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Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Court Mounted Medals
Item was issued to Private Leslie Gilchrist 16333 No 2 AHS (HMAT Konowna) following his war time serviceCourt Mounted World War I Victor Medal and British War Medal 1914 - 1920 Originalson the rim of both medals "16333 PTE L.GILLCHRIST. 2- A.H.S. A.I.Fcourt mounted medals, wwi war medal, victory medal -
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Identification Tags
The Identification Disc (ID) are worn by soldiers on war like duties. Two disc are worn in such a manner that one can be removed from the necklace without dislodging the other. If a soldier is killed in battle and unlikely to be removed to a field mortuary or is buried in the field of battle, one disc is taken from necklace with the second disc remained with the with corps. The disc is stamped with the soldiers service number (VX11873); religion (C E - Church of England ) the Soldiers name and initials and Blood Group. Items are commonly referred to as "Dog Tags"These tags were worn into battle by Pte William KellyTwo metal Identification tags on twine necklace, coloured ocher discs are tied in a manner that one can be removed whilst remains attached to the twine necklace. Upper most "VX11873 / C E / KELLY / W C. identity tags, disc -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate, Certificate of Discharge (Certificate No: 11577)
Presented to Pte William Clyde Kelly on his discharge in 1944 This certificate recognizes Pte Kelly's Service in WWII and is related to his war time service in WWI Certificate of Discharge for Private William Clyde Kelly VX 11873Certifies "VX11873 Pte William Clyde Kelly / 2/7 Australian General Hospital / who enlisted for the A M F on the 23 April 1940 / and who served on Continous Full Time War Service / in the Australian Imperial Force / for a Total Effective Period of One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Days / Active Service in Australia 514 days Outside Australia 551 dayscertificate -
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Certificate, Certificate of Discharge WWI War Service; 4521 Pte William Clyde Kelly
Private William Clyde Kelly served in World War One as this certificate states he also did war time service in World War two. Certificate of Discharge for William Clyde Kelly 4521 service in the Australian Imperial Forces; there are crease marks where the document has been folder, there is obvious in ground dirt from being carried in a pocket or walletAustralian Imperial Expeditionary Force Certificate of Discharge of 4521 Private William Clyde Kelly at the termination of his period of Enlistment. Service towards completion of engagement 1550 days / Service Abroad 1334 days. Medals & Decorations Distinguished Conduct Medal; Returned Soldier's Badge Issued No. 226186certificate, certificate of service wwi -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate, The Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) 90 years 1916 -2006 recognises William Kelly, June 2006
A certificate of recognition of membership of the RSL Queensland Branch on the 90th Anniversary of the RSL in Australia. Signed by the State President, Deputy President and State SecretaryRecognises William Kelly -
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Accessory - Court Mounted Medals
Original medals of 395 Pte Alfred Francis Hoffman 7th Battalion who enlisted 7 August 1914 - Repatriated To Australia (RTA)Set of three WWI medals 1914 - 15 Star; British War Medal 1914 - 1920; Victory MedalOn rim of British War medal 395. Pte. A.F. HOFFMAN. 7/B.N. A.I.F.; ON RIM OF Victory Medal; 395. Pte. A.F.HOFFMAN 7 - BN. A.I.F.medals, wwi medals set of three -
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Accessory - WWI Ribbon Bar
Ribbon Bar worn Pte A F Hoffman 395, 7/Bn; Possible worn on Anzac and Remembrance day commemoration post active service.Ribbon Bar for 1914 - 15 Star; 1914 - 1918 British War Medal; Victory Medal mounted on a brass with stainless steel broach clip.ribbon bar -
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Photograph Framed, Hoffman Brothers
Three of the six Hoffman children, Frederick, Alfred and William all served in WWI; Frederick was KIA 26 June 1918 in FranceThe Hoffman men all went to war in WWI and only two returned, Frederick was KIA in 1918. The picture of the three boy taken before embarking for duty in WW1Wooden framed family picture of the Hoffman brothers.written at the foot of the picture the word, "Frederick, Alfred & William Hoffman / taken prior to leaving overseas for WWI." On reverse side manufacturer's catalog sticker annotated with'108BALTIC / 13X18CM / PLU7531photograph, picture, family picture -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge Rising Sun
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Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Anzac Commemorative Medallion
The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. Next of kin, or other entitled persons, are entitled to receive the medallion on behalf of their relatives if the medallion has not been issued. Design The medallion is cast in bronze and is approximately 75 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide. The obverse of the medallion depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The medallion is issued in a presentation box. Badge Surviving members were also issued with a lapel badge in the form of a small replica of the medallion to recognise their Gallipoli service. This badge is not issued to other applicants.This medallion was presented to A. F. Hoffman a survivor of the Gallipoli Campaign. The medallion is cast in bronze and is approximately 75 millimeters high and 50 millimeters wide. The obverse of the medallion depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The medallion is in the original presentation box that show wear from handling and ageThe recipients name is inscribed A.F. Hoffmanmedallion, anzac medellion, boxed medallion -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - R.S.L. Circa 1919, Circa 1919
The badge design The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country. The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively.The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact. Badge awarded to Driver of the 6th Field Ambulance, Malachy Sandy, no 3320,who enlisted March 6th 1915. RTA 14 Jan 1919.Metal badge with crown attached to top of badge.Two folded metal loop(for pin to attach to coat etc), soldered on back of badge. "1919" on crown."Australia" in red scroll along bottom of of badge.Engraved flowers top left and right below crown."Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League" on blue circular background surrounding embossed soldier holding rifles. On the back of badge is : "Copyright / 83978 / Prouds Ltd"sandy, malachy, badge, rsl, imperial, league -
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Photograph M Sandy
The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.black and white post card with photograph of Driver, Malachy Sandy,seated and in full uniform. 80mm by 130mmfront: photo of Drv. M.Sandy seated in full uniform back: "Post Card" printed at top."this space for communications", "the address to be written later" written by sender:"Fondest Love from your ? brother Mal xxxx" In pencil below: "4241,5279,3321 696233" Along left side : "12/14/18/' in penpost card, photgraph, sandy, malachy, 6th field ambulance -
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Paper Certificate-RSL
The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.thin paper certificate 165mm by 90mm"This is to certify that M Sandy Reg. no 3320 Rank DVE (DRIVER) Unit 6th field Amb. is a member of the R.S.S.I.L.A. and entitled to wear Badge no 51736 Address Bruthen E.Gippsland SIGNATURE FOR Secretary" At top and right hand side "BADGE Alexander Buildings, 27 Swanston street,Melbourne A447? Victoria Branch 1-4-1919 (written in pencil)malachy, sandy, certificate, rsl, badge -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Gift Diary 1919
The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.Red diary,2 pages for one week.various information ie signals,money exchange tables etc. pocket on spine for pencil."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"- badge "A.I.F." The Australian Comfort Gift Diary 1919comfort fund, 1919, diary, sandy, malachy -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - Badge A.I.F. Returned from Active Service WWI, Stokes & Sons
The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.metal badge with two pins on back for attachment to clothing"The rising sun and A.I.F." in centre of badge. "issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service" On back : "262896"sandy, malachy, a.i.f. badge, ww1 -
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Medallion, Stokes & Sons, Circa 1916
Anzac Day school children's medal, issued in 1916. The medal was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for distribution to school children in 1916 to commemorate the first anniversary of Anzac day. The Anzac forces first landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.Round medallion with ring at top (for attachment)"For King and Country 1916 Dept. of Education Victoria Lest We Forget 25 April 25" written around circumference. In the centre : " ANZAC" within wreaths.sandy, malachy, medallion, dept of education -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Photograph LAC J Kelly 159309
Part of the Kelly family collectionJack Kelly is the son of Willian Clyde Kelly DCM who served in both WWI and WWIIFrame hand coloured photograph of 159390 LAC J. Kelly, black wooden frame with glass 320 x 420 mm; photograph measures 197 x 243 mm mounted on a white cardboard backing board and framed in black mounting board. The reverse backing is cardboard is secured by packing tape, picture hooked on each side of the frame and picture wire. At bottom left hand corner is one WWII identity disc stamped with his service detailsAdhesives label on bottom left of frame inscribed with; 159390 LAC J Kelly / R.A.A.F W.W. 2; On the reverse side in blue marking pen JACK KELLYphotograph hand coloured, identity disc -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Disc Identification Personal incomplete
Part of the ID tags worn by LAC Kelly whilst on service with the RAAFThis tag was worn by LAC J Kelly whilst on service with RAAF in WWIIOne round 35 mm diameter stainless steel identity (part of ID disc and chain - one disc and chain missing) The disc bears the owner's Service Number/ name / religion /service / O4 blood group in light etching159390 / KELLY. J / PRES / RAAFid disc -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph Laminated, Diggers take shelter as Japanese shells come over on the advance from AITAPE PNG
Actual photograph taken in the battlefield Actual battlefield photographer A laminated photograph depicting diggers taking cover during aerial and mortar attack in PNG 1945on bottom right corning on paper held inn place with adhesive tape: MEMBERS OF THE 2/2 INFANTRY BATTALION UNDER / ARTILLERY AND MOTAR FIRE DURING THE CROSSING OF / MANIB CREEK ON 16/3/1945 LEADING TO THE CAPTURE OF / BUT DROME ON THE 17/3/1945; on the bottom left hand side DIGGERS TAKE SHELTER AS / JAPANESE SHELLS COME OVER / ON THE ADVANCE FROM AITAPE.photograph, laminated photograph -
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Artwork, other - Trench Art - Silver ring, C: 1939 - 45
Item made Cpl W C Clark VX34546 whilst on active duty for his wife Ellen ClarkSoldiers in their down time often took to making thing (trench art). This piece was made as gift for his wifeA hand made ring made from a two shilling coin in WWII; it originally had an insert made from a plastic toothbrushtrench art -
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Hat Fur-Felt, 1983
Khaki fur felt slouch hat fitted with a puggaree in a light green with a metal Royal Australian Engineers corps badge attached to the front, the rising sun badge attached on the left and a colour patch on the right. Front - Engraved on the Corps Badge: ER/ HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL .Y . PENSE / ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS /. Left Side - Engraved on The Rising Sun Badge: THE ARMY AUSTRALIAN /. Right Side - Colour Patch Interior - Leather Lining - 1984 / 54 / MADE BY / "FAYREFIELD" / MELBOURNE Lining - HOWEhat, officer, fur-felt, peace keeping -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Hat Beret
This United Nations beret was worn by Major Damien Batty with Australian Forces whilst on tour in Somalia.United Nations wool blue beret with a metal United Nations badge pinned to the front. The band of the beret is made from a black coloured synthetic material. The lining of the beret is black cotton material with a plastic maker's stamp attached to the crown. Interior - Maker's Stamp: HILLS / PURE WOOL . MADE IN NEW ZEALAND / UNITED NATIONS PROPERTY / 1united nations, wool, peace keeping -
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Cravat
This United Nations cravat was worn in conjunction with 0077.1 by Damien Batty with the Australian Forces whilst peace keeping in Somalia.United Nations blue cotton cravat with two broad broad bow tie-like ends and a pleated central section. Worn in conjunction to the United Nations beret, 0077.1. peace keeping, united nations, cravat -
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Hat Field Service, 1991
Australian Army issue cotton patrol 'giggle' hat or 'Bush hat' in DPCU (disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform) with a shortened brim. A pair of circular metal ventilation holes are on both sides of the crown. Interior - Tag: VIC / 1991 / size 5.6 / 8145-66.129.9988 (NATO stop number) / NO / 3807164 (in marker) / NAME / DRIP DRY / MACHINE WASHABLE / Interior - In marker: COULSON / 3807164 /giggle hat, bush hat, hat field service, dpcu -
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Helmet
Helmet with Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) cover, with leather chin strap.Interior - White print: GAT. NO. 8415-50-753-5792 / Marker: DUFF / Marker: 5 /helmet, disruptive pattern camouflage uniform -
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Web Belt
This belt relates to the Vietnam war and was worn for ceremonial purpose. Black web belt with brass buckle. Exterior has been polished black with boot polished, the interior remains jungle green. Interior - Marker: CPL / HOWE / KJ / 3144504 Stamped: BUSINESS / COMMONWEALTH CLOTHING FACTORY -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Pair of Identity Discs
The pair of identity discus belonged to CRP Howe who served in the reserve services. Pair of stainless steel identity discs, one round, one octagonal, both engraved. Engraved - AUST / 6144504 / HOWE / A POS / NRidentity discs, stainless steel -
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Newspaper - Newspaper Article, Band of Brothers, Unknown
Framed newspaper article featuring Private Terry Crossman and Private Benjamin Ghirardellow with their wristbands. Written by Jodie Munro O'BrienHeading - BAND OF BROTHERSterry crossman, benjamin ghiradello, newspaper article, band of brothers -
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Photograph, Australian Forces Somalia, c1993
Laminated coloured regimental photograph of an army contingent featuring 500 servicemen and women in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) sitting and standing on a tarmac, taken at the Somali Military Head Quarters. On the right side of the photograph is an image of the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) and on the left is an image of the unit citation badge (both would have been awarded to the individuals in the photograph). Below and centre of the photograph - In text: Australian Forces Somalia / 24 Dec 92 / 11 May 93 / HQ AFS / 1 RAR BN GP / 1 RAR ** B SQN 3/4 CAV REGT RAAC ** COMD OBSN LIAISON GP 107 FD BTY 4 FD REGT RAA / 17 FD TP 3CER RAE ** DET 103 SIG SQN ** 1 BSG 3BASB ** DET 1 DIV INT COY / Below and left side of photograph - In cursive: ARCH FRALEY PHOTO peace keeping, somalia, hq afs 1 rar bngp