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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
Commemorative Medallion Vietnam War complete with presentation casemedals, vietnam, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallions
... Medallions Commemorative Disc. Medals Vietnam General ...Commemorative Disc.medals, vietnam, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallions
Commemorative Medallions, Set of 6.medals, vietnam, general -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Painting Roy Longmore, RoyLongmore
Longmore set aside his life as a farm-hand in Geelong, Victoria, when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at age 21. Private (Pte) Roy Longmore, 3rd Reinforcements, 21st Battalion, of Bannockburn, Victoria enlisted on 13 July 1915; and he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Anchises on 26 August 1915.[2] After training in Egypt, was sent to the Battle of Gallipoli where he was a tunnel digger with the 2nd Division, burrowing underneath the Turkish positions and laying mines. After evacuation from Turkey, he fought at Pozières, Armentières, and Villers-Bretonneux.[1] He was wounded three times in France and was momentarily given up for dead when he was shot as the Armistice in November 1918, approached. He later recalled, "We were patrolling in a gully when suddenly half a dozen Germans appeared over a hill armed with machine guns and opened fire. Jerry riddled me, knocking me flat on my back, and the last I heard was 'Longy's had it, they got him.'" Fortunately, his fellow soldiers saw him move and rescued him.[3] Lance Sergeant (LSgt) and returned to Australia on 16 March 1919 as a member of the 2nd Pioneer Battalion.[2] Civilian life[edit] After returning to Australia in 1919, his injuries made returning to farm work impossible, so he drove a taxi in Melbourne. Another change caused by the war was more telling. Before, he had hunted rabbits; but he later explained that when he returned home, he no longer had an appetite for firing at anything alive.[3] Longmore married and had one son, Eric.[1] The one-time LSgt Longmore died peacefully in his sleep at a Burwood Nursing Home aged 107 on 21 June 2001. He was the second last Anzac to die.[2] At his death, Australia honored him one final time with a state funeral.[3] Australian "legend"[edit] In 2000, Longmore was recognized as one of the "Australian Legends." His name and photograph were honored as part of an annual series of commemorative postage stamps issued by Australia Post since 1997. The stamps commemorate living Australians "who have made lifetime contributions to the development of Australia's national identity and character".[4] Longmore lived to fully enjoy this honor.[3] Longmore's 45-cent Legend stamp displays the soldier's portrait as a young man, photographed just prior to his departure for Gallipoli. Formal photographs of the other two ANZAC centenarians complete this stamp set. In addition, a fourth stamp features the 1914-15 star medal which was presented to all those who fought in campaigns during those war years.[5] These stamps, designed by Cathleen Cram of the Australia Post Design Studio, commemorate the story of events and people shaping contemporary Australia.[6] The Longmore stamp honors him as an individual and as a representative of all 68,000 soldiers at Gallipoli whose actions affected Australia's evolving self-image.[7] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_LongmoreFramed painting of Roy Longmore wooden frame glass fronted -
Clunes Museum
Medal, 1911
... COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS & BADGES ...MEDAL WAS ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARYMEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, 1911local history, numismatic, medals, commemorative, medals & badges -
Clunes Museum
Medal - QUEEN VICTORIA MEDAL
GOLD COLOURED MEDAL CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837 - 1897local history, numiamatics, commemorative, celebrations, royal family -
Clunes Museum
Medal - CORONATION MEDAL
GOLD COLOURED METAL MEDAL CELEBRATING CORONATION KING GEORGE & QUEEN ELIZABETH MAY 1937local history, numismatic, commemorative, celebrations, royal family -
Clunes Museum
Medal, 1954
A MEDAL PRESENTED TO THE CHILDREN OF VICTORIA BY THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT TO COMMEMORATE THE ROYAL VISIT IN 1954 QUEEN ELZABETH & THE DUKE OF EDINGBURGHER ROYAL VISIT 1954 VICTORIAlocal history, numismatic, commemorative, royal visit -
Clunes Museum
Badge, 1956
... NUMISMATIC COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS BADGES ...METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE.MEDAL OF LIGHT MATERIAL PROBABLY OF TIN - MALE FIGURE WITH RED TOP WHITE SHORTS RUNNING. BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL.OLYMPIC GAMES 1956local history, numismatic, commemorative, medals, badges -
Clunes Museum
Medal, 1897
... , MAYOR LOCAL HISTORY NUMISMATICS MEDALS COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS ...MEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF QUEEN VICTORIA'S REIGN IN 1897, ISSUED BY THE BOROUGH OF CLUNES, S J COOPER, MAYORlocal history, numismatics, medals, commemorative, events & celebrations, queen victoria -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - ANZAC Centenary medal, Herald Sun commemorative medallion 100 years Gallipoli landings
... Charlton, 3525 goldfields ANZAC Centenary medal Memorabilia Herald ...Commemorative medallion on cardThe ANZACS Lest we forget. The ANZACS April 25 1915 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Boer War Peace Medallion
