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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionBooklet - Book, Tactics in Modern Warfare, 1942
Training pamphlet issued by 3 Aust Corps during World War 2 24 Page training pamphlet in brown card cover with black print bound with two staples.regimental property, wark vc club, tactics, ww2 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionBooklet - Book, Soldiers pay books- set of 3, 1916-1919
Used to keep track of soldiers pay.Belonged to J.C. Bowes of 9 Pratt St Moonee Ponds. Three soldiers pay books 1916-1919 J.C Bowes 1.in canvas cover for use in in active sercice 2 with paper covers 1 envelope addressed to Mr J.C. Bowes 9 Pratt Street Moonee Ponds from District Accounts Office, 3rd Military District, Melbourneww1, paybook, engineers, wark vc club, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionSouvenir - Photographs and Post Cards, 1916-1918
cameras were not common during the first world war. as such post cards of portraits and the damage of the battlefield were common.Collection of black and white post cards and photographs. 20 post cards are of the township of Villers Brettoneux after the German shelling. 2 are of Australian Soldiers. One of the photos is written on, otherwise the post cards are unmarked and in good condition." Stanley and I taken in London August 1916.ww1, souvineer, post card, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionFlag - Framed Textile, Captured Italian Flag- Benghazi, 1941
Captured by 2/6 BN Signals in Benghazi Libya in February 1941Captured by 2/6 BN Signals in Benghazi Libya in February 1941Captured Italian Fascist flag mad of green, white and red cotton with black felt tip pen inscriptions on its white stripe." Taken at Bengasi Libya February 1941 By 2/6 BN. Signals VX3810 W.R. ANDERSON VX5124 CPL F. THOMPSON VX9552 O. HUTCHINS VX14051 Sig D.S. Beckwith VX 3900 RON. MERRY VX2418 R.F. PAIGE A. CLARKE VX3530 W.D. Whipp VX11631 Adelaide H.G. HOWARD VX1134 H.T. FRANCIS VX 5095 E. MOLESWORTH VX 14605 BRUNSWICK V. LUNN VX 3412 GEELONG WX 3588 X.A. HIGGINS VX 5037 S.A. PEMBERTON A.A.S. CAMERON GEELONG VX 4498 T. DOWNS VX15556 T.C. PETERSEN VX3661 B.W. SULLIVAN CARLTON PTE A.LONGHEED VX7589 St. Arnaud I.M. Cunningham VX 8416 ww2, 2/6 battalion, signals platoon, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionPlaque - Presentation Plaque, Assault Pioneers 5/6RVR
Shield shaped presentation plaque with a custom gold coloured badge with 2 black crossed axes and red numbers 5 and 6 are located either side. Located above this badge is an engraved banner and at the base is a rectangular engraved plaque." Assault Pioneers" " Presented to SGT P. MURRAY (SNAKE) In appreciation for his loyalty & Services to the ASLT PNR PLT 1982-1991wark vc club, support company, assault pioneers, 5/6rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionPlaque - Presentaion Plaque, 1 RVR IET Course Top Student, 1986
This plaque was presented to the Student of Merit at 1 RVR and 5/6RVR Infantry Initial Employment Training Courses during the late 1980s Rectangular, varnished wooden plaque with 10 small brass plaques mounted to it, 4 of which contain enscriptions, I large enscribed brass plaque and an RVR Hat badge in its centre" 1 R.V.R. I.E.T COURSE TO STUDENT 1/86 PTE R.MELDER 1/87 PTE S. KENWERY 2/87 PTE J.A. BLASIC 5/6 RVR 1'88 PTE J. SIMEONI1rvr, wark vc club, iet, infantry -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionWeapon - Explosive Ordnance-Inert, 12.7mm Rounds
2 x 12.7mm rounds ( .50 cal ) with projectiles attached. One has been put into a tap and dye and has a threadded head, possibly for ysing as a second cocking handle on a Browning M2 MG, the other has had the base sanded to remove any markings SL 4 ? inert 400 june 94 wark vc club, ammunition, 12.7mm, m2, 50 cal, inert -
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Award - Trophy, Support Company I.M.T. Exercise Best Section, 1996
Presented to the winning section in the 1996 Spt Company IMT Exercise Wooden and plastic presentation trophy with 5 small and 1 large brass plaques affixed to the front, 2 small eagles on the base and 1 larger eagle sitting on top of a trophy triumphantly at the top of the award.Support Company I.M.T. Exercise Best Section 1996 CPL FALZON PTE TZELEPIS PTE WALKER PTE TAYLOR support company -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionAward - Trophy, Bangalore Torpedo Tip Award
Wooden trophy constructed od 2 pieces of timber painted black and a bangalore torpedo tip on the right hand side. On the base of the plaque is an engraved brass plaque. On the verticle piece of timber is 11 black rectanglur plaques, none of which have been enscribed as it appears the trophy was never awarded.Bangalore Torpedo Tip Award -
