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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Gallipoli medal
The Gallipoli Star and its ribbon were designed in 1917 by R K Peacock, but official approval from King George V for the proposed campaign medal was withdrawn after the ribbon, but not the medal, had been manufactured, because it was to have been presented only to Australians and New Zealanders, but not British or other Empire soldiers involved in the campaign. Some Anzac veterans are known to have been issued with lengths of ribbon during the war in anticipation of the medal's production. In 1990, Mr Ross Smith, a former Australian Army Warrant Officer and Vietnam veteran, arranged, at his own expense, for dies from the original design to be manufactured, and for A J Parkes & Co Pty Ltd, of Brisbane, to strike 1000 examples of the medal. 200 of these stars were presented to surviving Australian and New Zealand Gallipoli veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the campaign. The remainder were sold to the public. A further 1000 were later struck for sale to collectors. The design features an eight pointed star, representing the states and territories of Australia (seven points) and New Zealand. The colours of the ribbon are blue, representing the ocean, gold, representing Australian Wattle, silver grey, representing New Zealand fern, and red for the colour of Australian gum blossom and the New Zealand Rata flower.Gallipoli Star is a star shaped medal with raised crown at centre suspended on a coloured ribbon.medal, gallipoli, world war one, wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Commemorative medal Tobruk, 1991
The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24 BDE, 26 BDE, 2/1 PIONEER's and other miscellaneous units. Some RAAF, Free French Air Force and Canadian personnel attached to the Royal Navy were included.This is not an official medal. Commemorative medal issued on the 50th Anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, in clear plastic presentation case. Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991tobruk, rats of tobruk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Recognition for a dedicated runner, 24/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her contributions to athletics.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne. browne, dot, doncaster women's athletic club, heatherdale primary school -
Clunes Museum
Medal - WAR SERVICE MEDAL
... MEDALS ...MEDAL BELONGED TO S/NURSE D. COUNDON OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNESMEDAL, ROUND WITH BAR, HEAD OF GEORGE V ON FACE; HORSEMAN WITH SWORD, 1914-1918 ON REVERSE SIDE.SISTER D. COUNDON, A.I.F.local history, numismatic, medals, military, medals & badges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COLGAN FAMILY, 1900
1.. Grandfather Colgan standing in Military uniform with 2 medals 2.. Mother and father Colgan ( of Miss Colgan ) mother in long black dress, lace robe, sitting holding umbrella. Father in black suit, white shirt, black tie, white handkerchief in pocket, top hat, standing holding umbrella. 3.. Brother of grandfather Colgan ( Miss Colgans great-uncle ) sitting in military uniform with 2 medals. Ornamentation on wooden frame with grey mount, under glass.Bartlett Bros Bendigo & David Wood Sth Melbourneperson, family, colgan family portrait -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Commemorative Alfred Kotasek medal associated with Frank Forster, 1974, 1974 (approximate)
According to a typed note with the object, this medal came from Czechoslovakia in 1974. It belonged to Frank Forster. Alfred Kotasek (1911-1991) was a Czech professor of obstetrics and gynaecology. The date featured on this medal is the date of his birth, and 'MUDr' is a Master of General Medicine qualification. The Latin motto featured on this medal is strongly associated with the 17th century Czech (Moravian) author and pedagogue Jan Amos Komensky, who allegedly took this phrase as his motto and featured it in one of his most famous works, 'Orbis sensualium pictus' (The World in Pictures) [1658]. Loosely translated, the meaning of the motto approximates 'Let everything flow freely, without violence to things.' 'Orbis sensualium pictus' has been described as the first true illustrated book for children, and Komensky is considered by some to be the father of modern education.Round bronze coloured medallion. Front of medal features a profile portrait of Professor Alfred Kotasek and is inscribed "19.12.1911/PROF.MUDR/ALFRED/KOTASEK". Back of medal features a raised image of a woman with a child in utero and is inscribed "OMNIA SPONTE FLUANT ABSIT VIOLENTIA REBUS".numismatics -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - WWI Iron Cross
Warrant Officer Henry Whitty, a native of Tocumwal, enlisted at Cobram 2/1/1915 and was allocated to 13th Light Horse Regiment with Regt No 509. In France he was seconded to HQ 2nd Division and later transferred to Anzac Provost Corps with the Regt No 71. He was Mentioned in Dispatches in 1918 and awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1919. It is likely he brought the medal home as a souvenir of the war.Small fabric covered display board holding a German Iron Cross and a paper label explaining the provenance of the medal.On label "Iron Cross found in the WO Whitty collection. Brought home from France."iron cross, german, world war one, wwi, tocumwal, cobram, 13th, light horse, provost -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medals, Pacific Star
