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Seaworks Maritime Museum
Merchant sailors hat
Merchant Navy hat with gold wreath on cap and merchant navy insignia. Hat is a part of a set which includes hat, jacket and pants. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, USA RAN
Wooden Shield with Gold Decal of Laurel Wreath, Wings Anchor with Small Shield with 135 and Scroll with 'Emu' and "Get The Bloody Job Done"USA RAN 135,"EMU", "Get the Bloody Job Done"plaque, usa ran -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Medal, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1895
Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. His family first arrived in this region during the gold rush era, purchasing a piece of land adjacent to the Murray River. The spectacular scenery and rich history of the area is said to have inspired Busse in his writing. He attended Wesley College in his school days, before going on to study law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from university, Busse would go on to become a barrister, but he is best known as a writer of fiction, publishing two novels: 'The Blue Beyond: A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia' and 'The Golden Plague: A Romance in the Early Fifties'. Busse died in 1960. This particular object is dated 1895, three years before Busse was born. It can thus be assumed that it was awarded to a relative of his, possibly his father in relation to their land by the Murray River. This object is significant as it is associated with Wilfred Clarence Busse, a celebrated author and barrister who grew up in the locality of Chiltern. It is also a medal awarded by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, a society that has held social and industrial significance since it was founded in the nineteenth century. Small, circular medal - made of either bronze or brass metal - depicting an agricultural background behind a female figure in a toga holding a wreath. Back side: The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria / Busse & Son / 1895wilfred clarence busse, w.c. busse, busse, gold rush, gold rush chiltern, busse author, the royal agricultural society of victoria, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the blue beyond, rasv, medal, agricultural medal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1955
Awarded to Ted Arrowsmith for the best show of the Show.Large heavy copper medallion with relief design of rose on one face and laurel wreath on reverse face bordering inscription of prizewinner 1955.Mitcham Hort Soc. Autumn Show 1955 Best rose E Arrowsmithnumismatics, badges -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge, Circa 1948
The 34th Infantry Brigade was raised in Moratai and consisted of three Infantry Battalions. Namely the 65th / 66th /and 67th Battalions. On the 23rd November 1948 they became the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th Battalion 1RAR/ 2 RAR and 3 RAR saw service in WW11 in Korea and Vietnam.Gilded brass hat badge showing a round wattle wreath with "St Edwards" crown over a kangaroo and 2 crossed .303 rifles.Kangaroo and wattle are distinctly Australian - from the TAC signs of the parent units. Crossed rifles represents the infantry nature of the Regiment. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anzac Day Mitcham
Black and white photograph of returned service men marching down Station St. Mitcham, the front three carrying wreaths. Shops on right.anzac day, anzac day mitcham, anzac day march -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1971-1972
Silver trophy of a statue or a runner on a podium above a laurel wreath. The statue has a plastic base with a metal plate with engraved text reading:N.E.S.S.S.A. WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAND AGGEGATE ATHLETIC CUP -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - 1919 Victory Medal
In 1919, Australian schoolchildren received a special commemorative medal to mark the end of World War I. This medal, known as the “Peace of 1919” medallion, was issued by the Defence Department and distributed to schoolchildren throughout Australia. The medallion is circular with a plain edge and an integral suspension loop. On the obverse side, it features a symbolic female figure of Peace, holding a sword and standing on a plinth marked “PEACE 1919.” A dove flies behind her, and two figures freed from shackles are at her feet. The reverse side showcases a central panel surrounded by laurel leaves, topped by the King’s Crown with the word “VICTORY” over rays of the rising sun. A sailor and a digger stand at ease on either side of the panel, which bears the inscription “THE / TRIUMPH / OF / LIBERTY / AND / JUSTICE.” Below the leaves, a small panel displays the words “THE PEACE OF 1919” and the manufacturer’s name. The medallion was issued to commemorate the signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty in 1919, which officially ended World War I. Originally, the medals were suspended from a narrow piece of red, white, and blue striped cotton ribbon. This medallion served as a reminder to a generation of the service and sacrifice of Australians during the war. It symbolized the achievement of peace, albeit at great cost. Each child in Australia aged 0-14 years (and up to 16 if their parents were in the armed forces) received this small but meaningful token of remembrance12. Small medallion with faded red, white and blue ribbon with pin. Female on the front. Wreath on back with two males either side with uniformmedals, 1919, ww1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Col Hoskin at Shrine
