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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Commemorative medal, 1954
... Commemorative medal... and commemorative words on the rear Commemorative medal ...These medals were given to all school children to commemorate the royal visit of 1954Small medal with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip's head in profile on the face and commemorative words on the rearOn the face - Queen Elizabeth ii & Duke of Edinburgh. On the rear - E II R, Royal Visit 1954 Victoriacivic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Bronze medal, Commemorative Medal, UNKNOWN
... Commemorative Medal... newspaper clipping reason or Medal Commemorative Medal ANZAC Bronze ...SIMPSON AND DONKEY on face of medal. Map of AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND together with Southern Cross on reverse.Heavy bronze medal dated 1915 ANZAC newspaper clipping reason or MedalAWARED TO R.V.FARKENS -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
La Bataille De La Somme (Battle of the Somme) Commemorative Medal
... La Bataille De La Somme (Battle of the Somme) Commemorative... of the Somme) Commemorative Medal ...This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Belgium Commemorative Medal (For Battles in Belgium)
... Belgium Commemorative Medal (For Battles in Belgium).... Medals Ballarat RSL Ballarat Belgium Commemorative Medal ...This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Various
... Elizabeth 1937 1172.2 British Naval Squadron 1924 commemorative ...1172 Three Victorian Education Dept medallions circa WW1 1172.1 Medallion for coronation of King George V and Queen Elizabeth 1937 1172.2 British Naval Squadron 1924 commemorative medallion 1924 -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medal, 1967
... Anzac Commemorative Medal... with inscription of it's donation to Legacy. Anzac Commemorative Medal ...The notepaper says: "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - FAVALORO COLLECTION: SISTERS OF MERCY CONVENT MEDAL
Silver medal, blue enamelled shield topped with a crown & encircled by a wreath, shield shows lettering S.M.C. Omnia Pro Tecor Jesu around a red heart with a cross on top and wrapped in a crown of thorns.Prescott & Dawe Stg Silnumismatics, badges - commemorative, sisters of mercy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Medallion: Double sided
BHS CollectionDouble sided commemorative round gold medallion: - One side commemorates the re-opening in 1986 of the Central Deborah Gold Mine with image of Central Deborah Mine & Poppet Head. - Reverse side commemorates The Bendigo Talking Tram Tour with four images of Bendigo icons including Pall Mall Fountain, the Post Office, Talking Tram & Cathedral - Medallion is set into a cardboard cut-out with printed paper descriptions for each side of the medal. - Medallion is designed by Maiden Gully Medallions. memorabilia, central deborah, medallion -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Medal (Item) - Medal - Coronation Of King George V & Queen Mary Commemorative Australia 1911
... THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION.JUNE 22 1911. Gilt bronze 36mm diameter. Medal ... -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative plate, 1984
... Tennis medal. Materials: Metal Commemorative plate ...1984 Los Angeles Olypic Games Tennis medal. Materials: Metaltennis -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medalion, 1967
... Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medalion... commemorative medalion anzac day wwi world war one anniversaries medals ...Medallion was issued to Miss Edna Huf of Albury, sister of No 533 Sergeant Carl Wilhelm Huf, 7th Battalion AIF who died at sea on HMT "Royal George" on 13 May 1915 of wounds received at Gallipoli and buried in Chatly Cemetery Egypt. Huf was aged 20. Miss Edna Huf donated the medallion together with other items to 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Collection prior to her death at Albury.Part of a collection of items relating to the service and death of a single Australian soldier in WWI which was kept by his sister and passed to a local military collection for keeping shortly before her death in Albury.Bronze medallion featuring Simpson and donkey on obverse and map of Australia and New Zealand on reverse. Issued in 1967 to surviving persons who had served at Gallipoli and NOK of deceased servicemen. Inscribed on lower portion of reverse "CW Huf"huf, gallipoli, anzac commemorative medalion, anzac day, wwi, world war one, anniversaries, medals, numismatics, donkeys, simpson -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative Gift, 1982
Wood plaque mounted with a metal medal and a plastic label which states 'US - Australia...October 1-3, 1982'. Materials: Wood, Metal, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative Gift, 1984
Wood plaque mounted with a metal medal and a plastic label which states 'US - Australia...September 28030, 1984'. Materials: Wood, Metal, Plastictennis -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Medal - Medal, commemorative, 1935
... Medal, commemorative...Commemorative medal... celebration around the world. Commemorative medal silver jubilee king ...The Medal, Presentation Box and Certificate from Buckingham Palace are a very important addition to Council’s History and Heritage collection because of their association with a past Mayor of the City of Caulfield Harry Carl Hortin Smith. Although a total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major Australian museum collections. The National Museum of Australia holds a similar medal which was awarded to Sir Robert Menzies. The Museum of Victoria also holds a similar medal but neither collection contains a presentation box or certificate from Buckingham Palace. The significance of the donation is greatly enhanced due to its good condition and the fact that it includes all items associated with the presentation the Medal. Most museum collections only include the jubilee medal. Together these unique historical objects tell a complete story of this important event which was cause for great celebration around the world.George V Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935. Round silver medal with attached loop and red ribbon with blue and white stripes on the edges. Awarded to Harry, Carl, Hortin Smith Mayor of the City of Caulfield. A total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.OBVERSE: Conjoined half-length busts of King George V and Queen Mary wearing crowns and robes of state; around, GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN . MARY . MAY . VI . MCMXXXV. REVERSE: A crowned monogram GRI (Translation - George King and Emperor) with the dates of his reign at either side, MAY 6 1910 May 6 1935.commemorative medal, silver jubilee, king george v, 1935, queen mary, harry carl hortin smith, mayor, city of caulfield -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Certificate, commemorative
The medal was awarded to Mr C.H.H. Smith as Mayor of the City of Caulfield, 1934-1935. The Medal, Presentation Box and Certificate from Buckingham Palace are a very important addition to Council’s History and Heritage collection because of their association with a past Mayor of the City of Caulfield. Although a total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major Australian museum collections. The National Museum of Australia holds a similar medal which was awarded to Sir Robert Menzies. The Museum of Victoria also holds a similar medal but neither collection contains a presentation box or certificate from Buckingham Palace. The significance of the donation is greatly enhanced due to its good condition and the fact that it includes all items associated with the presentation the Medal. Most museum collections only include the jubilee medal. Together these unique historical objects tell a complete story of this important event which was cause for great celebration around the world.Certificate from Buckingham Palace by command of His Majesty The King accompanying a Silver Jubilee medal awarded to Harry, Carl, Hortin, Smith. The first two names on the Certificate are incorrect and read "Charles, Henry, Hortin Smith*, 6 May 1935. The correct name is "Harry, Carl, Hortin, Smith confirmed by Mr Smith's grandson. -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, 1951
... medal - commemorative... medal - commemorative medal federation Side 1: 1901 1951;Reverse ...Medal with hole for hanging to commemorate 50 years of the Commonwealth. Embossed. Smooth edgeSide 1: 1901 1951;Reverse: Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australialocal history, numicmetrics, medal - commemorative, medal, federation -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - First Day issue postcard with 45c stamp, Korean War
Commemorative first day issue postcard with 45c stamp - Features: Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Korea Medal, Unite Nations Medal for KoreaKorean War 18 April 2000 Canberra -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Etched Glass Tumbler, Greig's Honey, c 1956
Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Faith Yvonne Leech (31 March 1941 – 14 September 2013) was born in Bendigo and won a gold medal in the 4×100–metre freestyle relay and bronze in the 100-metre freestyle at the Melbourne Games.Commemorative glass produced by Greig's Honey prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text printed on the outside and features an image of Faith Leech in swimsuit, accompanied by Olympic symbols and advertising text. [Head, shoulders and torso image Faith Leech], [Olympic ring, torch and wreath], OLYMPIC PAGEANT / MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 1956 / Faith Leech, Australia / May represent / in / 100 metres / freestyle / Greig's Honeyfaith leech, melbourne olympics, 1956, faith leech swimming pool -
Mont De Lancey
Container - Anzac Biscuit Tin, Modern Baking Pty Ltd, 2014
This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A large rectangular commemorative Unibic Limited Edition red lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an embossed old brown toned photograph image of a soldier on parade receiving a Victoria Cross medal. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. There is a brief explanation about the Victoria Cross in a black rectangle shape at the bottom as well as a picture of the medal above it. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and details about the RSL (Returned Service League) formed in 1916. Inside the tin there is a white sheet of paper with full details about the Victoria Cross. As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit'. "The Victoria Cross" - The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "In the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. 500g Net'war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - ANZAC Centenary medal, Herald Sun commemorative medallion 100 years Gallipoli landings
