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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchShell Casing
... Shell casing. Trench Art engraved AANS apprently used... Ammunition WW2 Shell casing. Trench Art engraved AANS apprently used ...Shell casing. Trench Art engraved AANS apprently used in New Guinea in WW2. ( Manufactured 1918)ammunition, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchCandle Sticks
... Brass and copper - AIF 1955-60s Trench Art - 20cal shell... WW2 General Brass and copper - AIF 1955-60s Trench Art - 20cal ...Brass and copper - AIF 1955-60s Trench Art - 20cal shell casing. (X2) Ht. 6" (15cm), dia 4" (10cm)ephemera, ww2, general -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Tankard, Unknown
... various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Possibly trench art.... trench art. Memorabilia Tankard ...WWII historical significance from the African CampaignWWII African Campaign brass tankard from 1943 describing various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Possibly trench art.Engraved with various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Also engraved with The North African Campaign ends on the 13th May 1943.ww2, second world war, world war 2, world war ii, tankard, mug, african campaign -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchAsh tray, Approx 1943
... WWII Trench Art in the form of an ash tray made out of 25..., 1943, CF, MQ, 25PR II. WWII Trench Art in the form of an ash ...WWI historical significanceWWII Trench Art in the form of an ash tray made out of 25 lb shell with a Dutch Guilder Coin in the middle of ash tray.On the base: 373, WY, 1943, CF, MQ, 25PR II. -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - BRACELET, C.1940 - 46
... Trench art style bracelet made of small squares covered... always” Trench art style bracelet made of small squares covered ...Item relates to H.V.Rooke VX47141, refer Cat No 4906.2 for service details. “Gwen” short for Gwendoline listed as his NOKTrench art style bracelet made of small squares covered in plastic, each piece has a symbol or lettering in colour. The lettering makes a sentenceThe sentence, “To Gwen from Vic always”bracelets, memorabilia, ternch art -
Bendigo Military MuseumArtwork, other - BELT
... Trench Art... goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust Souvenir Trench Art Belt ...Belt and buckle, plaited using lolly papers.passchendaele barracks trust, souvenir, trench art, belt and buckle -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchAshtray - Lightning Aircraft, Cpl.Jack Neilson
... trench art..., and the Aussie way of using whatever came to hand.. trench art lightning ...Made by Cpl. Jack Neilson 7th Division Papua New Guinea 1943Shows how many of our defence personnel "unwound" from the stress of war by creating a useful and or decorative item from the waste products of war. The creative aspect was important in a time where their lives were governed mainly by destruction. By creating such things they were partially able to restore their own humanity. This restored item shows the skill that some had, and the Aussie way of using whatever came to hand..Brass ashtray showing Lightning aircraft model made from cartridges and shell casetrench art, lightning aircraft, ash tray -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - CIGARETTE CASE, Post 1941
... trench art... service details. accessory cigarettes trench art "Japanese symbols ...The item was given to Capt R.A. Hanson VX111070 by Japanese POW's in camp in New Guinea. Refer Cat No 5646.3P for his service details.Cigarette case oval shape aluminium, made from an aeroplane strut, each end is covered in perspex, two parts slide together over an inner section, all around has been hand engraved withJapanese symbols, ladies in bathers, mountains and palms."Japanese symbols"accessory, cigarettes, trench art -
Bendigo Military MuseumDomestic object - TRAY, WOODEN
... Trench Art.... Believed to be WX34399 Hughie Ernest Goodridge. New Guinea Trench ...This tray was sent home by a soldier called Ern Goodridge. Believed to be WX34399 Hughie Ernest Goodridge. Serving tray made out of 11 strips of different timbers. All edges are curved. At the ends are metal handles that have been chromed.In the centre of the tray inscribed on a metal plaque "NEW GUINEA 1943"new guinea, trench art, souvenirs, wwii -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - MODEL, SUBMARINE WW2, Post 1942
... handcraft - trench art... goldfields military history - souvenirs/navy handcraft - trench art ...Small lead model Japanese midget submarine made from the ballast of two submarines sunk during the raid on Sydney Harbour in May 1942.Wording on both sides of model: “Made from ballast Jap midget sub sunk in Sydney Harbour in May 31 1942”military history - souvenirs/navy, handcraft - trench art, submarine -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PURSE & CONTENTS
... military history - trench art... - male jewellery military history - trench art .1) Pouch, black ...Items collected by Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Pouch, black leather containing 18 foreign coins. .2) & .3) Pair of metal cuff links. .4) Small key for winding a clock or machine. .5) Image of WWI digger fashioned from a 6d (sixpence) & brass set of bars.personal effects - money containers, numismatics - coins - french / german, costume accessories - male jewellery, military history - trench art -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BROOCH, Est 1939-43