... Medals ...Awarded by - United Kingdom and Commonwealth Type - campaign medal Eligibility - one day operational service, or one sortie for aircrewmen (six months for sailors) Awarded for - Service Campaign- Pacific 1941-45 Description - Six pointed star Clasps BurmaPacific Star medal - full size and miniature. Miniature has clasp for Burma medal, pacific star -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - RAY SMITH COLLECTION: LEGENDS OF THE ANZAC COIN COLLECTION
The 2017 Official Coin Collection – Legends of the Anzacs: Medals of Honour – commemorates 14 significant military honours (both Imperial and Australian honours) awarded to Australians throughout the 100 years of Anzac. This folder contains all 14 coins released as part of the News Corp program including the 4 unique issue 25 cent coins. Each coin design explores a different medal and the stories behind them, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence. Coins presented in a card, which can be housed in the display folder. The themes featured in this collection include: Twenty Five Cent Coins: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal for Gallantry, George Cross. Twenty Cent Coins: Star of Gallantry, Distinguished Service Cross, Nursing Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Victory Medal, 1939 - 1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Australian Operational Service Medal, Australian Defence Medal.military, world war 2, legends of the anzac -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Honorary Colonel Hammer, 1950 circa
This tunic and cap were worn by Major General H H (Tack) Hammer CBE DSO & Bar, ED when Honorary Colonel 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1959-1960 Hammer had pre-WWII service with 8th Battalion and 17th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment. He served with the 6th Division in North Africa and Greece before becoming Commanding Officer of 2nd/48th Battalion. On return from the Middle East, Hammer commanded the 15th Brigade throughout two years of fighting in New Guinea and Bougainville. After the war, Hammer became Commissioner for Repatriation in Victoria and continued his military career in the Citizens Military Forces, commanding the 2nd Armoured Brigade and later 3rd Division. Open-neck officer's 'Blues' tunic with gold braided general's epaulettes and Major General's embroidered badges of rank; gilt general's buttons; red and gold braided aiguillette and white gloves. Uniform worn by Major General H H (Tack) Hammer when appointed as Honorary colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Medals awarded to Major General Hammer are Commander of the British Empire (CBE), Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Mentioned in Despatches (MID), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939-45, British War Medal, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal, Efficiency Decoration (ED). General's peak cap with gold bullion hat badge and double row of oak leaves on peak. Medals on display are replica.8/13 vmr, military, hammer, honorary, colonel, general, world war two, wwii, cmf -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Comradeship event - Dugout
Photos of an event at Legacy House for the Legatees approximately 1992 or 1993.There are flags including the Union Jack, Australian flag, the Navy flag and possibly a French flag. There is a display of military hats as well. Likely to be a 'Dugout Night' where Legatees have a comradeship event around the time of Anzac Day in April. As well as flags there are signs such as 'Tiger Balm, Arrack, Jack Juice, Rice Wine, Suez Canal Water'. Identifiable legatees include John Stevenson (President in 1992), Fred Holdsworth (in airforce cap), Don Simonson (President in 1991) and Charles Munnerley who was chairman of the widows committee for many year to 1993. Also a legatee playing piano. A record of the comradeship of the Legatees.Colour photo x 8 of a legatee event with flags and military hats.legatee event, comradeship, dugout -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal in white box, Corporal Percy Kiely, c1977
The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. Medal issued posthumously to Corporal Percy Angus KIELY VX48300 Born 30/1/1906 at Wangaratta who served with 2/23 Battalion in the MIddle East and New Guinea. Percy died on 25/4/44 from a fractured skull and brain haemorrhage when struck by a falling limb of a tree on 21/4/44 at Whitfield. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977. The Tobruk Siege medal known as the T medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shape medal in silver metal with cream coloured ribbon with red and light blue strip Tobruk Seige 1941tobruk, t medal, ww2, percy kiely, 2/23rd battalion -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wicking and Arthur Wilkins wearing Australia Day honours, 26/01/1981
John Wicking and Arthur Wilkins smile for the camera outside Government House (Victoria), after receiving their awards. Mr Wicking was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the welfare of handicapped persons, whilst Mr Wilkins was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the welfare of visually handicapped persons. B/W photograph of President John Wicking and Arthur Wilkins with their medals.john wicking, arthur wilkins, association for the blind -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Photo and medal, Leslie V Clark 2829, Unknown
