Showing 3323 items matching "arms-ordnance"
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Swordfish Story, Ray Sturtivant, 1993
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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - INFANTRY WEAPONS, WW2, A.J. BARKER, "BRITISH & AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2", 1969
Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black colour print front and back. Illustrated front to back, black and white photographs of weapons, yellow colour background. 77 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and diagrams. Front end paper - handwritten details.Handwritten details - grey lead pencil " $5.25".publications, books, infantry weapons, ww2, reference -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - INFANTRY WEAPONS, WW2, A.J. BARKER et al, 1. "BRITISH AND AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 2. "GERMAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 3. "RUSSIAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2, 1969 - 1971
1.2.3. Hardcover books with dust covers. Hardcover - cardboard, dark red colour buckram with gold colour print on spine. Dust covers - 1. Red, blue and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - black and white photograph of two soldiers with machine gun. 2, Dark blue and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - black and white photograph of a soldier with hand gun. 3. White and black photograph of two soldiers with machine guns. 2. & 3. Front 76-79 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and diagrams. 2.3. Front endpapers - handwritten details and stamp. 2. Handwritten details - grey lead pencil "4.90". Stamp - purple ink "TECHNICAL BOOK & MAGAZINE CO/ 289-299 Swanston Street/ 323951-52 MELBOURNE" 3. Handwritten details - grey lead pencil "4-95".publications, books, infantry weapons, ww2, reference -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - SKETCH, MOUNTED
Plastic coated coloured sketch of 2nd Advanced Ordnance Depot, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Mounted with white border with black edging on chipboard with fawn backing.Written under sketch in black on white border: 2ND ADVANCED ORDNANCE DEPOT AND ADJACENT UNITS OF 1 ALSG VUNG TAU, SOUTH VIETNAM 1971sketch, 2nd advanced ordnance depot, south vietnam -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, To have the Honour of Meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 1958
Invitation to reception at the Exhibition Buildings Melbourne for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 27th February 1958Cream coloured invitation card with a gold border and the Coat of Arms of Victoria, and lettering printed in blue inkCoat of Arms of Victoriawh greaves collection, greaves, queen elizabeth the queen mother, government of victoria, royal exhibition building, state receptions -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Model - ceramic, statuette, Alex Maclaren & Sons, Florence Nightingale 1820-1910, [1930-1950]
Florence Nightingale is a key figure in nursing history. [The Glaswegian coat of arms is not often seen, especially with an English banner, rather than Latin.]Florence Nightingale is a key figure in nursing history, and the possession of her statuette could potentially signify spiritual, cultural or social beliefs of the owner of the object. Additionally, the factory mark could provide an international connection to the collection at large.White ceramic statuette of Florence Nightingale, right arm missing hand w/ glue residue, hollowware with flat-back base, small hole on back of statuette, coloured Glaswegian coat of arms upon the front face of base, gold gilded trim on top and bottom of statuette base. 'Let Glasgow Flourish' [Glasgow Coat of Arms] / 'Florence Nightingale 1820-1910' [Description of depiction of statuette] / 'Alex Maclaren & Sons Glasgow' [Factory Mark]. florence nightingale, glasgow, uk nurses, crimean war -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1960s (Approximate)
The Hotel was delicensed 3.5.1975. Building still standing and occupied as a private residence 2017.Sepia coloured photograph of the Carrier Arms Hotel, SpringhurstSigns on awnings on front of hotel: "Cool Clean Beer. Carriers Arms Hotel. Cool clean beer. Try for yourself. For a good meal." At top on front of building: "Carriers Arms Hotel. Est. 1875" Written at bottom of photo: "Carriers Arms Hotel Springhurst. Delicensed 1975" Written on back of photo: "de-licenced 3.5.1975" "Carriers Arms Hotel Springhurst"carriers arms hotel, hotels, pubs, springhurst -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Sign, 20th Century
An example of elaborate enamel signage acquired as a result of the long standing close links of Naval forces with the Mission to Seafarers from 19th C onwards. A rectangular black enamel sign on metal ground featuring polychrome insignia of Naval Ordnance Inspection and Design. The insignia shows circular border of ropework encircling a red ground depicting a black and white cannon with a large lynx type feline. The ropework border is surmounted by a stylised crown like structure comprised of: a split focsle?, two sails with red pennants or burgees and stern of a galleon and around the band of the crown a red 'jewel' flanked by two blue green 'jewels'Insignia wording in yellow on black ground in upper case letters: " NAVAL ORDNANCE INSPECTION / AND DESIGN / SAFETY AND QUALITY " Below insignia in white paint in upper case letters: "INSPECTOR NAVAL ORDNANCE / MELBOURNE" ordnance, naval, design, safety, inspections, insignia, badge, sails, cannon, lynx -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge, ARP
Australian issued ordnance factory Air Raid Precaution (ARP) enamelled metal identification badge. The badge has a red background with a gold colour inscription. The rear of the badge has a pin for attaching the badge to the wearer's clothes.The badge has the following inscription on the front side: "ORDNANCE ARP FACTORY", the rear side has the number "8" and is impressed with the manufacturers name "Stokes & Sons Melbourne" -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate The Call to Arms Cpl H. E. Swan, Circa 1946
This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Arms of Ballarat
From the City of Ballarat Mayor's Report 1953-54.Motto of Ballarat 'Culius Formaet Industria (Culture, Bauty and UndustyPcoat of arms, city of ballarat, arms of ballarat, shield, crest, supporters -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Coat of Arms Opinion