This parade was held on 75th Anniversary of Charge at Beersheba, World War One.Two colour photographs of Lieutenant Colonel B. Hoskin laying a wreath at the horse trough memorial at the Shrine, Melbourne, 31 October 1992.charge, melbourne, hoskin, beersheba, shrine -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Plate Gordon Highlanders
Small plate glazed with gold band on rim. Picture of stag-wreath, King's Crown and wording Gordon Highlanders. BYDAND. Diameter - 1205/6 rvr -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Ceremonial object - Medallion, Stokes Badges, Buninyong School Centenary 1873 - 1973, 1973
Commissioned to mark the centenary of the Buninyong State (Primary) School, no. 1270.Silver coloured medallion with Buninyong School Centenary 1873 - 1973 and laurel wreath on the front and a relief image of the original school building on the reverse.Buninyong School Centenary 1873 - 1973; Stokes, Melb. on obverse.buninyong state school, buninyong primary school, education -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - Presented Plaque
One of several items donated in memory of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Wooden plaque with blue, white, red and silver insignia of New South Wales Lancers, depicting a crown, elephant, wreath and crossed spears.1885 - 1985/ Royal New South Wales Lancers/ Sergeants Mess/ Tenax in Fide/ To WO2 T.Nicholson/ From PMC and members/ 14 Nov '86wo2 trevor nicolson, 4410261, plaque, tenax in fide, royal new south wales lancers, 1st armoured, trevor nicholson, t nicholson, shield, armoured corps -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $2, 2015
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $2. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. This badge is just the torch symbol, it does not have the laurel wreath. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of red plastic in the shape of a torch with the word Legacy highlighted in gold. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Event at the Shrine, 198?-199?
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. The photo shows a solider standing by the Cenotaph after a wreath was added. Date unknown. It was possibly Widows Sunday, which is the Sunday at the start of Legacy Week in September when widows gather at the Cenotaph and lay wreaths after a service. They also attend a church service and a lunch.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Colour photo of a solider standing at the Cenotaph.wreath laying ceremony, widows -
Geelong Cycling Club
Medals, 1995
Geelong Cycling Veterans Club was formed in 1971 but GWCC still conducted veteran races within the club. These medals appear to be remnants of awards not collected. Medals have always been awarded in recognition of achievement in competitive events. Even after 20+ years of veteran racing, the club still conducted veteran races which seems to indicate a large number older members were affiliated with the club.6 x Medals - one in gold metal conglomerate, three in bronze metal conglomerate, two in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a blue ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Scr Race/J. Nicholson" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran T Trial/P. Good" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Road Race/P. Good" Medal 4 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran 500 Mt T TrialJ. Nicholson" Medal 5 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran T Trial/K. Bent" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Road Race/K. Bent"gwcc; veteran; k. bent; p. good; j. nicholson; -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Angus and Coote, To The Woman of Australia Badge, 1942
In the Second World War there was only one badge issued to the nearest female relative of members of the RAN, the Australian Imperial Force (including members of the Australian Army Nursing Service), and the Royal Australian Air Force on active service abroad. Stars displayed on a bar suspended below the badge represented the number of relatives involved in the war effort. Authority for the issue of the badge in the Second World War was issued under AIF Order 200 dated 14 February 1941.Metal badge with crown on top & bar underneath with 1 star.'TO THE WOMAN OF AUSTRALIA'. Map of Australia in centre of wreath. On reverse side issued by the Commonwealth Government. No 'A100853' world war two, royal australian air force, australian imperial force, australian army nursing service -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Badges, New Zealand Army Corps
