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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, C. 1919
W.W.I. Star Medal awarded to Private Frederick Turner.|From the Returned Services League, Mitcham Sub - Branch located at 26 McDowall Street Mitcham, cnr Harrison Street. Branch closed early 2014.1914-15 Star Medal with attached ribbon sitting on a red felt square with information as follows:|'Private Frederick Turner; No. 265 22nd Battalion AIF Enlisted 8th February 1915; Killed in Action aged 34; 17th November 1916.|'Remembered with Honour at the A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, France.|'Born in Collingwood, he was living at 62 Pelham Street, Carlton prior to enlisting..as abovemilitary history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - German, 1918
Possession of POW at Camp13 MurchisonGerman military medal, star shaped with crossed swords, a wreath decoration with the dates1914,1918 in centre. Ribbon black,red & whiteL NBGtatura, numismatics, medals, military -
Federation University Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Badges, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Anzac and Legacy Badges
Legacy is an Australian non-profit organisation established in 1923 by ex-servicemen. The Ballarat Branch was established in 1926. Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of fallen or seriously injured veterans. The symbol of Legacy is a torch that signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country.Four badgesanzac, legacy, badges, numismatics -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, n.d
This medal was struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria.a) Victoria 150th medal, gold coloured, 150th logo on one side and 'IN RECOGNITION OF AN HONOURED CITIZEN OF VICTORIA' on the other. In small clear plastic pouch. b) Letter accompanying a) from Premier of Victoria c) Certificate accompanying a) and b). a), b) & c) presented to Victorians born before Jan 1st 1901medal, numismatics, 150 victoria, celebration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - War Medals
War Medals WWI|Cpl S.M.S. Chambers 548|Veterinary Corps A.I.F. Aust. Light Horse|Donated to Mitcham R.S.L.Rectangular box with glass lid, lined with green felt on base (Memory Box).|Two medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal.|Australian Light Horse - Veterinary Corps A.I.F (Regimental No. 548) belonging to Cpl S.M.S. ChambersBoth metals inscribed: 548 Cpl S.M.S. Chambers Vet C.P.S. A.I.F.|Medal 1: Gold coloured - 'The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919'.|Medal 2: Silver coloured - Front 1914 - 1918; Back George IVs V Britain Rex EI IND IMP 002773 in Australia|Box metal coloured. Medals Minted.military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentennial, c. 1988
Gold coloured medallion set in green perspex, encased in clear perspex. Bicentennial medal 1788-1988. Depiction of arrival of 1st Fleet on one side, Captain Arthur Phillip on the other.medal, numismatics, first fleet, centenary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Queen Victoria's Jubilee, c. 1887
Issued to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887Gilt medal commemorating Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887queen victoria, medal, numismatics, jubilee -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGES & CITATION, Post 1953
4/400062 Lt. Roy Victor Milton. Lieutenant Milton's name and details appear on the Nominal Roll of 3rd Bn RAR for the Battle of Kapyong, 23-24 April, 1951, for which the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded. .1) On dark blue cardboard backing. Top, rectangular shape, blue fabric with gold metal edging, "United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation" Centre. "Combat Infantry Badge", metal, oval wreath shape with bayonet. Bottom. Medal set, mounted, set of (2) re R.V.Milton. 1. Korea Medal. 2. United Nations Service Medal with clasp "Korea". Replica not engraved. .2) Document describing the award of "The United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to the 3rd Bn Royal Australian Regiment, battle of Kapyong April 1951". On the left in red square the badge of the RAR. On the right the unit citation award. .1) "4/400062 R.V MIlton"numismatics, medals-military, documents-citations, passchendaele barracks trust -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Currency - Coins, Collage of seven imperial issue Australian coins
Group of Australian pre-decimal coins including florins, shillings, a sixpence and a three pence coin.Group of seven coins, six being fixed to a white strip of card with headings under each coin. Australiacurrency, coins, numismatics, australian coins -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Medal - French World War I military service awarded to FJ Browne, c.1914-1918, A. Mayeur, 1918