World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded the Gallipoli Medal. Black frame with dark green background mounted with circular photograph of a soldier and star shaped medal with red white and blue ribbonPlaque: Service Number - 2829 Full Name - Leslie Victor Clark - 8th Battalion A.I.F "Blood and Bandits" Overseas from 7/7,1915 Returned to Australia 30/6/1916gallipoli, medal, ww1, 8th bn, leslie victor clark -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photo and Medals, Private J L Parker
Photograph and medals belonging to Private John Leonard PARKER VX56265 2/23 Battalion AIF Killed in Action on 24/11/1943 during WW2. Buried at Lae cemetery in New Guinea. The 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in August 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The battalion did its initial training in Albury before moving to Bonegilla, Victoria, before sailing for the Middle East in November. The 2/23rd left Alamein on 2 December and headed back to Gaza in Palestine, where it participated in the 9th Division parade on 22 December. The battalion left Palestine in the third week of January 1943 and reached Sydney at the end of February. Reorganised for jungle operations, on 4 September the 2/23rd participated in the division's amphibious landing at Red Beach, north west of Lae. Shortly before the landing occurred, the invasion fleet was attacked by six Japanese fighters and three bombers. Most of the Japanese bombs missed the Allied ships but one bomb hit the landing craft carrying the 2/23rd headquarters - killing the battalion commander and the ship's captain. The landing craft, however, made it to shore and the 2/23rd participated in the subsequent fighting around Lae, Finschhafen, and Sattelberg. After Sattelberg, the 2/23rd continued to move inland, capturing Masangkoo, Kuanko, and finally on 9 December, Wareo. Brown timber frame with dark blue background containing photograph of soldier, three round and three star shaped medals and document with coloured crest."This scroll commemorates Private J. L Parker Australian Military Forces held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."private john leonoard parker, 2/23rd battalion, ww2, new guinea -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972, 2001
Bronze Anniversary of national Service medal and miniature on striped ribbons: central yellow and blue stripes ( Australia's national colours of the era), white, green, and pale blue stripes ( represent Navy, Army Air Force) ochre edge for the soil of Australia. Emblem on front represents the Australian defence forces with the crossed swords of the Army at the forefront. Around the outer edge are the words "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972". The reverse side has a stylised cog with the Southern Cross Stars over it to represent the cooperation between the machinery of the armed forces and the people of Australia. These medals were introduced in 2001. Accompanied by covering letter addressed to NE Swainston and dated '4 May 2011', the set is completed by the original hard black plastic box in white card slipcase.'3801127 N E Swainston' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, national service - australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Maths stars
Article on local schoolchildren who study the 'Kumon' Maths methodArticle on local schoolchildren who study the 'Kumon' Maths method at a centre in Vermont receiving medals for academic excellence at a presentation at the National Gallery.Article on local schoolchildren who study the 'Kumon' Maths method kumon mathematics program, dao, linda, guo, alan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badge
The Australian 'Rising Sun' General Service Hat Badge dates back to the First World War when it was chosen for the First AIF. The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. This badge remains in service - although with some variations in the wordingA bronze Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. It is in the shape of the rising sun on a pin to attach to army slouch hat.badge rising-sun numismatics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - GEN SIR REDVERS H BULLER PLATE, 1899
White china plate with fluted and gilded edges decorated with flowers, crossed flags and a portrait of a military officer with medals in centre. Titled General Sir Redvers H Buller VC GCB KCMG PCPatented England Grindley & Co Oct 31st 99 USAdomestic equipment, table setting, plate -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of James Archbold
Contains 2 USB sticks containing photos taken during his tour in Vietnam in 1967-68; a printed list of the photos & the Text of Citation for the award of Military Medal to Corporal James Stuart Archbold.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, australia. army. royal australian army provost corps -- history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Johnnie CONGUES in army uniform, c. 1916
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .07 - John (Johnnie) Congues in full army uniform. John was awarded the Military Medal in 1916.families, congues family, mowlam family, john (johnnie) congues -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38TH BN, copy made approx 2013
Charles "Watty" McLeod, refer 1645 kit bag, 1646.2 medals.Copy of original sepia photo of Cpl Charles Walter "Watty" McLeod, Regt no 944, C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Underneath photo are details of his military history.photography-photographs, military history-army, 38th bn, c coy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, WW2 onwards