... soldiers were involved, Australian Commemorative Medals Boer War ...In 1899 the Boers, descendants of Dutch settlers, declared war on the British forces. Enthusiastic civilians throughout the Australian colonies volunteered for service, supported by their respective colonial governments. After Federation Commonwealth units were also mobilised. Others who were unable to join Colonial or Commonwealth units enlisted in forces raised by other nations including Britain and South Africa. The first joint colonial regiment, the Australian Regiment, was formed from companies representing Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The British gradually wore down Boer resistance, and peace was declared on 31 May 1902. Over 15,000 Australians served in the Boer War. Australian casualties totalled about 1400, with 518 killed. Six Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery. Children in schools around the different colonies of Australia (this was prior to Federation) raised money to hold Peace picnics. Wodonga's Peace picnic was held at the racecourse. Only about 70 of these medallions were struck. They were presented to the children who raised the most money for the Peace picnic in each area.This artefact has local, national and international significance as it recognises the first major international conflict in which Australian colonial soldiers were involved,A small medallion issued in commemoration of peace at the end of the Boer War. There is a hole through the top so that it can be attached to a chain or clip.OBVERSE SIDE: At centre within line circle veiled head of Queen Victoria facing left, at top of circle, crown, at sides Australian and Royal flags; below, WODONGA 1900 REVERSE SIDE: Within wreath, IN / COMMEMORATION / OF / PEACE / BRITISH BOER / WAR / "LEST WE FORGET"australian commemorative medals, boer war 1899 - 1902, boer war peace medallion -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Commemorative Plaque 1851-1951, Andor Mészáros, Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold 1951
... Commemorative Plaque 1851-1951. Medal Centenary of Government ...The bronze medal commemorates the centenary of the government of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, as well as the centenary of the discovery of gold and was presented to the Shire of Wodonga in 1951. It was commissioned by the Victorian Government in 1951 to commemorate 100 years of the separation of Victoria from the colony of New South Wales in 1851. The medal was designed by the sculptor Andor Mészáros (1900-1972) and minted by K.G. Luke in Melbourne. The bronze medal has local, state and national significance, as it commemorates the centenary of 100 years of government in Vctoria. It also has aesthetic and social significance as an example of a limited edition bronze medal designed by the prominent sculptor Andor Mészáros, who is known for his work depicting the history, culture and sporting life of Australia.Bronze medal commemorating the centenary of the government of the State of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, and the centenary of the discovery of gold. Obverse: In the centre of the medal, a man and a woman riding a horse and the inscription "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. The man is holding a torch representing equality and the woman is blindfolded holding a sword representing justice. The horse has broken free of its shackles representing freedom. Reverse: A stake surrounded by Australian floral motifs in the lower part of the medal; the inscription "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" in raised letters around the top edge, and "Preseneted to / The Shire of / Wodonga / 1951" in engraved letters in the centre. The medal is in a small presentation box with dark green velvet lining an insert for the medal in the lower part and a light coloured textile printed with the dates 1851 and 1951 printed in the lid. A piece of paper with a text about the meaning of the inscriptions accompanies the medal and fits inside the lid of the small presentation case.Obverse: "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. Reverse: "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" in raised letters around the top edge, and "Presented to / The Shire of / Wodonga / 1951" in engraved letters in the centre of the medal. medals, australian commemorative medals, centenary of victoria, numismatics, shire of wodonga, wodonga, centenaries, gold, andor mészáros -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal, Trinity Grammar School, Trinity Grammar School Kew Jubilee 1902-1952, 1952
... (vic) commemorative medallions australian commemorative medals ...Trinity Grammar School was founded in Kew in 1902. The medallion was struck and distributed to mark its 50th anniversary.Gilt medal commemorating the founding of Trinity Grammar School. The medallion has the crest of the school on the reverse. A ribbon is attached."Trinity Grammar School Kew Jubilee 1902-1952"trinity grammar school - kew (vic), commemorative medallions, australian commemorative medals -
Mont De Lancey
Medals, 1916 and 1918
... . commemorative medals ...Presented to School children.2 x Anzac Day Medals 1918 and 1916 on faded red, white and blue ribbons.commemorative medals -
Mont De Lancey
Medal, 1911
... . Presented to School children Commemorative medals ...Presented to School childrenRound gold medal attached to yellow ribbon, commemorating the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.commemorative medals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1954
... Mitcham melbourne Medal Medal Gilt Medal on gilt bar & pin. Medal ...Donated by Margaret ScarlettGilt Medal on gilt bar & pin. Medal is of the Royal Visit to Victoria in 1954 & was presented to the children by the Government.(MEDAL) Queen Elizabeth 11 Duke of Edinburgh|E11R Royal Visit Victoria|(BAR) Presented to the Children by the Government of Victorianumismatics, medals - commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, c 1940-45
... Mitcham melbourne Medal Medal Medal of silver metal and bar ...Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1988
... numismatics medals - commemorative civic mementoes souvenirs ...Silver coloured medal embossed with Nunawading crest presented on Australia Day Family Festival in a grey vinyl medal box.The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1935
