Item relates to Cat No 4743.4Clothing Ration card pinkish colour rectangular shape all printing in black, Issue No.V.C 93028 1945 - 46, hand writing in black pencil, rear has directions for use. The actual tear off section of the card is missingIn pencil,” B Bubb Kirby St Golden Square”clothing ration, accessory

Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, black, brown, white and red print on front, back and spine. Front - colour poster type illustration of three figures, male in uniform, woman and child. Dust cover - paper with glossy colour finish, same as hard cover. 244 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated with black and white photographs.non-fictionA book which studies the Australian home front in depth and detail. books, military history, australians at home

Map Robinsons “Territory of New Guinea and Papua” 0ff white colour rectangular shape, shows New Guinea, Papua, New Britain, New Ireland & Bougainville, colours red, orange, yellow, green designating boundaries, when folded one section has in blue a depiction of An Australian Soldier with palm trees & native hut.“Map No 315”maps, new guinea, robinsons

The man on the right is Thomas Tuckerman. His cousin is on the left.The photo is in a frame of different layout. Frame: Metal frame with decorative edges. At the top is a Rising Sun Army Badge. The badge is marked "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" It has a vertical perspective. Photo: Black and White photo of the two men seated. One is holding a book, probably a marriage register. There is a small table between them. Their clothing appears to be 1910-1930 vintage, neither have a R.A.S. badge on. On the right side is printed the photographer's name: R. Dermer Smith, Bull Street, Bendigo photo, wedding party

Soft Cover Book. Soft cover - cardboard, white, black and red print on front, spine and back. Front cover - background illustration in grey/black tones of group of soldiers in a landing craft. 445 pages, cut, plain, off white paper, illustrated black and white photographs and maps.non-fiction"Hugh Dolan, a former intelligence officer in the Australian military, has minutely re-examined the assault itself, giving us a day by day account of the build up to the landing that shows a very different side to the Gallipoli story".book, ww1, gallipoli

Refer Cat No 4768.4Badge, brass curved shape “AUSTRALIA”, rear has two lugs for uniform attachment“AUSTRALIAbadges, australia, lapel

Item relates to Cat No 4768.4Badge Rising Sun for Slouch hat, depicts a rising sun with central crown, scroll at bottom with raised lettering rear has a modified pin attachment“Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”badge, rising sun, hats

Cameron Highlanders was the 16th Infantry BN. John Lloyd, Brigadier John Lloyd 16th Bn 1939 - 1940, Honarary Colonel 16th Bn 1955 - 60, Patron of the Rats of Tobruk Assoc, 16th and 28th Bn’s, served WW1 & WW2. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.Trophy tray rectangular shape, metal with handles each end, edge ink on other two sides, base is ornate with circles, centre has a small military badge, around that is inscribed into the metal, base under is wood, 4 small round legs screwed on each corner.Inscribed, “John Lloyd Trophy 1978 Pte P.C.Ball A Coy Geraldton 16 RWAR”. On small badge, “Cameron Highlanders Western Australia”.trays, trophy, accessory, 16th rwar

Items belonged to Capt L. Elliott, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corp, refer Cat No 4308 TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO meaning basically, “Faith, Hope Charity” .1).2) Epaulettes, light khaki colour polyester covers over plastic base with 3 metal insignia pips and metal RAANC badges. 3) Piece of grey coloured card with 6 rank insignia pips on.Insignia pips have on, “TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO” rank, insignia, epaulettes, pips

The “46” attached to the crown is the year of financial membership, ie 1946. Refer Cat No 4768.4.1) Badge “Returned from Active Service” brass depicts Army, Navy & Air Force with a crown at top, rear as two lugs with pin through and stamped & raised lettering. .2) Badge RSL membership, depicts the 3 Services Army, Navy, Air Force, colours white, blue, red and gold, at top is a crown with Number “46” as an attachment..1) Stamped on, “A353069”, raised, “issued by the Cwealth Govt” .2) Stamped on, “97726”, raised, “Badge remains the property of the League Australia”badges, awards, membership, active service

Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM VX4838, 2/7th Bn. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Medal set, court mounted, set of (7) re A.K Naismith DCM. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. 4. Pacific Star. 5. Defence Medal. 6. War Medal 1939-45. 7. Australian Service Medal. "VX4838 Cpl A.K.Naismith"medals, bravery, history

The diaries belonged to Horace S. GIBSON, clerk with the Victorian Railways, Camberwell, No. 1817, 4th Div. Signal Coy. He enlisted on 6.7.1915 in the 12th reinforcements 1st Div Signal Coy. Embarked for Egypt 9.11.1915. Transferred to 4th Div Signal Coy 9.3.16. Embarked for France 2.6.1916. KIA Zonnebeke Belgium 23.9.1917. Horace Gibson was born in Bendigo. Diaries Volume 1 and Volume 2 are written in pen & ink, also contains sketches, names & addresses. Detailed account by day of the weather & what was eaten for each meal, as well as training, the war up to the morning he is killed in action.Inside cover of Volume 1: Horace Stanley Gibson, Clerk, Camberwell Victorian Railways Australia. Private address, c/o Mrs S E Gibson Barrell Street Eaglehawk, Victoria Australia. documents, diaries, personal notes, records, military history

Captured from Hindenberg Line east of Bullecourt 3?.5.1917, Second battle of Bullecourt, by Frederick WIGMORE No 1273 6th Australian Machine Gun Company. He enlisted in the 23rd Batt AIF on 11.1.1915. Embarked for Eygpt on 4.5.1915 then to Gallipoli late August 1915. Disembarked from Gallipoli 10.1.1916. Transferred to 6th M G Coy 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 24.3.1916. Awarded Military Medal at Moquet Farm 25.8.1916. Promoted Cpl 11.6.1917. Promoted Sgt 19.12.1917. WIA 29.8.1918, GSW severe to forearm. Discharged from the AIF 21.4.1919. Refer Cat No 09.2..1) Steel Binoculars with metal / leather lens cap. Engraved details of German owner. .2) Leather Binoculars case with neck strap, brass studs & buckles. Machine sewn & felt lined. Handwritten in black letters on front of case: F WIGMORE, 6th AUS MGC On binoculars: D F 03.6 Fuch U F Emil Busch, A G Ruthenow, "2 MGK 5R 124.8, "Serial No. 105069 Handwritten on lens cover: Captured from Hindenberg Line East of Bullecourt 30/5/17military equipment, personal effects, german forces

Harold Hall enlisted in G Coy 10th Batt AIF on 24.8.14. Hospital on Gallipoli with Diarrhoea 9.5.15. WIA 7.8.15 GSW to the head. Transferred to 7th Field Ambulance 25.5.16. Hospital with Diarrhoea 26.12.16. Hospital with Scabies 10.4.17. Promoted to L/Cpl 25.1.18. Returned to Australia 21.4.18 for Staff duties. Discharged from the AIF 27.8.18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re H. Hall. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal."270 L/Cpl H Hall 10 Bn A.I.F."medals, military

This badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Returned from Active Service Badge, brass, round with a crown at the top. Centre is the Rising Sun badge emblem. On the rear are two lugs for clothing attachment.Around the outside dia, “Issued by the Dept of Defence” , “Returned from Active service”. Centre of badge, “Australian Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes & Sons MELB, 61406”.military service, returned, history, metal work., ras, badges

This Slouch Hat badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Rising Sun hat badge, pressed blackened brass, centre of the Rising Sun image is a crown and under is a scroll. There are two lugs on the rear for attachment."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on the scroll.military, uniform, history, metal work., rising sun, badges

Shoulder badges were issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062."Australia" shoulder epalet badges, blackened brass, curved shape with two lugs on the rear for uniform attachment.As per Name "AUSTRALIA"military, uniform, metal work, history., badges, australia

Two badges wer worn on a uniform. This badge was worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Rising Sun lapel collar badge. Pressed blackened brass. Centre of the Rising Sun image is a crown and a scroll underneath. The rear has two lugs for uniform attachment."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on the scroll.military, uniform, metal work, history., badges, lapel

