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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, Captain Oswald Birley M.C et al, King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935, c.1935
Portrait of King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935Presented to the 6th Battalion Royal Melbourne Regiment by an Allied Battalion the Royal Fusiliers as a toke of friendship and esteem. This Portrait would have hung pride of place in the officers mess from 1935-? The portarait is also signed by the artist, an M.C reciepient, as well as the the reigning monarch, and colonel in chief of the presenting unit. It is supported by a letter from the colonel of the Presenting unit, Maj Gen Hill CB.CMG.DSO, and as such is hghly provinanced Colour print of His Magesty King George V wearing the unaiform of the the Royal Fusilliers, Read coat with decorations and blue sash under a navy blue over coat. The print is signed in lead pencil by the artist and by King George V on the lower edge. A regimental badge is present in the top right of the image. The picture is framed in a pewter coloured frame with ornate leaf mouldings in the corners. On the lower edge of the frame is a plaque which states " From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" Also included with the portait is a letter on Royal Fusiliers letterhead dated October 23 1935 " From - Maj-Gen. W.P.H. Hill. CB. CMG. DSO., Colonel. The Royal Fusiliers Dear Armstrong I am forwarding to you under a separate cover an engraving of a portrait of His Majesty, King George V, Colonel - in - Chief, the Royal Fusiliers, in the uniform of the Regiment, This portrait was painted by Captain Oswald Birley, M.C., late Royal Fusiliers, and presented to the Regiment by Lord Wakefield to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the raising of the Regiment of Fusiliers at the Tower of London in 1685. His Majesty has graciously signed this copy for presentation to your Regiment from the Corps of the Royal Fusiliers, and we trust that you will accept it as a token of friendship / and esteem .... and esteem we feel for our Allied Battalion, the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment Yours Sincerely W.F.H. Hill Lieutenant-Colonel C.E. Armstrong , Comdg. 6th Bn. The Royal Melbourne Regt., Carlton, Victoria, Australia" This letter is supported by framing card , which has some water damage on the lower right corner and right side signed by King George and the artist From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" 5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess, 6th battalion, royal melbourne regiment, king george v, royal fusiliers -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, King George VI 1949, c 1949
Portrait of King George VI 1949Signed by former MonarchPrinted Portrait of King George VI in military uniform with Peaked cap. His hands are clutched in front of him. The portrait is signed in faded black ink on the lower edge of the print Silver Frame - back of portrait needs attention due to backing paper tearing away from frame Signed by King George VI5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Army Challenge Eights 1911
Rowing TrophyArmy rowing trophy presented to victorian units from 1911-1931Large rowing trophy 1911, Inscribed with Army challenge Eights commonwealth military forces Victoria presented by Alfred Bowley & Co, Davies Doery & Co, Denniston & Co Prop Ltd. Has large ornate handles centre has inscriptions from 1911 - 1931 Slight damage 1930 winners. Has 4 holes on base "might have had a wooden base before"Army challenge Eights commonwealth military forces Victoria presented by Alfred Bowley & Co, Davies Doery & Co, Denniston & Co Prop Ltd 58.35army rowing, pre war, regimental property, 5/6 rvr, bhq, trophy -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, Prince Phillip 1984
Portrait of Prince Phillip 1984Colour portrait with no fram - badly scratched and marked5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Goblet Dining in night Mr Vice set of three, Hacker
2 x Wine - Mr Vice 5/6 SGT Mess 1 x Port - Mr Vice 5/6 SGT Mess Diameter 655/6 rvr, officer's/sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Decorative object - Clock, Dome Block
clocks were presented as parting gifts to signify someones time at the unit Dome style clock, plastic workings. Presented by SGT W.P Block 14 Dec 1988. Prestige Quartz plastic cover all round ring on top Diameter 190Presented by SGT W.P Block 14 Dec 19885/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Decorative object - Clock, Rhythm
Medium sized clock- Plastic gold & brown battery operated. Date line as well as normal clock face. Diameter 2005/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Barrel-Port-Small
Small oak barrel- metal bands (golden straps) stand made of wood presented by LTCOL Hawkes 31 Mar 1985. Brass plate on front. Diameter 170presented by LTCOL Hawkes 31 Mar 19855/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Book, Robert Fox, Eyewitness Falklands
Black, blue and green cover- yellow and white writing on the front5/6 rvr, falklands war -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Miracle on the River Kwai
River KwaiWhite cover - black & green writingMiracle on the River Kwai5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Chindit
