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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CIGARETTE LIGHTER WW2
Robert JACKSON VX36296 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.1940 aged 39 years. Taken POW in Malaya. Discharged from the Army on 12.12.1945. Born in Eaglehawk.Cigarette lighter, metal, round, silver, has push knob on top to open, lighter at side to ignite.On rear: “VX36296 S R JACKSON POW BURMA”accessory, lighter, cigarette, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CIGARETTE CASE, C. 1914 - 18
Case belonged to Les Iser. He had pre War service 3 years Cadets and 2 years L.Horse. Leslie Iser No 8150 enlisted in the 17th Battery 6th F.A.Brigade AIF on 18.6.1915. Promoted to Sgt 9.10.1915. Embarked for Eygpt 22.11.1915. Promoted 2nd Lieut 12.3.1916. Embarked for France 17.3.1916. WIA severe at Bois Greiner 26.6.1916, GSW's to right foot, left leg and forearm. The right foot required immediate amputation and then done again. The left leg became septic and he suffered from Jaundice. He was promoted to Lieut on 1.8.1917 and placed on the supernumerary list. Embarked for Australia 9.10.1917 and his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 4.1.1918. Refer 339.2, 1971, 2049P.Metal case, hinged with two elastic straps inside to hold cigarettes. Inscribed on lid."8150 / L. Iser / 17 BTY 6 FAB / AIF"cigarette cases, accesory, engraving -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, C.1960’s
These cigarette lighters were called Zippo Lighters. .2) Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for I am the evilist son of a bitch in the valley. .3) The Red Figure 1 the 1st Infantry Division US. They were known as The Big Red One. Items souvenired by Peter James Dodd No 217842 while serving in South Vietnam. refer 2436.2P for his service details..1) Cigarette lighter, metal, silver colour with hinged lid for use. Engraving on both sides, 1 depicts a lady with a bird in her palm, the other a poem & date. .2) Cigarette lighter, metal, silver colour with hinged lid for use 1 face has a minature Royal Aust Engineers badge attached. .3) Cigarette lighter, metal, silver colour with hinged lid for use 1 face has a small plaque attached with the figure 1 in red..1) Baria Nui Dat 69-70 (see notes) .2) RAE Vietnam .3) 1st Infantry Division Vietnamcigarette, zippo, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CIGARETTE CASE, 1916-1919
The case belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which contained hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Rectangular metal cigarette case with rounded edges. Inside has 2 small fabric straps to hold cigarettes. Outside has a Rising Sun epaulette badge fixed to lid. Underneath is an engraved flower arrangement. Lid is hinged on one side nd has metal clip closing device.personal effects-smoking accessories, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, 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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, AEROPLANE ASHTRAY, c 1940 - 1950
Refer to the service of "Richard Noel Levy" No. 428329 RAAF WW2.This is a stylised model of a B25 Bomber -WW2. It is mounted by a stand to a heavy ashtray. All the metal is of a green tint. It probably used to be chromed brass. It has 2 radial engines and the propellors rotate. The model has twin tails.souvenir, ww2, b25, ashtray -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CIGARETTE CASE, Evans
Refer to Dean. Cat 4575P Copper cigarette case. One end has a hinge assembly. The other end has a catch. On the front cover, two horizontal bands ending in a semi circular pattern. In the centre is a small rising sun badge with enamel inserts. In the blue section can be seen the phrase - "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Behind the crown in the Rising Sun, is red enamel. The whole surface is "dimpled" with a regular pattern.case, metal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY
Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PThis assembly is in the shape of a small cannon shell with projectile. 1. The base is shaped like a cannon shell. Inside is a ring to butt your ashes. It is made of a metal, the coating of which is pock marked. 2. The centre piece is tapered from 5 cm down to 3 cm. Underneath it is the fuel charging socket. On top is the flint button and fire hole. 3, The nose cone is shaped like an A.P. projectile. It tapers from 3 cm to a point.The base of the shell has "CHNA 1953.9. 1-7".war, smoking -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MOTHERS AND WIDOWS BADGE, PERSPEX BROOCH, C 1939 - 45
.1) Sent by M J TAYLOR to his sister Avril. .2) Issued to Mrs Ida TAYLOR, who lost her son, M J TAYLOR in WW11. A star was added for each son who lost their life in the war. Malcolm John Taylor 418772 RAAF. Refer Reg No's 112P, 113, 114.2. .1) Badge, RAAF, melted into blue perspex. Oval shaped. Type of trench art Souvenier. .2) Badge, Mothers and Widows. Metal circular shape with a bar supporting 1 star & suspended by 2 small chains..2) On front: For Australia Issued by the Commonwealyh Governmentbrooches, badges commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Student Technical Drawing Book, Francis William Whitworth, C 1922
- 1924 Sheet Metal Work drawing book of Plumbing apprentice Frank Whitworth- The Art Students drawing book - landscape orientation - Board coversThe Art Student Drawing Book, Classic Series F. Whitworth. SMWtechnical drawings, plumbing apprentice, apprentices