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Bendigo Military Museum
Furniture - TABLES, MEETING ROOM BDRSL, Red Dog Furniture, Post 2008
The centre Timbers under the glass tops came from the old Passchendaele Barracks building in Mollison Street Bendigo. The old building dated back to 1916. The building Depot was closed down and dismantled with the unit based there moved out to the new “Multi User Depot in Junortoun”. The tables were made in Bendigo and placed in the new Meeting Room of the Bendigo District RSL in Havilah Road which was named “Kokoda Room”. In another round of renovations to the Club the two tables were placed in the Soldier's Memorial Museum Pall Mall now Bendigo Military Museum. One was placed in the old Meeting room which at that time was part of the Museum, the second was placed in the old kitchen which had been converted into an BDRSL Office. With more renovations the two tables were returned to the Bendigo District RSL in a new meeting room. The two computer insets for cabling was then put into the tables. .1) .2) Two tables solid construction brown stain colour, the top has in inset of Timbers narrow a lighter brown stain laying across the width dimension, a glass top sits over these Timbers level with the heavy outside frame. Each table has an inset centre to accomodate computer cabling. There is a small plaque on each table.On the small plaques, “ Original Timbers from Passchendaele Barracks Bendigo”.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc -
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Domestic object - TROLLEY, Pre 2000
This Trolley was used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary in the Soldiers Memorial Institute to set up tables for meals, functions etc. When the Auxiliary folded in 2001/002 it was then used by the Ex Service Womens Association many of whom were on the Auxiliary until about 2015. Trolley, rectangular shape timber construction, brown stained, has top and bottom shelf, 4 legs on metal castors.brsl, smirsl, trolley, wabrsl, auxiliary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, ILLUMINATED, RSL BENDIGO, pre 1990's
This sign was situated outside the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo. It was in the centre space of the Portico. It was taken down approximately 1999 - 2000 due to damage. It was then put in storage and when the Renovations were completed to the SMI in 2018 it was then placed in what is now the Building/RSL/history room of the Bendigo Military Museum SMI.Sign, timber rectangular shape construction, illuminated face on both sides, faces are yellow background with red text "RSL BENDIGO", illumination is via one globe, at the top are two eyelets for holding in place.brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, ILLUMINATED, RSL LOGO, pre 1990's
This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo RSL. Years ago when the Billiard room had a section divided off for part of a Caretakers Residence it was placed on the internal roof of the residence. It was mainly used at RSL meetings. When the RSL Meetings moved to the B&DRSL Club Inc it was used during the day when the Museum was open. After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM.Sign, timber construction box shape, illuminated faces front and rear with the RSL Logo in colour. Illumination is via a single globe."Returned Services League Australia"brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl logo -
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Honour Board - WOMENS AUXILIARY BENDIGO RSL HONOUR BOARD, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1936 onwards
As stated the roll begins in 1936 and goes through to 2002. Refer Cat No 8021 for the Auxiliary Charter also Cat No’s 8027 & 8028.Honour board, timber construction, rectangular shape with dome top, text has names in gold paint re the Presidents, Secretaries and Treasures of the Womens Auxiliary Bendigo RSL from 1936 to 2002.“R.S.L. Womens Auxiliary - Bendigo Branch”brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, bendigo, wabrsl -
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Honour Board - SERVICEMENS CLUB BDSC HONOUR BOARD, Bendigo & District Servicemens Club, C.1979 onwards
As stated this board begins in 1978 and goes through to the year 2000 when the venue changed from a Servicemens Club to an RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8073P for the history of the Servicemens Club.Honour Board rectangular shape pointed at the top, timber construction, text and markings in gold paint re the Presidents and Life members of the Bendigo & District Servicemen’s Club from 1976 - 2000. A plaque is in the bottom left hand corner re Donors details.“Bendigo & District Servicemens Club” On plaque, “ Donated by Thelma M Wareham”brsl, smirsl, bdsc, servicemen’s, club -
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Honour Board - LADIES AUXILIARY BDSC HONOUR BOARD, Bendigo & District Servicemen’s Club, C.1979 onwards
