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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - History, Crests
... and white College Crest hand-painted by Karl Bahr (1939-45). Donated... by Karl Bahr (1939-45). Donated by his son Anthony Bahr (1961-68 ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES WW2, 1945
... during the World War of 1939-45.... work during the World War of 1939-45. Certificates Red Cross ...Both certificates awarded to Mrs ARBUCKLE were for her work during the World War of 1939-45..1) Certificate of Service, Australian Red Cross, parchment paper, off white, details in red & blue, persons name centre typed in black. .2) Certificate, Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division, parchment paper off white, details in red & black, persons name hand written near top, signed by executive at bottom..1) "Mrs S Arbuckle - Carisbrook" .2) "Mrs S R Arbuckle"certificates, red cross, comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED
... Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern... writing. Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern ...Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern worn during WW2 period.Green police Hat. Top is green felt with bright green lines. Second level black felt around circumference of hat about 5 cm wide. Front peak Dark Green, plastic. Silver Rope Braid - two strands going from one ear around front to other ear. Nazi emblem on front with Swaztika and Eagle. On top small silver button with one dot in the middle. Inside lining is orange material with brown band around middle of rim.Size "55 1/2" Brand "Braunschweig" and some other indecipherable writing. uniform, german police, peaked cap, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 8th Battalion -- A M F Members from Stawell at a Mt Martha Camp -- 1939-1945
... Army 1939-45 8th Bn. A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken... at a Mt Martha Camp -- 1939-1945 Army 1939-45 8th Bn. A.M.F ...Army 1939-45 8th Bn. A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken near Mt Martha Campstawell ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 8th Battalion -- A M F Members from Stawell at a Mt Martha Camp -- 1939-1945
... Army 1939-45 8th Bn A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken... at a Mt Martha Camp -- 1939-1945 Army 1939-45 8th Bn A.M.F ...Army 1939-45 8th Bn A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken near Mt Martha Campstawell ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, c. post WWI & WWII
... . Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal..... War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5 ...Medals, set of 5, miniatures, mounted on metal plate. 1. Distinguished order of St Michael & St George. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal.medals, military, honours -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed photo with medals, Framed photo of EMMANUEL MIFSUD with medals
... , Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star... medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO ...WW11 significance Black frame red background, mounted four service medals and a photo in his naval uniform BLACK FRAME WITH RED BACKGROUND, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO IN HIS NAVAL UNIFORM. Born in MALTA 24th.December 1923. Serviced in WW2 in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served in TOBRUK & TRIPOLI with the ROYAL NAVY. world war two, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, royal navy, malta, searchlight battery -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 111
... This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45... was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains ...This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments.Knitting book, front cover of "Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 111", WWII.PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / No. 111 / 6D.knitting world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, world war ii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BADGES AND MEDALS, 1) 1918, .2) 1919, .3) to .6) post WW11
... ) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6..., (4) re D.W.R Davies. .3) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5 ...Medals .3) to .6) belonged to David William Ralph Davies No V245464, enlisted on 19.12.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.46 he was a Pte in 57/60th Aust Infantry Battalion.1) Medal, circular, metal, issued to Commemorate Anzac Day 1918. Obverse has head of a soldier with Slouch Hat with wording "Honor to the AIF". Reverse has the words " Gallipoli, France, Palestine". .2) Medal, circular, metal, issued to School children to commemorate Victory and Peace in 1919. Obverse depicts a Women, reverse has figures of a Sailor and Soldier with the wording "Victory the Triumph of Liberty and Justice, the Peace of 1919". Medals, ribbons, single, (4) re D.W.R Davies. .3) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6) Australian Service Medal..3) .4) .5) .6) "V245464 D.W.R Davies"medals, memorabilia, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, Snows
... of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal/ Pacific... of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal/ Pacific ...1. Black Military Jacket - four pockets. brass buttons with AMF motif - 2 epaulettes - 2 on top pocket, 4 on chest. There are three officers pips on each epaulettes. It has a 38 Bn - Northern Victorian RACT silver badge on each collar. It has a qty of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal/ Pacific Star/ Africa Star/ 1939-45 Star/ Australian Service Medal. 2. White shirt - long sleeved - possibly silk. 3, Tie black - possibly silk. It is stitched in place. 4. Trousers black, red stripe, black buttons.The shirt has a sales ticket "St. Vincent of Paul" Cost $0.30.ww2, formal army uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
... Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45 6. Australian Service Medal....-1919. 4. Victory Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45 6. Australian ...Gilbert Noah Turner enlisted in the 3rd Reinforcements 8th Batt AIF on 23.11.14 No 1605. Embarked for overseas 19.2.15. Landed Gallipoli 8.5.15. Transferred to 60th Batt 24.2.16 then 25th Howitzer Bde 27.3.16 and finally 45th Batt on 2.6.16 as No 1410. Awarded Military Medal on 22.2.17. WIA 3.6.17 GSW to face and chest. WIA 2nd occasion 5.5.18 Gassed and then shortly after he got Pnuemonia. Discharged from the AIF 30.3.19. He enlisted again in WW11 on 12.8.41 No V18372. He served in Australia only and on discharge on 29.11.45 he was serving in 12 Garrison Battalion. Refer 1294P, 1039P, 1173.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re G Turner. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. War Medal 1914-1919. 4. Victory Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45 6. Australian Service Medal.1. Military Medal is stamped "Duplicate". 2, 3, 4. "1410 Cpl G Turner 8 Bn AIF" 5, 6. "V18372 G Turner"medals, military, bravery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Army Medals, c.1945
... pointed star 1939-45, one bronze type 6 pointed star the pacific... and ribbons, one bronze type 6 pointed star 1939-45, one bronze type 6 ....1 Board of five medals and ribbons, one bronze type 6 pointed star 1939-45, one bronze type 6 pointed star the pacific star. One round silver medal 1939-45 defence medal, King George VI on face, English Coat of Arms on reverse. One round silver medal, King George on face, 1939-45 lion above dragon on reverse. One round silver medal King George VI on face, 1939-45, Aus Service medal, Aust Coat of Arms on reverse.|.2 Two small enclosed V shaped badge with crown anchor and sunburst, with returned from active service written on the V, with two mounting pins on rear.|.3 Small badge white enamel background with circle in centre. Returned Servicemans Badge; No 58 at head of medal. Two mounting pins on rear.|ALSO RECEIVED WITH DONATION: Cert No 193800; Certificate of discharge from Aust military forces, for VX25837; Dated 4/10/1945|Sgt Jack Eric Town; 2/11 Aust Field Regiment; R.A.A.|Photograph of head and shoulders of soldier, hand tinted photo, soldier in uniform, with slouch hat and chin strap, sunburst lapel badged, and Aust badge on epaulets, colour patch on shoulder.military history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED
... WW2 Circa 1939-45. Is in an NCO pattern and noted as yellow... hat worn by members of Luftwaffe Flight crews WW2 Circa 1939 ...German peaked hat worn by members of Luftwaffe Flight crews WW2 Circa 1939-45. Is in an NCO pattern and noted as yellow Waffenfabre.Dark blue peaked hat. Top part is dark blue felt with orange edging and emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika. Middle band black cotton material with emblem of silver laurel wreath surrounding a small silver button with blue inner circle and red dot and wings coming out from each side. Bottom has black leather peak with a black buckled leather strap. Inside lined with black satiny material. A clear plastic diamond and a black leather band.No inscription on size inside.peaked cap, ww2, german uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - CATAPULT, U.S, Saunders Falcon, c,WWII
... in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 ... in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 ...Catapult (Saunders Falcon) brand. Used by U S Rangers in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 .1) Catapult, black steel, silver aluminium, bakelite handle, rubber band. .2) 12 metal pallets in plastic lid.arms, metalcraft - aluminium -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Jungle green shirt Miles
... insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service... War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Efficiency ...This shirt was worn by Staff Sergeant Maurice Miles 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. SSgt Miles had World War Two service prior to joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF)Jungle green shirt with rolled sleeves, yellow lanyard on right sleeve, metal VMR shoulder titles, Staff-Sergeant rank insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Efficiency Medal with rosette, and National Medal.world war two, wwii, miles, vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c. post WWII 1975
... Service Medal 1939-45. 4. White sleeve box for 2105.3 141844 D H... War Medal 1939-45. 2. White sleeve box for 2105.1, in black ...Belonged to Donald Henry Harris No 141844 RAAF. Refer 2318 for service history also 2126.2.1. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front War Medal 1939-45. 2. White sleeve box for 2105.1, in black 41844 D H Harris. 3. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front Australian Service Medal 1939-45. 4. White sleeve box for 2105.3 141844 D H Harris. 5. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front Australian Service Medal 1945-75. 6. White sleeve box for 2105.5, 41844 D H Harris. 7. Medal minature with ribbon & S W Pacific clasp, Australian Service Medal 1945-75. 8. Clasp for Australian service medal 1945-75.presentation, medals, military -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photgraph - Clarence H Howe VX89778