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Textile - Framed Textile, 6th Battalion Flag
This flag is a large representation of the colourpatch worn by members of the 6th Battalion and later the 2/6th Battalion.This flag is a large representation of the colourpatch worn by members of the 6th Battalion and later the 2/6th Battalion.Large rectangular textile flag in wooden frame. The flag is made up of two rectangles stacte on top of each other. The top rectangle is purple, whilst the lower rectangle is a dark red. Centrally an additional panel has been stiched in, which closely matches the colours of the larger rectangles in the background. This central panel also bears a large yellow number 6.There are three small tears in the top right hand corner of the flag Located in the bottom left of the frame is a yellowed piece of paper which describes the flag and its colouring ( incorrectly) -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionPhotograph - Framed Photograph, 3 Platoon Operational Search Company- Melbourne 13-26 SEP 2000, 2000
Presented to the Wark VC club by the now company CSM. Several members of the company are in the photo.Square, wooden frame containing a photo of 40 members of the Army, 3 civilians, 2 police officers and 2 police dogs. At the base of the frame is an engraved brass plaque.Presented to Wark VC Club from Lt Ebert & Sgt Condon -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionHeadwear - Field Equipment, German WW1 Gas Mask, c.1916-1918
Used by German Soldiers to protect against chemical weaponsWW1 German Gas Mask made of Tan rubberised canvas, with metal canister and cellophane eyes. Elesick staps for the wearer to fit to hear and a long cotton strap to wear around neck when mask is not in use. mask has folded in and set in place due to decay3379 2 printed inside chin paddingww1, german, gas mask -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Warrant, 1926
Paper Certificate, Warrant issued to John Stevenson of the Australian Citizen Military Forces with effect 1 July 1915 issued 2 March 1927 signed by Brig-Gen M Birdwood. The printed script appears to be hand written with details typed in and a ink signature. It is framed in a ligh wood frame. Signed By Brig Gen Birdwood, Rear of fram has 1RVR PROP 1980 written in pencilbirdwood, 58th battalion, essendon rifles, ww1, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Baldrick, Drum Majors Sash 58/32 Infantry Battalion, 1957
Worn on ceremonial occasions by the unit drum majorGreen sash on red leather backing. Is embroidered with spun gold and red silk. Has unit battle honours and a large unit badge embroidered on face. There are 2 small black sticks held to the face with gold rings There is a small, oval, inscribed plaque on the obverse face" Presented to the Regiment by the Honorary Colonel Major General S.H.Porter C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D March 19575/6rvr, 58/32 battalion, 5/6 pipes and drums -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionAward - Unoffical Medal - 168 CSM F Brent, 2nd Australian Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17, c1917
Presented to 168 CSM F. Brent for 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports - France - 11.6.17168 CSM Frank Thomas Brent served in the 6th Battalion in WW1 . He was awarded a DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion in an attack. He took command of a party and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing 20 prisoners and 2 machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodationg the captured position and set a splendid example to his men.A stylised cross in a circular pattern with a single suspension point and ring Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF' Hallmarked Diameter - 33Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd australian infantry brigade -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionAward - Unofficial Medal - 168 CSM F. Brent, 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ', c1917
Presented to CSM Brent 6th Bn at 2 Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17A shield shape FOB with a single suspension point and ring. Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ' Hallmarked Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ww1, 5/6 rvr, 6th infantry battalion, 2nd australian infantry brigade -
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Award - Military Medal, GvR, 3065 Tpr P.C. Jones, c1917