Sample of the general service cap-badge of the New Zealand army corps.Two badges, identical designs, a.with slide-on clip, & b. has two rings, on back with pin missing.Both badges have NZ in the centre of fern wreath with a crown at the top. Across the bottom, is ONWARD.new zealand -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Murweh Carriage, c.1874
This private late-nineteenth-century four-wheeled carriage has been built to transport a family or group of passengers with a coachman in the front seat. It can be pulled by one horse, or by two horses if the T-pole is attached. The button fittings along each side of the carriage indicate that a folding roof or hood was once attached. The frame across the front of the carriagewas likely to have been a ‘dashboard’ with a leather or wood covering to prevent water, mud and other particles from splashing onto the passengers. The rear step between the two side-facing bench seats is adjustable to allow for ladies’ long skirts. These rear seats appear to be removable, in which case the carriage could be converted to a wagon to transport goods and equipment. The carriage could have been illuminated by oil or carbide lamps placed into the lamp holders on the sides. The carriage was kept under cover for many years in an open-front sandstone building that also included living quarters and an area that may have been stable. It was at ‘Murweh’ a Warrnambool property at 203 Liebig Street. The home is now Heritage and National Trust Listed and described as a ‘gentleman’s residence’. It was built by James Wotton Shevill in the 1860s. Shevill was a councillor from 1875 to 1878, serving in 1878 as Mayor of the Borough of Warrnambool. Jeremiah Wade lived at Murweh there from 1879-1880. By 1915 F.B. Whitehead and his family were living there, and by 1930 the address was used by Mr T.J. Rome and his family. Thomas James Rome was still using that address in September 1973 after his 100th birthday. It is believed that one of the property’s owners had been an Obstetrician in Warrnambool. The current owner re-told the story that children used to hide in the back section of the carriage and smoke, hidden from the sight of onlookers. He had heard the story from a previous owner.The well-appointed horse-drawn four-wheeled carriage is likely to have first belonged to a local councillor and past Mayor of the town of Warrnambool, J.W. Shervill, whose 1860s city property was the carriage location for many years. The carriage is a rare local example of a town-based lifestyle befitting a prosperous personality of the late 19th century. It adds to the story of Warrnambool's development as a town influenced by the port, wealth gained from shipping and the home place of prominent local people such as the Councillor and later Mayor. The side-facing rear seating is unusual for a passenger carriage. It has the feature of removable rear bench seats, allowing for the dual purpose of a carriage or wagon.Carriage; the Victorian-era horse-drawn four-wheeled open carriage has a coachman’s bench seat across the front and two side-facing bench seats in the rear. There are steps at the front on each side and a centre adjustable step and the back. It has a hinged shaft, two lamp holders and a separate T-pole. The bench seats have padded backrests upholstered in green leather and each has padded armrests at the ends. A rectangular metal frame, likely to have been a dashboard, is mounted across the front of the carriage. It has two inner vertical bars. The carriage's body is painted dark green with crimson highlights on some of the panelling. Decorative oval panels with hand-painted motifs are mounted along the sides. The side panels of the carriage have metal fastener buttons attached. The iron-rimmed wheels have sixteen wooden spokes and copper cuffs on the outside of the hubs, and the rear wheels are higher than the front wheels. Wooden brake blocks are mounted onto the back wheels and are active by a metal lever at the front right side of the carriage. The undercarriage is fitted with leaf springs on each side, mounted from front to back axles. Included are: (1) The separate T-pole that allows two horses to be harnessed to the carriage (2) Leather horse winkers with metal hardware and oval brass plate on the side of each winkerMotif painted on an oval panel [a musical lyre within a blue floral wreath flanked by scrolls] flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, murweh, buggy, cart, carriage, wagon, horse-drawn vehicle, victorian buggy, four-wheeled carriage, coachman’s seat, bench seat, side-facing benches, upholstered seats, victorian decals, heritage vehicle decoration, antique hand painting, hand painted decals, motifs, iron-rimmed wheels, wooden brake blocks, leaf springs, t-pole shaft, rear step, equine carriage, 19th century vehicle, victorian transport, transport, gentleman’s vehicle, james wotton shevill, councillor, mayor, jeremiah wade, f.b. whitehead, thomas james rome, warrnambool obstruction, warrnambool genealogy, warrnambool pioneers, victorian carriage, one horse carriage, two horse carriage, horse drawn carriage -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Anzac Commemoration Service, Ringwood, 1956
