This medal is the General Service Badge 2nd Type. This medal was introduced in 1946 and issued to personnel who volunteered for overseas service but were retained in Australia for home service, members of the Naval Reserve who were not mobilised, those mobilised who do not qualify for the RAS.These Badges were introduced and issued to those volunteers who did not qualify for RAS. This badge is an original.An oval shape badge, gold colour, a crown, tri service in the middle.One the Frodnt - Service Australia On the Back - 1948, Issued by Cwlth Govt, AF 16861, Amor Sydney.general service badge 2nd type, gold colour

Frank (Thomas Francis) Cahir enlisted in the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance on 18 August 1918, serving at Gallipoli, and was awarded a Military Medal on 27 October 1916. On 15 September 1918 he was recommended for the award of a Distinguished Conduct Medal, but through an oversight, it was never gazetted, and therefore not awarded until after a successful application for recognition resulted in the award of a Distinguished Service Medal on 18 October 2017. His son John Cahir tells the story to Rosie Bray.6 pages, text with col. photographs, plus 5 colour photographs.frank cahir, thomas francis cahir, world war 1

Framed black and white photograph of Tilly Aston. Tilly sits with one hand resting against a table, and the other in her lap. She is wearing a black collared dress with a white lace neck ruff held with an opal pin. Two medals (the Jubilee medal and Coronation medal) are pinned to the chest (one a red bowtie, the other is a brass medallion). At the base is a handwritten inscription: Miss Tilly Aston/ Founder of Assocation for Advancement of the Blind / in 1895 and Leader until 1947.B/W photograph in black frametilly aston, coronation medal

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

White fought at the Battle of Charasiab and at the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. For his actions he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1879. White became commander of the forces in Natal in 1899 at the opening of the Second Boer War and fought at the Battle of Elandslaagte. He withdrew to Ladysmith where he took command of the garrison during the Siege of Ladysmith. When his position there became untenable he was instructed by General Sir Redvers Buller to destroy the guns and surrender the garrison on the best terms he could. White insisted on staying and held out for another four months before being relieved in February 1900. For this he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. Earlier he had been made Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. In 1903 he was promoted to Field Marshall. White received many awards for his service to his country. They include the Victoria Cross (1879); Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (1893); Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1897); Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (1898); Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1900); Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1900); Order of Merit (1905). He also received the Indian Mutiny Medal; Afghanistan Medal; Kabul to Kandahar Star; Egypt Medal (1885); India General Service Medal (1885-87); Queen's South Africa Medal - Defence of Ladysmith; Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal; King Edward VII Coronation Medal; King George V Coronation Medal; Khedive's Star. Sir George Stuart White's medal and honours are displayed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum. Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.george stuart white, battle of charasiab, battle of kandahar, second anglo-afghan war, victoria cross, natal, second boer war, battle of elandslaagte, kadysmith, siege of ladysmith, general sir redvers buller, knight grand cross of the order of st michael and st george, knight grand cross of the royal victorian order, field marshall, knight grand commander of the order of the indian empire, order of merit, indian mutiny medal, afghanistan medal, kabul to kandahar star, egypt medal, indian general service medal, queen's south africa medal, queen victoria diamond jubilee medal, king edward vii coronation medal, king george v coronation medal, khedive star, gordon highlanders museum

Round, tarnished silver medallion. Front side shows a figure of a woman with swirling robes standing on a drum. Rear of medal shows a figure of a sailor or soldier standing either side of a plaque that is surrounded by a laurel wreath with a crown on top. Drum has words on it: “Peace 1919” Drum has word under it: “Australia” Smooth plaque section has words: “Victory The Triumph of Liberty and Justice. The Peace of 1919”medallions, peace 1919

In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force

This book was supplied with each complete outfit of bottles. This book is the 17th Revised Edition and dated, 1948. Fowler's kits have been used by many households to preserve fruits and vegetables since 1915.The households in the Kiewa Valley grew fruit and vegetables and preserved them using the Fowler's Bottling Kit.Small thick book of 96 pages with green stripe across the top and bottom of the cover.Bound with 2 staples. Title printed in brown & 4 'medals' printed across the bottom. Well used, yellowed with water mark on first pages.fowlers vacola mfg. co. ltd., fruit and vegetable preserves

