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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Signals Head Set
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...1942 Signals Head Set. Two black bakelite earpieces attached to black wire headpiece. Brown electrical cord is attached to wire and bakelite. Thick black rubber cord is attached to one earpiece. Has khaki canvas material attached to go around back of head.ZA28658 D ^ Dwwii, head set, signals head set, bakelite -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet Holder/Frog
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Pale khaki canvas type material bayonet holder, also known as a Frog. Has a large darker khaki loop at the top and two smaller canvas loops at the bottom.There is writing on the back that is faded and cannot be read.frog, bayonet holder, scabbard holder -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Camouflage Vest, c1983
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Australian Army camouflage vest manufactured at the Engineering Development Establishment in Maribyrnong prior to closureGreen and brown camouflage cloth and net vest with six pockets - three down either side of front zip. Seven braided loops around bottom of vest.webbing, australian army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Pocket Book, A.R. Sharrock, 1944
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Australian Soldier's Pocket book gifted by the Australian Comfort Fund to WO2 Almora Reedie SHARROCK VX142263 Born 13/7/1911 at Dandenong. Enlisted 26/2/1940. Occupation Armourer. Unit 127 Australian Brigade Workshop. Served in New Guinea during WW2An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Red canvas covered pocket book The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund 1944ww2, almora reedie sharrock, 127 aust bde workshop -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Cap -American
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...American "forage" flat cap with American Military Welfare badgeLight brown coloured flat cap with metal badge - shield with red cross in centre and eagle aboveBadge - Military Welfare american, forage cap, welfare badge -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Cap, c1940
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Australian WW2 Khaki flat "forage" capMembers of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) wore forage caps (side caps) on the ground and soft leather flying helmets in the air.Khaki cloth Flat Cap with two buttonsAustralian Military Forces 1940ww2, cap, khaki, australian, forage cap -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Lanyard
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...The wearing of lanyards, of various colours, on the right shoulder, applies to all members of the Australian Army except for Infantry Corps units and ‘A’ Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery who wear their lanyards on the left shoulder. The word ‘Lanyard’ itself is commonly used to describe a short rope to hold something, and can therefore be used to describe various items in use by the military. Orange and blue plaited lanyardlanyard, twine -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Beret, 2/6th Australian Regiment 1941
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Black woollen beret with leather edging, string drawstring and rising sun badge. Also has 2/6 Aust Armoured Reg 1941 patch of green top, red bottom and white tank in the middle with white edging.Inside: M.T.X. Size 6 3/4wwii beret, wwii, world war 2, beret, 2nd 6th australian armoured regiment, military patch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Emu Feather Plume
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Plume from hat of Corporal Farrier Mervyn "Banjo" HARRIS VX22764 born 4/3/1914. He enlisted in the CMF 8th Light Horse in February 1937 then the AIF on 7th January 1941 and posted to 143 P.O.W Camp Murchison. He attained the rank of Sergeant prior to discharge on 1/5/1944 ..Discharge Certificate donated to Wangaratta High School together with a display box containing black and white images and blacksmith tools..refer Victorian Collections.0334/0396Plume comprising of 2 separate emu feathers gathered at base with glue and / or tape binding.emu, feather, plume -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, c1945
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2. Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863 In grateful Appreciation VX 82156 Dvr Maloney M.M World War 1939-1945m m maloney, ww2, medal -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Colour Patches, 8th Light Horse
