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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1945
Frederick Lloyd CARLETON enlisted on 24.10.1939 No VX1555 age 33 Years. He was posted to 2/6th Div Signals but was discharged Medically unfit on 20.1.1940. He then re enlisted on 1.7.1940 No VX33476, posted to 2/23rd Bn 20.8.1940, promoted L/Cpl 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl 18.12.1940, Sgt 14.12.1941, embarked for Australia 31.4.1943 and disembarked Melb 25.2.1943. In the Middle East he was one of 10 to receive a Commander in Chiefs Commendation during Sept 1941. Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. Hospitalised in Seymour Vic with Furuncles. Embarked for Milne Bay from Cairns and disembarked 4.8.1943, embarked 31.1.1944 (unclear) and disembarked 7.2.1944 (unclear), hospital with Malaria 2.6.1944. On discharge being medically unfit 12.9.44 he held the rank of Sergeant. Service abroad was 1023 days.Medal set, court mounted, group of (7) re F.L.Carleton. 1. 1939-45 star, brass colour. 2. Africa star, brass colour with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific star, brass colour. 4. Defence medal, round silver colour. 5.War medal 1939-45, round silver colour. 6. Australian service medal, round silver colour. 7. Tobruk commemorative medal "T" shaped."VX33476 F.L.Carleton"numismatics, medals, metalcraft, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - VARIOUS MEDALS, 1896 through to 1908
.1) Khedive Sudan. Silver with clasp. "The Atbara." 1896 -1908. .2) Box. .3) USA, 1898-1902 Spanish American War. .4) USA, 1898-1902 Spanish American War. (broken) .5)British, 1899-1902 Queens South Africa Medal - 5514 Pte. J. Cross Suffolk Regt. .6)British, 1901-1902 Kings South Africa Medal. Lt. A.C. MacColl. I.L.H.numismatics, medals, military, foreign -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL JAPANESE, C. 1905
Japanese medal with ribbon, Russian / Japanese War 1903 - 1905.numismatics, medals, military, japanese -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 enlisted in the AIF in 6th reinforcements 59th Battalion on 15.8.1916 age 21 years. Embarked for England 2.10.1916, embark for France 30.12.1916, hospital 1.11.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 29.6.1919. Refer 1070 for his Brother James Rueben HOWLETTS service history, Medal set, court mounted set of (2) re J.S Howlett. 1. War medal 1914-1919 2. Victory medal. "2676 - J.S. Howlett 59 BN AIF" numismatics, medals, military, awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MEMBERSHIP BADGE, 1962
Issued in 1962, 2 years after the 59th Battalion disbanded. 59th Battalion AIF Ass'n medal.Round metal badge with metal pin on rear, maroon and red ribbon in centre.Top: 59th Battalion AIF Assn Bottom: 1962numismatics, badges, metal, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BROOCHES, C.1939 - 45
Items in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details. These items are classed as Trench Art WW2..1) Perspex map of Australia with Australian coat of arms in metal in centre. Has shape of colour patch in centre. Australian Armoured Division. .2) Perspex bar with Rising Sun badge suspended beneath on chain. .3) Mother of pearl Rising Sun with metal Rising Sun badge in brass in centre. costume accessories - jewellery, military history - souvenirs, numismatics, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RISING SUN BADGES, 1960's
Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Rising Sun Lapel badges, pressed brass, gold colouring. Rising sun crown in centre, scroll with "Australian Military forces." 2 Lugs & pin on rear. .2) same as .1)numismatics, badges, military, lapel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RETIRED BADGES, 1960's
The badges are worn on a uniform to show that the "Officer" is retired. Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Letter "R." as a badge, metal, gold colour, has 2 small holes through for uniform attachments .2) same as .1)numismatics, badges, military, retired -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE MEDICAL, 1960's
Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal TX6321 2nd AIF. Refer 622.3, 775.Badge, pressed metal, gold colour. Crown sits over a 6 pointed star shape with centre circle with a snake coiled around an upright rod. Around the centre circle lettering "Royal Australian Army Medical Corps." A small scroll at the bottom has "Daulatum" 2 x lugs & pins on rear. numismatics, badges, military, medical corp -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Badge, 1959
Hundreds of these badges (numbered) were produced to be worn at the Back to Tatura celebrations.Pin-on lapel badge commemorating "Back to Tatura" celebrations, Easter 1959Back To Tatura|Easter 1959|559tatura, back to tatura committee, numismatics, badges -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - German, 1930's
Possession of POW at Camp13 MurchisonGerman military medal, star shaped with crossed swords, swastika sign in centre, date 1939 on back in centre. Ribbon in coloured stripes - navy,red & whitetatura, numismatics, medals, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - German
Possession of POW at war campDecorative silver & black military? medal in form of cross with dates 1813,1914, crowns, leaf design, FW & W embossedtatura, numismatics, medals, military -
Clunes Museum
Badge
SMALL ROUND PINK AND GREEN BADGE COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF SMEATON APRIL 1838 TO 1938local history, numismatics, badges, badges and tokens -
Clunes Museum
Badge
ROUND BADGE COMMEMORATING FIFTY YEARS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA 1901-1951local history, numismatics, badges, badges and tokens -
Clunes Museum
Badge
SHIELD-SHAPED BADGE TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE FIRST FEDERAL PARLIAMENT BY THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL & YORK IN MELBOURNE, MAY 1901local history, numismatics, badges, badges and tokens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Commemorative Medal, 1945
Commemorative badge produced for the proclamation of the City of NunawadingGold plated embossed medal with red , white and blue ribbon attachedFront: 'City of Nunawading' with Coat of Arms. Back: 'City of Nunawading Proclaimed 1945 ' with wreathnumismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1988