Chindit by Richard Rhodes JamesGreen and white cover - white and yellow writing on frontChindit5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr officer's mess / sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Above All Courage
First hand accounts from the Falklands frontline.Dark blue, light blue cover. Red and black writingAbove All Courage5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, White Mouse Nancy Wake
Blue cover with white and black writingWhite Mouse Nancy Wake5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Secret Soldier
Israel's greatest commandoMostly black cover - white and black writing on frontSecret Soldier5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Mark of the Lion
The story of the New Zealand War Hero Captain Charles UphamWhite and blue cover with VC on the front. White yellow and black writing on the front.Mark of the Lion5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Battle Leadership
Battle LeadershipYellow Cover - black writing on front Battle Leadership5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Carve Her Name With Pride
True StoryBlue Cover - white and brown writingCarve Her Name With Pride5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Book, Johnny Gurka
Grey cover - red/black printing on frontJohnny Gurka5/6 rvr, officer's mess, sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Anderson Cup
Presented by Captain R.B Anderson 7 BN AIFSilver cup with ornate handles, etching of flowers on front and sides. Cup is on a slight lean to the left due to damage and has a scroll around lip edge."Anderson Cup- Presented by Capt R.B. Anderson AE & R.B Anderson 7th BN AIF. Won by 64 A City of Melbourne.regimental property, trophy, 5/6 rvr, 7bn aif, ww1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Cup -6th Aust Inf Regt, 1904
Presented to 6th Australian Infantry Regt 1904 by Col. Sir G.S. ClarkeSilver Cup with Ornate Handles, base dented in side near handle. InscribedPresented to the 6th Australian Infantry Regiment By Col. Sir G.S Clarke April 1904pre war, trophy, 6 aust inf regt, 5/6 rvr, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Tableware, Plate- 51st Highland Volunteers, 1987
Presented by Maj D.G. Waugh July 1987Linked Battalion with 5/6 RVRLarge round plate- 51st Highland Volunteers Gold print on plate and crest on obverse 51st Highland Volunteers 26 june 1986 limited edition No 15 highland regiment, 5/6 rvr, regimental property, british army, bone china -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Flag, A Company 6th Battalion
Antecedent unit of 5/6 RVRFlag made up of two horizontal recangles, purple over Maroon with a large off white "A" sewn in the middle 6 battalion, a comapany, melbourne rifles, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, S.A Centenary 1936 "DUNVEGAN CUP"
Cup presented to VSR pipes and drums during SA year of celebrations of their centenary.Cup is of silver finish with two handles with a wooden base. Engraved SA CENTENARY HIGHLAND PIPE BAND CONTEST 1936 "DUNVEGAN CUP" Presented by W.McLeod ESQ. Outer base of silver cup is engraved paramount Epns.SA CENTENARY HIGHLAND PIPE BAND CONTEST 1936 "DUNVEGAN CUP" Presented by W.McLeod ESQ5/6 rvr, victorian scottish regiment -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph, Ceremonial Drums 32nd Battalion 1940
Ceremonial Drums 32nd Battalion 1940Brown wooden frame backing laminate is coming apart5/6 rvr, pipes & drums -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Bucket Ice - small x 2
Presented to the unit by two former Commanding Officers 2 Stirling silver ice buckets, ornate handles, Rampart Lion on front inscribed from Lt Col G. R. Warfe DSO MC Commanding Officer 1948 - 1951and second one inscribed with from LT Col IH Lowen Commanding Officer 1951-1958. from Lt Col G. R. Warfe DSO MC Commanding Officer 1948 - 1951 from LT Col IH Lowen Commanding Officer 1951-1958.regimental property, vsr, table ware, 5/6 rvr, silverware -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque, Medallion ANZAC
ANZACMedallion bronze circular shape, laurel wreath below "ANZAC" written on bottom, picture of Simpson and donkey, above is King's Crown, obverse Australia and Southern Cross picture, wreath and name RG Webster (Capt R. G. Webster) MCANZAC and name RG Webster (Capt R. G. Webster)5-6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Rank Slides, Rank slides - 2LT
Owned by 2LT J D Trimboli for 10 years - Promoted to LT 4 Dec 052LT Rank Slides Poly Rank -Sewn Yellow on Khaki "Australia" at end of slide.Australia5-6 rvr, 5-6 rvr officer -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Container - Candelarbra, Silver 3 prong Candelarbra
CandelarbraLarge 3 pronged candelarbra in line. No markings or inscriptions present. Ornate decrotive markings all round.5-6 rvr bhq -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Container - VASE, VASE presented by Maj P Costelloe & LT Col E.A Daly DSO ED
presented by Maj P Costelloe 27- 8 -55 & LT Col E.A Daly DSO ED 27 - 8 - 5Large vase silver plated large open neck inscriptions are only markings.Maj P Costelloe 27- 8 -55 & LT Col E.A Daly DSO ED 27 - 8 - 555-6 rvr, 5-6 rvr officers -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Print Colour, Scottish soldier with dog
scottish soldier with dogA wooden frame print of a scottish soldier with a dog.5-6 rvr bhq