivor Hele was the Australian official war artist of World War II. This painting depicts the members of 17 platoon 2nd/6th Battalions in their first action of the war. their mission was to "attack and capture Post 11" in order to provide a faint or diversionary attack for the brigades main penetration. The attack was pressed home with the characteristic vigour of Australian soldiers Prior to the attack the commanding officer demanded that " No matter what happens to us, when we go forward we shall give the enemy such a thrashing that they will never willingly stand up to an assault by Australian Infantry again." The Battalion succeeded in its mission and went on to play a vital role in many of the most arduous battles of the war. This painting depicts the actions of one of the predecessor units to 5/6 RVR. Large framed print of painting by Ivor Hele shows 17 Platoon 2/6th Infantry Battalion in an Italian trench during the attack on Bardia. The painting depicts the scene after the capture of one of the Italian dugouts by Corporal Brian Latham's Section. The print is in a large mahogany coloured frame and has a matt finish to the picture. A smaller, separate frame sits below the print and contains the history of the painting. it is in a matching frame and has an olive card backing and the story is printed on an off white sheet. A manufacturers label is located on the obverse " GRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS 239 Burwood Road Hawthorn Vic. 3122 Telephone 9819 5800 76 Harold Street Camberwell Vic 3123 Telephone bardia, 2/6th australian infantry battalion, ww2, ivor hele, wark vc club

Large black and white panoramic photograph showing 124 French and 213 Australian Soldiers and officers formed up in front of a large house, presumably in France during the later part of the First World War. Centrally there are 2 Australian flags and a French Guidon to each flank there are two French guidons. There is a fold in the left side of the photo. The photograph is mounted behind white mounting board and is in a dark wooden frame.nilsoldiers, wwi, first world war, great war, french, france

Framed print of General Sir John Monash standing with hands held to his front in uniform against a dark background. Encased in a moulded timber frame and behind an off white backing board with fade red borders General Sir John Monash G.C.M.G, K.C.B, V.D, B.A, D.C.L, LL.D., D. Eng., M. Inst.C.E Grande Officier de l' Ordre de la Couronne and de Croix de Guerre(Belguim); Grande Officier de la Legion d'Honneur and de Croix de Guerre avec Palme ( France); Distinguished Service Medal ( USA) commanded 4th. Aust. Inf.Bde (15 Sept., '14- 9 July, '16), 3rd Aust Div (10 July, '16-31 May,'18) and Australian Army Corps (1 June-30 Nov.,'18); Director General Repatriation and Demobilisation ( 1 Dec.,'18-15 Nov., Nov.,'19). Laanding at Anzac - Sari Bair - Messines- Broodseinde - Passchendaele - Villers-Bretonneux -Hamel - Amiens - Mont St Quentin - Hargicourt - Hindenburg Line - Beaurevoir Line Chairman of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921/1931 Member of Council of Defence , 1921/1931 1865-1931 sir john monash, john longstaff, 1919, ww1, first world war, great war

Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque with large pewter Royal Australian Armoured Cops badge screwed in to its centre. The badge has a Mark IV tank above a boomerang marked with" Australia". The tank is forward of crossed Guidons and is surrounded by a wattle wreath. The badge is capped with a queens crown.royal australian armoured corps, wark vc club, plaque

Presented to mbrs of SPT Coy 5/6RVR in 1997Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque, with large silver and gold coloured Australian Army Psychology Corps badge affixed to the centre of the plaque. Below the badge is affixed a small rectangular inscribed brass plaque. TO OC& MBRS OF SPT COY 5/6RVR IN APPRECIATION OF ASSISTANCE WITH TRG OF MBRS OF 3 PSYCH UNIT (1997)aust army psychology corps

Shield shaped light pine plaque with large 66 Sqn badge affixed to the front. The badge is gold in colour with areas painted red, blue and cream. raaf, wark vc club