This French Service medal was awarded to F.J. Browne for service in the First World War tending to the wounded soldiers evacuated from France on hospital ships. The places inscribed on the medal are all in the Communaupole (Urban Area) of Lens-Liévin in the Pas de Calais where the broad plain and low hills of Artois saw some of the most savage and bloody fighting of World War I.Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. A collection of objects found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers were transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection in January 1994. A small round gold medal (.1) with presentation case (.2). The scene on the front of the medal depicts an ancient castle & surrounds with the rising sun in the background, and is inscribed "SUNT LACRYMAE RERUM". On the reverse is a figure of a winged woman against a cross, and the inscription "AUX HEROS", above a list of inscribed place names: "DE GARENCY, VIMY, ABLAIN, AVION, SOUCHEL, LENS, LORETTE, LOOS". The outside of the presentation case is maroon leather. There is a cream velvet mount for the medal and the inside of the lid of the case is lined with cream satin. "A. MAYEUR" is inscribed on both sides of the medal. "SUNT LACRYMAE RERUM", "AUX HEROS", "DE GARENCY, VIMY, ABLAIN, AVION, SOUCHEL, LENS, LORETTE, LOOS", "A.MAYEUR"numismatics, world war i, france, browne fj -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Medallion, 1988
Large Silver Plated Medal minted by the City of Nunawading for the Australian BicentenaryCity of Nunawading Crest Australia Festival The Australian Bicentenary Symbol 1788 - 1988.numismatics, medals - civic, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Silver Coin Case, c. 19th century
Coin cases were commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to easily organise and carry money. These coin cases were often given as gifts.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A silver-plated coin case that is embossed with a floral design. The top of the case features 5 spring-loaded compartments where coins are stored. Each compartment is denoted a particular coin value: Florin, Half Crown, Sixpence, Shilling, Threepence. 2/~ 2/6 6 D~. 1/~ 3 D~.coins, numismatics, 19th century, 20th century -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - medals, c 1945
Medals awarded to Alwyn Terrance Till during 1939- 1945 war.1.1939- 45 Imperial Star, navy red and blue ribbon 'A. Till' 2.1939-45 France & Germany star red blue & white ribbon. 'A.Till' 3.1939-45 Defence medal green red & black ribbon 4. 1939-45 'Australian service medal' mentioned in dispatches, navy, red beige & pale blue ribbon. 5. 1939-45 War medal navy red & white ribbon.l 6. photo of Alwyn Till. 7. photo of Alwyn Tills' grave. 8. plaque..1 1939--1945 Imperial Star, Bronze star, crown over G R 1V.The 1939-1945 Star engraved around. Ribbon with dark blue, red & pale blue stripes. A.Till on back of medal .2 1939--1945. France & Germany Star. Bronze star .crown on top with GR1V in middle. 'The France & Germany Star' around edge. Dark blue white & red ribbon. A.Till 410756 on back.|3. 1939--1945. Defence Medal, round silver coloured medal with King George 1V profile. George .1VS:V1G BR MN REX F.D IND IMP around edge. The defence medal printed underneath coat of arms. Orange black & green ribbon. 'A.Till 410756 outside edge'. 4. Australia Service Medal mentioned in dispatches. Round silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile wearing crown. 'George IVS ViDG BROMN REX ET INDIA IMP' around edge on front. Australian coat of ar,s on back with 1939-1945. Pale blue, red, beige and dark blue ribbon. 'A.Till 410756', on outside edge. 5. War medal 1939-1945. Silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile on front 'George IVS G BR,OMN,REX ET INDIAE IMP around edge. 1939-1945 and lion on back. A.Till 410756 around outside edge. 6. Photograph of Alwyn Till in uniform. RAAF.|7. Coloured photograph of Alwyn Till grave at Hotton war cemetery in Belgium.|8. Metal bronze coloured plaque--Alwyn Terrence Till 1921-1944. Son of Sydney and Evelyn Till. Brother of Alison Till.numismatics, medals - military, photography, photographs / slides / film -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - CADET CORPS VOLUNTEER HAT BADGE VICTORIA, 1900-1916
Cadet Corps Volunteer Hat Badge: Cross with outer circle has inscription 'VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS' surrounded by a wreath with Crown on top. At the bottom is the motto 'PRO DEO ET PATRIA' and VICTORIA. Box 625numismatics, badges - military, hat badge, volunteer cadet corps victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - VICTORIA JUBILEE MEDAL - EAGLEHAWK, 1887
Victoria Jubilee Medal: Issued by the Borough of Eaglehawk for Victorias Jubilee, on the front is a picture of Queen Victoria with the inscription 'Victoria's Jubilee 1887'. On the back is the Eaglehawk crest with the inscription 'George Willan * Mayor. The crest has a lion and horse against a shield which has a crown above. The motto 'Dieu Etmon Droit' sits above the Eagle which has buildings either side. A hole is punched at the top of the Medal. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, eaglehawk crest, queen victoria's jubilee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - 2 CENT COIN
Brown 2 cent Australian coin with a frill neck lizard and a 2 on one side and on the other side is the Queen and Elizabeth 11 Australia 1974.numismatics, coins - australian, 2 cent, 2 cent coin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: ANZAC DAY MEDAL, 1918
Object. Bronze medal issued by the Victorian Education Department and sold on behalf of the British Red Cross Society. With suspension piece at crest with suspension ring. Obverse: ''HONOR TO THE AIF''. Bust of Australian Soldier in a Slouch hat. Reverse: Around edge, ''EVO ANZAC DAY 1918''. In Centre: Spray of Wattle with porter. ''GALLIPOLI FRANCE PALESTINE''.numismatics, medals - military, anzac day medal, manufacturer; stokes and son melbourne. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Service Medal Colour Bar, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Army Coloured Ribbon Bar, c2020
