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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Cap Badge
... The origins of the Royal Australian Engineers date back... the wreath in gold are the words "Royal Australian Engineers... "Royal Australian Engineers." The centre has the gold " E R ...The origins of the Royal Australian Engineers date back to 15th November 1860 when the Corps of Engineers was founded in Victoria by Peter Scratchley. By 1876, five of the six colonies - New South Wales , Victoria ,Queensland ,Tasmania and Western Australia - had raised their own engineer units. The RAE is ranked fourth in seniority in the Corp of the Australian Army.Silver and Gold coloured hat badge showing outer laurel wreath surrounding gold St Edwards Crown with inner gold belt and ER in centre.The inner gold belt is inscribed Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. (Meaning - in French -" Evil be to him who evil thinks." Below the wreath in gold are the words "Royal Australian Engineers." The centre has the gold " E R ". -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army uniform, 1940
... . Royal Engineers Material badge at top of sleeves. Rats of Tobruk... belt and metal buckle . Royal Engineers Material badge at top ...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, 1951-1952
... Epaulettes- embroiled Major insignia, upper sleeves. Royal.... Royal Australian Engineers Major Thomas GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat ...Major Thomas GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2..1) Jacket- khaki, wool, embroiled crown Major insignia on epaulettes. Unit insignia on both upper sleeves. .2) Trousers- khaki, wool, brown plastic buttons, adjustable cuffsEpaulettes- embroiled Major insignia, upper sleeves. Royal Australian Engineersbattle dress, uniform army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - BERET, Mnfro PTY LTD, c.1960's
... On badge, "ER Royal Australian Engineers", on label... headwear berets On badge, "ER Royal Australian Engineers", on label ...Issued to Peter Dodd, Refer collection Cat No 2436.2PBeret black felt and black cotton liner with two labels sewn in, badge is silver and gold with crown centre circle wreath around ander scroll under.On badge, "ER Royal Australian Engineers", on label, "217842 Dodd P.J"hats, headwear, berets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - CATAPULT, U.S, Saunders Falcon, c,WWII
... in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 ... in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 ...Catapult (Saunders Falcon) brand. Used by U S Rangers in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 .1) Catapult, black steel, silver aluminium, bakelite handle, rubber band. .2) 12 metal pallets in plastic lid.arms, metalcraft - aluminium -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Provisional User Handbook, Extra Wide Bailey Bridge and Pontoon Bridge Part II (Restricted), February 1951 Ministry of Supplym Directorate of Royal Engineer Equipment (RESTRICTED)
... . (RESTRICTED) Ministry of Supply, Directorate Royal Engineer Equipment....February 1951 Ministry of Supplym Directorate of Royal... of Supply, Directorate Royal Engineer Equipment. (Restricted ...(Restricted) Government publicationPrinted in February 1951Light brown thin card board front and Back, interior pages off white 17 pages and appendix H of 9 pages. Provisional user handbook for Extra Wide Bailey Bridge and Pontoon Bridge = Part II Pontoon Bridge. Dated February 1951Provisional user handbook for Extra Wide Bailey Bridge and Pontoon Bridge = Part II Pontoon Bridge. Dated February 1951. (RESTRICTED) Ministry of Supply, Directorate Royal Engineer Equipment.user handbook, extra wide bailey bridge, pontoon bridge -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Archive - Parent Record, Ringwood Freedom of The City Ceremonies- Archive Collection
... Ceremonies, Parades and Souvenirs. Including Presentations to Royal... Ceremonies, Parades and Souvenirs. Including Presentations to Royal ...Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to City of Ringwood Freedom of the City Ceremonies, Parades and Souvenirs. Including Presentations to Royal Australian Engineers -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Titles
... Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers X (2)... Titles Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers X (2 ...Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers X (2)badge/buttons, 1960, army -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Officer
... by an officer in the Royal Australian Engineers (RAE).... hat band. Worn by an officer in the Royal Australian Engineers ...Army officer's peaked cap worn for everyday use. The hat is standard Army dark khaki with a leather hat band. Worn by an officer in the Royal Australian Engineers (RAE). -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Headgear Slouch Hat, C 1940 - 50
