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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Work on paper - Artwork- Print, Gordon Highlanders
1. Sergeant in mess dress. 2. Officer in Mess dress.In Gold metal Frame.regimental property, 5/6 rvr, gordon highlanders, vsr, artwork -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph, 1891 United Service Challenge Shield
Presented by Melbourne District Army Rifle AssociationFrames 1, 2 and 4 are black metal. Frame 3 is wooden Frames 5 - 7 are of gold metal5-6 rvr, regimental property, melbourne district army rifle association -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2/ 6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP, 1940
2/6 was a anticedent unit of 5/6 RVRSilver Trophy on bakelite base and one engraved silver shield on base 2/6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP Won By D( SPECIALIST) -COY- DVRLEY CAMP NOV, 19405/6 rvr, 2/6 battalion, ww2, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Guard Mounting Trophy, 5th BN Guard Mounting Trophy 1931
A silver trophy with one round handle. The right handle broken off.2nd Inf BDE 1931 Guard Mounting 5th BN2/5 battalian, 2nd inf bde, 5th battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Ballarat Begonia Festival Trophy, Lewbury - Tilbury & Lewis Pty Ltd No 40F, Ballarat Trophy
A silver trophy with missing handles on a plastic trophy standBallarat Begonia Festival Highland Gathering 1968 Best Drum Corps Grade 2 1968 Pipes and Drums 5 RVR 265 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums -
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Award - Trophy, Bendigo Mini Band Contest 21 7 85 Grade 2
Bendigo Mini Band Contest 3 x components - (1) Horizontal wood plate with silver rectangle containing engravings (2) 2 pillars parallel with gold rectangle contain a black flower shape piece (1) Figurine of Drum Major carrying drum stick Bendigo Mini Band Contest 21 7 85 Grade 25/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr bhq, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, bendigo mini band contest -
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Award - Transport Trophy, 5th BN Transport Trophy 1931
small silver trophy with both handles intact 2nd Inf BDE 1931 Transport 5th BN2/5 battalian, 2nd inf bde, 5th battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 28 x Mixed Plaques (5 RVR, 3 RAR, etc)
Large presentation board consiting of 3 varnished horizontal timber panels with 28 presentation plaques affixed. The plaques affixed are (RMC MUR + 2 TG + 3 TG + 6 TG + PWLH + 1 CAV + VMR + 2/14 QMI + 7 RTR + 1 RVR + 1 RVR + 6 RVR + 3 RVR + 5/6 RVR + 22RVR + 8/7 RVR + 17 RNSWR + 58/32 CER + 1 RVR + 3 RAR + 5 RAR + 7 RAR + WO2 White + 5/7 RAR +6 RAR + 8/9 RAR + JTC)5/6 rvr, plaque, bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 32 x Plaques
Collection of plaques presented to the unit over the years 1x Plaque made of 3 hoeizontal varnished timber beams with plaques affiixed and suspended from the wall via chains (Gordan Highlanders + Royal Fusiliers + 1 RRF + 2 Fusiliers + North Hampton Shire Regiment + The lake superior Scottish regiment + Royal Scots Dragon guards + Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers + King's Regiment + Light infantry + Royal Leicestershire regiment + RRF + 3 DIV + RAE + Villers Bretonneux + City of sunshine + City of Melbourne + Hauraki + 3 EME + Aitape Tread Warily + Victoria Police + AFP + KSEA FOR ASSN + 39 BN + 6 RMR + Swan Regiment + MPDRANR + 10 SQN + 36 SQN + MTU + London + [blank] 5/6 rvr, plaque -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Cap, officers with bullion rank badge, Brigadier Lowen
Peak Cap belongs to Brigadier Ian Lowen, Brigadier Lowen served in WWII as a MAJ in the 25 Australian Infantry BattalionPeak Cap belongs to Brigadier Ian Lowen, Brigadier Lowen served in WWII as a MAJ in the 25 Australian Infantry BattalionGilded brass, Gold bullion thread, Leather, Plastic, Wool There is a partial brown leather sweatband. A maker's label sewn inside the crown reads 'Herbert Johnson 38 New Bond ST London' and is stamped with the number '38' within a circl, it was made in 1971 with the size 71Made in England D.D5/6rvr, 5-6 rvr bhq, brig lowen, bhq, 2/5th bn -
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Uniform - Hat Khaki Fur Felt with bullion rank badge, Brigadier Lowen Slouch Hat
Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Hat, Khaki Fur Felt ( slouch hat) with brim down, soft bash and green ( 1RAR) pugaree with no colour patch. The pugaree had a staff officers bullion badge sewn to the front. Bullion badge has a gold lion atop of a gold and red crown on a black backing The hat has a brown leather chin strap and redish brown leather sweat band on the inside Made by "Fayrefield" Melbourne 7 1/8 19695/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
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Plaque - Presentation Plaque, The Light Infantry
Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIPart of a donation of items owned by Brigadier Lowen Shield shaped wooden plaque, constructed of pine with light coloured stain. affixed in front of the base is a smaller shield painted black with a gold bevelled edge. this shield has a silver horn hanging from a bow. This shield is placed above a gold painred scolled banner that has the words " THE LIGHT INFANTY" written on it THE LIGHT INFANTRY5/6 rvr, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, bhq, plaque -
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Plaque - Presentation Place, 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment
... Battalion in WWII 5/6RVR BHQ BRIG LOWEN 2/5th BN 5th/6th Battalion ...Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIA wooden plaque with decorative motifs, including the corp badge of 5/6 RVR. Located centrally is a large gold coloured Royal Victorian Regiment badge5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment 5/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
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Award - SGIAN DUBH, SGIAN BUBH HIGHLAND, 18 November 2023
Sgian-Dubh belonging to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIISigan-Dubh belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIISgian Bubh is of a black plastic handle with Crome blade, it has a fake jewel on the pommel. Has a black plastic sheath.There is no inscription on the item5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
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Document - Framed MID award to CAPT Lowen, Kings Order of appreciation to CAPT Lowen
The certificate was presented to Brigadier Lowen, (CAPT Lowen at the time), as a certificate of appreciation of his servicesMID presented to CAPT LowenA wooden frame contains the Kings Order of appreciationBy the King's order the name of CAPT Lowen, Australian Military Forces was published in the London Gazette on 30 December 19415/6, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, capt lowen, mid award -
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Document - Commission Certificate LT Ian Lowen, 1939 Commission Certificate LT Ian Lowen
Original Commission Certificate for LT Ian LowenOriginal Commission Certificate with great historical valueMetal golden frame of the original 1939 Commission Certificate LT Ian Lowenthe original 1939 Commission Certificate5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, lt lowen -
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Document - Record of Service Book, Brigadier Lowen WWII Record of Service Book
Record of Service Book belonging to Brigadier Lowen (MAJ Lowen at the time). Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2The record contains the member's services history in WWIISoldier's Record of Service Book for MAJ I.H.Lowen, there are 20 pages in this book, all the entry in the book are written by handAustralian Military Forces Solder's Record of Service Book, MAJ I.H.Lowen5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, solder's record of service book, maj lowen -
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Document - Commander's Commendation to LT Ian Lowen from General Wavell, Commanders Commendation from General Wavell
Commanders Commendation presented to Brig Lowen (LT Lowen at the time), signed by General WavellCommanders Commendation issued to LT Ian Lowen by General Wavell, it contains the wet signature of General WavellCommanders Commendation in wooden class frame contains the Commanders CommendationCommanders Commendation present to Brid Lowen (LT Lowen at the time)5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, lt lowen -
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Award - various badges and riband bars, Brigadier Lowen's riband bars and badges
8 Riband bars belongs to Brig Lowen. Brig Lowen served in WWII and post warstrong historical value of these medalsVarious miscellaneous badges and riband bars, all riband bars are original8 riband bars awarded to Brigadier Lowen and various miscellaneous badges5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
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Album - Photo Album and scrap book and various papers and photos, Brigadier Lowen's photos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945 and various papers and photos cover post war period
Photographs belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIHistorical photographs provide life and experience of Brigadier Lowen leading up to WWII and during WWII. Very valuable for research purposePhotos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945, most photos have commentary from Brig Lowen, strong historical value of Brig Lowen's experience during that period. There are also other documents and photos large numbers of photographs including certificates and documents5/6 rvr, bhq, birg lowen, 2/5th bn -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of 2/6th Battalion, Land mine explodes from 2/6th Battalion Exercise in WWII
