Showing 1902 items matching "rifles"
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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Machine gunners
Black and white photograph of 13th Light Horse Machine Gun section training, c.1938military, militia, light horse, machine gun, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Field Clinometer
Field clinometer in case.Quadrant Gunner's M1A1 Serial No 215391 and Case Carrying M 82.military, clinometer, gunnery -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - Turkish phrases
Soft covered booklet stapled at spine being noted on Turkish Army and section on Turkish words and phrases, 1915. Issued to 3rd Light Horse Brigade AIF 22/10/17.Ink stamp on front cover "3rd LH Brigade / AIF"military, turkish, wwi, world war one, light horse, middle east -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Officers meeting Prince Philip 1954
Black and white photograph of officers of 2nd Armoured Brigade at Government House Melbourne with HRH Prince Philip, March 1954.military, philip, 2nd armoured brigade, melbourne, royal visit -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - Dining In menu Wangaratta
Coloured booklet being program for regimental Dinner 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse 4 August 2001 at Wangarattamilitary, nek, wangaratta, dinner, vmr, pwlh -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - Beating retreat Kapooka
Twelve page booklet with coloured soft cover, folded and stapled, being program for " Beating the Retreat Ceremony." at Kapooka 15 November 1986.military, kapooka, beating retreat, vmr, parade -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Farrelly and other
Black and white photograph of two RAEME officers inspecting a vehicle towing frame. At right Lieutenant Jim Farrelly 8/13 VMR Workshop Commander.military, vmr, raeme, towing -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Black and white photograph of Sergeant Kieth Shepherd in cupola of Humber Personnel Carrier, Puckapunyal c.1964military, vmr, shepherd, humber, puckapunyal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Entraining horses
Sepia photograph mounted on card showing horses with light horse saddles and equipment being loaded, somewhat reluctantly, on to a rail wagon. Thought to be 13th Light Horse possibly at Warragul station, Victoria, c1938.Ink stamp on reverse "M Lowenhardt / Warragul"military, horse, light horse, warragul, gippsland, train -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Patrol collar blues
Formal dress ‘blues’ uniform with patrol collar and chain mail epaulets replacing the previous lapel style jacket. This uniform was worn by Major Gordon Cole RFD who enlisted in 8/13 VMR 1960 (?) and went on to command the Independent Squadron 1980-1982.Army dress jacket with silver VMR buttons and badges and chain mail epaulets. Jacket is hung on half mannequin.military, uniform, vmr, cole, blues -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Martin uniform
Lieutenant Des Martin was a member of the Wodonga Troop of the pre-WWII 8th Light Horse (Indi) regiment. He volunteered for the AIF, 12/6/1940 (VX31564) and served with the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion in Syria and New Guinea. He was discharged 11/2/1944 with the rank of lieutenant. He was a horseman of considerable repute and was the author of the book “Australia Astride”. He provided valuable assistance to the 8/13 VMR Heritage Troop when it was raised. Wearing this uniform, he rode with a group of former light horsemen leading ANZAC Day marches in Melbourne for many years.Half mannequin dress in service dress tunic with 8th Light Horse lapel badges, silver buttons, badges of rank and colour patches. Complemented with slouch hat with 8th Light Horse hat badge and emu plumes, and Sam Browne belt.military, anzac day, melbourne, martin, pioneer, vmr, light horse, world war two, wwii -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pucka 92
Administration Troop was responsible to resupply the squadron with fuel rations ammunitions and water.Black and white photograph of four members of Administration Troop, VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wale's Light Horse at Puckapunyal September 1992.military, resupply, vmr, pwlh, puckapunyal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pucka 1992
Technical Support Troop provided towing and repair to broken down squadron vehiclesBlack and white photograph of three members of Technical Support Troop ( TST ) VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse, Puckapunyal, September 1992.repair, vmr, pwlh, armour, puckapunyal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pucka 1992
All four soldiers were policemen in civilian life.Black and white photograph of 4 soldiers of VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse at Puckapunyal September 1992.military, vmr, pwlh, puckapunyal, uniform, police -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pucka 1992
Standard entry 86.& 9mm SMG was personal weapon of armoured crewmenBlack and white photograph of two soldiers of VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse on small arms range Puckapunyal, September 1992.vmr, pelh, smg, weapon, puckapunyal, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, Officers 8LH