Silver coloured medal embossed with Nunawading crest presented on Australia Day Family Festival in a grey vinyl medal box.The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Lapel Pin
Produced during the reign of George V. G.R. initials indicates George Rex. Ribbon colours may be of significance.Brass & copper alloy lapel pin with badge formed with cursive intertwining initials 'G.R.' with a small 'V' in the interstice. The initials are surmounted with an imperial crown. One black and one purple[le silk ribbon attached.impressed: K.G.Luke Melb on the reversenumismatics, badges, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal
Presented to all school children to commemorate the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth.Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on one side - 'To Commemorate Their Majesties' Coronation' on reverse.numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Negative - Lapel Badge
Indicative of mementoes issued at time of important occasionSmall round badge with Coat of Arms and City of Nunawading on a cream background which is mounted on a brass button. Has a brass pin and fastener attached.City of Nunawadingcivic mementoes, souvenirs, numismatics, medals - civic -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Lapel Badges
2 small lapel badges, cream background with City of Nunawading in gold and coat of arms in red, green and blue. Brass pin and fastener on back. Cash's on reverseCash'snumismatics, badges, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Framed medal, 22/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
The Gallipoli Star was presented to those who had fought at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 (Anzac Day) and those who had arrived subsequently to the initial landing. although Australian and New Zealand governments intended to issue the star the British government thought it unfair. So it was not issued until April 1990 when it was officially presentedBrass metal frame with a green background. At top is a cut out where the 'Gallipoli Star' medal rests. Medal has ribbon Yellow, red, blue,military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket - Scout, 1976
Camp shirt for Paul Reeves and his brother|1st Heatherdale Scout Group in the 70'sOne maroon sleeveless scout jacket (camp shirt) gold fringe around neckline and armholes. Many badges sown on both front and back from Australia and overseas. Yellow flag shape on back West Australian Contingent 1976 -77 11th Australian Jamboree Melbourne.Many badgescostume, male ceremonial, numismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket - Scout, 1976
Camp shirt for Paul Reeves and his brother|1st Heatherdale Scout Group in the 1970'sOne red sleeveless scout camp shirt with gold fringe around neckline and armholes. Many badges sown on both front and back from Australia and overseas.Pelco Scout Shop, State Headquarters run by scouts for scoutscostume, male ceremonial, numismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - The Wounded Stripe Badge, c: 1914-1918
Item came from the Mitcham RSL's Collection when the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Brass Badge worn on the arm of a soldier who has been woundedThe Wounded Stripe Prof. No4. Patnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Australia shoulder badge, 1914-1918
The badge came from the Mitcham RSL Collection after the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Worn on the shoulder of a soldierBrass badge worn on the shoulder of an Australian WWI soldier.Indistinctnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 22.5.1919
Leslie PRYDE "MM". Refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award.A brief description of enlistment, service and discharge on both sides of the document. The document is a fawn colour, thicker than paper but able to be folded in 3 for postage. The front is divided into 3 sections, top being name, rank and serial number, age, enlistment date, unit and birth place. Centre is reason for discharge, service time, awards and decorations. Bottom is signed of by relevant person. The rear is dedicated to the individuals height, complexion, eye and hair colour, age on discharge and trade or calling prior to enlistment, intended place of residence. The person then signs the document. All entries on the form are hand written.On the front at top is a Register No: Unreadable On the rear are 2 numbers; “V/B No 41745 & No 124038”certificate, military history, numismatics, mm -
Clunes Museum
TOKEN, A W PATRICK, MAKER, NTH FITZROY, VIC
SMALL RED, GOLD AND BLACK TOKEN ISSUED TO VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS FOR WAR RELIEF EFFORTVICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS ROAD TO VICTORY WAR RELIEF EFFORTlocal history, numismatics, tokens, badges and tokens -
Clunes Museum
TOKEN
ISSUED BY UNIDENTIFIED ORGANISATIONROUND TOKEN WITH THE LORD'S PRAYER AND ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT ON THE REVERSElocal history, numismatics, tokens, badges and tokens -
Clunes Museum
MEDALS
Milton Arthur Williamson was born in Clunes, Victoria and enlisted at 22 years and 5 months on 29/3/1915. He embarked for Alexandria on 30/8/1915. He was injured during duty and had continual problems with his knee. He was returned to Australia on 10/9/1917 following several appearances before the Medical Board of the Australian Military Offices of London and Kent in the United Kingdom. The termination of his appointment was effected on 4/3/1918 and he was medically discharged from the AIF. L-R 4.The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. 3.The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 2.The British War Medal instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. *PTE SS WILLIAMSON 1.The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915.4 MEDALS : L-R WITH RIBBONS 1. BRONZE : STAR SHAPED MEDAL 1914-1915 ON BANNER. BACK 1112 SPR M A WILLIAMSON 2/ DIV SIG COY AIF 2. PEWTER - ROUND MEDAL FACE OF GEORGE V - BACK 1914-1918 NUDE MAN ON HORSE WITH 2 FEET OFF GROUND. RIM : 636 PTE SS WILLIAMSON 8 BN AIF 3. ROUND MEDAL ANGEL IS HOLDING A PALM BRANCH BACK : ENCIRCLED BY WREATH - THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919 4. ROUND SILVER MEDAL PROFILE OF GEORGE VI. BACK : AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS ENCIRCLED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945 RIM : W 71800 A M WILLIAMSON RIBBON NAVY, RED, BEIGE, SKY BLUElocal history, numismatics, medals, military