As stated the roll begins in 1979 and goes through to 1992. As part of the Bendigo District Servicemens Club the Auxiliary ceased once the venue became an RSL Sub Branch in the year 2000. Refer Cat No 8073P for the Club history. This Roll may not have been completed up to 2000.Honour Board rectangular shape pointed at the top, timber construction, text in gold paint re the Presidents & secretaries of the Womens Auxiliary Bendigo & District Servicemen’s Club from 1979 - 1992.“B.D.S.C. Ladies Auxiliary”brsl, smirsl, bdsc, auxiliary -
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Honour Board - EAGLEHAWK LADIES AUXILIARY RSL HONOUR BOARD, Eaglehawk Womens RSL Auxiliiary, C. 1939 onwards
The Eaglehawk Ladies Auxiliary wound down as part of the Eaglehawk RSL amalgamating with the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc in 2004/5. Refer cat No 8110 for more history.Honour Board rectangular shape, timber construction, all text in gold paint re the past Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers from 1939 - 2005.“Eaglehawk R.S.L Ladies Auxiliary - Past Officers merit roll”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl, auxiliary -
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Honour Board - HONOUR BOARD, ST PETERS CHURCH, WW1, St Peter’s Church, Post WW1
St Peter’s Church Eaglehawk, Bendigo. The small crosses indicate those that never came back being 22.Honour Board rectangular shape pointed at the top with a cross on, timber construction, all text & markings in gold.“St Peter’s Honour Roll - For God and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1919”. Cross symbol, “Supreme Sacrifice” at the bottom.honour, st peters, roll -
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Weapon - BOMB, AERIAL 1000 LB, C.1943
This item is situated in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road Bendigo.Bomb 1000 lb Aerial, metal construction, cylindrical shape, on top are two lifting lugs, rear tapers down with 4 fins inside a circular cover, the nose tapers sharply then forms a smaller impact point. Item is on a stand.On side of the bomb, “No.37 - IMC 1000 LB R&M 9/43”bdrslinc, smirsl, brsl, bomb, 1000 -
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Plaque - PLAQUE, EAGLEHAWK RSL BUILDING, C.1943
This plaque was placed at 18 - 22 High Street Eaglehawk which was the HQ off the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the donation of the building to the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch by Mathew’s Bros during WW2“24.4.43”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, EAGLEHAWK RSL BUILDING, C. 1957
This building was a Nissan Hut which was opened in 1957 and was then the HQ of Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the official opening of the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch in 1957.“12.10.1957”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Memories of 2 Australian Field Survey Company 1940-1944 by LtCol HPG Clews, HPG Clews, 23 Sep 1966
1. This story of 2 Australian Survey Company is not intended to be an official history or even a complete unofficial history, but it is a very warm human document that will be read with interest by all members of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. The history is written by Lieutenant Colonel H.P.G. Clews and the foreward was written by Colonel D. Macdonald Director of Military Survey 23 Sep 1966. Clews is renowned for his work surveying for the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme. A scan of the complete booklet is available on the RASvy website. 3. Photograph of Survey Corps officers in the early days for WWII. Left to right, TA Vance (Director of Survey Corps), TP Keig, OGF Ward and HPG Clews..1 Cream coloured A5 booklet with Australian Survey Corps colour patch, 48 pages black and white photos and diagrams, folded pages and stapled. .2 Synopsis, (Index) containing "The buildup and operation of the Company", "The break-up of the Company" and Appendices. 2 Australian Field Survey Company .3 A group of Australian Survey Corps Officers in the early days of WWII. Left to Right TA Vance (Director), TP Keig, OGF Ward and HPG Clewsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Weapon - NAVAL GUN 4.5 INCH, United Kingdom, Post 1949
This item is displayed in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque on stand black colour with white text re details of the Weapon. .2) Naval Gun multiple metal construction, Vickers Armstrong pattern 4.5 inch RP 41 MTG Mark V1. painted light blue with barrell's black.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, naval gun, -
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Weapon - BARRELLS, CENTURION TANK, Post 1952