Khaki felt outer covering, flat top with peaked front, tan leather front strap attached at sizes with black buttons. Black "Australian Commonwealth Military Force" badge on front, light tan lining inside with light tan leather inside band, Two ventilation holes each side under top.In gold print on inside band: "Wilkes Todhunter Pty Ltd Military Outfitters Melbourne Victoria" uniforms - army, costume - male - headwear, passchendaele barracks trust, peak cap -
Geelong Cycling Club
Medals - GACC & GWCC, Stokes (Australasia) Ltd, 1976-1986
The life member medals have GACC Life Member inscribed on the pin bar and the logo of the GACC represented on the medal. The place getter medals have inscriptions of race place getters and the race events inscribed on them. These medals indicate the importance that the Geelong Cycling community placed on - and continues to place on its life members and racing placegetters. Medals in guilded metal, some in gold colour and others in silver to represent placings in races. Broach guilded in gold, blue and white metal. This broach has a pin bar and a piece with the logo of the GACC on it.gacc; ken evans; medals; -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Honours, Awards & Decorations
Maroon board with yellow and white print. There are four awards/medals mentioned, each of which is underlined with a yellow line. Recipients of awards are listed with Rank, Name and position/company.Honours, awards, decorations:- Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO),Lt Col. A. L. Morrison, MBE Military Cross (MC), Maj E.A. Chitham, Lt P.J. Cosgrove, Military Medal (MM), Pte D.J, Cromb, Cpl C. Hammond, L/Cpl A.G.S. Ochiltree, Cpl A.P.P. Rae, Pte G.D. Salmon, Cpl P Snell, L/Cpl T.R. Whitton, Mention in Dispatches (MID) Pte B.C. Arthur, Pte R.A. Bourne, Sgt T.H, Cross, 2Lt I. Jones, Maj L.J. Lewis, Maj W. MAudio, CDonald, Cpl M.A.G. rose, Maj J.A. Sheldrick, Maj J Mcl. Stewart, Sgt J.S. Vautin9 rar, document.- honours/awards., lt col a.l. morrison, maj e.a. chitham, lt p.j. cosgrove -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Uniform - World War 1 1914-1918, Hat Badge Rising Sun, c1914
Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of ANZAC formed at the Gallipoli landings 1915 There are seven patterns of the Rising Sun. 1902 - 1991. The Rising Sun has evolved over time and today Australian Army soldiers wear the seventh pattern Rising Sun. The Third Pattern Rising Sun Badge. May 1904 The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. There were, however, a number of variations of the badge; a special version was struck for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and there were badges of the Commonwealth Horse and the Australian Instructional Corps, each with its respective title on the scrolls. This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges. The most widely accepted version of the origin of this badge is the one that attributes the selection of its design, c1902, to a British Officer, Major General Sir Edward Hutton, the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Forces. Hutton had earlier received as a gift from Brigadier General Joseph Gordon, a military acquaintance of long standing, a ‘Trophy-of-Arms’ composed of mounted cut and thrust swords and triangular Martini-Henry bayonets that were arranged in a semi-circle around the Crown. To General Hutton, the shield was symbolic of the cooperation between the naval and military forces of the Empire. This Third Pattern Rising Sun Badge.- May 1904 - was worn on the Slouch hats of soldiers serving in the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces during World War 1 1914-1918World War1 1914-1918, soldier’s, rising sun hat badge, made of oxidised copperRising Sun with central Crown AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH / MILITARY FORCES australian military uniforms, military insignia, badges, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, major general sir edward hutton, anzac, gallipoli, australian imperial forces, ww1 1914-1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Life with the irises, 5/12/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths.Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths on the award of the Royal Horticultural Society's Banksia Medal to Lloyd Harrop, Blackburn resident and iris grower.Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths. harrop, lloyd, flower growing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES 1916, C.1916
The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother and Sister in Australia. .1) Being a military envelope it has instructions for its use. refer 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, khaki colour, military issue, all print in black, hand addressed in purple pencil. .2).3).5) Letters, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .4) Envelope, yellowish odour, military PO stamp, stamped in red by the censor, addressed in black pen, hand signed by censor..1) Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia” .2) main Point, “ In France 26th Dec 1916”, Dear Mother” .4) main point, “On Active service” Mrs W Ferris” as in .1) .5) main point, “In France 28th Dec 1916”, “Dear Marian”letters, ymca, envelopes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Right mettle, 2006
Matt Welsh, backstroker, won gold at the Commonwealth games, also womens' basketball and mens' hockey teams.Matt Welsh, backstroker, won gold at the Commonwealth games, also womens' basketball and mens' hockey teams. Brooke Hanson won a silver medal (photos)Matt Welsh, backstroker, won gold at the Commonwealth games, also womens' basketball and mens' hockey teams. commonwealth games, welsh, matt, hanson, brooke, swimming