Wallet & mirror belonged to Colin ODLUM VX45898 2/23rd Batt AIF. KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 135.2, 136.2P, 137.3P. .1) Brown leather wallet, folds in half, stitched all round. .2) Shaving mirror, polished stainless steel with small slot for hanging..1) Wallet has "C Odlum 2nd AIF" scratched on inside. .2) Shaving mirror has "C Odlum" scratched on one side.personal effects, grooming, toilet requisites, shaving, money containers, metalcraft, leatherwork

Item collected by Malcom Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam.American stainless steel safety razor with black plastic handle.toilet requisites - shaving, metalcraft-steel, safety razor

Fittings out of the Mitcham Station Master's house, the last block of land on the east side of Station Street, now a car park. Railway Department house number 1273 brass and ceramic light switches. 2 brass picture hooks. 1 brass and lead counterweight for lamp. 2 gas jets on wooden base. 1 door bell pull. 2 brass curtain holders. All on wooden base.metalcraft, brassware

Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents..1 Medallion, brass, star shaped with circular floral arrangement. Centre is shield with what appears to be "HP" with floral arrangement. Rear is engraved, top has small ring for a chain. .2 Small box, hinged, rectangular shape. Felt lined and held .1. .3 Colour patch, oval shaped, purple over red, 38th Btn AIF. .4 RSL membership badge, large version with 2 central figures. Stamped number on rear, 2 lugs on rear tor attaching to clothing. .5 badge, bronze, circular with crown atop and rising sun in centre. Underneath rising sun is a scroll with "Australian Military Forces" and underneath "AIF".1 "Presented to No 1895 Lance Corporal Hugh Pippin 38th Battalion AIF by the Euston Reception committee for returned soldiers 2.5.19" .4 "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia 63256" .5 "Returned from Active Service 262541"numismatics-medallions, badges, uniforms-army, badges, containers-commercial, metalcraft-brassware, bronzeware, service clubs

Silver Medallion iron cross shape with crown on top and circular centre with decorative edges. Metal ring at top.Front: "Bendigo Cadet Matches" Back: "1908 won by E Chamberlain"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, cadets

Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P. .1) RSL membership badge, two figures in centre, crown at top with membership clip "75" denoting membership paid 1975. Brass plate, pin backing for clothing. .2) Badge, polished gold colour. Small map of Australia over oval shape with soldier in centre. Surrounding are scrolls and leaf arrangement. Engraved on rear. Attached to black silk material with 2 metal shields. .3) Black silk material ribbon with one metal shield as in .2..1) "V64223" .2) "Presented to Sgt JW Grinton from Tragowel friends for duty bravely done. Great War 1914-1918"numismatics - badges, societies-rsl, metalcraft-brass/copperware

Instituted in August 1916. Issued to successful skilled workers who went to the United Kingdom to work in Munitions Manufacture.Pewter badge, Australian coat of arms with scroll and word "Australia" curved underneath.On scroll: "Munitions Worker" On back: "357 Dept of Defence"numismatics-badges-civilian, metalcraft-pewter, munitions worker

Items in the collection re Brig E.M Williams DSO, refer Cat No 2580 for service details..1) & .2) Pressed metal, gold colour, officers shoulder insignia, Pips.military history - insignia, metalcraft - brassware

Empire Wounded Stripes were introduced in 1916. Each time a soldier was wounded and taken out of the field he was entitled to a stripe. Worn on the left sleeve below the elbow on your uniform These items belonged to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer1661.3, 1663P, 1680.3..1) .2) "Empire Wounded Stripes" metal, base plate with Stripe resembling gold braid fixed by two pins through the plate. .3) Rising Sun collar badge, blackened pressed brass with 2 lugs on rear. .4) RSL Membership badge, metal, enamelled, crown at top with two central figures. .5) Association Badge, 3rd Field Arty Brigade, copper wishbone shape and Field Artillery motif blue & red enamel..1) "Service Wounded Stripe" .2) "The Wounded Stripe" .3) "Australian commonwealth military forces" .4) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia"numismatics - badges - military, metalcraft - brassware, wia, rsl, association

