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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORABILIA, FRAMED
... Displayed as War Medal 1939-45, should be Australian... goldfields Displayed as War Medal 1939-45, should be Australian ...Displayed as War Medal 1939-45, should be Australian Service Medal. Displayed as Australian Service Medal, should be War Medal 1939-45. Items relate to Kenneth Edwin Beckmann V64354, enlisted in the CMF on 19.2.1942 in the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion, discharged on 25.10.1945.Patterned wooden frame surrounding a collection of medals, colour patches, photograph & silver cigarette box. Articles all on maroon background with salmon coloured border. Glass fronted. On rear: V64354 K F BECKMANnumismatics-military-medals, photography-photographs, personal effects - smoking accessories, glass technology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS, Patricks, c. 1995
... of 1939 - 45 ended.... of 1939 - 45 ended. Badges Australia remembers Badge, circular ...The badge was to Remember 50 years since the World War of 1939 - 45 ended.Badge, circular, outside has a green band with "Australia Remembers", central circle has depiction of three people welcoming a returning person, under is a green scroll with "1945 - 1995" in gold, rear has a single pin with clip attachment, makers name in slight raised print.badges, australia remembers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, ITALIAN/ETHIOPIA CAMPAIGN, 1939 - 1945
... in Ethiopia 1939-45.... in Ethiopia 1939-45. WW2 Medal Ethiopia Campaign Front ...Medal issued by Italian Government to those who served in Ethiopia 1939-45.Round medal - a dark brown heavy medal, black and blue ribbon with bar.Front: D'ITALIA.IMP.DI.ETHIOPIA.VITT.EM.111.RE, Head Profile. Back: AFRICA ORIENTALE. MOLTI NEMICI MOLTO ONORE. Bar on Ribbon - Dagger with laurel.ww2, medal, ethiopia campaign -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PORT GLASS COLLECTION, Milawa Bros Vineyard Victoria, C.1993
... 1939 - 45 then under “50th anniversary Battle of Wau 1943... Australian Infantry Battalion” followed by a coat of arms 1939 - 45 ...Items in the collection re John Eric Wiles, refer cat No 5410P for his service details..1) port bottle with handle brown colours, one side has “2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion” followed by a coat of arms 1939 - 45 then under “50th anniversary Battle of Wau 1943”, on other side two scrolls one with Battle honours in South west Pacific, the other Battle honours North Africa, Greece & Crete. .2) - .5) Glasses, all with gold band around rim, on each has an inscription “CEDE NULLIS”, Rising Sun then “2/7th AUST INF BN 1939 - 45”port, 2/7th bn, wiles, souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL WW2, RIBBONS, Post 1945
... 1939-45. .4) Ribbon for medal Pacific Star. .5) Box with lid... for War Medal 1939-45. .4) Ribbon for medal Pacific Star. .5) Box ...Items in the collection belonging to John Stanistreet 408598 RAAF. Refer 2315.2 for medals and service history. .1) Medal, Pacific Star, original but not engraved. .2) Ribbon for Australian Service Medal. .3) Ribbon for War Medal 1939-45. .4) Ribbon for medal Pacific Star. .5) Box with lid containing the above 4 items.medals, ribbons, containers, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Framed medals and Photo, Major Andrew William Smith MC
... -45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45..., War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45 pow camp ...Major Smith was the Commandant in charge of 'Kormoran' Seamen Camp 13 Prisoner of War Camp Murchison. He was award the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal in WWI. WWII medals were awarded for his service at Murchison, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45Wooden frame with glass. Black and white photographic portrait of Major Andrew William Smith in military uniform. Beneath the photo are five miniature medals: MC, BWM, Vic, ASM and WM. To the right of the photo and medals is a description of Major Smith's military accomplishments. Background is buff coloured.pow, camp 13, murchison, military cross, kormoran -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - History, Crests
... and white College Crest hand-painted by Karl Bahr (1939-45). Donated... and white College Crest hand-painted by Karl Bahr (1939-45). Donated ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE, RED CROSS, COMFORTS FUND WW2, 1945
... during the World War of 1939-45.... during the World War of 1939-45. Certificates Red Cross Comforts ...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
Award - MEDAL SET, c. post WWI & WWII
... . Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal.... George. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939 ...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 -
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... grampians Army 1939-45 8th Bn. A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken ...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... grampians Army 1939-45 8th Bn A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken ...Army 1939-45 8th Bn A.M.F. Members from Stawell. Taken near Mt Martha Campstawell ww2 -
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, MESS DRESS, Quinter & Sons, 1951