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Army Unit Colour Patches were worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the top of each sleeve from 1916.The 8th Light Horse Regiment was formed as part of the 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade, 3rd Contingent and attached to the Australian Division. Made up of men drawn from the 3rd Military District [Victoria], the 8th Light Horse Regiment was established at the Broadmeadows Training Camp in Melbourne, Victoria. The Army Unit Colour Patches (UCP) were orginally designed in a simple manner,allowing other member to easily identify the member's unit, division and battalion. A UCP is worn on the puggaree of the slouch hat whilst the Unit Shoulder Patch will incorporate the UCP normally with a border showing the unit's superior HQ. Horizontally aligned rectangular colour patch for 8 Light Horse Regiment, AIF, divided diagonally yellow (left) below light blue.Nilwwi, world war 1, light horse, 8th regiment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Gas Mask, c1940
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...The WWII US civilian gas mask for children was issued in a cardboard box. It came with a canvas carrying bag which had a shoulder strap sewn to the sides. This US Civilian home front item was issued during World War two. Gas masks were distributed among the general population because of the fear of Japan, and even Germany, being able to reach the main landCardboard box containing child size rubber and metal gas mask with green canvass bagModel MIA2-1-1non-combatant child's gas mask, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shaving Mirror in Leather Pouch
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Small metal piece used as shaving mirror in the field. Brown leather pouch with a green map of Australia, gold Southern Cross and "Good Luck" engraved into it. Inside the pouch contains a silver piece of metal used as a shaving mirror with a leather tag attached."Good Luck" engraved into the leather, plus a map of Australia and the Southern Crossshaving mirror, leather, metal -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Tan leather Case
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Tan leather Clinometer compass case - nil contents. Has a leather strap with a black buckle at the top. A leather strap with a metal clip at the bottom. Thick brown felt is stitched into the inside.Clinometer Field. M.H & Co. No.1. 1/ 1944revolver holster, clinometer field, wwii, world war 2, leather -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Rifle Launch Grenade, c1915
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Two rod type rifle grenades bought back from WWI by Sgt Major Albert James. Originally designed to be jammed into enemy tank tracks.The rod-type rifle grenade is a standard hand grenade with a metallic rod attached to the base. They were developed prior to World War One. Metal Rifle Launch GrenadeHope /18 (written on the side of one)world war one, ww1, wwi, first world war, grenade, rifle grenade, rod type -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Boomerang, c1945
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Boomerang souvenir from the Northern Territory dated 1945Brown wood in the shape of a boomerangGreetings 1945 Northern Territoryboomerang, wood, world war 2, northern territory -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Mortar, c1940
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Mortar round used by the Imperial Japanese Army during WW2.Japanese Brown metal round in shape with pointed top features original paint with a yellow band on body and a red band at the top. ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war, japan, mortar, mortar shell, imperial japanese army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Mounted Medallion and Medal, SGT M HARRIS V22764
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Borough of Wangaratta Medal presented to Sergeant Mervyn Sylvester Walter HARRIS V22764 of the 6 Aux Horse Transport who enlisted on 25/11/1937 at Wangaratta and was discharged on 1/5/1944.Round metal medallion mounted on black plastic base and medal attached with string.Presented by the Borough of Wangaratta inc 1863 (on the back) In grateful appreciation V22764 Sgt M Harris (on the front) World War 1939-1945sgt m harris, v22764, 6 aux horse transport -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet Scabbard
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Bayonet scabbard possibly from WW1A scabbard is a sheath for holding a sword, knife, or other large blade.Metal tipped long narrow brown leather sheath with belt webbing"M A "- stamped on metal tipbayonet scabbard, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Australian Defence Force Ration Pack
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration pack for one man. Contains 30 items: tomato soup, processed cheddar cheese, blackberry fruits spread, sweetened condensed milk, cream cracker buscuits, scotch finger biscuits, instant coffee x2, chocolate drinking powder, sugar x8, mixed berry beverage powder, Cottee's cordial powder, tropical fruit grains, salt, pepper, sweet chilli sauce, tabasco sauce, arrowmint chewing gum, tangerine lemon lollies, toothpicks, scourer, napkins, bottle opener.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration (One Man) contents list.ration pack, australian army ration pack -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Leather Holster