These two items are displayed in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer Cat No 8157.2 for Centurion details..1) Centurion Barrel half section showing the internal metal and rifling of the barrel, item is on a stand. .2) Centurion barrel metal construction, tapered, item is on a stand. brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, centurion -
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Equipment - WAGON, GENERAL SERVICE, C.1918
This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer Photo .1) for details of manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black with white text re details of the item. .2) General Service Wagon Model: Mark X*, wood metal construction on 4 wheels.brsl, smirsl, wagon, general service, bdrslinc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Fortuna Falcons Football Team - Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 1995
This set of nine photographs was taken at an Army Survey Regiment Australian Rules Football social game at Golden Square Football Oval, Victoria in 1995. It is possible the game was between Product Construction Squadron and Data Acquisition Squadron, as it is apparent there are a mixture of Officers, WOs SGTs, CPLs and SPRs in each of the two teams. It is unlikely it was against another unit as it seems the CO LTCOL Duncan Burns and his counterpart are involved in the coin toss, and neither was wearing football boots. This set of nine photographs was taken at an Army Survey Regiment Australian Rules Football social game at Golden Square Football Oval, Victoria in 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour. 1995. All players unidentified. .2) - Photo, colour. 1995. L to R: Doug Willis, others unidentified. .3) - Photo, colour. 1995. L to R: unidentified (x2), Dough Willis, Rod Skidmore (yellow guernsey) .4) - Photo, colour. 1995. L to R: Bob Thrower, Rod Skidmore (yellow guernsey) others unidentified. .5) - Photo, colour. 1995. Greg Byers (Umpire) .6) - Photo, colour. 1995. L to R: Jim Ash (background), Rhys De Laine. .7) - Photo, colour. 1995. Jim Ash. .8) - Photo, colour. 1995. L to R: Rod Skidmore, Anthony Chamberlayne, unidentified (x3), Greg Byers (umpire), unidentified (x2), LTCOL Duncan Burns, unidentified, Rohan Hill, Bob Thrower, Doug Willis, Jim Ash, Mark Bird. .9) - Photo, colour. 1995. L to R: Jim Ash, Bob Thrower, Derek Percival, unidentified..1P to .9P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Craft - MODEL & BASE, HMAS SWAN
Model of HMAS Swan built by Shipwright Charles Axiak. Original ship construction in Melbourne and entered service 1970. Was a River Class Destroyer. Model maker worked in British Dockyards during WW2 and emigrated to Australia in 1955. He worked in Williamstown dockyards involved with construction of the Swan,1. Model of River Class Destroyer. green in colour from water line. Black line and brown at bottom. Small Australian flag at front and naval flag at back. 2. Wooden stand, tailor made to hold the model of the 'Swan'. Brown in colour with long flat board and separate pieces of wood embedded in the base to make the cradle. High points of cradle covered by some white felt to protect boat. Bottom of stand has felt studs."50" painted at front of boat.ships model, hmas swan -
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Manual - Australian Survey Corps 1947 - Instructions for the use of Slotted Template Equipment, Australian Survey Corps, 1947
This is an instruction manual describing in detail the construction of the templates used for producing map compilation sheets from aerial photographs, and how the system works.Foolscap size, soft carboard covers, 9 x numbered pages, 3 x fold out pages containing two photos on each. Australian Survey Corps Badge on cover. Stapled and re-stapled on Left hand edge.Front Cover, "15" Top Left and Bottom Left corner, "COOPER" and stamped "58" in Top Right, "AHQ/Misc/0015" Bottom Left Corner, Stamped "Eastern Command Survey Service copy 5"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KNIFE, CLASP, 1977
Standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Stainless steel construction clasp knife consisting of a retractable blade, a can opener and spike. A screwdriver is attached to one end. The knife is attached to a khaki coloured lanyard.Stamped on one side of the knife: “(upwards arrow), 5110-66-013-1930, 1977”clasp knife, equipment, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KNIFE, CLASP
Standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Stainless steel construction clasp knife consisting of a blade, a can opener, a screwdriver, and a spike. The knife is attached to a khaki coloured lanyard.Stamped on the side of the knife: “WHITTINGSLOWE OPENER, 15737, PAT. APPN., ADELAIDE, D (upwards arrow) D”clasp knife, equipment, kevin john herdman -
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Memorabilia - TROPHY, BOWLS, RSL DIGGERS DAY, C.1971