... by the Oak Leaf attached to the ribbon of the 1939/45 war medal ... of the 1939/45 war medal photograph 58/59 Infantry Battalion A.I.F. ...VX89778 Clarence H Howe served with the 58/59 Infantry Battalion in WWII was mentioned in dispatches which is signified by the Oak Leaf attached to the ribbon of the 1939/45 war medal Framed Photo Clarence H Howe VX89778Bottom of photo is printed VX89778 Clarence H Howe 58/59 Infantry Battalion AIFphotograph, 58/59 infantry battalion a.i.f. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, BADGE & RIBBONS, Amor Sydney, 541.2 1948, 541.1 & .3 1945-post war
... Medal 1939-45. 2. Australian Service Medal. .2) Badge, gold..., set of )2) re R.R Pratt. 1. War Medal 1939-45. 2. Australian ....2) Badge, "Service Australia", means served only in Australia during the war. Robert Richard Pratt enlisted on 8.8.42. On discharge from the AIF 29.10.47 he was Sergeant in AHQ Cartographic Coy..1) Medals, court mounted, set of )2) re R.R Pratt. 1. War Medal 1939-45. 2. Australian Service Medal. .2) Badge, gold coloured, crown over wings, Rising Sun, anchor, "Service Australia" Clip on rear for clothing. .3) Service Ribbons as in .1).1) "VX85798 RR Pratt" .2) "1948-15418"metalcraft, medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW II
... . 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4. War Medal Service... B.I WEPPNER. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4 ...Beathea Isobel Weppner No VFX126729 enlisted on 22.6.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army she was a Cpl in 2/9th Aust General Hospital. VFX meaning Victorian female. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (6) Re B.I WEPPNER. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4. War Medal Service Medal 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasp 'S W PACIFIC" "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, 1) Post WW11. .2) 1940-45
... medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single... medal 4. War medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2 ...John MURPHY VX15580 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.2.1940 age 28 years 5 months. Posted to 2/7th Bn on 6.4.1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 15.4.1940, embarked for Greece 9.4.1941 and returned from there in June 1941. Embarked for Australia on 8.3.1942 and disembarked Ceylon 7.4.1942 and did not re embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942. Transfers to 2nd Aust Tank W/Shops AEME on 3.10.1942 and then 2/4th Aust Base W/Shops, discharged from the Army on 3.10.1945. In the Greece and Crete campaigns the 2/7th Bn was essentially destroyed and it was rebuilt from a small core in Palestine in Garrison duties and then in Ceylon before returning to Australia..1)Medal set, brass plate mounted , group of (5) re .J. Murphy 1.1939 -45 star 2. Africa star 3. Defence medal 4. War medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single "Africa Star" with pins uniform attachment"VX15580 J Murphy"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Dress Jacket, Defence Department Australia, Corporal's Dress Jacket, 1940?
... chest: - 1939 - 45 Star, - Pacific Star, - 1939-45 Australian... sleeve. Australian medals x 4 on right chest: - 1939 - 45 Star ...Baulch Family HistorySIgnificantKhaki Dress Jacket size ? Issued by Defence Department AustraliaSleeve (both sleeves) patches Red and Blue on a grey background. Brass "Australia" flashes on both shoulders. Corporal stripes and Star on Right sleeve. Australian medals x 4 on right chest: - 1939 - 45 Star, - Pacific Star, - 1939-45 Australian Service Medal, -War Medal. Rising Sun Collar badges x 2. Brass buttons (1 button missing lower front) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TUNIC, RAAF, c.1939 - 1945
... on - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, on sleeves... service stripes sewn on - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star ...Item issued to Geoffrey Wilkin NEVILLE No 438263 RAAF. Rank, Flying Officer. Enlisted 10.9.1943 aged 18 years. Discharged 6.3.1946, posting at discharge, 460 SQD RAAF. Neville was posted to 460 Sqd 22.7.1945 to 6.10.1945, his Sqd during operations over Europe is unknown at this time.RAAF uniform tunic. Dark blue with waist belt. Over left hand breast pocket a woven patch with the letter N (Navigator) & one wing to the side. Under are x 3 service stripes sewn on - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, on sleeves are metal crown and wings.uniforms airforce, raaf -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee Hugh Caffrey, c.1993
... , the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, The Australia Service Medal...) the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45 ...Two photos of Legatee Hugh Caffrey in 1995. Event and reason for the photo is not known. It is believed that he was Hugh William Caffrey with Service number VX120388 who served in the second world war in the 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion. Born in 1921 in Maffra. From his medals, he served in the Pacific in the Second World War, as he has (from left to right) the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, The Australia Service Medal 1939-45, and last is the 1977 EIIR Silver Jubilee medal. A record of a legatee towards the end of his life.Colour photo x 2 of Hugh Caffrey.Handwritten on one '3R95-22 / 15 August 1995' the other has 'Hugh Caffrey' in pencil.legatee, comradeship -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1, Post WW11