In 2010 performers who had been involved in unofficial tours during the Vietnam War were awarded the Logistic And Support Medal Vietnam. Daryl Fedden is puctured with Lenore Somerset at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, SaigonDonated by Mrs D. Feddenframed certificate, daryl fedden, lenore somerset, tan son nhut, saigon

The 50 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of aluminium, the 50 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1, 5, and 10 Reichspfennig coins from the same period. Country Germany - Third Reich Denomination 10 reichspfennig Year 1939 Period Nazi Germany (Third Reich) (1933 - 1945) Coin type Circulation coins Edge type Reeded Shape Round Alignment Medal (0°) Obverse: Eagle above swastika within wreath Reverse: Denomination, oak leaves belowthird reich, beck, coin, currency

Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1905, gold coloured laurel wreath around Australian flag with wording Bendigo Easter Fair suspended on a red, purple, black and gold ribbon topped with a pinned scroll reading Bendigo 1905.Stokes and Sonsevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Manufactured by Blashki and Son this circular medal hangs from a royal blue gosgrain ribbon. The medallion has a gold edging with blue enamel outer band. Centre depicts Australia coat of arms and the Shire of Marong coat of arms.PRESIDENT / SHIRE OF MARONG / DIEU ET MON DROIT / INDUSTRIAshire of marong, marong presidents medal, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item

non-fictionAn A4 photocopy of awards made at the 1853 Amsterdam Exhibitionschwerkolt august, smith l l dr, exhibits, awards

Lieut Percival Edward Nuttal was born in Kyneton, 14 April 1885. He served in WW1, 50th BN AIF and was decorated with both a Military Cross and a Military Medal. This framed history of his service is part of a display which includes photographs and replicas of his medals.Framed A4 page of Percy Nuttall historyPercy Nuttall made a life member in 1938nuttal, military cross

James Lemphers ASC - MT British Army. Refer 2490 medals.Photo, sepia tone showing a British soldier standing in uniform with Pith Helmet. Under the photo are the soldiers details. Photo is in a clear plastic frame for display."M-340318 Pte James Lemphers (British Army)"photography, military, british

Charles "Watty" McLeod, refer 1645 kit bag, 1646.2 medals.Copy of original sepia photo of Cpl Charles Walter "Watty" McLeod, Regt no 944, C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Underneath photo are details of his military history.photography-photographs, military history-army, 38th bn, c coy

this identity card proves that the air force medal was awarded to Jan Artymiuk

this pocket knife is imoportant because it was used by AB Bloggs (Navy Medal) to splice lines on the HMAS Vampire. Donated by daughter Louise. AB Bloggs died from wounds received during sea battle in April 1942 in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Navy Medal for bravery.This item is significant because it is a remaining item of an award winning navy man who gave his life for his country.metal pocket knife: ( multitool - knife, bottle opener,screwdriver, and skewer), in black leather embossed case with belt loop and press close stud and plaited carry cord on pocket knife handle."U S"embossed, knife, leather, metal, south, pocket knife, pacific, multi tool, bottle opener, screwdriver, skewer, belt loop, louise

Peter Box , played Australian Rules Football for Cheltenham and Australian Football League team Footscray . He won the Brownlow Medal in 1956. This medal, named after Fitzroy footballer Charles Brownlow, is awarded each year to the Fairest and Best Player in the AFL as voted by the umpires of the AFLPeter Box was a champion Australian Rules Footballer in the 1950's and won the prestigious Bownlow medal in 1956A Black and white photograph of Peter Box, Captain Footscray AFL Club, with Bob Davis , Captain Geelong AFL Club c 1950Handwritten - Peter Box / Brownlow Medalist 1956 / Footscray / Cheltenham Captain 1950box peter, australian rules football, brownlow medal, brownlow charles, footscray football club, fitzroy football club, geelong football club, davis bob, city of moorabbin, brighton, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, rietman august, rietman frieda, box cottage museum ormond, box alonzo, glen eira city council, city of moorabbin historical society, ormond, bentleigh, cheltenham

Euphonium with mouthpiece in situPatent Clear Bore contesting Model Class A Exhibition Prize Medals Awarded to J. Higham Ltd. Makers 127 Strangeways Manchester England 58524 Lyons Sole Agenteuphonium, musical instrument

This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat