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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Artwork- Print, The Corps of Marines - Captain 1790
The Corps of Marines - Captain 1790Gold Wooden Frame - no glass Marks on print Print falling out of frame5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Artwork- Print, Queen Victoria
Portrait of Queen VictoriaBlack and gold metal frame with glass. Silver badge on front "6BN RVR SGT's Mess"6BN RVR SGT's Mess5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, King George VI 1939
Portrait of King George VI 1939Silver frame - frame broken on left bottom corner, back of portrait needs attention.Signed By King George VI5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
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
Domestic object - Goblet 1 RVR x 50, Hacker
Goblet - red wine "1 RVR SGTS Mess" Diameter 821 RVR SGTS Mess5/6 rvr, officer's/sergeant's mess -
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
Artwork, other - Portrait, Prince Charles
Colour portrait of Prince CharlesColour portrait of Prince Charles with Brown and gold wooden frame Charles is wearing a short red welsh guards coat with gold aguilettes and a blue sash on the back og the frame with black sharpie " Presented to 1 RVR Sergents mess by LT Col Blanksby ED August 1982"" Presented to 1 RVR Officers mess by LT Col Blanksby ED August 1982" 1 of 2 5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
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
... . Waugh July 1987 Linked Battalion with 5/6 RVR Highland regiment ...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
Souvenir - Tableware, Platter Hamel Day 1995
Presented on anniversary of battle of Le Hamel 1995.Large Plater with Ornate Design and inscription in centre. Leaf design and grooves around edge.Presented to 5/6 RVR Officers Mess by Lt Col. & Mrs Thomas. Hamel Day 1995officers mess, 5/6 rvr, regimental property, silver ware -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Flag, 1 RVR
5/6 RVR was formerly 1 RVR Royal blue flag with RVR badge located centallyu on overse and reverse sides. A yellow roman numeral I is located at top left wark vc, 1 rvr, royal victoria regiment -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Flag, 6 RVR ASSLT. PNR
6 RVR precurser unit to 5/6 RVRLarge red cotton flag. 6 R.V.R. ASSLT. PNR. sewn on in large yellow cotton letters. Large tan/ white skull sewn in middle 10cm x 11cm tear to left of skull on obverse side Tags sewn on lower left side of flag.6 rvr, support company, assault pioneers, 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