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Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1922-1923, 1922
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Blue enamel on metal membership medallion produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1922-23 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion in shield shape is enameled in shades of blue with the initials of the Club, KCC surrounded by the full name of the club and the period for which the member would gain access to games.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1922-1923kew cricket club, membership medallions -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1931-1932, 1931
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.One of three blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallions produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1931-32 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with the initials of the Club at centre, the full name of the Club at top and the period for which the member would gain access to games at the base.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1931-1932kew cricket club, francis horace rigg, numismatics, medallions, sport -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1934-1935, 1934
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Circular blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallion produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1934-35 that belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with inscriptions in gilt. The medallion includes the logo of the Club at centre, the full name of the Club at top and the period for which the member would gain access to games at the base.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1934-1935kew cricket club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1931-1932, 1931
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.One of three blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallions produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1931-32 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with the initials of the Club at centre, the full name of the Club at top and the period for which the member would gain access to games at the base.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1931-1932kew cricket club, membership medallions -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1931-1932, 1931
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.One of three blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallions produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1931-32 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with the initials of the Club at centre, the full name of the Club at top and the period for which the member would gain access to games at the base.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1931-1932kew cricket club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1929-1930, 1929
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallion produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1929-30 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with the initials of the Club, KCC surrounded by the full name of the club and the period for which the member would gain access to games.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1929-1930kew cricket club, membership medallions -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1928-29, 1928
... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes... (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallion produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1928-29 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with the initials of the Club, KCC surrounded by the full name of the club and the period for which the member would gain access to games.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1928-29kew cricket club -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal
... was engaged on the western front between 1914 and 1918. The item... was engaged on the western front between 1914 and 1918. The item ...Medal awarded to Private C T WHYMAN 554269 who served with the 16th London Regiment (County of London). The 16th Battalion was known as the Queen's Westminster Rifles, an Infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1908 and disbanded in 1938. The Battalion was engaged on the western front between 1914 and 1918. The item was found and no further information is known regarding Private WHYMAN.Round bronze medal - The obverse shows figure of 'Victory' (or 'Victoria') with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand.The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath.The ribbon has an iridescent multi-colour scheme and attaches to the medal through a ring suspender The recipient's name, rank, service number and unit is impressed on the edge of the medal. 554269 Pte C T WHYMAN 16 LOND Rww1, 16 london regiment, c t whyman, 1918, victory medal -
Casterton RSL Sub Branch
Belt, 1914 - 1918
... 1914 - 1918 ...The inclusion of 2 Turkish buttons and the possibility of the belt itself being Turkish seems to indicate that the belt was obtained at Gallipoli. As some of the other badges and buttons are not of Australian origin, the indication is that they were traded during the owner's service.This item is significant in that it has original badges and buttons from uniforms of WWI. The person to whom this belt belonged obviously served at Gallipoli and returned from active service. brass button bearing the insignia of artillery, 2 brass buttons bearing a crescent and star, 1 bearing the outline of Australia with a crown above, 1 plain copper button and 1 brass button bearing the picture of a hand grenade.Belt: Webbing, 2 metal buckles with 2 leather ends and tongues and a leather pocket stitched 7.5 cm from the tongue end. 29 cm from the buckle end there is what is possibly a leather canteen hook, 2 cm wide, 17 cm long, with a copper escutcheon which hooks over a brass knob . Three stripes, top and bottom stripes blue, middle stripe khaki. Pinned to the buckle end of the belt are 5 copper badges: INF / RGA / / 4 / LH and a small crown and 3 brass badges TYNESIDE / 4 / SCOTTISH. On the tongue end are 2 brass buttons embossed with crowns, 1 world war one, anzac, ww1, gallipoli, badges, buttons, uniform belt, turkish uniform, turkish, british badges, tyneside scottish -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... 1914 - 1918 ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring a scene of three tents and inscription "From One in Camp". Note - 'Camp' nearly indecipherable. Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... 1914 - 1918 ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring foliage, an Union Jack, a four-leaf clover, and an inscription "Hurrah for England".Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... 1914 - 1918 ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring large “1917” made up from national flags of United Kingdom, Belgium, France, USA, Russia and Portugal. Beneath is embroided “Souvenir de France” in silver (?). “I’m thinking of you” printed at base of card. Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... 1914 - 1918 ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring floral arrangement plus flags of Russia, France, United Kingdom, Belgium. Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... 1914 - 1918 ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card depicting a Deperdussin-type aircraft with wings of colours of Russia, Belgium, United Kingdom, France, Serbia and Italy. “Until the End” embroded in pink belowReverse details TBAcard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Cheshire Yeaman, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Harold Cheshire Yeaman and his service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived in Greensborough in the post-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold cheshire yeaman -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, RSL Honour Board, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...Photograph of the Greensborough RSL Honour Board, listing the names of local men who enlisted in World War I.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough returned servicemens league, world war i, greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unknown group of soldiers, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...Unidentified group of soldiers, World War I. 6th from the left maybe John Cecil Jessop.Digital copy of black and white photograph.world war i, soldiers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Herbert Alfred Godber, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Herbert Alfred Godber and his service in World War 1. Herb Godber married Ivy Partington of Greensborough on his return to Australia.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, herbert alfred godber, herb godber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Albert Ernest Wailes, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Albert Ernest Wailes and his service in World War 1. Albert Wailes was born in Yan Yean.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, albert ernest wailes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Edwin Splatt, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Victor Edwin Splatt and his service in World War 1. Vic Splatt was born in Greensborough. This story was written by Val Wilson.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor edwin splatt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Benjamin Alfred Starling, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Benjamin Alfred Starling and his service in World War 1. Ben Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, benjamin alfred starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter David Starling, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Walter David Starling and his service in World War 1. Walter Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter david starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick George Starling, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Frederick George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Stock, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about John Stock and his service in World War 1. John Stock was born in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john stock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William James Stock, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about William James Stock and his service in World War 1. William Stock is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william james stock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Henry Swanwick, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Charles Henry Swanwick and his service in World War 1. Charles Swanwick is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles henry swanwick -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Robert Morton Tait, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Robert Morton Tait and his service in World War 1. In the post-war period, Robert and his wife lived in Alexandra Street Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert morton tait -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Vivian Thomas, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about Vivian Thomas and his service in World War 1. Vivian Thomas is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, vivian thomas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Henry Thomas, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about William Henry Thomas and his service in World War 1. William Henry Thomas lived in Greensborough1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william henry thomas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William John Thompson, 1914-1918
... 1914-1918 ...A short article about William John Thompson and his service in World War 1. William Thompson lived in Montmorency in the inter-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william john thompson