A historical photo on display in the HQ ground levelHistorical photo of the 2/6th Battalion during WWIIWood glass frame, with historical photo graph of a photo taken on 7th February 19435/6rvr, bhq, 5/6rvr bhq, 2/6th bn, photo -
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Photograph - Anzac Day photo 5/6 RVR, 5/6 RVR ANZAC Day 2016 ANZAC Day
5/6 RVR paraded once every two years on ANZAC Day parade. Such photo could only have been take once every 2 yearsGlass wooden framed photograph, the photograph is not in very high resolutionNil5/6 rvr, 5/6rvr bhq, bhq, anzac day, photograph -
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Painting - Artwork- Print, Bardia (action leading to the fall of Post 11)
Painting depicts a significant action carried out by the 2/6th Battalion, an anticedent unit of 5/6 RVRLarge framed print of painting by Ivor Hele shows 17 Platoon 2/6th Infantry Battalion in an Italian trench during the attack on Bardia. The painting depicts the scene after the capture of one of the Italian dugouts by Corporal Brian Latham's Section. The print is in a large mahogany coloured frame and has a matt finish to the picture. A smaller, separate frame sits below the print and contains the history of the painting. it is in a matching frame and has an olive card backing and the story is printed on an off white sheet.A manufacturers label is located on the obverse " GRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS 239 Burwood Road Hawthorn Vic. 3122 Telephone 9819 5800 76 Harold Street Camberwell Vic 3123 Telephoneww2, 5/6rvr, 2/6th australian infantry battalion, bardia, ivor hele -
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Painting - Anzac Day photo 5/6 RVR, 5/6 RVR ANZAC Day 2022 ANZAC Day
5/6 Paraded once every two years on ANZAC DaySuch photo could only have been taken once every 2 years, it contains the CO of 5/6 in 2022Dark wooden frameNil5/6 rvr, 5/6rvr bhq, bhq, anzac day, photograph -
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Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 2 Royal Australian Regiment
Shield shaped plaque made from a black coloured wood. Located centrally is a unit symbol made from golden line to the Royal Australian Regiment badge. rar, infantry, hat badge, plaque -
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Photograph - 5/6 RVR photo, 5/6 RVR ANZAC Day 2022 on parade in Shrine
The Battalion photo of 5/6 RVR on ANZAC Day 2022, the whole Battalion is on parade, very unique as the battalion only attend this parade once every 2 years. -
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Textile - Flag, Framed, Japanese Good Luck Flag, 1942-1945
World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier in the Pacific. Good luck flags were commonly carried and bore the names of members of the soldiers home town.It is believed that this flag had previously been on display at the old Footscray depotJapanese flag comprising of red circle centrally located on a stained white background with black conji lettering surrounding the central red circle. The flag is quite badly stained and has rips and moth holes distributed evenly across its face. there is some slight bleeding of the red colour into the lighter fabric above the circle. Framed behind consevation glass in stained wood and gold frame on a black card board backing. ww2, japan -
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Photograph - Panoramic, Framed
Large black and white panoramic photograph showing 124 French and 213 Australian Soldiers and officers formed up in front of a large house, presumably in France during the later part of the First World War. Centrally there are 2 Australian flags and a French Guidon to each flank there are two French guidons. There is a fold in the left side of the photo. The photograph is mounted behind white mounting board and is in a dark wooden frame.nilsoldiers, wwi, first world war, great war, french, france -
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Memorabilia - Presentation Plaque, 2/6 Aust. Inf. Bn
Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque with badge affixed to centre. in the foreground is a 2/6Bn Colour patch. The patch is made up of a purple rectangle laying atop of a red rectangle. this is surrounded by a narrow light grey boarder. behind the colour patch is a hidden rising sun badge. atop this is a queens crown. At the bottom of the badge is a black boomerang marked in gold with " 2/6 Aust. Inf. Bn"wark vc club, 2/6 aust inf bn -
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Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Mortar Platoon
Shield shaped plaque with a 81mm mortar in front of a silver "V" between 2 gold banners. " Mortar Platoon" & "Rapem de Piller"infantry, support company, mortars, 5/6rvr, wark vc club, plaque