Photo of Painting (Painting removed for storage). Male in Navy uniform, white belt, white cuffs, sword, white epaulettes on shoulders, white sash and buttons, pointed helmet, white badge, on stand, 3 books on stand. Mauve background. White hair and beard.

Book cover is heavy cardboard with fabric stretched over. Colour is dirty brown. The title is in red & black & depicts a soldier with a sword on horseback. 200 pages of photographs, first 2 pages missing. At rear is a summary of the War by dates, 14 pages. First page missing.books-military-history, boer war

A blue coloured cover with all information in black ink. Top right corner reads DSN 7610--66-039-4906. Above Australian there is a kangaroo above two crossed swords and a crown above them. Down the left hand side a two punch holesaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, signals, signal training

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Discoloured small booklet written in English and Vietnamese. Black writing with diagrams. Front cover top left has an image of a shield with a sword in the centre. At the bottom right is a star wings on Anchor, US military issue. Booklet describes signs used to indicate mines in areas.mine clearing, us military command, fielding marcus

A blue coloured cover with all information in black ink. Top right corner reads DSN 7610--66-039-4906. Above Australian there is a kangaroo above two crossed swords and a crown above them. Down the left hand side a two punch holesaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, signals, signal training

Scarlet felt beret black canvas trim. Gold coloured anodised aluminium badge laurel with crown at top, crossed swords in middle and bow at bottom.(Royal Australian Corps of Military Police) has two pins to go through beret held by two clips.Label Christies Sydney. On inside on crown of hat imprint (faded) appears to be crown KENT. Pure Wool. Large.

All of these items were donated by Jock Adams (He was on the Ulupna Island Committee and hence some of the donated photosPhotos - Morgan's Beach, Coonanga Homestead, Barmah Hotel, Ulupna Island Slides - Moira Forest shrubs etc 2 x Brush comb sets Sword/Dagger Tie Pin King George V Coronation Stereo Telescopic View photo set (1911)jock adams, tie-pin, photos, brush-comb set, telescopic view photos, slides

Yields information about the services in Wendouree Parade and the Carlton St loop.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1968 of No 17 crossing No. 14? at the Carlton St loop. No. 17 has a roof adverts for Wilkinson Sword Razor blades. The other tram has Twin Lakes sign. Has Lake Wendouree in the background.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, carlton st, tram 17, tram 14?

J.E. Bleckmann were German Blade makers, registry shows Bleckmann (1899, No. 37190):J.E.Bleckmann, Solingen, registry class 9b). As well as blades for wood working tools they were also sword makers (used in American Civil War), Bayonet makers 1871-1918 and also pocket cutlery (pocket knives) as per advertisement 1907.This wood plane holds historical importance as carpentry tools such as this would have been used in the construction of local homes, outbuildings, furniture. It represents an era before power tools. Investigation is ongoing as to ownership and specific use in the area. Hand made wooden hand plane with metal blade. Carpentry tool from 19th century1/38 / 34 mm stamped into wood on front edge of plane. Metal Blade inscribed "J.E. BLECKMANN/ WARRANTED / CAST STEEL / SOLINGEN/GERMANY"tool, blade makers, hand plane, woodworking.

The bag is a clear plastic with a zip lock top. It is a heavy duty plastic. Instructions for use are printed on the outside. There are two strips of water sterilizing tablets. 10 pills each. There are also two "books" of army matches. Red cover with a crown over two swords and a leaping kangaroo. survival, water, purification

3rd edition - ivory cover printed in black. Title on spine and front. Front cover been illustrated with drawing of man kneeling by open grave, hand tied and Japanese soldier with raised sword. Illustrated with black and white drawings. 223 pages plus 8 page appendix.books, military history

1914-15 H.J Hodgson. ( refer also 0051 medal)1914-15 Star and Ribbon . Star shaped metal badge with crossed swords on front with crown above. Brass--- Ribbon vertical Blue white and red stripes. British WWI Victory Medal. Bronze in colour with ribbon. Also Victory Medal and replica British War Medal1197. PTE H.J. HODGSON 30BN .A.I.F

Ceremonial sword carried by officers on paradeStraight Blade, fuller edge side , 3/4 hand guard "GVR" cypher, ray skin grip - wire bound, no sword knot, chrome scabbard with . Scabbard markings "6MD 107" "PW" on opposite side outer hand guard "3MD 106" 10/133MD 10/13ceremonial sword, infantry, 5/6 rvr

The Museum holds other items (POW) of "Vern Hufer".This is a British pattern peaked cap. It is of black wool. The peak is black leather. It has a red band around the crown and a thin red piece if piping around the top of the brim. Badge - a band of Oak leaves, a Crown at the top with two crossed swords in centre of Oak leaf wreath.Inside the plastic liner is a ticket with this on it:- A3/92041 CAPT. D.F.V. Hufer. Stamped underneath leather hat band is B.W.^D. ?04.vern hufer, ww2, vietnam war, passchendaele barracks trust

Captain Lyle Jackel, a Wangaratta citizen soldier joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1965 as a trooper. He progressed through the ranks, retiring as a captain in the 1990s. He is a member of the Regimental Association.Fine example of a skill at arms trophy presented by an officer of the Army Reserve. The pithy comment engraved on the base adds to its uniqueness.Circular silver tray with raised edge,engraved at centre and around perimeter and also on baseAt centre: "8/13Victorian Mounted Rifles. Best aggregate Small Arms Score. Presented by Capt. L.K, Jackel 1965 - 1990" Around Edge " Capt. J.S. McLean OC TST1990" - Capt.J.F.McLean TO VMR 1991 - Capt.J.F.McLean TO VMR 1992." Capt. L.K. Jackel 2IC VMR 1993 - Lt. H. Burvill VMR 1994" ON Base " Those who beat their swords into ploughshares usually end up ploughing for those who kept their swords"trophy, jackel lk captain

Belt issued to Japanese Naval Officers up until the end of WW2Black leather belt with a two piece brass buckle. The centre of the buckle has an embossed anchor and lotus flower and the two parts of the buckle appear to have been gilded. It comes with a black leather sword hanger which has brass clips at each end. One end is missing the brass securing rivet whilst the rivet at the other end has a hook attached to it. Attached to this hook is a brass S shaped snake with a brass ring around the body. The inside of the belt has four eyelets and a hook on each end to allow for adjustment. It's missing one sword hanger, a belt loop on the LH side and two loops on the inside that the hangers attach to.world war 2, japanese navy

Thalia is a small district a few miles west of Wycheproof.Record of WW1 veterans' contributions from small district - Thalia, Victoria.Large wooden Roll Of Honor. Decoration of wooden sword attached each side. Under Heading ROLL OF HONOR (note No letter U in this word heading), is a raised wooden wing. HONOR ROLL is in 3 columns- SCHOOL ROLL; IN HONOR OF ... ; DISTRICT ROLL. 23 names on Roll Of Honor.The 23 inscribed names can be seen on the photo which is in the Media section.ww1; thalia-school; thalia; wycheproof - cemetery; veterans.

RAILWAYS COLLECTION - Bendigo Roll of Honour Loco 1914-1917 - coloured photo on glossy paper. 37 names surrounded by a floral border. The top shows a red rose under a crown flanked by four flags. The bottom right corner shows a helmet shield and sword and two spears.photograph, bendigo roll of honour logo 1914-1917 -

Circular Medal with suspension loop. The front of the medal shows a Knight with sword in front of an outline of Australia &1945, The back shows a map of the southern hemisphere showing Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, South America & South Africa. At the top has words Victory Medal and the bottom manufacturers marking,Victory Medal 1945

Pistol holster circa Vietnam War era and usually issued to Officers and senior NCO's as part of unitfom.Leather pistol holster with attached belt. leather is black on outside and brown on inside. Brass belt buckle with emblem of upraised sword over feathers and branches. Holster has fold over cover with brass studs to clip close. Holster includes built in ammunition compartment and is basically triangular shape.Inside stamped "Wunderlich, Berlin 1963" Inside cover stamped "PP12 or PPB.TL".passchendaele barracks trust, pistol holster

In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the British national press inviting monetary contributions to a 'Sailors and Soldiers Christmas Fund' which had been created by Princess Mary, the 17 year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day with a 'gift from the nation'. The response was overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsay. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combinationof pipe, lighter, tobacco and 20 cigarettes and wrappers. Non smokers received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were given chocolate.This box is on loan from the grandson of the soldier who it was given to.This box is on loan from Terry Phillips. It belonged to his Grandfather who served at Gallipoli.Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Gift tin. Decorative brass with Princess Mary's profile surrounded by a laurel wreath engraved in the the centre of the lid, with the letter 'M' on both sides. The names of the allied nations are engraved in the corners and on the sides. A sword and scabbard decorate the top side. The lower side is decorated with battleships..At the top a decorative cartouche contains the words "Imperium Britannicum" and one on the lower edge contains the words "Christmas 1914". In small roundels on the corners appear the names "Belgium", "Japan", "Montenegro" and "Servia". "France and "Russia" are written on the short sides.world war one, box, brass box, princess mary 1914 christmas gift, decorative box, anzac, 1914, christmas, gift, princess, mary, russia, belgium, japan, montenegro, servia, france

Straight Blade, fuller edge side , 3/4 hand guard "GVR" cypher, ray skin grip - wire bound, sword knot, no scabbard " side outer hand guard "3MD " 300 10/13 Ornate makings decorate the blade including Royal Standards and the makers details"3MD " 300 10/13 By appointment Henry Wilkinson PALL MALL London by Warrent

Boer War??SignificantBrass Star with Red, white and blue Ribbon attachedFront:- Crown atop a star shaped medal. Wreath surrounding crossed swords and "V" in a circle (Lower point of the star) Rear:- Sut. J. Bonner. 2nd. S.A.M.R. (?? 2nd South Australian Mounted Rifles??)military awards

Commemorative medallionsmediumRound commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map

Hair and beard clipping was frequently carried out at home prior to WW11 and often much later in rural areas. Manual hair clippers were readily available for purchase. The Alcoso company started as steel manufacturers by Alexander Coppel in 1821. Alcoso is an acronym for Alexander Coppel Solingen. They were very successful and opened a second manufacturing facility sometime in the 1850s. They manufactured pipes, rolled steel, wire, tableware, daggers, swords, knives and razors. They started manufacturing razors in the 1850s. The company is most famous for their swords. The Coppel family that Alexander donated millions of marks to charity including building an orphanage, a school for the disadvantaged, and a recreation centre. They headed various social rights groups. They were leading citizens of Solingen. The family was Jewish and the company was Aryanized in 1936. Alexander Coppel and his family were sent to a concentration camp in 1941 along with the remaining Solingen Jews. He died there of starvation in 1942 at the age of 77.This kind of hair clippers were a common household item in the early 20th century. They are representative of an important Jewish company prior to WW2.2 sets of hairclippers made from steel alloy. The arms of the clippers are hinged and can be adjusted with a wing screw. The arms are squeezed together and released. like scissors to operate,On box lid: "Haarschneide-Maschine/ Hairclipper/ "Alcoso"/ Solingen / Tondeuse/ Maquina para cortar el pelo" Translation hair cutting machinehair clippers, alcoso company, alexander coppe, personal items

Blue & white, soft cover book, 160 pages. 3 pictures on front cover of Australian flag with crossed swords, an anchor within a frame, & larger drawing of a boat pulled up on the edge of a river. 3 sheets of paper posted in inside front cover, inside back cover, & on last page.books, military, history, navy

Blue, black white and gold ribbon. Round silver medal, King George 5th on one side, horseman carrying a sword on the other. Stamped around the edge is ; 9507 Sgt. H. A. Abbott 6 FAB A.I.F. (unable to get photo of the inscription on the edge due to blackening of the coin and glare spots).uniforms, army, medal, world war 1, h. a. abbott

Straight Blade, fuller edge side , 3/4 hand guard "GVR" cypher, ray skin grip - wire bound, sword knot, leather scabbard with chrome around mouth. Scabbard markings "6MD 107" "PW" on opposite side outer hand guard "6MD 106" blade M5850. Scabbard markings "6MD 107" "PW" on opposite side outer hand guard "6MD 106" blade M5850. regimental property, sword, cermonial, king george v, infantry