The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the Australia Armed Forces. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service, and to civilians under military command. Being the highest award in the Australian Honours Order of Wearing, the Victoria Cross takes precedence over all other postnominals and Australian orders and decorations.Black metal frame containing image of Victoria Cross Medal with two columns of names either side.Australian Victoria Cross Recipients Certificate of Authenticityhowse, bisdee, wylly, bell, rogers, keysor, maygar, jacka, symons, burton, shout, dunstan, hamilton, tubb, throssell, jackson, dartnell, leak, blackburn, cooke, castleton, o'meara, murray, mcnamara, cherry, jensen, newland, kenny, whittle, pope, howell, moon, greive, carroll, inwood, birks, dwyer, bugden, mcgee, peeler, jeffries, mcdougall, storkey, sadlier, ruthven, davey, axford, dalziel, brown, borella, gaby, beatham, statton, joynt, mccarthy, gordon, cartwright, currey, lowerson, mactier, towner, buckley, woods, wark, ryan, maxwell, ingram, sullivan, pearse, edmondson, cutler, edwards, anderson, kingsbury, french, gurney, kibby, gratwick, middleton, newton, kelliher, derrick, rattey, chowne, mackey, kenna, simpson, starcevich, partridge, wheatley, badcoe, payne

Awarded to German military personnel in WW2 for a first instance of bravery in combat.Silver and black Maltese Cross shaped medal with a red, black and white ribbon attached by a metal ring.1813 on reverse side and swastika above 1939 on the obverse side.world war 2, germany, bravery

Photo of John A Crump in "Royal South African Airforce uniform". Also WW2 service medals and D.F.C.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

World War One Victory medal awarded to 3425 Private J Neill 4 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, medal

Brooch with hanging medal featuring wreath and racquet and inscribed: TENNIS DOUBLES/M.M.A./1898. Materials: Metaltennis

Plastic medal featuring line image of woman with clothing and racquet of mid 1880s. Materials: Plastic, Inktennis

Unidenified metal and glass commemorative medal. In bag marked LINKS London. Materials: Metal, Glass, Velvettennis

Letter from the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy 10th Feb 1936. re Winner of the Intermediate Gold Medal.stawell

The uniform belonged to Wing Commander "Leonard Bacon", born 11 June 1906. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31 May 1926 No. 03305 with the rank AC.1. In 9 postings in Vic, QLD and WA he rose through 11 ranks to Sgt Maj Class 2 by 1940. He was commissioned as Flying Officer on 1.8.1940. He rose through the ranks to be Wing Commander on 1.7.1951. During WW2 from 1941 he was explosives Inspecting Officer at Northern Area 5 then to Explosive Inspecting Officer for the whole RAAF in the S/W Pacific. This role took him to some 21 places in the North from Townsville - Darwin to across the islands many several times. Leonard was awarded a "Mention in Despatches" on Morotai in 1945. Post WW2 in 1950 Leonard was appointed Chief Inspector of explosives in the RAAF, one of these roles was the supervision of the disposal of large quantities of War Stock. On 13.6.1958 he was recommended for an “OBE” which he received in the 1959 New Years Honors List. Leonard retired from the RAAF on 11.6.1960 after 34 years. This is a very brief record of his service documents.Dark Blue Service Dress Uniform comprising of jacket (.1) Pants (.2) gold buttons with RAAF emblems. Ribbons on the coat are as follows; Left to Right: OBE, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal. Jacket has black inside lining with belt connected to back. Three stripes of Wing Commander rank on the sleeves. Size "M".raaf, uniform, leonard bacon

These photographs were taken at a GOC Parade at the Army Survey Regiment in 1969. The unknown visiting General formally presented medals including the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service.These 13 black and white photographs were taken at a GOC Parade Medal Presentation in 1969 at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 600 dpi. .1) Photo, black & white, recipient SGT Keith Harris .2) Photo, black & white, recipient SGT Keith Harris .3) Photo, black & white, recipient WO1 Steve McConnachie .4) Photo, black & white, recipient WO2 Jack Williams .5) Photo, black & white, unidentified personnel .6) Photo, black & white, recipient WO2 Jack Williams .7) Photo, black & white, unidentified personnel .8) Photo, black & white, unidentified personnel .9) Photo, black & white, recipient - SGT Alan Pollard .10) Photo, black & white, recipient - WO1 Bill Miller .11) Photo, black & white, recipient - WO1 Steve McConnachie assisting is CAPT Jack Gore .12) Photo, black & white, unidentified personnel .13) Photo, black & white, unidentified personnel and civilians.9) Photo - SGT Alan Pollard identified on back .10) Photo - WO1 Bill Miller identified on back .11) Photo - WO1 Steve McConnachie identified on back royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