... Fur Felt Slouch Hat with Bi metal badge QE11 crown Royal... badge QE11 crown Royal Australian Engineers. Fluted pugaree ...Fur Felt Slouch Hat with Bi metal badge QE11 crown Royal Australian Engineers. Fluted pugaree and clip. Leather sweat band. Leather chin strapNil -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Australian Military Uniform - RAEME Corps, c1965
... by a member of RAEME (The Royal Australian Engineers), Damien Hunt who...On shoulder badge: "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL... uniforms Australian Army On shoulder badge: "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ...RAEME Corps was first established in 1942 when the Ordnance Corps and the Service Corps were combined. This uniform was donated by a RAEME member who served during the Vietnam War. The Corps began sending advisers to Vietnam in 1964 and this foreshadowed a massive build- up of RAEME personnel and equipment which peaked in 1971. The first direct RAEME support was provided in early 1965 as part of 1 Aust Logistic Support Coy (1 ALSC). Prior to 1971 the RAEME elements of 1 Australian Logistic Support Group built up to a stage where there were two field workshops. The withdrawal of all Australian forces was completed in 1972 and RAEME reverted to its peacetime role.This uniform was worn by a member of the Wodonga community who served with RAEME during the Vietnam War. RAEME Corps members are also represented at the Army Logistic Training Centre at Bandiana.Australian Military uniform - this uniform was issued during Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war. It was worn by a member of RAEME (The Royal Australian Engineers), Damien Hunt who is a resident of Wodonga.On shoulder badge: "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL / & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS"raeme, military uniforms, australian army -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Uniform - Vietnam War Uniform, Circa 1960
... ) . Khaki wool. Button up trousers. Jacket has Royal Australian... has Royal Australian Engineers badge on shoulder, gold buttons ...Army Uniform from the Vietnam War era.Representative of the era. Massed produced by the Australian Government.Uniform comprises Jacket (.1) Pants (.2) and Tie (.3) . Khaki wool. Button up trousers. Jacket has Royal Australian Engineers badge on shoulder, gold buttons on epaulettes.Label reads: Buckleys & Nunn Ptd Ltd / Melbourne. Handwritten: Chappelluniform, army, vietnam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - AUSTRALIAN ARMY SLOUCH HAT, 1966
... plated badge for Royal Australian Engineers, with Queens crown... Slouch hat with puggaree and gold & silver plated badge for Royal ...Green felt Slouch hat with puggaree and gold & silver plated badge for Royal Australian Engineers, with Queens crown size 6 7/8 dated 1966 manufactured by Fayrefield Melbourne.Made by Fayrefield Melbourneorganization, military, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - COLLAR BADGES
... These collar badges were for Officers of RAE. (Royal...These collar badges were for Officers of RAE. (Royal ...These collar badges were for Officers of RAE. (Royal Australian Engineers). Ubique is translated as "Everywhere".Two WO golden collar badges with the word "UBIQUE" across bottom, mounted above is a round basket on bomb out of which is coming spreading flames. On back small hook on top and bottom.On bottom written in latin "UBIQUE"badges, rae -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shield, Original punt was made in the mid 1800s. shield was made by Jim Sloan in early 1970s
... 100 years. The punt was raised by members of the Royal...Crown of Australian Engineers above a list of the soldiers... with crest and plaque. Crown of Australian Engineers above a list ...Red gum shield was made from a piece of the Ovens River punt which served as a river crossing at the Sydney Hotel two centuries ago and which had lain on the river bed for approximately 100 years. The punt was raised by members of the Royal Australian Engineers whose names, unit and badge apear on the shield in the early 1970s.Red gum shield was made from a piece of the Ovens River punt which served as a river crossing at the Sydney Hotel two centuries ago and which had lain on the river bed for approximately 100 years. The punt was raised by members of the Royal Australian Engineers whose names, unit and badge appear on the shield in the early 1970s. In 2019, after nearly 70 years at Balcke House, the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch will take up new residence at the Sydney Hotel.Red Gum timber in shape of shield with crest and plaque.Crown of Australian Engineers above a list of the soldiers who worked on the project. Attached is a card which states :- This red gum shield was made from a piece of the Ovens River punt which served as a river crossing at the Sydney Hotel two centuries ago and which had lain on the river bed for approximately 100 years. The punt was raised by members of the Royal Australian Engineers whose names, unit and badge appear on the shield in the early 1970s. It was made and presented to the Wangaratta RSL by Jim Sloan of Wangaratta.ovens river, sydney hotel wangaratta -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES R.A.E, C.1960 - 80