Each plaque has 4 names on being the winning team for that year. The plaques start 1971 and the last 1981. The Bendigo RSL Sub Branch conducted a Diggers Day Bowls as far back as 1953.Trophy, brown wood rectangular base shape with 3 pillars on top of metallic construction, all are round shape, 2 have a depiction of a bird on top with outstretched wings, the centre shorter one has a depiction of a man playing bowls. The base has a central plaque with a wreath around engraved in the middle. On the left of the base are 10 x small plaques engraved with names on, 1 x small plaque on the right of the base.On centre plaque, "Presented by R.H. Trethewey MLA - Perpetual Trophy - Diggers Day Tournament". Example plaque, "1977 - H. Tobin - W. Smith - P. Weymouth - J. Cruse"brsl, smirsl, diggers day, bowls -
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Accessory - TYPEWRITER
This Typewriter was last used by Jack Barnes OAM at the Bendigo RSL Office at the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall until he retired after 43 years as Secretary in early 2006.Typewriter, heavy metal construction, body is light grey colour, keys are black with white lettering, there is one key with red lettering. The brand "Olivetti 82" is centre of the Typewriter.brsl, smirsl, olivetti -
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Domestic object - SWIVEL CHAIR, C.1960's
This chair was possibly donated as a "Presidents Chair" by Bill Nicholls. Refer Cat No 149 for Bill Nicholls service history and Cat No 8073P for RSL history.Swivel Chair, timber construction light brown stain, arm rests, chair swivels on 4 legs with castors. One arm has a small brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl.On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B. Nicholls 10th. Feb. 1969"brsl, smirsl, chair -
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Photograph - Army Survey Regiment - Fortuna & Surrounds, Bendigo, c1985
This set of 30 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s Fortuna Villa and surrounding facilities was taken circa 1985. The photos feature much of Fortuna’s exterior and most of the out-buildings spread over the property’s fifteen acres of grounds. After Defence took possession of Fortuna in 1942, the Q-store and engineering workshops were added during the wartime period. Soldiers were accommodated in tents during WW2 for 20 years next to the parade ground before the construction of accommodation buildings in 1962. In 1990 most of the weatherboard buildings in the Q-store area were replaced. A climate-controlled building was also constructed to house a map library and digital data media. This photo set also includes the exterior of Air Survey Squadron’s Building 16 and two modular buildings -16A and 16B that were added in the early 1980s to accommodate map production and technical services. See item 6457.22P for photos of Fortuna Villa’s interior that were taken at the same time.This set of 30 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s Fortuna Villa and surrounding facilities was taken circa 1985. The colour photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – view from the lake. .2) to .4) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – front view. .5) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – balcony view of transport compound and Air Survey Squadron. .6) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – balcony view of Q-store and transport compound. .7) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – balcony view of transport compound and Bendigo. .8) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – balcony view of Q-store buildings. .9) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – Pompeii Fountain and Stables. .10) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa – coach house. .11) - Photo, colour, c1985. Lithographic Squadron delivery docks. .12) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa - Original Roman Bath entry. .13) - Photo, colour, c1985. RAEME and carpentry buildings. .14) - Photo, colour, c1985. Q-store buildings. .15) - Photo, colour, c1985. Q-store buildings. .16) - Photo, colour, c1985. Transport compound. .17) - Photo, colour, c1985. Fortuna Villa’s original laundry, gardeners’ building. .18) - Photo, colour, c1985. Duty Room. .19) - Photo, colour, c1985. L to R: Side of Duty Room, RAP building. .20) - Photo, colour, c1985. Transport compound, Q-store in background. .21) - Photo, colour, c1985. Air Survey Squadron’s Building 16 viewed from carpark. .22) - Photo, colour, c1985. Technical Services, Building 16B. .23) - Photo, colour, c1985. Air Survey Squadron’s Building 16 courtyard. .24) - Photo, colour, c1985. Technical Services, Building 16B viewed from Building 16 courtyard. .25) - Photo, colour, c1985. Air Survey Squadron’s Building 16A and fernery viewed from walkway. .26) - Photo, colour, c1985. Officers Accommodation. .27) - Photo, colour, c1985. Other Ranks (OR’s) ‘New’ Barracks. .28) - Photo, colour, c1985. OR’s Kitchen and Dining Room. .29) & .30) - Photo, colour, c1985. Army Survey Regiment - Front Entry GateThere are brief descriptions on a note behind each photograph.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Mixed media - SCRAPBOOK BENDIGO RSL, 1963 - 1974
