Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white head and shoulders photograph of a man in RAAF uniform. Photograph is mounted on blue coloured cardboard with caption attached. with a velcro pad.Handwritten caption in black ink: ' SQUADRON LEADER IAN "JOE" LYONS'raaf uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons, photograph

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Full length colour photograph of a man in an RAAF uniform. The airman is holding his cap in his right hand. The photograph is mounted on blue coloured cardboard.photograph, raaf uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold coloured metal lapel badge with pin and press clip fastener on the back. The face of the badge features wings over red, white and blue concentric enamelled circles. Badge is topped with a King's Crown. Across the bottom is a light blue enamelled banner with gold lettering.On light blue banner: 'AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION'badge, air force association, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold coloured metal lapel badge with metal pin and fastener on the back. The face of the badge features wings over red, white and blue concentric enamelled rings. Badge is topped with a King's Crown. Across the bottom is a light blue enamelled banner with gold lettering.On light blue banner: 'RAAF ASSOCIATE'. Engraved on the back: 'R A 185'.badge, raaf, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Rectangular silver coloured metal name badge with dark blue lettering. Fastening pin and hook attached to the back.On the front of the badge: 'LYONS'. Stamped on the back: 'STOKES & SONS'.badge, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Rectangular name badge with name and association printed in gold coloured lettering. An outlined emblem in gold appears on the LHS of the badge. All on a dark green background enclosed by a gold coloured border. Back is white and clear plastic with a silver coloured fastening pin.Printed on the badge: " JOE LYONS, 77 SQUADRON ASSOCIATION'.77 squadron association, accessory, badge, ian a. 'joe' lyons

F/O POLKINHORN .T. M96. 3867. 12/7/45. Information has no correlation in Service Records.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour, cotton twill, navy blue cotton sateen lining with beige cotton fabric lining to sleeves. Full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with the King's crown and a wedge tailed eagle in flight WW2. Set of RAAF wings above left top pocket. Rank Insignia on sleeve. 2. Trousers - navy blue colour cotton twill and button fly. 3. Tie - black colour rayon fabric.3. Makers label - black ink print on label - "David Jones/ FOR SERVICE/ SYDNEY" Black ink typewritten - "F/O POLKINHORN. T. /M96, 3867, 12/7/45" Blue ink handwritten - "Ball"uniforms, raaf, ww2

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Metal badge featuring a copper coloured King's Crown over an eagle, all on a brass backing. Three threaded pins with nuts for attaching to a peaked cap.cap badge, raaf, uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Small gold coloured metal lapel badge featuring a King's Crown and an eagle. Two pins and press fasteners on the back.badge, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Shield shaped gold coloured metal badge with blue and white enamelling. Gold coloured centerpiece features three uniformed figures. A King's Crown with the number '99' is clipped to the top of the badge. Fastener attached to the back of the badge.Stamped on back: 'BADGE REMAINS PROPERTY OF THE LEAGUE'. Engraved on the back: 'V35086'badge, r.s.l., ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Single metal and enamel cuff link presented as a souvenir of MV Kanimbla. Front face features a lion rampant on a flag. Lettering on a circle of blue enamel. Toggle is connected to the front face with a single link chain.Stamped on the back: 'Angus & Coote'.accessories, mv kanimbla, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Collection of five metal, enamel and plastic lapel badges. .1) Metal and enamel commemorative badge for the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Features gold coloured lettering and a sepia toned photograph in the middle. .2) Metal aircraft shape on a stick pin. .3) Metal biplane shape with press clip fastener. .4) Red and white plastic Canadian flag with press clip fastener. .5) Metal and enamel badge featuring an airplane and gold lettering. Press clip fastener on back..1) Stamped on back: 'PATRICKS, (02)6304700, SYDNEY'.badge, australia remembers, ww2, flag, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) and .2) Pair of black leather calf length RAAF flying boots with leather sole and rubber heel. each boot is lined with soft brown leather with remnants of sheep wool attached to the right boot (.1). A buckle and strap at the ankle and calf height secure each boot when wearing. .3) Handwritten card with details of the boots' provenance..3) Handwritten in black ink: ' FLYING BOOTS. Worn by Squadron Leader Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons. Worn all through the Pacific - North Africa - New Guinea - Borneo - All through Japanese Occupation, 1942 Middle East. Donated by Mr I. A. Lyons'uniform, footwear, flying boots, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) RAAF cloth cap badge featuring a King's Crown with red velvet insert above a gold coloured metal eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves, The badge is attached to black/dark blue cloth with stiff black backing. .2) RAAF cloth cap badge featuring a Queen's Crown with red velvet insert above a gold coloured metal eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves, The badge is attached to black/dark blue cloth with stiff black backing.cap badge, raaf uniform, insignia, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Set of twelve miniature medals mounted with ribbons. A separate citation bar appears below the group. All are displayed on a blue velvet pad attached to a brown cardboard base. Paper labels are attached. Medals displayed L-R MBE, 1939-45 Star, 8th Army Africa Star, Southwest Pacific Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 Japan, Korea, United Nations Medal Korea, Air Efficiency Medal, Bronze Star. Bar - Korean Presidential Citation. Handwritten in black ink on medal label: ' MEDALS FROM SQUADRON LEADER IAN A. (JOE) LYONS'. Handwritten in black ink on citation label: 'KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL CITATION'.medals, awards, mbe, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record.Large circular magnifying glass. One side is convex and the other flat.equipment, magnifying glass

See Cat No 3554.2 for complete Service Records of Sgt James Clarence WATT. Badge was in the collection relating to the above.Badge is issued by the Department of Defence to persons who volunteered to serve but were rejected as medically unfit.badge, volunteered, medically unfit

The words "the last man to leave Gallipoli" was discovered on a letter amongst service records belonging to Ivan Joseph BarnardClipping of article published in RSL Newsletter 2014.gallipoli, ivan joseph barnard

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service records.1. 2. 3. Collars RAN Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks. Navy blue colour cotton fabric, square shape sailors collar with white colour cotton trim in three rows. Collar secured by white cotton tapes. Lining - blue and white colour cotton ticking. Owners information on lining. 4. Collar RAN Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks. Navy blue colour cotton fabric, square shape sailors collar with white colour cotton trim in three rows. Collar secured by white cotton tapes. Lining Navy blue colour cotton. Owner's information - black ink stamp. 1. & 2. "W.A. Theodore". 3. "O. ARDIS" uniform, ran, ww2, william anthony theodore dsm

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". REFER CAT NO 7926p FOR HIS SERVICE RECORD.1. 2. & 3. White front bibs - RAN Uniform worn by Recruit to Leadings Seaman ranks. White colour cotton fabric, square shape bib front and back. Secured with white colour tapes. Neck edged with Navy blue cotton fabric. Square neckline. Worn under Barathea also known as a jumper.Handwritten owner's label - black ink pen "W.A. ? AC ???"uniform, ran, ww2, william anthony theodore dsm

Item in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat. No. 7926P for his service record.HARD COVER BOOK WITH DUST COVER. Hard cover - cardboard with adhered yellow colour buckram over. Red colour print on front and spine with black and white photograph illustration from front to back of a battle scene. Dust cover - Paper, off white with print and illustration same as above. 256 pages - cut plain, white glossy paper. This is a pictorial book. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - colour wrap of "TOBRUK DEFENCE (12 Jan 1941)". books, tobruk, ww2, william anthony theodore

Item in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) Theodore DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record. This is a commissioning poster. Poster - colour print on paper of painting by Tom Freeman of the HMAS ARUNTA, No. 151 painted on ship's hull. The ship's emblem and motto appear lower right. An image of Aboriginal men appears in the sky above the ship. Artist's signature appears lower left. Frame - varnished timber frame with decorative moulding. Glass front and cardboard backing. Information printed on poster - black ink print. Top: "HMAS ARUNTA" Bottom - "Commissioned 12 December 1998/ Port Melbourne, Victoria".framed accessori4es, poster, ran, hmas arunta, william anthony theodore

