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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - FIRST AID KIT, Possibly post WW2
.1) - 2.) Canvas bag with strap, khaki, brass press studs. .3) - .8) Group 3 bandages & 3 dressings in paper wrapping. .9) - .13) Cardboard box with lid containing 3 ampoules of tincture of iodine. .14) Sealed paper pocket containing safety pins. .15) - .17) x 3 bottles containing tablets. .18) Metal tin with attached lid. .19) Roll of adhesive tape. .20 - .21) Tube of Tannic of Acid Jelly in cardboard box. .22) Small brush. .23) Dressing fabric. .24) Gauze bandage. medicine-first aid, military history - equipment, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS, C. WW2 onwards
British pattern webbing gaitor, light green colour, x 2 leather straps have been nuggeted black, buckles are brass.Written in ink: “PTE J DUMBAR”uniforms - military - army, costume - male uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, TRANSPORT CORP, post WW2
Australian Army Corps Flag. Vertical bands of yellow / navy / white. On central navy band a large star & laurel wreath around a mid blue circle bearing motto & monograms surmounted by a crown. Hanging edge is reinforced white canvas with khaki cord threaded through it with a loop at either end.PAR OMERI is printed in gold on a blue circle around ASC in centre. (Australian Service Corp).flags - military, army, service corp -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, TRANSPORT CORP, post WW2
Cloth flag made up of horizontal stripes of navy / white / red. Navy ground with central star, laurel wreath. White hanging cord attached to one edge with metal attachment hooks top & bottom. On blue circle in centre of Gold "E = R" star emblem in centre with crown on top. "PAR ONERI" underneath on grey. "Royal Australian Transport Corps - reign of Elizabeth II" Motto: "Par Oneri"flags - military, transport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
John Norman Haughton No 75761 enlisted in the RAAF on 11.5.42 age 19 years. On discharge from the RAAF 21.2.46 he was a Cpl in 88 Operational Base Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re J. N. HAUGHTON. 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939 - 1945 3. Australian Service Medal"75761 J. N. HAUGHTON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Leonard Edwin Bliss VX59955 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.45 he was a Sapper in 2/8th Field Company. He re enlisted later No 3/400361 and served with 3 RAR in Korea. After that he served with the 38th Batt North Victorian Regiment. Medal set, miniatures, court mounting, set of (9) Re L.BLISS. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Korea Medal 7. UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Lawrence Raymond Hufer No 3162733 served in Vietnam from 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. The nominal roll shows that he served in 85 Transort Platoon RAASC. He later served in 15 Transport Platoon RACT. Medal set, miniatures, court mounted, set of (6) Re L. HUFER. 1. Australian Active Service Medal with clasp "VIETNAM" 2. Vietnam campaign medal 3. Reserve Force Medal 4. Defence Medal 5. Anniversary of National service meal 6. Vietnam medal with clasp "60 -"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Re. W.O. 2 R.M. ENGLISH\ 6 Coy R.A.A.S.C. 6 Coy R.A.C.T. Melb Water TPT Unit 15 TPT SQD R.A..C.T.Medal set, miniature, court mounted, wt of (4) Re R. ENGLISH. 1. Reserve Force Medal with one clasp 2. National Medal 3. Defence Medal 4.Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post WW2
Medal, U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross with loose ribbonmedals, military, american, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, 67Th INFANTRY, possibly post WW2
This appears to be a plastic copy of a Bendigo Infantry Badge, 67th. Brass coloured, flat plastic backing. Has a laurel wreath, inside this is a crest with 2 standing horses which are supporting a coat of arms. The bottom portion has number 67, the top portion has a crown.numismatics-badges-military, passchendaele barracks trust, 67th, bendigo infantry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM PATCHES, WW1 to post WW2
.1) Red cotton patch with yellow print, crossed sword under Rising Sun symbol, Roman numerals. .2) Red woollen curved shoulder patch with white print. Australian Military Forces. .3) Oval uniform patch, 38th Battalion, red & blue. .4) 2nd/38th Battalion, woollen red & blue on grey oval background..1) “Australian Military Forces; III” .2) “Northern Victorian Regiment”uniforms - badges, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MEDALS, RIBBON, BADGE WW2, 1) Stokes and Sons, Post WW2