Leslie Pryde "MM", Regt No 11986. refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award details.Official document from the Australian Imperial Force dated, Melbourne 18.7.1918 relating to the award of "The Military Medal" for bravery in the field by Corporal L Pryde. The notice was sent to his mother Mrs J Pryde stating that "His Majesty the King" had approved the award. The document is a one sided paper. awards, military history, mm

Item was in the collection relating to Leslie Pryde “MM”. Refer Reg No 914 for his service history.A round Commemorative medallion with no individual names etc engraved on. The front shows a relief of an Australian Soldier from shoulder up. Around the edge is "Honor to The AIF". On the reverse at the top are the letters "EVD", in the centre in a scroll form are the words "Gallipoli,France,Palestine". At the bottom around the edge is "Anzac Day 1918". All words in capitals. There is a small loop at the top to attach a chain.circular metal commemorative medallion anzac day 1918, honoring the aif

Alan Kenneth Naismith, VX4838 enlisted in the AIF on 23.10.1939 age 24 years 7 months. Hospital 2.11.39 - 6.11.39 unlisted, posted to 2/7th Bn 6th Division 2nd AIF on 25.11.1939, hospital 2.3.40 - 19.3.40 unlisted, embarked for the Middle East 18.4.1940 arriving 17.5.1940, hospital twice between 31.7.40 - 22.8.40 unlisted, total 11 days, embark for Greece 9.4.1941, return to Middle East late May/June 1941 medical, promoted Cpl 20.7.1941, A/Sgt 14.2.1942, embark for Australia 12.3.1942 arriving 38.3.1942, hospital 9.6.42 - 16.6.42 with Threadworm, embark for New Guinea 13.10.1942, promoted Sgt 29.10.42, revert to Cpl at own request 25.11.1942, hospital with Malaria 18.1.43 - 9.2.43. During the period of August 1st - 5th 1943 at an area called Bobdubi Ridge Alan is awarded the DCM and is WIA on the 5th, GSW to right shoulder, embarks from Pt Moresby 27.9.1943 arriving Cairns 30.9.1943, hospital Malaria 13.2.44 - 10.3.44, accidental injury 6.5.1944 fractured left clavicle, discharged from the Army on 8.9.1944. The Official History of Australia in WW2 states that Sgt Naismith had gained a reputation as a booby trap expert and was interested in these gadgets.The citation is on a light parchment type paper rectangular in shape. Colour is into a fawn with stains and marks from handling. Creases from folding have left several small tears. The rear is blank with sticky tape holding the citation together at the folds.At the top of the Citation is a seal, blue in colour with the words, Govenor - General, Commonwealth of Australia. The centre coat of arms of the seal has fine writing which is unreadable. There are no other markings except for the citation wording itself. “Distinguished Conduct Medal Corporal Alan Kenneth Naismith ( VX4838 )”citation dcm, a.k.naismith vx4838, documents - certificates

The ribbons belonged to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838 2/7th Bn. This set of ribbons are actually made from the original ribbons that came with his Service medals. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Service ribbons mounted on a green cardboard backing. Top row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. Bottom row. 1. Pacific Star. 2. Defence Medal. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal.ribbons, service, military

This section of aluminium sheet with Swastika is from a German ME 109 fighter that was shot down by RAAF pilot Brian Eaton over Libya in Nov 1942. This section of the plane was bought back to Australia by Alex ARCHER No 40637 who was a despatch rider with No 3 Sqd RAAF. Refer Cat No 2597 for Alex Archers service details. Brian Eaton. Brian Alexander EATON, CB, CBE, DSO. & Bar, DFC. CO of No 3 SQD RAAF April 1943 to Feb 1944, EATON joined the RAAF in 1936 and retired in 1973 with the rank of Air Vice Marshall. At one point he was shot down 3 times.Swastika symbol painted on aluminium aircraft skin. Symbol is black with cream edging on a grey-green background.On back "Mantuba/Nov 1942/ N.A"military history, army, souvenirs, germany