... Military issue “Royal Australian Engineers” shoulder badges... to hold on uniform, .3) has only one clip. Military issue “Royal ...Military issue “Royal Australian Engineers” shoulder badges. Peter Dodd collection, refer Cat No 2436.2P.1).2).3) Badges, silver colour, alloy, “R.A.E”, each has two pins on the rear with spring clips to hold on uniform, .3) has only one clip.badges, r.a.e, accessory -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Numismatics, Collection of assorted Jewelry, Badges & Coins
... Engineer's Bage and Royal Australian Engineer's Badge both c 1949... Engineer's Bage and Royal Australian Engineer's Badge both c 1949 ...Found wrapped while metal detecting in Ironbark's. Royal Engineer's Bage and Royal Australian Engineer's Badge both c 1949 Brass Uniform badge with English Coat of Arms, city of Melbourne 1897 Queen Victorial Jubilee. 1902 Penny, Replica (Poor) Prussian Iron Cross 1913, Pair of Cufflinks, 1916 Halfpenny's Pair of White on Black Cameo earrings. Pair of Marquisate earrings, Spiral Sailing theme bracelet with 5 coloured images. Two Small blue badges with symbol and organ note. Red key shaped broach for lions 21 st Multiple district covention Sydney 1973.collection of Jewelery, Badges & Coins found in the Ironbarks -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceramic
... Blue and red ceramic bear from 17 Construction Royal.... Healey Blue and red ceramic bear from 17 Construction Royal ...Blue and red ceramic bear from 17 Construction Royal Australian Engineers. Bear's left paw has RAE cap badge attached. Painted inscription - 17 Construction "A Little Bear will Fix It" Vietnam "66-71"On tail - Hand painted L. Healey17th construction squadron, bear -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - RAEME
... Wooden, shield shaped plaque, badge of Royal Australian... Wooden, shield shaped plaque, badge of Royal Australian ...Wooden, shield shaped plaque, badge of Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers affixedPresentation plate: Presented to 4/19 PWLH Offrs Mess by Capt F J Bell 4 Sep 69plaque, raeme, plaque, raeme -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood City Council et al, City of Ringwood - Invitation to Ball following Freedom of Entry to City Ceremony. Letter dated 11 March 1965 from B. J. Hubbard, Mayor, City of Ringwood, 1965
... of conferring upon the Unit (Royal Engineers 3 Division) the Freedom... that as a fitting climax to the ceremony of conferring upon the Unit (Royal ...Buff coloured letter dated 11th March 1965, stating the Council has "decided that as a fitting climax to the ceremony of conferring upon the Unit (Royal Engineers 3 Division) the Freedom of Entry to Ringwood, a Ball be held at the Unit's depot in Dublin road, Ringwood east, on the night of the ceremony - that is, the 27th March next" Proceeds to the appeal for erection of the proposed Maroondah Cojmmunity Hospital. Invitation signed by B.J. Hubbard, Mayor - City of Ringwod Note: At the time of cataloguing (May 2024), no photos of the Ball have been found, nor any reference to the Ball in local newspapers. Ref A/1/9, Town Hall, Ringwood -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Matchbox Cover, 1946; Post WW2
... Division, 2/10th Royal Australian Engineers, Australian Infantry..., Malaya. He was with 8th Division, 2/10th Royal Australian ...Rectangular stainless steel matchbox cover, with matches. It is engraved on its three sides. It was presented to W.H. Dolamore, VX7638 who was a P.O.W. in Changi, Malaya. He was with 8th Division, 2/10th Royal Australian Engineers, Australian Infantry Forces.On the front is an etching of a scroll with the inscription 8th Div, 2/10F, W.H.DOLAMORE VX 27638, RAE, AIF. onthe back is the Rotary International symbol and on the side are the words P.O.W. CHANGI MALAYA.8th, aif, changi, w h, cover, matchbox, dolamore, p o w, division, 2 10th, rae -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Wire cutter, 21/1/2022