Each bar is for a son in the services.Silver metal and blue enamel. Enamelled ring with "AIF" in centre, topped with crown, enamelled banner underneath. 3 bars slung underneath banner. AIF or RAN exclusive award given to nearest female relative of male who enlisted in WWI and served overseas. In enamelled ring: "Issued by Dept of Defence/To women of Australia" On banner: "For duty done"numismatics-badges-commemmorative, metalcraft, female relative

The badge belonged to Mrs May BALDWIN. Two stars on the badge showed she had two sons in the 2nd A.I.F, Ted & Robert. Ted (short for Edward) is believed to be George Edward BALDWIN No VX120046. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.7.1942 age 20 years. On discharge from the Army on 2.4.1946 he was a Pte in the 29/46th Aust Infantry Battalion. Robert is believed to be Walter Robert BALDWIN No VX55835. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 14.5.1941 age 20 years. He was in the 2/29th Batt and is listed in their history as being in D Coy. He was taken POW and is listed as died while a POW on 27.5.1943. Refer 1895.Badge, metal, "To the Women of Australia". Centre section is round with a crown over two circular wreaths with a map of Australia Centre. Attached by 2 rings is a clasp with 2 stars. A fine chain and pin attached at the top. Rear has 2 lugs and pin."ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT A77484"numismatics - badges, metalcraft

Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON Collection WW1 & WW2..1) Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service, round with Crown on top, centre has Rising Sun depiction with AIF under. .2) Badge, Rising Sun lapel, blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear. .3) Badge, shoulder, Australia curved shape, blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear. Items relate to No 40 H E HEWSTON 3rd PNR BN AIF..1) “Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service No 209185” .2) “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”numismatics - medals /military, metalcraft- brassware, badges

Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Copper badge. A crown at top over a stylised Rising Sun badge. Ships anchor at bottom with stylised wings spread out left & right placed over a boomerang.Words moulded into boomerang: "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Stamped on rear: "A12274"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft-copperware, rta

The badges relate to Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 129, 130.3, 134..1) Returned From Active Service Badge; metal, brass, boomerang with rising sun and king's crown. .2) Badge, Australia; blackened brass with ring for fastening at each end..1) Returned from Active Service Badge No. 35085numismatics, badges, military, metalcraft, brassware

The badge belonged to brothers, either Thomas Robert Jones No 1982 AIF or Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. Refer 1367.5 and 1377 for their service history.Brass badge, round with crown above. Centre has a Rising Sun with "AIF" underneath. Around the outside is "Issued by Dept of Defence-Returned from Active Service." Reverse has 2 lugs for attaching to clothing."18819 Amor Sydney"numismatics-badges, military history-army, metalcraft-brassware, ras, jones

Items souvenired by Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P..1) Medal, brass, Japanese, ribbon and clasp. Medal is detached from ribbon mount. Medal one side , bird with flags, other mountains and writing. Ribbon colours, 2 blue, yellow, 2 reds .2) Medal, brass, Japanese, Ribbon and clasp. Medal one side, 2 with helmets over scroll and writing. other bird with spread wings. Ribbon colours 4 shades red and yellow. .3) Medal , metal, Japan's, ribbon. Medal one side is tree and flower arrangement, on rear, writing. Ribbon is red and white, .4) Ribbons x2, Japanese fitted with metal clip. 1, Red and white 2, , 2 blues, 2 reds ,yellow.metalcraft, medals japanese

The items relate to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Ca No’s1640, 1641, 1642. Item .1) was referred to as a "Sweetheart Badge" made from two uniform badges. .1) Badge, Rising sun lapel, blackened brass, soldered onto a "Australia" shoulder badge. .2) Badge, brass, circular with Rising Sun in centre and crown atop, "Returned from Active Service". 2 lugs on rear. .3) Button, brass, round with map of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside. 1 lug on rear. .4) Badge, RSL membership with 2 soldiers in centre. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. 2 lugs on rear with brass plate..2) "21552" .4) "V64773"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft-brassware, rsl, badges

The watering can was handmade by the donor's grandfather Arthur Edwards when they moved into their new home in Forest Hill.Watering Can. Galvanised. Three Gallon with attached oblong spray. Top handle with mould for easy watering; all joints soldered.commerce, containers, domestic, domestic items, gardening, metalcraft, steel work, trades, tinsmithing