Black and white photographImage shows a wreath being laid on the steps of the clock tower during the Anzac Day ceremony. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Anzac Commemoration Service, Ringwood, 1956
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "The President of the R.S.L Mr. D. Ahern laying wreath at foot of memorial." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Anzac commemoration service, Ringwood, 1956
Black and white photographImage shows a wreath being laid on the steps of the clock tower during the Anzac Day service. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Anzac commemoration service, Ringwood, 1957
Black and white photographImage shows an official laying a wreath on the steps of the clocktower with soldiers standing on each corner of the base. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1,FRAMED, A Spencer & E Rider, C.1920
The item relates to the burial of an unknown Australian soldierColoured, pastel green & cream, black print (under plastic), metal backing. Australian & British Flags surrounding (red flag), laurel wreath.The Allied Commander Pays the Highest Tribute to the Australian Forces.documents - certificates, military history, tributes, burial -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Bible, Cambridge University Press, New Testament, c. 1916
New Testament, olive hardcover. Black print and wreath on front cover. 'NEW TESTAMENT SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR 1914 - 1918' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland's War Memorial, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo at Portland's War Memorial on Anzac Day. Floral display and crosses with wreaths in foreground, 2 cannons, memorial and hedge in background.Back: 'Portland', '198' - handwritten in pencil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - CITY CLUB HOTEL BENDIGO, Apr 1960
Slide. City Club Hotel, Corner Mitchell Street and Charing Cross, Bendigo. Sometime after Anzac Day as flowers and wreaths are still on Cenotaph.slide, bendigo, city club hotel., city club hotel. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, HMAS Sydney. Fact Fantasy and Fraud, 1991
Much had been written about the incident between the HMAS Sydney and Kormoran that was incorrect and the author began to investigate it thoroughly. This book was completed seven years later.Mottled grey/black soft card cover with a picture of HMAS Sydney on the front cover and a wreath laid by members of the Kormoran crew on the back coverhmas sydney, winter b, tatura, ww2, books, history, local -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceramic - Mug, Captain Syd H Birrell MC, 23/02/1946
This tankard mug was produced by Legacy to honour Legatee Syd Birrell possibly after he was awarded the MC. Legatee Birrell was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1949. The maker was the firm of EG Greenway, a pottery manufacturer in Blackburn, which was connected to Legatee Herb Greenway.Shows the high regard Legatee Syd Birrell was held in by the other legatees.Cream Ceramic mug with handle, with a relief portrait of Captain Syd.H. Birrell MC on one side and relief image of the Legacy Torch and Wreath of Laurel.Underneath etched - Capt Syd. H. Birrell MC. 23.2.46 Label affixed - E G Greenway Australiasouvenir, founding legatee, syd birrell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plaque, Norwood State School Mothers Club Shield - Ringwood, Victoria. 1962-70
Brown wooden perpetual shield with metal banner, laurel wreath and 10 metal shield-shaped tags for annual winners' names (7 blank).Inscriptions include Games House Competition Pollard - 1962. Sturt House 1970 - Captains Paula Strahan, Tim Puroy. Burke House 1971 - Captains Jenny Anderson, Darryl Whitaker. (Seven blank shields) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph
William Frederick Mawson was born in 1893 to Frederick William and Mary Mawson. Prior to the war, William was employed for 5 years as a carpenter with his older brother John who was a partner in Garrett & Mawson, architects and builders of Box Hill. At the age of 22, he enlisted on the 15 July 1915 and was assigned to the 5th Field Company of Engineers, training as a sapper. William served for nearly 2 years and was killed in 1917, only months before the end of the war whilst putting up barbed wire at Oestoik. His body was brought back the 4 miles from Oestoik to Lille Gate, Ypres in Belgium.Framed photograph of soldier within fabric inset, embroidered with English and Australian flags, white ribbon at base of green wreath which surrounds photo. frederick william mawson, mary mawson, surrey hills, garrett & mawson, william frederick mawson, carpenter, 14 bona vista avenue, architects