... . 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939-45. 7.... Victory Medal. 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939 ...Frederick George East. WWI Service , " Royal Army Mecial Corp", British. WW2 Service. Enlisted in the AIF on 13.10.41. Part of "Sparrow Force” he was a POW. On discharge from the AIF 10.12.45 he was a Capt serving in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refer 516.7, 517, 538.2.Medals, set of (8) court mounted Re F.G. East . "ED" 1.1914 -1915 Star. 2.British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939-45. 7. Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal.Medals 1,2,3 - "56520, CPL F.G.East R.A.M.C" Medals 4,5,6,7 - "VX64901 , F.G. East" Medal 8 - "VX64901 Capt. F.G. East"numismatics - military medals, british - australian -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COATS, RAAF, Approx 1942 - 43
... set with 1939 - 45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence medal, sleeves..., RAAF wings, ribbon set with 1939 - 45 Star, Atlantic Star ...Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer cat No 3627.5 for his service history.(.1) Coat RAAF, dark blue with belt, 2 breast pockets, 2 waist pockets, “Australia” shoulder patches, RAAF wings, ribbon set with 1939 - 45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence medal, sleeves have a metal crown and wings. (.2) Same as (.1) except the Atlantic Star has a rosette.raaf, ribbons, rank -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
... MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved lettering "J.R... "SHIRE OF UPPER MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved ...Medallion presented to WWll serviceman, James Robert Clancy (VX44669) by the Shire of Upper Murray. The medallion has a silver finish. See also items 00456, 00456.1, 00456.2 and 00456.4.Obverse of medallion "FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY" with raised image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE OF UPPER MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved lettering "J.R. CLANCY ARMY" -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104
... This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45... USE This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 ...This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments. It also includes a number of patterns for convalescent and hospital coverings, including a splint coverKnitting Book (front cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII. Knitting Book (back cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII.PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / No. 104 / 6D. / COMFORTS FOR / LAND, SEA, / AIR, AND / HOSPITAL USEknitting world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, world war ii -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Australian Service Medal
... the Australia Service Medal 1939-45.... and light blue stripes from the Australia Service Medal 1939-45. VX ...SW Pacific Clasp awarded to Private Farlow VX 20334 in 2001.The medal is nickel-silver with the Australian Coat of Arms surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1945-1975’ on the obverse. The reverse has a Federation Star with space for recipient’s details. The ribbon has central stripes of yellow and green, flanked by navy blue, khaki and light blue stripes from the Australia Service Medal 1939-45.VX 20334 FL Farlow The Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photographs with shoulder patches and Service Medals
... Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945... Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 ...Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group of 500 Servicemen captured as P.O.Ws.at Padang Sumatra. The POWs were accommodated in 6 long barracks buildings that ran side by side. They were behind an 8 foot high wall containing a parade ground, sports ground, Japanese Officers and guards quarters. The POWs were put to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway. Part of that group were: Richard Winston Annear WX13468. Alfred John Burgess WX15756. Clifford Dudley Squance WX16885. Arthur Melville Magill WX16886. Harold Mervyn Smith WX17448. Robin Roy Semple WX7532. Edward Mason Hopson WX9241. Cecil George Quinn WX9285.Large grey framed photographs with shoulder patches, service stripes and Service Medals. Photographs are of Robert Frederick Nelson VX8212 2/29th A.I.F and Betty Emily Louise Collins A.C.W 110082 W.A.A.F. Service Medals for Robert are The Pacific Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Service Medals for Betty are 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Engraved metal nameplates with names and Service numbers at top and bottom. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDAL, SERVICE to AUSTRALIA & BOX, Royal Australian Mint
... 1939-45..... Given to Tony Cork who was in the Merchant Navy, England 1939-45 ...Medallion was produced by the Royal Australian Mint and given to members who served with Australian Forces or her Allies between 1939 - 1945. This was on the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Given to Tony Cork who was in the Merchant Navy, England 1939-45.1. Gold coloured coin medallion produced by Royal Mint. On one side of the coin is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with the reverse side symbolising the Navy, Army and AirForce through the depiction of sea, land and air over a stylized map of Australia. 2. Contained in a hard cardboard black box inscribed with gold writing and Commonwealth emblem and medal lays in a felt recess within the box. 1. One side inscribed "World War 2", "60 years""1945 - 2005". and stylized map of Australia. Other side inscribed around Rim "World War 2"and "Service to Australia" with Commonwealth of Australia emblem in centre. 2. Box on top has Commonwealth Emblem and "Australian Govt", "Dept of Veteran Affairs". Inside "60th Ann of WW2".medal, 60th anniversary ww2