STANLEY BAYLISS, VX138816 enlisted on 7 May 1943 and discharged on 26 March 1946. On discharge he was listed as being posted as a Private to 2/108 General Transport Company..1) 1940 RSSIL Badge. .2) Ribbons set of 2, Pacific Star & 39 - 45 Star. .3) Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945 with ribbon. .4) War Medal 1939 - 1945 with ribbon. .5) Pacific Star with ribbon..2) “37779”Stamped on reverse .3) & .4) “ VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rim .5) “VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rearbadges, membership, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - MODEL SHIP, Post WW2
"Ramillies' was part of "Convoy U.S.I Wellington to Australia, Sydney , Freemantle, Colombo & Middle East arriving 12.2.40Model of "HMS Ramillies." set in a base made of wood with gold edging. It is all covered with a perpspex lid " HMS Ramillies”maritime technology, model ships, handcraft - woodwork -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 enlisted on 24.4.41 in the 2nd AIF aged 37 years. Posted to Pioneer Wing 23.6.1941, graded Cook Group 2 in 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. Embark for the Middle East 2.11.1941 disembarking 4.11.1941, relinquishes Group 2 Cook position, embark for Batavia 18.2.1942, reported Missing in Action Java then Missing POW 7.3.1942, recovered POW Siam 20.8.1945, embark from Singapore 29.9.45 disembarking Australia 17.10.1945, discharged from the Army 1.3.1946. With the entry of Japan into the war the 2/2nd Battalion embarked from the Middle East for Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945. 4. Australian Service Medal. "VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Bethany Gallery, Post WW2
Lawrence Francis John HAYES No VX37555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.1940. At discharge from the AIF on 23.10.1945 he was a Pte in 9th Australian Div Cav Regt.Wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, dark green boarder around coloured certificate. Appreciation Certificate, The Call to Arms, from Shire of Korong to Lawrence F J Hayes. Signed by Shire President & Shire Secretary. On rear: Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge St, Bgo.documents - certificate, frames, shires ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Instrument - BUGLE, WW2 era possible
Bugle, copper & brass, silver coloured metal mouthpiece attached by ball chain. Brass trim on flared end brass sections repaired, soldered onto main copper tubing.musical instruments - wind, metalcraft brassware - copperware, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - DOCUMENTS - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW1 - WW2
Items were in an envelope addressed to MRS G FARLEY-SMITH. Items to be itemised at a later date.Documents 13 pages, 6 copies of photographs re the Hood family in WWI & WWII. Details home & service abroad.documents - history - biography, photography-photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Post WW2
William Charles Atkinson enlisted in the RAAF on 9.2.1944 age 18 years. On discharge from the Air Force he held the rank of LAC in No 7 Aircraft Depot.From the citizens of Bendigo to WC Atkinson. Signed by Mayor A Truscott and town clerk.Written on rear: "William Charles Atkinson 147081 RAAF” , “Frank Palmozzo”documents-certificates, frame accessories, raaf, atkinson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Painting - PAINTING PRINT, FRAMED, Post WW2
Doctor “Weary” Dunlop as he was known was an Australian Doctor well known for his work as a POW of the Japanese.Brown & gold ornate timber frame. Photographic print of a painting, 3/4 length portrait of SIR EDWARD (WEARY) DUNLOP dressed in a lounge suit. Australian flag draped, bunch of flowers, book on table in the background. Signature in gold print bottom R corner.photography-photographs, frame accessories, doctor, weary dunlop -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - INSTRUMENT PANEL RAAF, Early WW2
Belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history.Wood frame block with six (6) instruments, round shape set in the wood frame. The 6 instruments all different all represent a replica of a standard "sperry flight instrument panel". These parts were fitted to most RAF and RAAF aircraft. "M Matheson 87 Reservoir Road Strathdale Bendigo" (Label on rear).instruments, equipment, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post WW2