... . numismatics medals - commemorative ...Received by donor Box Hill State School.. Each child at school in 1935 received one of these medallions.Silvered medallion with relief designs on both faces. Commemorates centenaries of Victoria and Melbourne. Small loop.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1937
... numismatics medals - commemorative ...Given to donor at Box Hill State School. All school children throughout Australia were given this medallion on the coronation of George VIGold plated medallion with crowned heads of George V1 and Queen Elizabeth on reverse face, Victoria's Coat of Arms. Inscription around both edges. Small loop for chain or pin.To commemorate Their Majesties coronation May 12th 1937.|King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1934-35
... Mitcham melbourne Medal Medal Silver plated medal - Melbourne ...Silver plated medal - Melbourne Centenary 1935 on one side and Centenary of Victoria Portland 1934 on reverse. Red, blue and white ribbon attached.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal
... Mitcham melbourne Medal Medal Medal - King George VI and Queen ...Presented to all school children to commemorate the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth.Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on one side - 'To Commemorate Their Majesties' Coronation' on reverse.numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1926
... . numismatics medals - commemorative ...Medal with a dark blue edging and a red centre with CBC in gold. Gold background.Blackburn Cricket Club 1926 - 1927 91 on back H Flavette on back.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Bendigo Military Museum
Education kit, Print Board, ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018
ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018. 'Sharing Victoria's Stories & Making Connections'. .2) 'WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY - Victoria's Story'. .3) 'VICTORIA'S WORLD WAR ONE LEGACY - Recipients of the Victoria Cross'. .4) 'COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Planning a commemorative event and sharing local stories'. .1) Folder - cardboard, folded to store books etc. Gold, black & white print on front and spine. Illustrated black & white photograph of troops disembarking. Interior - colour illustration of medal ribbons. .2) .3) .4) - soft cover, cardboard, black & gold print front & back. Illustrated black & white photograph. .2) troops in shell crater .3) troops on wharf .4) group portrait of 15th Battalion. Pages - cut, plain, white, illustrated black & white photographs .2) 42 pages .3) biographies 31 pages .4) 18 pages .5) letter A4 white paper .6 medal mounted on cardboard - copy of 1919 children's Peace Medal with printed colour ribbon. oval block print on cardboard, beige background. ww1, educational folder -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCH & BADGE, 1) c.1914-18
Belonged to Walter Henry SMITH Regt. No 1572. Refer Cat Nos 102.4 Medals, 104 Certificate..1) Rectangular patch of uniform cloth, black diamond at top with yellow diamond inside, inside that is a brass-coloured “A” for ANZAC. Underneath black diamond are brass coloured crossed machine guns sewn onto cloth. .2) Metal badge, commemorative, 1915, depicting Simpson's donkey. .2) Top: “1915” Bottom: “ANZAC”uniforms, colour patches, crossed rifles -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Various
1172 Three Victorian Education Dept medallions circa WW1 1172.1 Medallion for coronation of King George V and Queen Elizabeth 1937 1172.2 British Naval Squadron 1924 commemorative medallion 1924 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR, FRAMED, WW2, Post WW2
... is green, within is a silver spoon and medal displayed. The medal... and medal displayed. The medal is a Commemorative unofficial ...The spoon was given to Maxwell Barry Cowden VX19297 2/2 Pioneer BN by an American POW. He carried the spoon tied to the side of his loin cloth. Max worked on the Burma Railway and in the Coal Mines in Japan, Senryu 24 and Fukuoka camps. After the war he could not sit on a chair for a long time and would just squat on the floor with his back to the wall as he had done as a POW. Refer Cat No 7076P for more service details.Framed brown timber with gold edge, inset background is green, within is a silver spoon and medal displayed. The medal is a Commemorative unofficial Prisoner of War. On the spoon stamped in "U.S"framed, pow, souvenir, u.s -
Melbourne Legacy
Memorabilia, Legatee Grattan, c.1989
... to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5... medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases ...Framed commemoration piece about Legatee Oriel John Grattan, born 19 September 1894 in West Melbourne. Served in 103rd Battery AIS in the Great War. Served as a Legatee from 10 March 1939. Awarded fifty-year certificate as a Legatee on 10 March 1989. Possibly made to commemorate Legatee Grattan's 50 years of service to Melbourne Legacy. Legatee Grattan was usually referred to as Grat. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the first property owned by Legacy after the bequest of a sizeable donation, see item at 00964.Significant historical record of the life and service of a LegateeFramed collage of documents, photographs, medals, letters and medallions commemorating the life and service of Legatee Oriel John Grattan to Melbourne Legacy. Contains: Birth notice Birth certificate Certificate of marriage Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919 Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Ville D'Amiens medallion Various photographs Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificatemedallion, grattan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - "Fifty years of the Commonwealth of Australia Commemorative Medallion", 1951
... of the Commonwealth of Australia Commemorative Medallion" Medal Unknown Front ...Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse: 1901 - 1951 (centre) Back: Obverse: Fifty years/Commonweatlh/of Australia (centre)