... tool of the Royal Australian Engineers and others in that time.... been in use since WW2 and has been a critical tool of the Royal ...This item has been in use since WW2 and has been a critical tool of the Royal Australian Engineers and others in that time.Given the wide range of uses of various gauges of wire to 'hold things together', and to repair maintain equipment, the wire cutter is of high significance as an important tool for a wide range of Service personnel but in particular, for engineers.Iron wire cutter, suitable to cut up to a heavy gauge wire. The item unfolds for usage and folds up when resting.D of D with small indecipherable markings.vietnam, vietnam war, engineers, tools, equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, Commonwealth Govt Clothing Factory
... leather. Around the peak is old gold braid. The Royal Australian... glossy leather. Around the peak is old gold braid. The Royal ...Item in the collection re Tom Glazebrook, refer Cat No 4330.2 for his service details.This is an army peaked cap. The peak is black glossy leather. Around the peak is old gold braid. The Royal Australian Engineers Badge is on the front. Around the hat is a red band. Around the top part is red piping and under the peak is a green material.uniform, ceremonial, peaked cap, thomas glazebrook -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Army Jacket, C1965
... Star mounten on the chest. Also collar badges of the Royal... Star mounten on the chest. Also collar badges of the Royal ...Khaki polyester Dress Jacket. Post 1960It has the ribbons of the Vietnam Medal and South Vietnam Star mounten on the chest. Also collar badges of the Royal Australian Engineers in gilt finish. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional object - Cigarette lighter
... Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.... Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers. R.A.E. BL Start "68 ...Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Survival knife, US
... Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded...Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded ...Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded an Australian Army shirt for this knife, then used it to probe for mines during his service, 1966-1967.Knife with metal blade attached to a wooden handle and bolt hilt. The handle is made up of six wooden spheres joined to the blade. A wooden bolt secures the spheres.Shelham 4131 Japan inscribed on the knife blade.knife, mines, survival knife, us army kabar knife, kabar, engineer, sapper, vietnam, trade, sempel, ka-bar -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - RA Engineers plaque
... encircling E ii R. inscribed Royal Australian Engineers. 21 Const Sqd.... leaves encircling E ii R. inscribed Royal Australian Engineers ...Wooden plaque with metal emblem.2 red cockerals above insignia crown with laurel leaves encircling E ii R. inscribed Royal Australian Engineers. 21 Const Sqd. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
... Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian Electrical... Complete Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian Electrical ...Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers with Insignia (Stored with trousers U112)uniform, c1950, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BCOF BANNERS, FRAMED, Banners c 1946 - Frames 2022
... " - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD BTY RAA" - Royal... catering Service. 2. "RAE" - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD ...1. "AACS" - Australian Army catering Service. 2. "RAE" - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD BTY RAA" - Royal Australian Artillery B.C.O.F. Japan 1946-1948.1. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, BLUE BACKGROUND, PALE GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, GREY, PALE BLUE AND WHITE. 2. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, MID BLUE BACKGROUND, GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, FUSCHIA WITH GREY SURROUND. 3. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, NAVY BLUE BACKGROUND, WHITE COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE FABRIC INSCRIPTIONS, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, RED AND BLUE WITH GREY SURROUND. 1,2,3, Frames - timber, block colour print, glass front, cardboard backing.1. White embroidered inscription. AACS. 2. White embroidered inscription, "RAE/6 Welding PLT/10 Bomb disposal/13th Army Troops/14th WKs PKs/1st AWT/17th CRE/42 & 43 Port Operating/28th FIELD COY" 3. White fabric inscription. "A FLD BTY RAA"/ "345 Aust LAD".military, ww2, japan, banners -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges Australian
... 00076.4 Royal Australian Engineers Hat Badge Bi metal 1953 - 1960... Badge 1960 - 1985 00076.4 Royal Australian Engineers Hat Badge ...00076.1 Australian Artillery Hat badge 1960 -1985 00076.2 Womens Royal Australian Army Corps 1960 - 1985 Collar Badge 00076.3 Royal Australian Infanry Corps Hat Badge 1960 - 1985 00076.4 Royal Australian Engineers Hat Badge Bi metal 1953 - 1960