Commemorative medallion on cardThe ANZACS Lest we forget. The ANZACS April 25 1915 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Commemorative Medallion, Issues began 1967
... and deep red silk (lid). Medal Commemorative Medallion ...Medallion awarded to surviving members of Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula during 25 April 1915 to January 1916. Recipient enlisted 07 June 1915 and was taken on strength of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment at ANZAC on 14 October 1915. He arrived at Alxandria on 27 December 1915. Subsequently served in France, and was discharged, in London, 24 January 1920. Returned to Australia, departing United Kingdom 06 May 1921. Cast bronze, approximately 75 mm high and 50mm wide. The obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, with '1915' . It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The presentation box in black leatherette is lined with deep red velvet and deep red silk (lid)."W. R' Hawkins" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - DISPLAY, FRAMED
Charles Wright No 825 enlisted in G Coy 7th Batt AIF on 18.8.14 age 20 years, embark for Eygpt 19.10.14. Reported WIA and missing 25.4.15. A court of enquiry confirmed KIA 23.9.17, no known grave. George Edwin Wright No 5241 enlisted in 16 reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.12.15 age 18 years 4 months. Embark for England 1.4.16, embark for France 29.8.16. KIA 8.12.16, no known grave. Thomas Stanley Wright No 5242 in 16th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 21.12.16 age 21 years. Embark for England 1.4.16, embark for France 29.8.16, WIA 29.4.17 GSW to chest, return to unit 10.9.17, awarded the Military Medal 4.10.17 at Broodseinde Ridge near Ypres, WIA in same action GSW to Abdomen. Discharged from the AIF 23.1.1920. Refer 781.2P, 1227P. Display, framed, covered with glass. Contains 2 Commemorative plaques - CHARLES WRIGHT & GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT. One 1914/1915 Star on its own. Display in depth holds Victory Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal and small brass badge or medallion - THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT.Engraved white on metal labels: Top: COMPLIMENTS MRS JEAN GERBES NEE WRIGHT FOR THE WRIGHT FAMILY IN MEMORY OF CHARLES J AND GEORGE EDWIN - WRIGHT Middle behind glass: THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT MM 6th BTN On white label in black print: THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT 5242 16th REO's Batt AIF Enlisted 21.12.15 age 21 Embarked 1.4.16 WIA twice Awarded MM 4.10.17 at BROODSEINDE RIDGE Discharged 23.1.20 Bottom: COMPLIMENTS MRS KATHLEEN WRIGHT AND FAMILY IN MEMORY OF HUSBAND AND FATHER THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT MM See also 781.2Pnumismatics - medals/military, plaques, metalcraft -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Medal, 1989
... : Commemorative Centenary Medal 22 of 50....: Commemorative Centenary Medal 22 of 50. Bronze medal in blue velvet ...Medal celebrating the 100th anniversary of Longerenong Agricultural College. Bronze medal in blue velvet presentation box.Inscribed on front: VCAH Longerenong 1889-1989 One Hundred Years Advancing Australian Agriculture and on the back: Commemorative Centenary Medal 22 of 50.100th anniversary, 1989, centenary, longerenong agricultural college -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion, Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, 1988
... interest as an example of a Bicentennial medal awarded to a local ...This medallion was produced at the Royal Australia Mint in Canberra in 1988 to commemorate the Bicentenary of European settlement in Australia. The obverse design was by Michael Meszaros and the Bicentenary logo was designed by Michael Tracy. This medallion was given to Elizabeth Douglas in 1988 in recognition of her work as Secretary of the Shire of Hampden Bicentennial Community Committee. At the time Miss Douglas was Principal of Derrinallum High School, a position she held from 1984 to 1991. In retirement Elizabeth O'Callaghan (nee Douglas) spent many years as an active member of the Warrnambool and District Historical SocietyThis item is of historic interest as an example of a Bicentennial medal awarded to a local individualThis is a medallion of circular shape and bronze colouring (gold-plated). On the obverse side it has a raised gold pattern representing masses of people with a flag and gold lettering. On the reverse side it has a stylised map of Australia with gold lettering and sprays of flowers. The medal rests on a round plastic container inserted into a rectangular green box with felt trimming. The box is contained in another green cardboard box Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 Celebration of a Nation Australia 1788-1988 The Official Bicentenary Commemorative Medallionaustralian bicentenary, bicentennial medallion, elizabeth douglas derrinallum