The soldier is Lionel Clarence Younghusband, initial enlistment No N199216, transferred to AIF No NX115868 age 22 years on 7.9.1942, date of death listed as 14.7.1943 while serving in 3rd ARMD DIV.Black & white photograph mounted on polished map of Australia mounted on timber rectangular stand. Photograph of a soldier in uniform.Hand inscribed on map - “Lionel NX115868 / 3rd Amd Div / AIF”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HAT, NAVY, Post WW2
HMAS BENDIGO Sailor's Hat. White top, black rim, 3 names written inside crown, navy chin strap - 1 end stitched & 1 end pinned on with rusty safety pin. Name HMAS BENDIGO in gold lettering.“G V GRIFFITHS” “JAMES BURNS” “Coby Prigg”uniforms - navy, costume - male headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BRASS VASE, Post WW2
Shell casing brass, tapered, used as a tall vase. Item classed as trench art.“76 x 636 DM 30 LOT SM 104 0103”military history - souvenirs, arms - ordnance, metal craft- brassware -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - NURSE PRINT, FRAMED, Post WW2
This print was originally hanging in the foyer at the entrance to the Billiard room pre the SMI becoming a Military Museum.A Sister of the Army Nursing Service Maple coloured timber glass front, cardboard back. Coloured print by Ivor Hele with white boarder. Female figure in sitting position in nurses uniform.with steel helmet in left hand. Under the print, “A sister of the Army Nursing service” On label under print. “In Memory of Able Seaman W Haas RAN This print along with the overhead flag display was presented to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch by Cpl J ROWELL in memory of Able seaman W.HAAS. R.A.N”. brsl, smirsl, ivor hele, nurse -
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Artwork, other - LAMP - TRENCH ART, Post WW2
Possibly made by the donor.This object is an example of trench art. .1 The lamp base consists of a chrome plated deactivated mortar bomb attached to a turned brown wooden base. A globe and switch socket are attached to the tip of the bomb. An electrical cord with power plug is threaded through the base of the bomb. .2 The lampshade is made of stiffened brown paper laced to a wire frame with dark brown cord. Handpainted coloured flowers decorate the outer surface of the shade. The shade is attached to the globe via a wire clamp.On the base of the mortar bomb: ' ?LB, IM, MF, 1940'ornaments, lighting - electrical, trench art, souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET - RAAF, c. WW2
Helmet issued to John Charles Dean No 144278 RAAF. He enlisted on 26.8.43 aged 18 years and was a LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. He was discharged from the RAAF on 13.3.46.British designed steel helmet painted a khaki colour. The chin strap is made of light khaki coloured cotton webbing and is secured with an adjustable brass buckle. The liner is black coloured and coated canvas with rubber padding on the crown.On the underside of the rim in black handwriting: 'LAC Dean JC/144278/RAAF'uniforms - raaf, helmet, headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - BENDIGO BASE HOSPITAL NURSES HONOUR BOARD WW1, WW2, post WW2
Bendigo Base Hospital Honor roll WW1 & 2, marble with angle iron frame, wood backing, glass front. The nurses served in the 3 services, Army, Navy, Air Force and Queen Alexandria's Imperial Nursing Service."Bendigo Base Hospital Roll of Honor"memorials-honour boards, military history-service records, bendigo nurses, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - EMU CREEK S.S 228 HONOUR BOARD WW1, Post WW2
HONOR Roll Board, timber curved top with carved symbols of wattle & crossed rifles, sides are Doric columns. The roll covers both World Wars. “S.S.228.EMU CREEK, Roll of HONOR, 1914.......1918”civic mementoes - honour boards, military history-service records, emu creek -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MEMBERSHIP BADGES, 1) Bishop / Brisbane, 1) Pre WW2
Items in collection re Brig E.M. Williams DSO, refer Cat No 2580 for service details..1) Badge, metal, RSL Membership, 2 figures central with membership year clasp at top. .2) Badge, metal Australian Legion of Ex Servicemen & Women. Blue scroll with Army, Navy Air Force over Boomerang. Red, blue & white enamel work.numismatics-badges-societies-service clubs, metalcraft - enamel ware -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - MATCHBOX & HOLDERS, 1) & .2) Bryant & May, C. WW2
.1) & .2) Matchbox. .3) Metal matchbox holder with Rising Sun badge in brass on top. Electroplated nickel silver. .4) Metal matchbox holder with large self coloured Rising Sun badge embossed.military history - souvenirs, containers - commercial, matches