Awarded to 3065 Tpr P (Percy) C. Jones 2nd Light Horse RegimentA circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile GvR ' GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse - laural wreath around inner edge; Kings crown, GvR cypher,'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' Rim - ' 3065 TPR P. C. JONES 2/AUST L.H.R ' Diameter - 36 mmObverse - left profile GvR ' GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse - laural wreath around inner edge; Kings crown, GvR cypher,'FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD' Rim - ' 3065 TPR P. C. JONES 2/AUST L.H.R 'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd light horse regiment -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionWeapon - Bow and Arrows , Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Provience, 1999
Same type used in Bougainville campain 1980 -1990 over Panguna Mine. Papua New Guinea Defence force tried to regain mine and locals fought off using these weapons. Sandline affair (book) tells of story of coup. Donated by SGT D Fox as he was a peacekeeper in 1999 - 2000 at team sites Tonu /Sirakatau as a signalman / Driver. Black wooden bow slight chipping on side of bow itself. 6 x bamboo arrows some ends are worn. 2 arrows have large, reverse flaired ends with a glat face, 3 are worn with the arrow heads missing and one has an arrow head remaining papua new guinea, peacekeeping, 5/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionDomestic object - Place Mat - Retangular
Used for Top Table. Dinning in nightsSet of 2 Rectangular Stirling silver placemats. Plastic pad on bottom. Maj S.N Aird OPSO 1990. Capt M.D Hankinson 1989 1990 ADJT.Maj S.N Aird OPSO 1990. Adjt 5/6 RVR Presented by Capt M.D Hankinson 1989 19905/6 rvr, officers and sergeants mess, silverware, place mats -
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Domestic object - Jug Crystal 1 RVR x 2, Sheraton
Large crystal jug with silver top, lid flips open, inscribed to 1 RVR Sgts Mess from WO1 R. Portlock RSM December 1982 to November 1984 Diameter - 1151 RVR Sgts Mess from WO1 R. Portlock RSM December 1982 to November 19845/6 rvr -
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Leisure object - Goblet, wine PMC x 2, Rangleigh
Used PMC dining in nightsGoblet silver plated inscribed "PMC OFFS/SGTS MESS 5/6 RVR" Ornate turning under cup. Diameter 75PMC OFFS/SGTS MESS 5/6 RVR5/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionUniform - Sash, Drum Major 5th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment, 1972
Drum Majors sash has been worn by all drum majors since 1972 Drum majors sash is gold wool felt with gold braid edging. Carries RVR badge at top of battle honours and rampart lion at base of honours. Two small black drum sticks are located at each side of honours. The sash is crested with Queen Elizabeth 2. A green cotton cover has been included. pipes and drums, rvr, 5/6 rvr, 5 vsr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Book - 12 Volume set, Official History of Australia in the the war of 1914 -1918
Official History of the Australian Army in WW1Contains accounts of battles fought by the battalion and its antecedent BattalionsPlastic covered volumes, maroon covers, Ex BOX HILL - DONCASTER REGIONAL Library" stamped on title page or page tops. .a twelve volume set. 2 x copies of vol 1,2,7,9 also from 4 - 12 extra copies. Ex BOX HILL - DONCASTER REGIONAL Library official history, regimental property, ww1, cew bean -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionBadge - Unit badge and rising sun, Badges
2 x 5/6 RVR unit badges and the rising sun -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionTextile - Colour Patch, 2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch
2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch WWII (Purple over Red with border) -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionTextile - Colour Patch, 6th Battalion, AIF Colour Patch WWI
Reproduction 6th Battalion, AIF Colour Patch WWI (Purple over Red) x 2 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionUniform - Rank Slides, Warrant Officer class 2 rank slides
Royal Fusiliers Warrant Officer Class 2 rank slide -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionCoin - Coin with Two up Set, Two Up Set
Two Up Set with 2 coins in the wood -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionClothing - Colour Patch, 5/6 Colour Patch
2 x 5/6 RVR unit patch, the unit patch can be used on the slouch hat -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionDomestic object - silver mug, silver mug presented in the late 80s
10 silver mugs from OC of C Coy and CSM of C Coyone side of the mug contains curving with "WO2 Leary CSM C Coy Jan 89 - Mar 91", and other side with "2 Section from CAPT Sammut OC C Coy Jun 88 - January 99"
