This cape may have belonged to RAN Telegraphist Norma Ashton Kilfoyle, however the date of her service is not consistent with the style of the article (which has buttons which suggest this cape was issued post 1952 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II). It is possible, though not confirmed, that this cape was worn by Norma Kilfoyle in a later role after the Second World War.Black thigh-length nurses cape with red satin lining. Fastened along centre with four gold buttons and one press stud at chin (second button from the top is missing). Two slits at waist height on both left and right allow arms through from the interior to the front. Embroidered manufacturer’s label on interior at base of neck, below which there is an ink inscription. Sewn in fabric swatch on interior right.Handwritten inscription reads “KILFOYLE”. Manufacturer’s label reads “[Australian coat of arms]/A Quality Garment/BY/Australian Government Clothing Factory”. Interior sewn in label reads “33643/Kilfoyle/Cloak F Bara/[indiscernible characters]”. Buttons read “[Queen Elizabeth crown over the Navy anchor]/AUSTRALIA” and on interior “STOKES/MELB”cape, second world war, world war two, world war ii, navy, royal australian navy, ran, women, telegraph, communications

The bugle was most likely used in the First World War for ceremonial and military operational functions. Bugles were an effective means of passing fixed messages and times over the noise and distance of battles and battlefields. Henry Potter & Co was a well known manufacturer of military bugles for the First World War. Military copper bugle with brass trim and silver (?) mouthpiece with brass retaining chain. inscribed "Henry Potter & Co" "38 West Street, Charing X Road, London 1911"world war one, ww1, brass, musical instrument, bugle, henry potter

A pocket size booklet with a series of articles about Aleppo, Syria. This booklet was sent to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val with best wishes from Bert?? Aleppo 1-2-47". The Foreword explains that during the period 1943-44 large numbers of servicemen were visiting the area hence the need for this document.printed title "Aleppo and its Environs"souvenir, ww2, world war 2, syria, aleppo, blundell

Cloth handkerchief sent to family in Australia by Noel Louis Blundell, a 2nd AIF serviceman in Syria during World War 2. The handkerchief is maroon in colour and made from a square piece of silk-like cloth. The edges of the cloth have been cut in decorative pattern. The cloth has been decorated with a paint like material on one side which is gold in colour and contains some golden glitter particles.The handkerchief is inscribed around the perimeter with the following words "MEMORY OF SYRIA" and "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". In one corner of the square there is a bird (dove?) holding a flag as it is flying over another inscription "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". Above the flag are 17 stars. The flag is of unknown origin at this stage. souvenir, ww2, world war 2, handkerchief, syria, blundell, noel blundell

A large yellow paperback book titled: The Shire of Lilydale and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War: The war in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian crossed flags underneath the title at the top, with a black and white photograph of a soldier embracing his mother. Inside are black and white photographs of significant people, advertisements, militia facts and stories as well as a bibliography and index at the back. Pp. 339.non-fictionThis collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.second world war, lilydale history, lilydale military history, military heritage

The story of the Royal Air Force in the Middle East during World War II237p., hard cover, plates, end maps.royal air force, world war ii, middle east

Tells the story of Prisoners of War at Stalag 383 during World War II. Personal memoirs of inmates (prisoners of war) of Stalag 383. 128p., hard cover, illus.Inscription: "To Uncle Ame and, this book was prepared & paid for thru' army allotments whilst we were still p.o.w's, Allick.prisoners of war, world war ii, stalag 383.

Les Carlyon recounts stories of Australian soldiers during World War I.863 p. black & white illus.world war 1, les carlyon, western front

Made as bitter ale container in the 1930s to 1940s, World War 11 era.Found near the former WW2 WAAAF base, north west of Greensborough.Brown glass bottle, 26 fluid ounce capacity. MBCV in small spade on shoulder, Carlton "C" on base.MBCV (Manufacturers Bottle Company of Victoria)beer bottle, mbcv, world war ii, glass, spade mark

