Showing 279 items matching "trench art"
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Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... (?). These are examples of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns... of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns ...A set of two spent ammunition rounds complete with projectile, which are souvenirs of World War 1. These are from the 1 inch Nordenfelt machine gun, the projectiles are made from solid steel with a brass jacket, have an exposed steel tip and have a groove near the base. Both the brass cartridge case and the projectile are highly polished and have been chromed (?). These are examples of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns and the words "to Fred from NL". These items were owned by Frederic Harley MM, s/n 910, a WW1 Artillery Gunner in the 36th Australian Heavy Artillery Group who served in France. He enlisted in Frankston and lived in Frankston after returning to Australia. Further details of the Nordenfelt MG are available, refer AWM < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM10737.005/ >One of the cartridges has the following stamped on the base: "RɅL" or "R↑L", "1884" and "lV" image "DɅD" or "D↑D" -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchWeapon - Souvenir, Trench art, c ww2
... Trench art... melbourne Souvenir sword made of coins Trench art Weapon Souvenir ...Souvenir sword made of coins -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Trench Art Letter Opener, Unknown
... Trench Art Letter Opener...Trench art letter opener cut into the shape of a scimitar... high-country Trench art letter opener cut into the shape ...Trench art letter opener cut into the shape of a scimitar from a section of a shell case. The handle for the letter opener is made from a discharged British or Australian MK VII .303 calibre rimmed cartridge. The blade of the letter opener is attached to the handle via a bullet which has been sliced through the middle HMAS Uralba was an auxiliary minefield tender and armament stores carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. She was launched in 1942 by Ernest Wright, Tuncurry, New South Wales as Uralba for the North Coast Steam Navigation Company. Requisitioned by the RAN while under construction on 13 July 1942 and commissioned on 22 November 1942. After being returned to her owners and being sold and used for a number of purposes she was sunk on 4 November 1971 to create an artificial reef off Carrum Creek, in Port Phillip Bay.Stainless steel blade with handle made from 303 round/cartridgeHMAS Uralba inscribed on bladehmas uralba, ran, ww2, letter opener, paper knife -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cigarette Case, (estimated); possibly WW2 trench art
... trench art... is possibly trench art manufactured from aircraft parts.... (estimated); possibly WW2 trench art... mornington-peninsula aluminium case container trench art cigarette ...Cigarette case probably made from oval shaped Aluminium tube (or similar aircraft construction material). The case has a removable lid which slides over an inner tube (see 'photos). The oval shaped ends of the case are made from a perspex (?) material or similar. The perspex piece fitted into the lid has four Japanese (?) characters marked in red. This item is possibly trench art manufactured from aircraft parts.There are four Japanese (?) characters written on lid however not yet translated.aluminium, case, container, trench art, cigarette case, tubing, tube -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Table lamp, Unknown
... Trench Art from WWII....Trench art with Rising Sun badge mounted on metal stand.... Dandenong melbourne Trench Art from WWII. Rising Sun badge inscribed ...Trench Art from WWII.Trench art with Rising Sun badge mounted on metal stand.Rising Sun badge inscribed Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDecorative object - Cartridge case, 1941
... WWII Cartridge shell made into trench art...Bronze polished cartridge case.(Trench Art made by William... Dandenong melbourne WWII Cartridge shell made into trench art ...WWII Cartridge shell made into trench artBronze polished cartridge case.(Trench Art made by William Curtis).Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge on the side. Markings on the base of the case are 100, MF, 1941, 2PR No 2 and CF.t -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Ashtray, circa 1920
... trench art...'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms in centre... contains textured cross. 'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms ...World War I ashtray made in Ypres, France'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms in centre. rectangular, made in brass with cigarette holder grooves at each corner Coat of arms, vertical rectangle with small point as base, surmounted by open crown. Top third of shield features Cross of Lorraine on burgundy background, lower two thirds contains textured cross. ashtray, trench art, wwi -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BRASS VESSEL, c WW1
... Trench ART... trench art made from some other decorative brass item....Souvenir WW1 Trench ART Brass mug shaped vessel ...Brass mug shaped vessel with decorative etching. possibly trench art made from some other decorative brass item.souvenir, ww1, trench art -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Unknown - RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art, RAAF Tie Bar
... RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art... wings. RAAF Tie Bar Unknown RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art ...Decorative tie bar to be worn socially and to signify a present or past association with the RAAFSilvered tie bar with silver suspension chain attached either end. Centrally attached to the chain is a small RAAF badge with extended wings. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous WW2 Army Ash Tray made from 40mm Bofors shell Trench Art ...Ash Tray made from 40mm Bofors shellmiscellaneous, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - TRENCH ART TIN WW2, 1941 -45
... TRENCH ART TIN WW2... Murphy Memorabilia TRENCH ART TIN WW2 ...L / Cpl J.P Murphy VX17294 2/29th BN A.I.F P.O.WTin, Aluminium, Rectangular Shape with hinged lid. The top of the lid is engraved with a scene with central plaque with details re J.P Murphy" 2/29 Bn J.P.M A.I.F"containers, personal effects, murphy, pow -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... gun. Munition, Trench Art ...Example of a used case from a 2 pounder field gun. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Trench Art
... Trench Art... bird. On back is a pin to attach to clothing. Trench Art ...Large brooch made from base of 1915 18 pounder shell case. In centre, from where fuze removed, is a 35 mm picture of a water bird. On back is a pin to attach to clothing.On back: 18 PR, 1915, CF, F, K, 2, 16, A, YRY -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchFunctional object - Trench Art - Ashtray, 1938
... Trench Art - Ashtray... round. Functional object Trench Art - Ashtray ...Brass 25-pounder shell case cut off above the base and made into an ashtray with 3 indentations and set in the middle of the ashtray is a .50 calibre machine gun round.Outer edge underneath - 1938 LOT 379 25PR ECC 1 Inner edge - No II S45 CY5-40 SH&S 6/40brass shell case, .50 calibre round -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Trench Art WW1, Ordnance Shell Vase with Lid
... Trench Art WW1... separately Ordnance Shell Vase with Lid Artwork, other Trench Art WW1 ...WW1 German Shell Casing. Height 200mm, Diameter 80mm. 2 Decorative Handles added (1 missing). Top flaired. Lid itemised and described separatelyOn Base: Centre- Nov 917. Above date- Rh MF (Rheinische Munitionsfabrik). Below Date- Dusseldorf. Other markings- 07%CU Sp67. AIF (unclear?)ww1 1917 shell -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase, Decorated Lid to Shell Vase (see 0170.1)
... Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase...) Souvenir Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase ...WW1 German Shell Base, modified for use as lid to German shell Vase. Small bullet used as handle.Original markings still visible; Sept 1917. RhMFP87. Dusseldorf. St (Strengthened Case). Sp61. Additional decoration, entwined flowers and leaves. -
Merbein RSL Sub BranchTrench art, 1914/1918
... Trench art... angles to each other Trench art ...A 1917 brass Artillary fuse with four 303 bullets protruding from the base at right angles to each otherOn one side around the top (Rh.M.F. 1917) on the opposite side (Z.s.u.m.W.M.) and on the bottom (5568) and (z in double circle).world war one, artillary fuse brass, 303 bullets -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... tourist market to fund post war finance. Trench Art ...Cigarette Lighter, Marked "Witkowitz" factory located Moeava, Austria. (est. 1828). Possibly made for post tourist market to fund post war finance.miscellaneous, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Ammunition WW2 Army 50 cal cartridge with RAAF Embem Trench Art ...50 cal cartridge with RAAF Embemammunition, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous NA General Money Box for Jessie Trench Art ...Money Box for Jessiemiscellaneous, na, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Trench Art ...Paper knife made form Bullet casing & brass blademiscellaneous, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous WW1 small aircraft made from bullet and brass Trench Art ...small aircraft made from bullet and brassmiscellaneous, ww1 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous ww1 General Brass Cigarette lighter and top Trench Art ...Brass Cigarette lighter and topmiscellaneous, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Trench Art ...Small knife made from bullet with steel blademiscellaneous, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous 1918 Army Somme souveneir made from Bullet & brass Trench ...Somme souveneir made from Bullet & brassmiscellaneous, 1918, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous 1990 Army Australia - Rising Sun stand Trench Art ...Australia - Rising Sun standmiscellaneous, 1990, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous c 1995 Army Cup machined from 81mm Mortar Shell Trench Art ...Cup machined from 81mm Mortar Shellmiscellaneous, c 1995, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous Pair of dummy .50 Cal Bullets Trench Art ...Pair of dummy .50 Cal Bulletsmiscellaneous -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Trench Art ...6 inch 12lb 10 ounce engraved as a lighthousemiscellaneous, ww2, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... handles Trench Art ...63mm shell cases, chromed and with beer tankard handlesmiscellaneous, army