ballarat school of mines, coat of arms, motto, opinion geoff biddington -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, University of Ballarat Coat of Arms
Letter from Vice Chancellor David James to Chancellor Geoffrey Blainey concerning an heraldic deice for the university of Ballarat, and the motto 'Dare to be Different.'university of ballarat, motto, dare to be different, tony cree, david james, geoffrey blainey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, University of Ballarat Report to the Coat of Arms Committee
Letter from Vice Chancellor David James to Chancellor Geoffrey Blainey concerning an heraldic deice for the university of Ballarat, and the motto 'Dare to be Different.'university of ballarat, motto, dare to be different, tony cree, david james, geoffrey blainey, coat of arms committee, shield, crest -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK,HISTORY, Norman Bartlett for the Board of the Australian War Memorial, Australia at Arms, Reprinted: 1962
Hard, cardboard cover, mid green buckram, with gold print on spine. 265 cut, plain, beige, pages. Black / white photos & illustrations. End papers illustrated in green / cream. 2 Full length portraits of uniformed soldiers with maps in background.book, at arms, awm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, MILITARY HISTORY, Norman Bartlett, Australia at Arms, 1962
An anthology of true life stories as told by Australians who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II.Hard, green, buckram cover embossed with gold shield surrounded by laurel wreath. Dust jacket with colour illustration on front. Title in white print on green background. Title in gold print on spine. End papers illustrated in green with maps & figure of soldiers. 265 pages with cut edges & black & white photos & drawings.books-biography, military history, photography, illustrations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Norman Bartlett for the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial, Australia at Arms, First published 1955, reprinted 1962
Hard cardboard cover, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. 265 pages, cut plain light beige paper, illustrated with black & white photos, maps & illustrations. Front & back end papers & fly leaves illustrated in dark green & cream, 2 soldiers in uniform with map in back ground.books, military history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Coat of Arms, 1992
Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Banner made by Val D'Angri.ballarat school of mines, banner, coat of arms, val d'angri -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Lithgow's Small Arms Factory and its People Vol. 1, 2006
soft cover - yellow colour. Pencil sketch of the Lithgow factory ( Fredrick Ratcliffe) Author Tony Griffiths B Sc (tech)books, military, local history, lithgon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The World at Arms. RD Illustrated History of World War II, 1989
Hard cover - black with gold and red lettering. Gold title on spine 480 pages - Illustrated Index at rear of book.books-history, military, illustrations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Australia at Arms, 1955
Green hard cover buckram with gold print on cover. Gold design on cover. Black and white photos and prints throughout book. Pages 265 Inside covers - cover maps and illustrations.books, miltary history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Lipman Kessell & John St John, Surgeon at Arms, 1976
Book, hard cover is maroon buckram without print, dust cover is maroon with white print & image of Medical Corps badge. 199 pages, no illustrations.Written inside cover: R Schillerbooks, military, medical -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Small Arms Training
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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Training Pamphlet, The War Office, United Kingdom, Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No 2 Fieldcraft (All Arms) 1948, 1948, Reprinted with Amdt1 1949
In the mid 20th century, the Australian Army used training pamphlets of the British Army. There was a commonality then of weapons, equipment and training doctrine. It was not always a perfect fit. This pamphlet teaches direction finding by the use of the Pole Star at night and the Sun by day in the Northern hemisphere.Used by the Australian Army in mid 20th Century77 page training pamphlet, Published 1948, reprinted with Amdt No 1 of Feb 1949WO Code 8382 Rubber Stamp: "Senior Cadet Unit Inter High School Grenfell" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pamphlet, Arbuckle Waddell Pty Ltd, Dismounted Drill (All Arms) No 8 1944, 1944
79 page soft covered bookletLt Crewe Notified in GOs dated 29th February 1944 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Training Pamphlet, Horticultural Press Pty Ltd, Small Arms Training Vol 1: Weapon Training 1944, 31/8/1944
Issued by HQ Australian Military ForcesSoft covered 94 page book15 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Training Pamphlet, Asher & Co, Drill (All Arms) 1953, 1953
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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Small Arms Training Volune 1, Pamphlet 7 .303-inch Machine Gun Part III.-Fire Control 1939, Early 20th Century
A book in the possession of Major W.A. Cronk 59 Bn used in the training of Military Personnel in the early 20th Century.This book would have been used in the training of Military Personnel in Small Arms Training.An oblong book/pamphlet buff colour cardboard cover.On the front cover in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. Inside page 2 in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. army, military, small arms, .303-inch machine gun, fire control. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, D.W. Paterson Co. Pty. Ltd, Manual of Field Engineering Vol.I (All Arms) 1933, Early 20th Century
A training manual of Field Engineering for use by the Australian Military Forces.A Training Manual used by Australian Military Forces in the early 20th Century.An oblong book, pink cardboard cover, red taped spine. The figure 2 in ink on the front cover. In stamp on the front cover 4th Anti-Tank Regt. A.I.F.training, engineering, field, military, -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd, Signal Training (All Arms) 1938, Reprint 1940
Hard covered book covering all aspects of signals including voice, line, visual, codes, sets and proceduressignal training, world war 2