Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Black framed glass covered flag. Red material with gold fringe, gold writing with Blackbird in the centre with parachute holding 2 white swords standing on a gold star. 11Co. in gold underneath. Gold plaque mounted under the flag.GUIDON OF 11 COY (NUNG) MOBILE STRIKE FORCE (MIKE FORCE) /5th SF GROUP, 1 CORPS, SVN/ A Significant number of AATTV personnel served with this Nung Company based in Da Nang./ At the end of the Vietnam War, this flag was taken by a former US SF officer and held until/ when it was given to former Captain John "Jed" White (AATTV), CO 11 Coy (Nung), who led/ the MIKE Forces at the Battle of Ngok Tavak on 10 May 1968.battle of ngok tavak, mobile strike force, nung, john white

Brass cigarette lighter inscribed with text and image. Vietnam Cu Chi 68-69 Airborne 3 lightning bolts on a sword in a shield, "I love the fucking army, the army love fucking me", Also image of helicoptercigarette lighter, vietnam

The items were part of a collection relating to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1661.3, 1680.3, 1682.5, 1663P..1).2) Two matching buttons, brass, British coat of arms with crown. .3) .4) .5) Three buttons with Centre cross with stars, crown at top. .6) Sabre pin shaped like a sword/rapier, brass, with handle and a hilt..1) On rear, “Firmin & Sons London - Smith & Wright limited Birmingham” .3) .4) “Bryon Bros London” .5) “H W MARTIN LONDON”unfirom - accessories, costume accessories - clothes, accessories, metalcraft - brassware

The medal was distributed to Australian school children to coincide with the 10 June 1945 celebrations for the end of the war in Europe. The medalets were actually handed out on 6 June. Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day or VE Day) was on May 8, 1945, the date when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. The act of military surrender was signed on May 7 in Reims, France, and May 8 in Berlin, Germany.This medal was given to Australian school children in 1945One side of the medalet depicts a knight with a sword in front of an outline of Australia with the date 1945 at the bottom. The reverse shows a map of the southern hemisphere showing Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, South America and Southern Africa. At the top are the words ‘VICTORY MEDAL’.Victory Medal - 1945school children, victory day, wwii, city of moorabbin, education, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin

A white banner with three coloured emblem/badges printed on it. Left to right - Badge of Royal Australian Engineers in gold and silver. Gold wreath and crossed swords, Latin blue/purple ribbon top, red/god crown, RAE and red ribbonbanner, royal australian engineers, rae, tunnel rats

Two versions of the British War Medal were produced 6.5 million in silver and 110,000 in bronze. Obverse depicts King George IVs V Britt: Rex Et Ind : Imp. Reverse depicts nude rider on horseback - sword in hand - sun in background. 1914 - 1918.Campaign Medal of the United Kingdom. Medal was instituted on the 26th July 1919 for service between 5th August 1914 the day following the British Declaration of War and the Armistice 11th November 1918. Service # 2320 A-L-CP W. A. Renville. A.I.F.

The Samuel Browne belt is named after Sir Samuel James Browne VC. In 1858, Browne lost his left arm in battle (as a result of a sword cut) and as the dress regulations of his regiment required officers to wear their waist belts under their tunics, Browne found this ungainly and devised an external belt supported on the left-hand (sword) side by a shoulder strap. The belt had two shoulder straps when a holster was worn. In the Australian Army, a brown leather version is worn on ceremonial occasions by officers and Warrant Officers Class One of all corps, except those who wear silver dress embellishments (Armoured, Aviation and Nursing Corps). These members wear a black Sam Browne belt. Wide brown pattern stitched brown leather belt with adustable shoulder strap, brass buckle and brass loop fittings (4 at the top and 2 at the bottom) attached to the belt by stitched leather straps.Nonesam browne, belt, clothing

Clear glass Dettol bottle (1/4 full) with a green, white and black label, a small red and white pharmacy label and a screw on plastic cap.On large label: "Antiseptic Dettol non=poisonous germicidal" with a white sword dividing the label. On small label: "Willers Longmore 6/6 133 Elizabeth Street Melbourne" On base: "Dettol".bottles

Information re Musicael 0f the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch 30/11/1980 - Soprano, Lorna Jones; Leila Accompaniste. Printed sheet of Programme of the Musicale. . Info re December 1989 - Poetry reading by Dr Roger Sworder.person, individual, lorna jones, royal historical society of victoria, dudley house.

AATTV Vietnam, Active Service 31-07-1962. 18-12-1972 Service Medal awarded to Alwyn Charles BaconAATTV Vietnam, Active Service 31-07-1962. 18-12-1972 Service Medal with yellow & green emblem on one side. Aust flag on laurel wreath with sword with inscription around outside. In blue velvet box. Alwyn Charles Baconcommemorative medal aattv, aattv, vietnam, active service medal

.1) .2) Medallion, metal, circular with a section at top for a ring, front face has depiction map of Australia with a figure holding a sword overhead, year date at bottom, rear has a styalized map of the World, , a small depiction of a boat, whale, writing stamped in.On front, "1945", on rear, "Victory Medal"medallions, victory 1945

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?

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

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

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, passchendaele barracks trust

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

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

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

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

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.