The seated officer is probably Lieutenant Colonel Chisholm, Commanding officer of the 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment. Lieutenant McGeoch was Troop Leader the Wodonga Troop, and Lieutenant Wildsmith was Troop Leader Tallangatta Troop. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. Black and white photograph of three light horse officers standing behind a fourth officer seated. Photo is mounted on a backing card. Inscription under photo.Standing : Lt McGeoch, Lt Attree, Lt Welesmith (sic)military, light horse, 8 lh, indi, officer, mcgeoch, wildsmith, attree, militia -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Wagon & team
Black and white photograph of wagon with team of four horses, thought to be 8th Light Horse immediately prior to World War Two.wagon, horse, light horse, transport, military, tallangatta -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Freedom City Fitzroy
Fitzroy grant Freedom of City to 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse RegimentCard cover with 8 inner pages being program for Freedom of City of Fitzroy, 3 May 1992.military, prince of wales light horse, fitzroy, freedom -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet
This event was part of the 150th Anniversary of City of Melbourne.Card cover with 8 inner pages being program for " Freedom of Entry" City of Melbourne, 31 October 1992.melbourne, military, freedom, prince of wales light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Carrier with guidons
Parade as part of the 150th Anniversary of City of MelbourneColour photographs of Light Reconnaissance Vehicle ( LRV ) with two guidons in city street during parade through Melbourne 31 October 1992.parade, prince of wales light horse, melbourne, anniversary -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Burvill Melbourne parade
Parade was part of 150th Anniversary of City of MelbourneColour photograph of Lieutenant H. Burvill, VMR Squadron, 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse during parade through Melbourne 31 October 1992melbourne, parade, military, burvill -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Capt Jackel Melbourne parade
Parade was part of 150th Anniversary of City of MelbourneColour photograph of Captain L. Jackel, VMR Squadron, 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse during parade through Melbourne 31 October 1992.military, jackel, parade, melbourne -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Col Neale at Shrine
This parade was held on the 75th Anniversary of Charge at Beersheba, World War OneTwo colour photographs of Colonel John Neale laying a wreath at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, 31 October, 1992beersheba, charge, melbourne, neale, shrine -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Col Hoskin at Shrine
This parade was held on 75th Anniversary of Charge at Beersheba, World War One.Two colour photographs of Lieutenant Colonel B. Hoskin laying a wreath at the horse trough memorial at the Shrine, Melbourne, 31 October 1992.charge, melbourne, hoskin, beersheba, shrine -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Stenning and Jones
Both men had served on United Nations Peacekeeping operations Colour photograph of Colonel Charles Skinning and Lieutenant Colonel S. Jones at Buna Barracks, Albury, 29 April 1990.military, un, stenning, jones, buna barracks -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8th LH trophy
Presented to the 8/13 Regimental Collection by the 8th Light Horse Association c. 1950. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Silver Cup with handles presented to the 8th Light Horse Regiment for annual shooting competition. Cup sits on circular wooden base.8th Light Horse Regiment / The Wallace Cup / Teams match annual shootmilitary, light horse, 8th, wallace, trophy -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - McCallum trophy
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbandedLarge silver cup presented to Wodonga Section 8th Light Horse winners of competition at Albury and Border P.A.& H Society Show 1937McCallum Whisky Trophy / Presented to Albury and Border P A & H Society / Won by Wodonga section / Cpl J A H McGeoch (Sec Ldr) / L/Cpl D Martin / Tpr F A Mitchell / Tpr E G Baumgarten / 1937military, light horse, show, albury, wodonga, mccallum -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8LH trophy
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Tankard Macarthur
Silver tankard engraved with presentation details.Presented to 37th Bn Officers Mess by [unknown] MacArthur 24.6.3937th, mess, macarthur -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - Trophy 10LH (VMR)
10th Light Horse was located in Gippsland 1903--- 1912. It was then renumbered as 13th Light Horse.Wooden plaque with badge and engraved plate attached. Presented to 10th Light Horse Regiment (VMR) in 1907.Presented to the 10th Aust light Horse / by The Hon William Pearson MLC / Honorary Colonel / For annual competition by teams of 1 Officer and 13 Men. / 17 Oct 1907light horse, military, trophy, pearson, 10th