... trench art... 2048, 2085, 2088. trench art military Brooch, diamond shaped ...Belonged to David Andrew No 400247 RAAF, KIA 5.4.43. Refer 2048, 2085, 2088. Brooch, diamond shaped, Perspex coated, blue colour. Encased in the Perspex is a gold coloured RAAF badge, under is a small badge, bird with outstretched wings gold colour. A small metal ring attached at the top. trench art, military -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchFelt Toy Rat, 1942 (estimated)
... trench art... england trench art australian soldier rat of tobruck felt toy ...This felt rat is significant because it is a unique, handmade mascot carried by an Australian soldier at Tobruk. The soldiers were called 'the rats of Tobruk'. He gave it to an ambulance driver, a local Frankston woman, who treasured it.This is a handstitched felt toy rat. It is made from light brown and pale green felt with pink embroidery thread blanket stitching. The facial features are made from felt. It has a pale green grograine ribbon neck tie. The stuffing is very firm.This item is handmade with no inscription or markings.1942, england, trench art, australian soldier, rat of tobruck, felt toy, handstitched, blanket stitch, ambulance driver, j pickles, f a n y -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchSouvenir Tablecloth, 1915 (estimated)
... mornington-peninsula gallipoli trench art souvenir embroidered silk ...Gold coloured silk tablecloth with green braid edging and mauve silk fringing. It is heavily embroidered with various flags, crowns and flowers relating to the Gallipoli campaign. Possibly made in Eygpt. The flags featured are Australia, France, United Kingdom, Egypt, Japan, Italy, Belgium and Russia. Some fraying along folds. The RAN Bridging Train (RANBT) was a naval reserves unit trained to provided engineering support such as assembling pontoons, temporary jetties and unloading stores. The 1st RANBT supported the British landing at Suvla Bay (north of ANZAC Cove) on the 7th of August 1915.In the centre of the tablecloth, embroidered in blue silk thread, are the following words "Suvla Bay 1915 6th October 1st RANBT" (Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train)gallipoli, trench, art, souvenir, embroidered, silk, flags, tablecloth, campaign, cloth -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchSouvenir Ashtray
... trench art... mornington-peninsula plane trench art ashtray aircraft souvenir avro ...Miniature model of a WW2 era Avro Anson twin engine aircraft mounted on an ashtray. The aircraft is supported by a curved arm attached to the circular ashtray base. The base has a small metal RAAF 'winged eagle' insignia attached to the front edge. The items have been made from chromed metal materials. The RAAF was equipped with Avro Anson aircraft in the late 1930 period prior to WW2. These aircraft were used by the RAAF for general and maritime reconnaissance and training throughout WW2 and into the early 1950s. The first version of the Avro Anson was developed in 1935 by the British Avro aircraft company.Chromed metal RAAF 'winged eagle' insignia on the front edge of the base.plane, trench art, ashtray, aircraft, souvenir, avro anson -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumBrass Statue, Brass Australian WW11 Soldier, (estimated); late 1940's
... brass figure jungle owen gun fighter trench art No makers mark ...No-one at currently at Red Cliffs Military Museum knows Mrs Mihan. but are trying to rectify this.A brass cast Australian Soldier in jungle equipment with Owen Gun, slouch hat, dog tags, basic 37 patern webbing, short and boots.No makers markaustralian, ww11, brass, figure, jungle, owen, gun, fighter, trench, art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Sweetheart Brooch
... trench art... force. raf sweetheart brooch trench art Clear plastic sweetheart ...RAF Sweetheart Brooch most likely made during WW2. The heart has possibly been made from llucite acrylic. Sweetheart badges were momentos given to loved ones by troops departing for foreign shores. Originally regimental badges worn close to the heart, they represent a close connection to a particular armed force.Clear plastic sweetheart brooch in the shape of a heart with crown above eagle with pin fastening attached to rear.raf, sweetheart brooch, trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Souvenir piece of Japanese Aircraft
... trench art... Dandenong melbourne trench art Stamped on souvenir Part of Jap ...Aluminium. Part of a Japanese Zero Fighter Plane shaped in form of Boomerang. Has Royal Aust Navy badge attached in middle. Blue brass and red with anchor in middle crown on top. Incription Darwin Feb 1942. Refer also to item 0136-02.Stamped on souvenir Part of Jap Fighter Zero on left hand side and Darwin Feb 1942. Badge Royal Aust Navy. with anchor.trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Souvenir piece of Japanese Aircraft