William James Hogan No 1645 enlisted on 1.3.16 in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF age 27 years 5 months, embarked 20.6.1916, made L/Cpl 11.11.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made Cpl 14.12.1916, promoted to SGT Cook 31.8.1918, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.19. Refer 1519P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Hogan. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved."1645 SGT W.J Hogan 38 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

Charles Benjamin Booth enlisted age 18 years in the 7th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 26.1.17. Embarked 19.2.17. Hospital 20.6.17 with Influenza, again 1.1.18 Bronchitis, finally 5.2.18 with Trench Fever. Discharged from the AIF on 28.10. 18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.B Booth. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved."3034 Pte G B Booth, 38 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals, metalcraft-gold/silver gilt, ron mills collection

Alfred Gray No 3766 enlisted in 12th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 44 years 4 months, embarked for Eygpt on 23.11.15, embarked for France 29.3.16. He Died of Disease (DOD) on 16.8.16, Dilation of the Heart and Anaesthenia. Refer 1658 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re Alfred Gray. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19"3766 Pte A.Gray 6 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

Archibald Frederick Ronald enlisted in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 21.10.15. Transferred to 15th MG Coy 25.7.16. Hospitalised with Bronchitis 28.11.16. WIA 10.5.17 GSW to right hand. Promoted Corporal 14.4.18. Discharged from the AIF 22.8.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re A.F Ronald. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved..1 "4584 Cpl AF Ronald 7 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft-gilt, ron mills collection

Charles Edward Kennerley enlisted in the 13 reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 18 years 6 months. He transferred to the 59 th Batt on 20.4.16. He was hospitalised 5 times with various illnesses and was discharged from the AIF on 18.11.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Kennerley. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19"4227 Pte CE Kennerley 6 BN AIF"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

Francis August Young enlisted No 1829 on 29.12.14 in the 4th reinforcements 8th Batt AIF. GSW to Abdomen severe on 27.7.15 he was discharged from the AIF on 7.9.16. He re enlisted again No 1727 in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Army Medical Corps) on 16.1.19. He was discharged from the unit on 20.8.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.A Young. 1. 1914-1915, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved.numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Richard John Gray No 5392 enlisted in 17th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 31.1.16 age 43 years 9 months. Embarked 4.4.16. Hospital with scabies 3.11.16 then Myalgia. Hospital 29.8.17 with Influenza. RTA 31.10.17 as he was over age. Discharged from the AIF 4.2.18. Refer 1659 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re R.J Gray. 1 War Medal 1914-1918 2 Victory Medal1914 - 19"5392 Pte RJ Gray 6 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Walter Peake was from Bendigo and was in New Zealand when he signed up. Refer 1791.3, 1792P, 1793.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Peake. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-18. 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19, with copper Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches"." 6/1688 Cpl W. Peake N.Z.E.F"metalcraft, medals, military

Cyril Norman Paynter enlisted in the AIF on 1.4.41 age 20 years. Serving in the 2/21st Batt AIF he was taken Prisoner of War. Date of death was 8.7.45. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re C.N Paynter. 1.1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX52502 CN Paynter"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft

Robert James Lee VX65555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.11.41. According to his birth date he was aged 17 years. He was a "Gunner" in the 4th Field Regiment Artillery. Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 18.6.46. Refer also 728.2, 1814.3. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6)re R.J Lee MM. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "PNG"Military Medal has "VX65555 GNR RJ Lee AIF" Others have "VX65555 RJ Lee"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft

Samuel Henry Richardson enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 23rd Batt AIF on 12.5.15. Promoted to L/Cpl on 1.12.15. WIA on 2.10.17, GSW to the arm severe. Discharged from the AIF on 15.8.19 medically unfit.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re S.H Richardson. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-18, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19" 1794 Lcpl S.H Richardson 23 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

B.G Cooper, refer 1722P Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re B.G Cooper. 1. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, has 2 bars with text "Thai-Malay" and "Malaya". 2. General Service Medal 1918-1962 with bar "Malaya""3/410591 B.G Cooper"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft