This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II. Part of the Nankervis Collection, there is a lengthy word document in the Media Section6 Court Mounted WWI and WWII medals; laid on green felt, in a wooden display case Measuring 300mm x 220mm with non reflective glass front and metal bar with an engraved inscription Metal Bar measuring 20 x 160 mm engraved with "This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II". wwi war medals, wwii war medals, rack of six medals, military medal

Helen Nall enlisted in the RAAF No 500602 on 1.11.1944 age 23 years. Discharged with the rank of Sister on 21.4.1946 serving in No 6 RAAF Hospital.Black & white portrait of Helen NALL RAAF Member WWII. Lady is wearing a dark uniform jacket, tie, light shirt with RAAF pattern, broad brimmed hat with light shade badges in front.Rear: “1944 Sister Helen Nall No 500602 RAAF Nursing Service. Rank - Flying Officer. Now Helen MAYOR, 7 Bancroft St Bendigo 3550”photographs, raaf, nursing

Black WWII RAAF Chaplain's stole with embroidered insignia at each end and scalloped ends. The stole has two pleats at the neck. The insignia is silk and metallic thread and is of the RAAF winged insignia with a crown above.world war 1939-1945, raaf chaplain, regalia

? WWIIPaper folding Japanese ladie's fan with bamboo slats and green paper. Painted with Japanese characters Japanese characters meaning unknownfan

WWIISmall army green pocket size malaria tablet tin, with instructions on the inside of the tin on how to use the contents.Base of tin: “ATEBRIN (0.1 GRAMME)” Inside of tin: “UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED TAKE 1 TABLET EVERY DAY AFTER FOOD WHILE IN A MALARIA AREA. IF YOU MISS A TABLET TAKE TWO TABLETS THE NEXT DAY. IF TWO DAYS BE MISSED TAKE THREE TABLETS NEXT DAY BY DOING SO MALARIA FEVER WILL BE AVOIDED”passchendaele barracks trust, tin, malaria tablets, ww2

Propaganda Poster showing Luftwaffe Pilot . Eagle and Swastikas with word "unsere" . This Luftwaffe propaganda poster from WWII. In the middle of the poster you can see the classic German Airforce insigna "Der Adler" ('the Eagle")

Curved Sword Japanese Katana WWII blade Wooden handle, leather covered. Brass cap on top of handle with 'Wire" like clip. Circular metal hilt. Pattern on hilt. Refer also 0101 Scabbard.Pattern on hilt.

This replica set is a representation of the medal awarded for war time service. Australian Service Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Defence Medal;Pacific Star 4; 1939-45 Star; Oak Leaf attached to ribbon of the 1939/45 War MedalReplica court mounted WWII war medals comprising 5 medals Australian Service Medal , 1939/45 War Medal with Oak Leaf, Australian Defence Medal, The Pacific Star and the 1939/45 Star. ww2, world war 2, medals, court mounted medals, replica court mounted medals, oak leaf

Used in WWIILeaflets dropped to the civil population of Japanese occupied territories by RAAF 24 Squadron B-24 Liberatorsa22.10, frecker

Used in WWIIMap of Germany showing Stalagsa22.11, frecker

WWII significanceThis set of medals belonged to VX8456 Alexander George Taylor1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Australia Service Medal; Greek War medalww2, ww two, world war 2, world war ii, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif

Possibly WWIIThere is a maroon canister, flotation bladderMake of mask is "NOMAD" and stamp on bottom of canister says No.4A WILLOW 1942

wwii helmetMetal helmet with no insertsWhite 'W' painted on helmet

WWII historyCylindrical containers (trench art) silver in colour with gold clover leaves on the sides made by William CurtisNil

WWII significance.Square pocket book for the use of united States troops in the Southwest Pacific Area. VX37033 Pte A. Bishop B.coy 2/2/Battalion is written in ink on the front cover.

WWII significanceCloth badge with metal rank insigniaNil

WWII HeritageFrom Australian War Memorial: Standard issue blocked brown leather rifle bucket for attachment to the Pattern 1912 UP saddle. Bucket is complete with a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket, to attach it to the surcingle of the saddle, and a leather strap with brass buckle at the top of the bucket which attaches it to the saddle tree.Strap only is stamped with a broad arrow and manufacturer's details 'BLACKMAN LEATHER GOODS LTD. 175 BERMONDSEY ST S.E.1 1940'.