This design Italian flag dates from 1848 - 1946. This one was taken at Derna in Libya between 10th - 15th November 1942. It was brought home to Australia by Alex ARCHER, No 40637, 3 Sqaudron RAAF. Refer Cat No 2597 for his service details.Italian battle flag made of coarsely woven cotton. Left 1/3 green, right 1/3 red, centre 1/3 white with a centred white cross on red background surounded by a blue shield shaped borderThere are no inscriptions or markings. The centre piece in the white area is the Italian Naval Ensign.flags-military, italian

The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918. Mr E.C.Preston of Liverpool was the winner. The prize was 200 pounds. The plaque was to be, As a solace for bereavement and as a memento. The first plaques arrived in Australia during 1922. They were to become commonly known as the Death penny or the Dead mans penny. Francis Charles Wicks, No 2246 enlisted in 14th Reinforcements 28th Batt AIF on 24.7.15 age 33 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 1.10.15, embarked for France 16.3.16, was reported Missing in Action on 29.7.1916 and was then reported Killed in Action the same day in France, confirmed by Court of Inquiry 4.1.17. Refer 2059, his brother James Henry Wicks Regt No 4626.Circular cast bronze plaque with raised relief of Britannia and a lion with two small seals. Around the outside in raised relief is the wording typical to all plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for individual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great WarAround the left side and top of the plaque, “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR” On the right hand side in the rectangular section, “FRANCIS CHARLES WICKS”memorial plaque, 2246, f c wicks, 28th batt aif

The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918.Mr Preston from Liverpool was the winner A prize of 250 pounds.The Plaque was to be as a solace for bereavement and as a Momento.The first Plaues to arrive in Australia durring 1922.They were to become commonly known as THE DEATH PENNY or DEAD MANS PENNY. R.L.Davey enlisted No 5334 in the 14th reinforcements to the 23rd Batt AIF on 27.3.16. He DOW's on 4.5.17.The memorial plaque was given to the family of '"Reuben Leslie, DAVEY.Circular caste bronze with raised relief of Britannia,and a Lion with two small seals .Around the outside in raised relief is wordind typical to all memorial plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for inividual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great War.Around the left side and top of the Plaque."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR". On the Right hand side in the rectangular section. ".Reuben Leslie Davey".memorial plaques, aif

G.H.Sullivan enlisted on 10.7.1915 as No 3152 10th Reinforcements to the 7th Batt AIF aged 36 years. He embarked for overseas on 29.9.1915. He returned to Australia on 20.1.1916. His actual fate is unknown.Picture frame holding a Memorial Plaque and 3 medals. Set on a blue background in a wood frame. Medals left to right. 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. Victory medal.All medals: "3152 Pte GH Sullivan 7th Btn AIF" Plaque: "GEORGE HARFORD SULLIVAN"medals, commemoration, history

Edward Maxwell Vosti. 5885 Royal Australian Navy. Information is limited. He was born in 1902. His enlistment in the Navy appears to be from 25.10.1916 to 27.4.1920.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re E.M Vosti. 1 War Medal 1914-1919. 2 Victory Medal, replica not engraved.1. "5885 E.M.VOSTI BOY - 1 R.A.N."medals, history, navy

George Henry Edwards No 1288 enlisted on 15.10.1914 aged 23 years in the 14th Batt AIF. He embarked for Eygpt on 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 12.4.15. Hospital 27.8.15 with Diarrehoea, promoted Corporal 10.9.15, hospital 26.9.15 with Pluerisy, hospital 1.12.15 with chest injury, sprained back 12.12.15, embarked for Australia 13.12.15 for discharge. Discharged from the AIF medically unfit 25.7.16.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re G.H Edwards. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal. Replica not engraved."1288. PTE G.H.EDWARDS. 14/BN A.I.F. "medals, military, history

There are two lapel badges for a uniform. This one remaining badge belonged to Archibald Clarkson Jones, 2672, 23rd Battalian AIF in the Great War 1914 - 1919. Refer Cat No1040 medals.Badge, rising sun blackened brass, crown centre over scroll.In the scroll, “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”numismatics - badges, military history- army, rising sun, lapel