R.H. Pottinger served with the Australian Imperial Force during World War One. Framed certificate of discharge made out to R.H. Pottinger, and signed by George R. J. Rupert was born in Sydney the son of Henry Pottenger of 'Ripley' 11 Cotham Road, Kew. Rupert Pottenger served with the 2nd Field Company Engineers. On 03 August 1818 he was awarded the Military Medal. Rupert Pottinger's service number was no. 29. He served in Galipolli and France. V4075r. pottenger, world war one, australian imperial force, rupert pottenger, kew, bernard partridge, beaments art gallery, rupert pottinger, rupert henry pottinger

Plans contain an array of aircraft, majority being from the Second World Warplans, ww2, second world war, mustang, commonwealth aircraft corporation, aircraft plans

German pannikin from World War One collected by Charles Henry HonybunGerman grey coloured metal pannikin with paper tag.E.L.S. WW1honybun charles, first world war, souvenirs

World War 2. Donor's mother saved items from issue date.Special clothing ration pre-natal issue. 4 clothing ration cards 1948 1 clothing ration card 1947Commonwealth of Australia Ration Bookcommonwealth of australia, second world war, pre-natal, clothing

Bandages and field dressing kits typical of those used in World War II.Bag of Tobacco (Springbok Brand). Old ID No = 394 -First Field Dressing pack; Old ID No = 395 - First Field Dressing pack; Old ID No = 396 - Canvas First Aid Kit (roll); Old ID No = 397 - Material First Aid Kit (roll)medical, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, world war 2

World War One individual trenching shovel probably issued by German Army. Small shovel with wooden handle. Blade is worn.1915world war one, wwi, german army

A short booklet of the Vickers Wellington, a British bomber from the Second World Warworld war two, vickers wellington, bomber aircraft

Black out screen for headlights that were used during the World War 2Circular metal plate to cover car headlight during wartimeNonetrentham, transport, world war 2, motor vehicle, car, ww2, wwii, 1939-1945

The lady in the photograph was serving as a nurse with the Red Cross during World War 1.A sepia studio portrait photograph of a Red Cross nurse dressed in her uniform. The photograph is mounted on cream board. nurses, world war 1.

Badge was almost certainly produced as a World War I fundraiser or for peace celebrations.Badge, copper. Seated lion, below which is a curved scroll inscribed "GALA DAY. GEELONG. 1918". Pin at rear.GALA DAY. GEELONG. 1918world war i

Badge was almost certainly produced as a World War I fundraiser or for peace celebrations.Badge, circular, celluloid covered. Printed in gold with a colour Australia flag, below which is an inscription on white. Pin on reverse.GEELONG / 1918world war i

Flying goggles possibly used by a member of the Flying Corps in the First or Second World War. Unlike other examples, this set does not have fur lined interior suggesting that it may have been used by ground crew rather than those at altititude.Goggles constructed of various materials: rubber edging, metal frames, plastic lens, canvas sides and elastic strap attached via metal buckles. Rubber hand stitched to convas sides. Lens cracked and yellowed in centre.flying, royal australian air force, raaf, flying corps, goggle, eyemask, aviation, equipment, pilot, first world war, second world war

McLaughlin, George William Service Number: 10308 Rank: Driver 10 FCE [Field Company Engineers] (June 1916) First World War, 1914-1918 Date of Embarkation: 20 June 1916, Melbourne Ship Embarked On: HMAT Runic A54first world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, soldiers, men, el dorado, eldorado

Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2

At Mont-des-Cats Abbey a first community of the Hospital Brothers of St. Anthony was settled in 1650 and lasted until the French Revolution which closed the monastery in 1792. In 1826, a new community of Trappists (Reformed Cistercians) was funded, and this congregation has run the abbey ever since. (wikipedia). This card was most probably purchased during an Australian soldier during World War One. A black and white postcard showing a french abbey which is sitting behind a garden in winter.chatham-holmes family collection, france, church, abbey, mont des cats, world war 1, world war, world war one

Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 CopiesJapan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison Ordealjapan agrees to surrender, lest we forget, newspaper, world war 2

150 mm howitzer used by German forces on Western Front in World War 1Brass artillery shell case1000; Polte FEBR 1918; Magdeburg; SP496 (inspection mark)artillery shell cases, world war 1, artillery

Tells the story of the Australian Army's participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II.An unbound proof copy of this book.256p, hard cover, unbound, illus. Possibly a proof copysiege of tobruk, 1941. world war ii, australian army.