A service ribbon bar, or small ribbon mounted on a small metal bar equiopped with an attachig device, which is issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal. This service medal belonged to Horace Pickford.chatham-holmes collection, army, numismatics, horace pickford, colour bar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Medal, Ballarat School of Mines 125th Anniversary Medal, c1995
Margaret Rich, the donor, was a Ballarat School of Mines Council Member in 1995, and was presented with this medalion.Copper medal in a blue velvet presentation case. The medal was presented during the 125th anniversary of the Ballarat School of MinesVerso: 'To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Official Opening of the School of Mines Ballarat 26 October 1870.'ballarat school of mines, numismatics, medal, 125th anniversary, awards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Badge, Ballarat School of Mines Badge on a Black Bacground, 1970
Green badge commemorating 100 years of technical education at ballaratballarat school of mines, numismatics, badge, centenary, anniversary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES, 1)1945
The badges relate to Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 129, 130.3, 134..1) Returned From Active Service Badge; metal, brass, boomerang with rising sun and king's crown. .2) Badge, Australia; blackened brass with ring for fastening at each end..1) Returned from Active Service Badge No. 35085numismatics, badges, military, metalcraft, brassware -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, CIVIC, 3.7.1919
Badge awarded to John Stanley HOWLETT by Carisbrook Shire Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID tags, 48.4P photos.Badge, brass. Boomerang over shield, kangaroo & emu, on each side. Centre is an image of a soldier carrying a rifle. On boomerang: Duty Nobly Done Rear: The Greatr War Presented to Pte J S Howlett by the people of Carrisbrook & District 3.7.19numismatics, badges, civic mementoes, presentations, military service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE GENERAL SERVICE, Post WW11
Issued for 28 days continuous service in Australia to personnel not entitled to the Returned from Active Service Badge. Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.General Service Badge, metal, crown over Rising Sun, anchor and wings.On front "Service Australia". On rear No "122630" numismatics, badges, miltary, service australia, turner -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Coins, 1939-1945
Coins produced in the Melbourne Mint especially for use in internment camps throughout Australia. These coins given by family of Donald Reuben Stratford, a former guard at Camp 13, and formerly of WWI tunelling company.3x interment camp coins. 2 x penny, 1 x shilling. The pennies are bronze coloured, the shilling is gold coloured. All have a small hole in the centre.Pennies: "One Penny" on one side, reverse "Internment Camps".|Shilling: "One Shilling" on one side, reverse "Internment Camps".tatura, internment camps, camp 13, numismatics, coins -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Badge
Made as 'sweetheart' badgesRound badge, HMAS Sydney insignia on a white background. Silver pin on the back.tatura, hmas sydney, badges, ww2, numismatics -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal - Life Saving Medal, 1937
Life Saving Medal found in a garden. Some research has been done to find out more about the person and the rescue but as of 2021 no more information has been foundRound Royal Life Saving Society metal medal with ring on top.Around edge- 'Royal Life Savings Society' Established 1891. in middle- Awarded to J.Arnett v 1938 reverse side around edge'quemcuhque miserum videris hominem scias'. in centre- 'Royal Life Saving Society' with crossed oarslocal history, numismatics, medals - civic, j.arnett, life saving -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - MEDAL & PRINTED MATERIAL
AWARDED TO CORPORAL WILLIAM BENNET- 26TH AUGUST 1870.1 MEDAL FOR 1ST PRIZE FOR MARKMANSHIP AWARDED TO CORPORAL WILLIAM BENNET OF THE CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOLUNTEER RIFLES .2 PHOTOCOPIED DOCUMENT 25 PAGES TITLED "SOUVENIR OF BALLARAT VOLUNTEERS-BALLARAT RANGERS-THE OLD THIRD-THE SEVENTH" COMPLIED BY COL. G. F. MORTON 1912 .3 A4 FOLDED BOOKLET - PHOTOCOPIED TITLED "THE BALLARAT VOLUNTEER RIFLE REGIMENT 1858---1883 CELER ET AUDAX .4 PHOTOCOPY 1 PAGE - SHOWS IMAGE OF VICTORIAN VOLUNTEERS MARKSMAN'S BADGE c.1864 AND VICTORIAN VOLUNTEER'S MARKSMAN'S BADGE SHOWING BARS FOR THE BEST SHOT IN COMPANY FOR THE PREVIUS 4 YEARSlocal history, numismatics, medals, military, military -
Clunes Museum
Badge, 1933
BADGE ISSUED FOR BACK TO CLUNES EASTER 1933, RED ON WHITE BACKGROUNDSlocal history, numismatics, badges, events and celebrations, back to clunes -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Badge, Edward, Duke of Windsor
Round black and white badge depicting Edward, Duke of Windsor, in army uniform.edward, duke of windsor, numismatics, badg, royal family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - German
German medal for war effort for the Fatherland. Brass medal depicting an eagle over a swastika, sword and spade. Edged with a leaf design. Small ring attached at the topFur arbeit zum Schutze Deutsch Lands (For work for the protection of German Lands)numismatics, medals, military, german medals, german military medals