WWII significance.British War Medal 1939 -1945 with ribbon coloured red, white and blue. Palestine Medal 1939 - 1945 with ribbon coloured purple and green.14924674 Lance Corporal John Ness

WWII historyBlack and white photo of 14924674 Lance Corporal J. Ness wearing his Army uniform.Written in pencil on back of photo John Ness. (Jock)

Maybe WWIISmall pair of binoculars appears vintage. No markings or identifying marks.Appears to be made from aluminium or metal alloy.Nil

Used in WWIIUsed in WWIIClinometer Mk IV: Vickers Machine gun brass and steel. Used for sighting long range fire or a fixed fire line of fire for a Vickers .303 inch machine gun. The top of the clinometer contains a spirit level and at each end there is a brass and steel winder that can depress or elevate the clinometer from minus twenty degrees to plus twenty degrees. The brass scale is graded in five degree units. At the bottom of the clinometer is two brass lugs and a brass steel spring loaded small plate, used for attachment to a Vickers machine gun. Serial number 809.The front face plate has markings: DEP DEGs and ELEV DEGs. The scale is marked in one degree increments numbered in five D degree increments to the left, and five E increments to the right. The left winder is marked from zero to fifty degrees in ten D degree increments. The right winder is marked from zero to fifty degrees in ten E degree increments. The rear face is marked: 1940, the letters TS inside a circle, and No 809. It also has CLINOMETER SIGHT (MARK IV) markings.clinometer, wwii, vickers, machine gun, sight

Used for WWIIUsed for WWIILight brown coloured stitched leather case with rounded ends for housing a Clinometer, brass and steel, for a Vickers machine gun. The rear of the case has two short leather straps and steel buckles, attached with a metal rivet. The strap has 6 holes for attachment to the buckle. The front of the case has a steel buckle attached by a small leather strap attached by stitching. The top lid of the case is missing a leather strap.SIGHT CLINOMETER SPARE Q.F 13 & 18 PR. M. H. & Co. R.C.D. IL 1942

[see inscriptions] Black and white mounted photograph. Approximately 160 men (171 according to inscription on the back) sitting on large tables at a formal dinner event; all weatinh suits and posing for photograph. Photo was taken in a large rooom with a stage, Malvern Town Hall accoring to inscriptions on the back - tables occupy centre and front of photograph - but in the background: [left] Australia flag, WWII poster; [center] stage with painted landscape and piano; [right] WWII poster and Britain flag. [information of event on newspaper cutting stuck on the back - as described on Inscriptions]Handwritten: 171 PRESENT // FEB 1945 // (?) OFF SUPT KNOTT // INSPT SAMBLEBE // CONST GRAMBEU /// MALVERN TOWN HALL Newspaper cutting glued to frame: Supt. J. R. H. Knott, has rettired from the Police Force after 38 and half years' service, was farewelled by citizens and police officials at Malvern Town Hall on Tuesday night, The mayor of Malvern (Cr. J. Johnson) presided and presented SUpt. Knott with a chair and a wallet of notes. Similar presentations were made to Inspector C.H.D. Samblebe and First Constable O. Grambau, who have also retired. Supt. A.D. McKinnon of Ballarat will succeed Supt. Knott // handwritten: SUN 1/2/45victoria police museum, police officers, police academy, police force, superintendent mckinnon, superintendent knott, cr johnson, inspector samblebe, first constable grambau, poulter, william

Round metal Belgian WWII helmet with chin strap. Inside head harness/fitting of leather with shoestring adjustments and 4 rubber buffers between harness and metal helmet, Inside of helmet reinforced with cross metal strapping. Name Jolley painted in white on outside front. Black Yellow Red Patch on outside right hand side.

Worn during WWIIkhaki cloth british pattern forage cap with 2 Australian buttons on front

Used WWII Pacific5 paper notes Hongkong China and Japanese occupation notes

Used by airmen in WWIIBrown Box containing 4 green, 4 orange and 2 clear replacement lenses for Polaroid 1068 Goggles.Polaroid Aviation Goggles Kit No. 1068.a9

WWII Historical significance. 1# Army Record of Service Book for VX48739 Lieut. Thomas McConachy Simmons. 2# 2 x postcards sent from Palestine in 1941. 1# Contains Details of enlistment date, Q Store records and record of immunisation for VX48739 Lieut Simmons T. M. 2# 2 x Postcards sent from Palestine in June 1942. Hand written message says with lots of love from Tom.

WWII historic significanceWhite frame with 2 x service meals and a small photo of VX3521 Albert Winfield BowdenVX3521 Albert Winfield BOWDEN. 2 x Australian Service Medals - 1939 - 1945. "Lion Inscription and Australian Coat of Arms".

WWII historical significancePlatoon photo of 30 men with their names on the photo1 Platoon 'C' Company, 2/14 Infantry Training Battalion. Writing on the back - to Cliff Hill with my compliments