1. Black Military Jacket - four pockets. brass buttons with AMF motif - 2 epaulettes - 2 on top pocket, 4 on chest. There are three officers pips on each epaulettes. It has a 38 Bn - Northern Victorian RACT silver badge on each collar. It has a qty of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal/ Pacific Star/ Africa Star/ 1939-45 Star/ Australian Service Medal. 2. White shirt - long sleeved - possibly silk. 3, Tie black - possibly silk. It is stitched in place. 4. Trousers black, red stripe, black buttons.The shirt has a sales ticket "St. Vincent of Paul" Cost $0.30.ww2, formal army uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

RAAF collection displaying 5 WW2 service medals plus 2 later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold Caterpillar Club badge with certificate. Also RSL, POW association and RAS Badges. Stalag dog tag and Air Gunner's half wing.

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 11-6-96. P5. "Ringwood men receive honors", written by Rebecca ThorpeTwo Maroondah re sidents have been acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday honors list. North Ringwood residents Graeme Ford and Bruce Colcott were awarded the Public Service Medal and the Medal of the Order of Australia, respectively.

This medal was awarded at the Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association Annual Show to Daniel Hourigan in 1877 for his yearling colt by 'Prince of the Isles'. The formation of the Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association arose out of a meeting at Woodford in 1853 and the first Show was held in Warrnambool in 1855 on a green bound by Fairy, Henna and Koroit Streets. It was held there until 1875 when it moved to the present Warrnambool Showgrounds in Koroit Street. At the 37th Annual Show in 1890 Warrnambool held its first Grand National Show, a title granted by the Chamber of Agriculture in Victoria. The Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association became known as the Warrnambool Agricultural Show in 1911. Daniel Hourigan was a farmer, road contractor, poundkeeper and auditor who lived in the Tower Hill area in the 19th century. This medal is of considerable interest as it is a memento of the Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association Annual Show in the 19th century. Annual Agricultural Shows have been an important feature of agricultural life in Victoria since the early days of European settlement and a feature of agricultural life in the Warrnambool district since the 1850s. The medal is also of great interest because it was awarded to Daniel Hourigan, a prominent settler in the Warrnambool district in the 19th century. .1 Circular silver disc with image of horse, bull, sheep, wheat sheaf and plough on the reverse with script around edge of obverse with awardees details engraved in the centre. Edge of the medal is plain. .2 Square maroon leather case with small metal clasp and hinge. Lined on the interior with blue velvet and cream silk.Obverse :" Warrnambool" engraved above image of cattle. W J Taylor London Reverse : Villiers & Heytesbury Agricultural Association in low relief around the edge. 1st prize awarded to Daniel Houriganfor yearling colt , "Prince of the Isles Annual Show 10th October 1877.warrnambool, villiers and heytesbury, daniel hourigan, prince of the isles, 1877, villiers & heytesbury agricultural show

This folder of text and photographic memorabilia relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) is a fascinating record of this former student's service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Robert Baxter was awarded the George Medal on the 28th July 1942 for heroism in rescuing a fellow crewman from the burning wreck of their aircraft. The Medal was received by his family after Robert's death on 7th August 1942 as a result of an accident while taking off on operations. Robert Baxter's father, also Robert Wilson Baxter, was a Ballarat businessman who purchased the Ballarat Star Newspaper in 1897, selling it to the Courier in 1924. He was also part of Baxter and Stubbs Pty. Ltd. (Printers). Robert's mother attended Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls. Items in the folder have historical significance as they document the service and sacrifice of a RAAF sergeant during World War Two. Archival folder relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (05/03/1918 - 07/08/1942), including photographs of RWB in squadron uniform and receiving wings, visit of Robert Menzies to Squadron, gravestone at Selby, England; telegrams to parents re war injury and discharge from hospital; letters, newspaper clippings and extract from the London Gazette relating to his posthumous receipt of the George Medal; letters of condolence from his Wing Commander and His Majesty George VI; Obituaries and in memoriams; letter from his sister, Margaret Jamieson, re donation of items to BCC. raaf, royal australian air force, george medal, second world war, robert wilson baxter, world war two honour roll, margaret jamieson, robert menzies, 1935py

Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1902, 2 heart shaped medals, 1 gold in colour with ribbon of red and navy, medal with Scotch thistles in centre surrounded by wording Bendigo Easter Fair 1902, attached to a metal pinned clasp with words In Charitys Cause, marked on reverse Stokes & Sons. 1 silver (dirty) minus ribbon same design, same wording plus engraved on back B Clifford & makers mark Stokes St.Sil.Stokes & Sonsevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Black and white photograph of Regina Campbell in a swim suit. She has a medal on a cord around her neck. Written on the front of the photo: 1974 Regina Campbell Countries Medal 100m back 1.19 3rd Place On the back of the photo is written: Melb All Junior Medallistrecreations, sports, swimming