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Webley Mark VI issue revolver holster made from brown cow hide. The holster is has double cotton stitching and features a leather belt loop, brass hanger and a brass notch riveted to the flap to secure the leather locking belt.Brown leather revolver holster with metal loop on the back, metal hook & buttonNilrevolver, holster -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Canvass belt and holster
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Webbing belt and revolver holsterKhaki canvass belt with metal buckle and revolver holsterrevolver holster, belt -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Daily Telegraph
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...The Daily Telegraph Newspaper, "The War Papers, Part 33". Print is black, white & blue.The War Papers, Part 33. London, Monday, Jan 31, 1944wwii, world war 2, the daily telegraph, 1945 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poem
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Poem entitled Bruce Ruxton by Fred Homburg aka Barry from the Bush Bruce Carlyle Ruxton, AM, OBE (6 February 1926 – 23 December 2011) was an Australian ex-serviceman and President of the Victorian Returned and Services League from 1979 to 2002.Black metal frame with poem on cream paperPoem entitled Bruce Ruxton bruce ruxton, poem, fred homburg -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed poster and photographs
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Gallipoli 1990 75th Anniversary - laying of wreaths by Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch at Lone Pine 25.4.1990Black metal frame with poster of soldier and three photographsA Call from the Dardenelles Gallipoli 1990 - 75th Anniversary Lone Pine 25/4/1990lone pine, gallipoli, 75th anniversary, wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Map, Kokoda Trail
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Map of the Kokoda Trail terrain to scale with approximate travel times depending on fitness and conditions.Black frame containing map of terrain in black on white paperThe Kokoda Trailkokoda, new guinea, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Map and Newspaper
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Sketch Map of Bulldog-Wau Road New Guinea drawn to scale by 2/1 Aust Fd Coy dated 23.7.43 and signed by soldiers together with related newspaper article. Hand sketched by Peter Muncey VX10042 a Draughtsman who served in the Middle East Ceylon and New Guinea with the 2/2 and 2/1 Field Coy Royal Australian Engineers. The sketch contains 26 signatures including:- S/Sgt Raymond Hector Ibbotson NX14112 who served in the Middle East and New Guinea Lt Col Jack Graham Wilson NX 130646Bulldog Track also known as Bulldog-Wau road was longer, higher, steeper, wetter, colder and rougher than Kokoda Track. In 1943 Australian Army engineers; the 2/1 and 2/16 Field Company RAE, 9th Australian Field Company (AIF), veterans of Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Greece and Crete, the 1st and 3rd Australian Pack Transport Companies and local Papuan labour cut the road with pickaxes and dynamite over a period of eight months. During five months of operations over seventy per cent of the 2/1 Australian Field Company contracted malaria.Seventeen bridges were constructed; mostly single, but at least one with multiple spans. More than two thousand Australian army personnel and over two thousand Papuans and New Guineans were involved during nine months of construction. Thus the road, acclaimed as the greatest military engineering feat ever, was completed and for the only time in history motor vehicles crossed the high rugged mountains of Papua New Guinea. Carved brown timber frame with cream mount containing hand sketched map with soldiers signatures and two newspaper articles.Sketch Map of Bulldog-Wau Road 23.7.43 2/1 Aust Fd Coy Newspaper - Diggers pushed on with pick and shovelbulldog-wau road, map, new guinea, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Appreciation
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Certificate of appreciation dated 30/6/1946 presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund by RSS & AILABlack plastic frame containing certificate with black and red writing below two symbols and picture of a buildingThe Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful appreciation of meritorious service rendered to the RSL War Service Fund during 1939-1945.comfort fund, ww2, wangaratta, certificate -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shield
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Wangaratta RSL golf tournament which commenced around 1949 to presentBrown timber shield with silver metal banner and silver cast of golfer mounted on larger timber shield with 38 small metal shields with inscriptions.Silver metal banner "Wangaratta RSL"wangaratta rsl, golf tournament -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shield, c1956
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Wangaratta Bowling Club RSL Tournament 1956 to presentBowling Tournament between local RSL's in North East Victoria.Brown timber shield with silver banner above cast depicting lawn bowler surrounded by 21 small silver shields with inscriptions.Wangaratta Bowling Club RSL Tournamentwangaratta bowling club, rsl tournament, shield