Item in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) Theodore" DSM. Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Painting - black, blue, grey, white, green colours, oil artists paint. Depicting - sea, sky with shimmering cross and two sailors caps floaing on the water. Painted on glass. Painting appears to be signed by artist with two capital letters "WG". Glass sheet used for painting and provides the frame.Artist signature "WG".framed accessories, painting, william theodore

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat. No. 7926P for his service record.1. Jumper part of winter ceremonial uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks RAN. Also known as a "Barathea" or jumper. Black colour wool fabric with square collar, V shaped front openings, long sleeves with cuffs and two dark blue colour plastic buttons. One good conduct stripe on left sleeve. Rid ribbon on black fabric. White cotton fabric manufacturers label. 2. Bow attached at bottom of front V - navy blue cotton tape. known as a "bow". Manufacturers Information - black thread embroidery "ESQUIRE PTY LTD / 1940/ size" Owners stamp on underside of Collars - white ink stamp "W. A. Theodore"uniform, ran, ww2, william a theodore

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Certificate - cream coloured paper with black and cream coloured print. Illustrated in colour with Navy, Army, Airforce and Nursing personnel above crossed flags - Union Jack and Australian above scroll work and City of Bendigo. Coat of Arms/crest bracketed by dates "1939 - 1945". Red coloured embossed "City of Bendigo" Seal lower right. Frame - clear varnished timber with cardboard backing, no glass.Inscription on certificate - "TO YOU WHO SERVED/ THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO/ EXPRESS/ DEEP THANKFULLNESS/ TO "W. THEODORE"/ Long as the heart beats life/ with in the breast/ And Freedom, Love and Plenitude endure/ So may your sacrifice for these/ be Blessed/ And Honour, Pride, Integrity ensure/ "A. Truscott" Mayor/ ??? Town Clerk".framed accessories, certificate, ww2, ran, william anthony theodore dsm

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Flag - white Naval ensign. White, red and dark blue colour woven cotton fabric. Ensign has red colour fabric, St. George's Cross on a white field with the Union Flag (red, white, dark blue) in the upper left canton. The design has been appliqued - sewing one piece of fabric to another. Header on hoist side with halyard hessian rope threaded through and attached at top and bottom.Handwritten in black ink pen on back of header - "WT"/ "W.T."flags, naval ensign, ww2, william anthony theodore dsm

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Bunting - mid blue colour cotton woven twill tape or ribbon with red, white and blue colour cotton triangular flags attached. Twelve flags are spaced at 50 cm intervals. Alternating colours.Handwritten in blue ink pen on tape "WAT".flags, bunting, navy, ww2, william anthony theodore dsm

Items in collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM" Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Cushion - black colour silk or cotton velvet fabric with silk cream and gold colour embroidery. Embroidered lettering and RAN emblem, King's Crown, Anchor and laurel leaves. Cushion edge - piped black colour silk fabric. Cushion back - black colour silk fabric. Cushion has an inner of unknown material.Embroidered lettering on cushion. "Souvenir of Egypt/ 1941/ Royal Australian Navy/ H.M.A.S. VENDETTA"souvenir, egypt, ran, ww2, william anthony theodore dsm

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Men's grey collarless RAAF uniform shirt with half closure two button front. Long sleeves with button cuff. Three buttonholes in neck for studs and attached collar. Manufacturer's label sewn onto inside of the neck. On manufacture's label: 'V51, Made in Australia, 1943, Size 15'. Stamped below manufacturer's label in blue: 'H (upwards arrow) E'.uniform, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record..1) to .8) Detachable starched blue/grey shirt collars by various manufacturers..1) Stamped on the inside: 'Pelaco 15' and 'Ian Lyons'. .2) and .3) Stamped on the inside: 'VAN HEUSEN, 15 1/2, STYLE RAF, PATEND AND MADE IN AUSTRALIA'. .4), .7) and .8) Stamped on the inside: ' Ian Lyons, A (upwards arrow) E, 15 1/2'. .5) and .6) Stamped on the inside: ' ALFRED PORTRATE, 1946, MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.uniform, raaf, ian a. lyons