This is the final 4 pages of the Scrap book Cat No 8225. Page 17. The article refers to Mrs Doreen Crawford having spent 12 years as Assistant Secretary at the Bendigo RSL Memorial Hall until 1967, on leaving this job she took on a Visiting Officers role with Legacy in McKenzie Street Bendigo where she be looking after and visiting approximately 200 War Widows in their own homes as well as Homes & Hospitals. Page 18 & 19. The two photos re building sites pertain to the construction of the War Widows Flats in Kangaroo Flat about 1971/72. Page 20a. The B & W photo shows the completed War Widows Flats in Kangaroo Flat in 1973. This was a project by the War Veterans Homes Trust and the Bendigo RSL. Page 20b. The article is re the newly installed Bendigo RSL President Jack Plant receiving a Life Membership in 1974 from Robert Temple immediate past President. The article goes on to outline Jack Plants RSL work with the RSL, he first joined the RSL in Chinkapook in 1944, Committee and President Raywood RSL 1956 - 1958. Refer Cat No 8129P for his Bendigo RSL involvement.Four pages from a Spiroflex sketch pad. Page 17. Article with a photo of a female as main item. Page 18. B & W photo of a building under construction. page 19. B & W photo of cleared ground with building beginnings. Page 20. one B & W photo showing several buildings in a row. Article with two persons re award of Life membership.On page 17 in blue pen, "Advertiser 11.9.76", page 18 in blue pen, "War Widows Flats at Kangaroo Flat"brsl, smirsl, scrap book -
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Souvenir - SOUVENIR, COAL TRUCK, Post WW2
Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige. On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch". Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer cat No 5919P for his service details..1) Base with model depiction of a soldier pushing a coal truck loaded, wood, metal, construction, each side has a brass plaque on the coal truck base, the lower base has a black plaque on..1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica of trucks used to carry coal". .2) On lid, "Donated by LONDON Branch R.O.T.A"sovenir, model, tobruk, coal -
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Badge - BADGE, COLLAR, ARMY, STOKES
Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.RAASC officer's metal collar badge. The badge is bi-metal construction using silver and gold coloured metals. The silver metal background features a Queen's Crown and a seven-pointed star. Gold coloured metal is circular in shape with a royal cypher in the middle. Blue and red enameling in the centre. On the back are two loop fittings.Stamped on gold coloured metal: ' ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS'. Printed in gold on blue enamel garter: 'MONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. Stamped on back: 'STOKES, MELB'.badge, uniform, royal australian army service corps, kevin john herdman -
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Badge - BADGE, HAT, ARMY, Stokes Melbourne
Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, collection. Refer Cat No 5492P for service details.Two RAASC Officer's metal hat badges. The badges are of bi-metal construction using silver and brass coloured metals. The silver metal background features a Queen's Crown and a seven pointed star. Centre piece is brass coloured and features a Royal Cypher encircled by a blue enameled band. On the back of 1, are two pins and brass fastening clips. 2. has two loops on two threaded rods for fastening. Both brass coloured centerpieces' are loose.Stamped on brass centrepiece "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS" Printed in gold on blue enamel circle "MONI, SOIT, QUI. MAL. Y.PENSE" Stamped at back: “STOKES, MELB”badge, uniform, royal australian army service corps, kevin john herdman -
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Domestic object - COAT AND HAT RACK, Pioneer Comforts Fund, c. 1921
This item was placed in what was originally the "Writing Room" of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo when it was opened in 1921. After the renovations to SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed back in the same position. This room is now called the "Building and RSL History Museum.Coat and hat rack timber construction rectangular shape, has six hangars at top and six at the bottom. Each hangar holds two items, top hangars are different style to the bottom. A small silver oval plaque is central at the bottom.On the plaque, "Presented by the Pioneer Comforts Fund"brsl, smirsl, comforts