... trench art... Dandenong melbourne trench art Stamped on left side -Part Jap Zero ...Aluminium boomerang shaped piece of a Japanese Zero souvenir. Refer also to item number 0136-01Stamped on left side -Part Jap Zero. Stamped on right side Darwin June 1942.trench art -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Ashtray
... Example of trench art, made from base of 25 pounder shell.... Example of trench art, made from base of 25 pounder shell casing ...Example of trench art, made from base of 25 pounder shell casing, with 4 holders for cigarettes, with inert casing & projectile from .50 calibre round upright in centre.shell casing marked; 25 PDR, 1942, M C, C F. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchTrenchart letter opener, Circa 1920s
... WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener. Configured... on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres. WW 1 Brass Trench Art ...The first Battle of Ypres (French: Premiere Bataille de Flandres . German: Erste Flandernsschlacht,19th October - 22 November 1914) was Battle of the First World War fought on the Western Front around Ypres in West Flanders Belgium.WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener. Configured from a bullet on which is mounted a German Crown Button.and a piece of sheet brass from a shell casing.Inscribed on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBrass ashtray, G.E. Section, 106 Field Workshop, 1970
... . The brim of the astray lifts off the main body. (Trench art).... of the astray lifts off the main body. (Trench art). Brass ashtray G.E ...Linked to Cfn R.R. Clarke. Vietnam War History.Ashtray made of brass with a medium size shell cartridge in the middle and 2 smaller size bullet shells attached to the cartridge. The brim of the astray lifts off the main body. (Trench art).Presented to Cfn R.R. Clarke from G.E. Section, 106 Fd Wksp, Nui Dat. South Vietnam 13-8-70 is inscribed on the side. -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchEmbroidered souvenir
... WWI ? trench art... melbourne WWI ? trench art Australian Commonwealth Military Forces ...WWI ? trench artWhite cloth embroidered with rising sun badge flanked by Australian and British flags and butterfly created from National flag colours of Great Britain France and Germany Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (Butterfly) From your soldier boy -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBadge
... Example of trench art.... of trench art. Badge/Buttons WW1 Army Unofficial Badge , rough cast ...Example of trench art.Unofficial Badge , rough cast Rising Sun badge with three pin fastenings soldered to the reversebadge/buttons, ww1, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchVehicle - Model cast iron troop carrying vehicle, VX19808 Pte. William James Curtis, Unknown
... Possibly WWII trench art.... Dandenong melbourne Possibly WWII trench art. Nil Model cast iron ...Possibly WWII trench art.Model cast iron truck with 2 front wheels missing. Model is in 2 halves.Nil -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Ashtray
... Example of trench art, an ashtray made from brass (possibly... of trench art, an ashtray made from brass (possibly originally ...Example of trench art, an ashtray made from brass (possibly originally recovered from a used munition cartridge). The finished item has been engraved with the RAAF insignia and motto and the words "EGYPT 1941".This small ashtray has been engraved with the RAAF insignia and motto and the words "EGYPT 1941". -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - BROOCH & MEDAL, C 1939 - 45
... . Type of trench art Souvenier. .2) Badge, Mothers and Widows... shaped. Type of trench art Souvenier. .2) Badge, Mothers ....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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - BROOCH, RISING SUN
... This item would be classed as Trench Art, most likely WW2... goldfields This item would be classed as Trench Art, most likely WW2 ...This item would be classed as Trench Art, most likely WW2 era.Brooch, outer section white Perspex depiction of Rising Sun, centre small brass depiction of Rising Sun glued to the Perspex, on the rear a brass pin for clothing attachment. “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”brooch, rising sun, -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - BROOCH & BADGES, c.WWII
... Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out... goldfields Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out ...Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out of Perspex..1) Rising Sun badge, mother of pearl. .2) RAAF Badge with wings, perspex. .3) Brooch, oval shape. .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2) Centre: RAAF .3) Centre: Mother I go to return numismatics - medals, military badges -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - CIGARETTE LIGHTER, C. 1940 - 45
... for his service details. Item classed as Trench art. ... for his service details. Item classed as Trench art. personal ...Item in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details. Item classed as Trench art. Cigarette lighter made from brass cartridge case with 1/4 Gulden Dutch coin 1941 on base & a 1/10 Gulden coin on the side. personal effects - smoking accessories, lighter, cigarette.