Gold coloured Medal with Eagle standing on a feathyer with wings at it's side Attached to a red ribbon with white, blue and yellow stripes. Bar ribbon in same colours x two. One in material and the other in metal. Enclosed in blue case Reverse of Medal Shield and laurel leavesBlue hard case "United States of Americamedal, united states of america

Service Dress Uniform worn during Vietnam War Era.Good condition Service Dress Uniform worn during Vietnam War Era.Army Khaki Wool Polyester Service Dress Jacket of the Vietnam era. Staff SGT Rank Insignia, Royal Australian Regt Collar Badges, Ribbons of Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Infantry Combat Badge and Maroon Lanyard. 9 Bn Royal Australian Regimentvietnam conflict, army service dress, royal australian regiment

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of two men dressed in band uniforms. One is displaying his war medals on his chest and is resting his tuba on the ground. The other, in a different uniform is standing to the right of the first man. This man is Frank Wright the conductor and the uniform is from the St Hilda's Band. Behind the men are folding seats, a hedge and two floors of a large building.frank wright, st hilda's band, conductor, tuba, brass band uniform

This photograph is of Tom Pearce, one of only 2 survivors from the shipwreck LOCH ARD. Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 loaded with passengers and cargo when it ran into a rocky reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: an apprentice, Tom Pearce and a young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Coleman Jacobs composed the music “The Young Hero Schottische” and dedicated it, by permission, to Mr. Thomas R. (Tom) Pearce. The sheet music was published in 1878 by the Messieurs Roberts, professors of dancing etc. Melbourne. It was on sale for 3/- (3 shillings) and in aid of the “LOCH ARD” fund. [This is Coleman Jacobs’ only surviving musical work Coleman Jacobs, accomplished pianist, musical performer, singer, composer, professor of music and music teacher, was born in 1827 and died on 4 July 1885, aged 58 years. Coleman Jacobs was buried in the Melbourne Cemetery (grave 461, Church of England section).] The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island and much of the cargo has been salvaged. Some was washed up into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge following the shipwreck. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. The photograph is significant for its association with the wreck of the Loch Ard. This wreck has been protected as a Historic Shipwreck since 11 March 1982, under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976) Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from Loch Ard is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register. The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Loch Ard. The Loch Ard collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The Loch Ard collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the Loch Ard, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. The Loch Ard collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history. Photograph of Mr Tom Pearce dressed in a uniform with a medal pinned on it. Standing with his arm resting on a masonry pillar.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, loch ard shipwreck, tom pearce, thomas r pearce, eva carmichael, mutton bird island, loch ard survivor, loch ard hero, coleman jacobs, the young hero schottische, photograph of tom pearce

Flagstaff Hill is a maritime museum which draws on the rich maritime history of the region. It is situated overlooking Lady Bay in Warrnambool and is designed to represent the town of Warrnambool in around the 1870-80’s As well as paid staff on site it enjoys a large volunteer group who do various tasks around the village from tours to maintenance and recording of information. This badge recognises the contribution of one such volunteer. An item which recognizes effort in the local community.Round gold edged medal with picture of lighthouse and flagstaff surrounded by red with gold lettering. Number engraved on back.698 engraved on back. Port of Warrnambool Villager 1850. Flagstaff Hillflagstaff hill badge, warrnambool

Medallion awarded to Robert McIntyre Buchanan, Dux of Ballarat College Junior School 1923. Robert (25/07/1909 - 1/11/1998), son of Mr R McI Buchanan Town Hall Hotel, Brother of Jack and George; entered Ballarat College 14/2/1922. Socially significantLocket-style medal with chain ring at top, gold on silver shield with ornate wreath around sides and bottom. Inscribed on front: R B / 1923 Inscribed on back: R M Buchanan / DUX / JNR SCHOOL / BALLARAT / COLLEGE Stamped on back: STG. SILVERrobert-mcintyre-buchanan, dux, ballarat-college-junior-school

Author Ian Grant Black Soft cover with photo (Sepia) of Albert Jacka VC Medal in back coverbooks, military, biography

The badge belonged to Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX 25591 2nd AIF. Refer 546.2 for service history also 1028.2, 1029.2P.Badge, TPI, medal set inside a perspex block, front and rear of block is black but enables to see badge."Life subscriber TPI, Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association"badges, tpi, incapacitated

General Service medal, India, (Sainya Seva) with clasp "Himalaya." 3355445 GD SM Balbir Singh, Guards.medals india, general service, himalaya