... 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War medal 1939-45. Middle row... 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War medal 1939-45. Middle row ...The Medal ribbons are:- Top row - OBE Military Division 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War medal 1939-45. Middle row - Aust Service Medal. Korea Medal, Korea U.N. Medal, General Service Medal (Malaya). Bottom Row - Vietnam Medal. Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Meritorious Service Medal. Sth. Vietnam Campaign Medal.1. Jacket, black woollen, four front pockets. There are no buttons or corps badges. On the arms are the metallic gold badges of a Staff Sgt. On the chest are 12 ribbons. 2. Braces, trouser. Elastic white, gold plated steel clips. 3. Necktie, Green. On the tie are repetitive patterns of the RA Inf badge. 4. Necktie.mess dress, uniform, post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 111
... This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45... 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns ...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...) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6 ...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, Unknown
... a quantity of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal... a quantity of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal ....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 quantity 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 de Paul, Cost $0.30”ww2, formal army uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
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
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED
... WW2 Circa 1939-45. Is in an NCO pattern and noted as yellow... WW2 Circa 1939-45. Is in an NCO pattern and noted as yellow ...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 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Jungle green shirt Miles
... insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service... insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service ...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
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS - FORMAL, unknown
... Service Ribbons are: British War medal 1939 - 45 annd...Service Ribbons are: British War medal 1939 - 45 annd ...Service Ribbons are: British War medal 1939 - 45 annd Australian Service Medal. Belonged to Lt. Col. E.P. Seymour. One of the CO's of 38 Bn.1. Jacket - woollen, black. Lt Col Rank Badges, gold, on epaulettes. Rising Sun badges on collars. Aust Commonwealth Military Forces. Four pockets. Four gold centre buttons. Top two pockets held shut with a gold button. 2. Trousers, woollen, black with red vertical stripe on sides. Pockets - 1 coin, 2 hip, 1 rear. Fly held shut four black buttons. 3. Shirt (ex) white short sleeved. 1 button missing. E... its cotton pocket. 4. Belt, Woollen black. Brass buckle. Two mini straps on inside of belt. 5. Tie, black, cotton. 6. Ribbon bar WW2 (2 medals). 7. Hat peaked black. Formal wear. Gold braid on brim. Red band and red piping. Rising Sun Badge. Aust Comm Military Forces.On trousers, written on two pockets is name: “Seymour” Hat has a ticket inside. “Lt. Col. E.P. Seymour”post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust, e.p. seymour -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c. post WWII 1975
... Service Medal 1939-45. 4. White sleeve box for 2105.3 141844 D H... hinged, black, felt lined, on front War Medal 1939-45. 2. White ...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 -
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
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW II
... . 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4. War Medal Service.... 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4. War Medal Service ...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 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photgraph - Clarence H Howe VX89778
... by the Oak Leaf attached to the ribbon of the 1939/45 war medal ... by the Oak Leaf attached to the ribbon of the 1939/45 war medal ...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
Uniform - TUNIC, RAAF, c.1939 - 1945
... on - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, on sleeves... on - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, on sleeves ...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 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
... MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved lettering "J.R... OF UPPER MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved lettering ...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" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COATS, RAAF, Approx 1942 - 43
... set with 1939 - 45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence medal, sleeves... with 1939 - 45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence medal, sleeves have ...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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee Hugh Caffrey, c.1993
... , the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, The Australia Service Medal..., the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, The Australia Service Medal ...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