This shield was collected because it commemorates the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney in 1987. Wooden plaque with a metal shield bearing the Australian flag behind a silhouetted map of Australia and the Sydney Opera house, plus the two campaign medals. Vietnam Veterans Parade/ Sydney 1987/ Australian Vietnam Forcesvietnam veterans parade, plaque, australian vietnam forces, 1987, welcome home parade

The banner was donated to the Museum by the Post 1975 Veterans, Central Victoria. The Association has been renamed.Banner - soft heavy duty plastic with printed information. It has white print on a black background and three badges in colour. Possibly done by a laser printer. Left to Right: Royal Australian Navy - Queen's Crown over Anchor. The Australian Army - Queen's Crown with Rising Sun. Royal Australian Air Force - Queen's Crown with Wings. Printed information on banner: "Post 1975 VETERANS/ CENTRAL VICTORIA".banner, post 75 veterans, central victoria

The Certificate attests to the Diamond Valley SB being a friend of the museum and providing support over an ongoing period of time.Significant in the history of the Diamond Valley SB as being a willing and cooperative supporter of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum.In portrait orientation, a Certificate presented to Diamond Valley Sub Branch by National Vietnam Veterans Museum.On Certificate: The Committee and members of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum sincerely thank Diamond Valley VVAA Sub Branch for their ongoing support. Signed off by John Methven OAM President and Joanne Parker Secretary. Above the text is a picture of the museum.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, national vietnam veterans museum

Photo - "The Vietnam Veteran - Buggered but Never Beaten"- Geoff Maple, 4RAR, 1971Depiction of the infantry soldiers' struggle in Vietnam.Monochrome picture of a side profile view of a typical infantry soldier in Vietnam and patrol ready."The Vietnam Veteran - Buggered but Never Beaten"- Geoff Maple, 4RAR, 1971vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, 4rar

Photos of Legacy helpers handing out sprigs of rosemary to Vietnam Veterans in October 1988. It was at the first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans held in Melbourne, in October 1988. It included a march down Swanston St to the Shrine. There are photos of Legatees outside Legacy House watching the veterans march past at 01578 and 01579. The other photos include a meal provided at Legacy House after the parade.The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended.Colour photo x 2 of rosemary being given out at the Vietnam Veterans march and 3 photos of a breakfast at Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label 'Junior Leadership Group L/House distributing rosemary to Vietnam Vets. Breakfast at Legacy House for visiting V.V. L/tees. Breakfast co-ordinator Executive officer Terry Walsh.' vietnam veterans, march, rosemary

Presented to Waverley R. S. L. sub branch by South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australia http://www.samvoa.org/abouthistory.htmlhttp://www.samvoa.org/abouthistory.html The founder of SAMVOA, Veteran Tony Macquet MMM, documents the early history of the organisation: Two statements characterise the formation of the South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australasia that has taken on the acronym SAMVOA: SAMVOA was long in the making, yet I am reminded of what Garth Pienaar once said, "If you had not started it, I would have". And no doubt he or someone else would have because it needed "starting" and it just did not seem right that almost every other nation was represented on ANZAC Day and there were no South Africans marching, particularly when South Africans fought alongside Australians in two World Wars and in Korea. It is important to note that SAMVOA has had predecessors who were South Africans who had marched in Melbourne and probably elsewhere prior to 1996, but they were an older group of WW1 and WW2 veterans who by 1996 were too old to even travel by vehicle and they had fallen away. Around 1998, I contacted and spoke to their leader Major (retd.) Norval who confirmed that their group had become too old to march and he was delighted that a younger group was interested, although at that stage it was only me. http://www.samvoa.org/membership.html SAMVOA Membership This Veteran Organisation dedicates itself, in grateful recognition and memory of our countrymen, the Immortal Dead of South Africa, who, at the call of Duty, made the great Sacrifice on the battlefields of Africa, Asia and Europe and on the Sea. Their ideal is our legacy, Their sacrifice our inspiration. Metal Plaque mounted on wooden shield shaped backing plateSouth African Military Veterans Organisation of Australia Pro Patriasamvoa, south africa, military veterans organization australia, pro patria,

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Cat No. 9586.2 for details of service for 'Keith Cooper', (No. 3798359).1. Circular metal lapel pin in gold coloured metal. Pin features 'Australian Defence Force' insignia in gold over navy blue, red and light blue vertical panels. Stamped around the edge of the pin - 'AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE VETERAN'. 2. Pin is mounted on a navy blue velvet pad and housed in a navy blue vinyl covered hinged box. Stamped on lid of display box in gold is a replica of the design on the lapel pin.2. Stamped in gold on lid; 'AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE VETERAN'.cooper collection, keith cooper, lapel pin, australian defence veteran

Gold metal plaque "Presented to vietnam Veterans Museum Phillip Island by Ian James Rogers J.P. Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Sergeants Mess HistorianGold metal plaque "Presented to vietnam Veterans Museum Phillip Island by Ian James Rogers J.P. Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Sergeants Mess Historianplaque, royal australian corps of signals

Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister of Veterans Affairs opened the seminar and Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee, The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA, updated attendees on plans. His theme was "Connections" prompting the need for people of the day, through family research, local people, churches and honour boards etc., to make 'Connections' to the World War 1 event of 100 years ago.Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc a: 49 min. Disc b: 17 min.Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veteransworld war i, ted baillieu

Boags draught Family Reunion 30 yrs on Vietnam Veterans 1996 Convention. Stubby holder - VVAA Geelong 40th Anniversary Binh BaBoag's draught Vietnam Veterans 1996 convention 14-18 Aug Launceston Tas. Family Reunion 30 yrs on. Stubby holder - VVAA Geelong 40th Anniversary Binh Babeer can, vietnam veterans, 40th anniversary

Two photos of Legatees standing outside Legacy House watching a march past of Vietnam Veterans. The label with the photos says: "The first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans was held in Melbourne in October 1988. Many of Melbourne Legacy's 'Legatees' stood to salute the marchers as they made their way to the Shrine of Remembrance. It was with a group of photos from 1988 to 1990 in a folio with paper labels (see items 01042 to 01049).A record of Legatees supporting other returned servicemen in gaining recognition for their service.Colour photo x 2 of a march past Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label explains the march is Vietnam Veterans first reunion.vietnam veterans, march, legatees

Fun trophy beginning 2011 until 2016 and awarded with dubious fluctuating criterea to a participant at the annual Nashos vs Regs Bowls day.A standing memory of a period in time in which Diamond Valley members and partners enjoyed a very social day at the annual Nashos v Regs Bowls DayWooden trophy which includes a wooden stirrers spoon on top, for fun presentation at Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans annual Nashos vs Regs Lawn Bowls Day. Rectangular in shape with gold-like inscriptions.Inscriptions: On top: N.A.B B. (Not A Bowlers Backside) Award; on Front: Vietnam Veterans Bowls Day; on sides Winners 2011 to 2016.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, bowls day

Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, black and white print on front, spine and back. Background colour - muted greys and cream. 174 pages, cut plain, off white. No illustrations. Title page - handwritten inscription.non-fiction"When He Came Home - The impact of War on partners and children of Veterans"books, impact of war, veterans

Prize sash, "Geelong A & P Society 1977 Show - Geelong Woolbrokers - Veterans Shearing Competition".GEELONG A. & P. SOCIETY 1977 SHOW / GEELONG WOOLBROKERS / VETERANS SHEARING COMPETITIONagricultural societies, agricultural shows, shearing, geelong woolbrokers' association geelong agricultural and pastoral society

A badge that was produced to promote a Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle ride around Australia in 1996 in support of Legacy. An article in Trove shows a VetAffairs newsletter in July 1996 saying that 110 Vietnam veteran bikers spent 46 days in May and June 1996 riding over 14,000 kms to connect with veterans around the country. The Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle Club organised the ride to raise awareness for Legacy who was looking after more than 122,000 widows and 2,000 children throughout Australia. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. A record of an event in 1996 that supported Legacy organised by the Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle Club.Round metal badge x 2 with blue background, the Legacy torch and a yellow map of Australia. It says 'I help Legacy. Vets Connect. Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Ride around Australia 1996 in support of Legacy.'legacy promotion, fundraising, vietnam veterans

Framed poster advertising Veterans corner radio program, 103.1 3BBR-Fm. The image is of four Apache helicopters flying in formation with the setting. The poster is signed by EWE H-Smith CO 7 RAR 1965-68.Ewe H. Smith/CO 7RAR 1965.68/Researcher: Geof/Cartledge/ Veterans' corner/103.1 3BBR-FM/Producer:/Ziggy/De Gisevius/Technical Production: Lynn Wellsposter, 7 rar, veterans' corner

Presented to Sir William Keys (Korean Veteran) After active service in both World War II and Korea, where he received the Military Cross, Sir William served as first, national secretary and then president of the RSL, a position he held for 27 years. (Kerry O'BRIEN 7:30 Report 3/5/2000)Small rayon banner commorating the return visit to Korea by Korean War Veterans. Showing the flags of Nations who participated in the UN operationreturn visit to Korea korean veterans sir william keys

Crazy Veteran U.S.A.ephemera, vietnam, general

Malaya Veterans Associationbadge/buttons, malaya, general

This Flag was designed to honour US Vietnam Veterans.The Flag is has the Unit Patches of the US Units that served during the Vietnam era - August 1964 to May 1975.This flag is oblong, cloth material, colour olive/brown, it has a map of Vietnam in a round red circle with the words Vietnam Veteran above the circle in a black half circle are the words Our Cause Was Just. There are 12 Unit Patches in a circular pattern around the other circles.flag, united states, vietnam veterans

Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans which entitled them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered.Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording: Enamelling on gold coloured background.Inscribed wording: World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980. Member no. 328. Stamped on back: NOT TRANSFERABLE, SWANN & HUDSON.cooper collection, ww1 veterans, travel pass, badge

Vietnam Veterans Against the Warbadge/buttons, vietnam, army