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Badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, c. 1939 - 44
items issued to John Raymond Bruns VX88627, refer Cat No 5592 for his service history..1) - .3) Rising sun hat badges, brass with Rising Sun depiction crown centre, scroll under with raised text. .4) .5) Rising sun lapel badges brass, these are a miniature of the hat badges, both have lugs on the rear with pin through.On all, "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"badges, rising sun, 2nd 38th -
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book - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE AMF, Australian Army, 1939 - 1946
See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.Small, pocket sized booklet. Hard cardboard cover. printed in black ink. In the top centre is the Aust Crest. Army form AAB83. Inside are details of the soldier. Two poor quality photos with 40 pages for details.Written on front cover is VX7954 CFM McDonald J.A.ww2, record of service book -
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book - BOOK, DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE, Australian Army, 1939 - 1948
See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.Small booklet, brown cardboard cover, black ink printing. No 186058. Army form AAB87. inside are 26 plus pages of demob procedures, two pages are loose, some pages have the word "cancelled" stamped on them. They show trade skills, civvy education, qualifications etc. There is about 28 pages inside.Written in ink on front: VX79511 CFM McDonald John Alexander, 63 Green St, Windsor, Vic, signed by him. It has a rubber stamp dated 30 Dec (?) 1945.demobilisation, ww2 -
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badge - BADGES "AUSTRALIA", Aust Army, 1939- 1945
See Cat 5556.2. J.A. McDonald VX79511 Collection.These are two "Australia" badges both the same. The word "Australia" is mounted between two curved lines. On the back are two rings with a pin for mounting on a uniform.ww2, badges -
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badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, Aust Army, 1939-1945
Refer to Cat 5556.2 and 2481.2 for service.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.ww2, aif -
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Map - MAP, ITALY, SILK, 1939 - 45
The silk maps were carried by Aircrew. This item carried by A.F. Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Framed silk map of Italy and Sicily, black frame with black backing, map is in all black, the other side shows Northern Italy, inset is a photo of A.F. Goodall DFC, RAAF.silk, maps -
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Map - MAP, MEDITTERANEAN, SILK, C. 1939 - 45
The silk maps were carried by Aircrew. Item in the collection re A.F. Goodall DFC RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Framed black with black mounting background, silk map over in colour, scale 1: 3,000,000 showing the area of North Africa, Spain, France, Sardinia, the opposite side has mostly Southern France. Inset over is a photo of A.F. Goodall.maps, silk -
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Uniform - PATCHES, AIR GUNNER, WW2, 1939 - 45
The letters "AG" meaning AIR GUNNER. Items re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details..1) .2) Two uniform patches in dark blue, light blue and white, wreath with the letters "AG" with a white wing outwards.uniform, patches, ag, raaf -
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Badge - BADGE, NZ, c.1939 - 45
Item in the collection re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Badge metal gold colour leaf shape with the letters "NZ" on, pin on rear.badges, nz, dfc -
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Accessory - UNIFORM BUTTON, RAAF, C. 1939 - 45
Item re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Button dark blue colour plastic with Crown and wings on face, rear has a brass slip through pin.uniform, accessory, button, raaf, dfc -
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Souvenir - SOUVENIR, WOODEN CAMEL, C. 1939 - 45
Item in the collection re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Light brown colour hand carved wood Camel with it's load on painted in blue and red.camels, middle east, carved -
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Book - MANUAL of ELEMENTARY DRILL, His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1939
Book - Red cloth covered hard cardboard cover. 110 pages, black print.Nil on Front. Spine of Book "Manual of Elementary Drill" (All Arms) 1935.passchendaele barracks trust, book -
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Uniform - GAITERS, Canvas Ankle Gaiters with metal buckles, 1939-1945
Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 & V59636. Enlisted AIF VX123648 9/3/1943. Discharged 28/6/1946. Private in Australian Army Catering Corp.1. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 2. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 3. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 4. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles.Inside N.C.S. R & L.uniform, gaiters, ww2 -
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Uniform - JACKET, RAAF, SUMMER, 1939-1945
Item in collection re SQD LDR KENNETH FREDERICK BAWDEN No 250882 RAAF, refer cat No 213.109P1. Jacket - cotton, light khaki, black plastic buttons, service chevrons (R) lower sleeve, Epaulettes, striped, Insignia rank. 2. Belt - cotton, light Khaki, black plastic buckle.uniform, raaf, summer, jacket -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, WRAAF, 1939-1945
Items issued to Mavis Keillor, refer Cat No 3402 for her service details.1. Jacket - Polyester/Wool, Navy Blue with Black buttons. 2. Skirt - Polyester/Wool, Navy Blue. 3. Belt - Polyester/Wool, Navy blue with black buckle. 4. Cap - Polyester/wool, Navy blue, embroidered RAAF Insignia.1. Embroidered wings each shoulder. Metal badges each sleeve - wireless. 3 stripes embroidered in light blue cotton. Blue and red, 3 stripes lower left sleeve.wraaf uniform, ww2 -
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Uniform - JACKET, RAAF, 1939-1945
147081 William Charles Atkinson. Enlisted 9/2/1944 aged 18. Discharged 21/2/1946 with rank LEADING AIRCRAFTSMAN in 7th AIRCRAFT DEPOT.1. Jacket - cotton, khaki, black plastic buttons, long sleeved, embroidered insignia on upper sleeves. 2. Belts - cotton, khaki, black buckle.Propeller embroidered in brown thread on upper sleeves.uniform, raaf -
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Accessory - KIT BAG, RAAF, 1939-1945
147081 William Charles Atkinson, enlisted 9/2/1944 aged 18. Discharged 21/2/1946 with rank of Leading Aircraftsman in 7th Aircraft Depot.Kit bag - Canvas, faded blue.RAAF 147081.uniform, kit bag -
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Accessory - WEBBING PACKS, 1939- 1945
T. Woolman, Volunteer Defence Corp1. Bag - canvas, Brown, single strap, flap, cover, metal studs. 2. Bag backpack - canvas, brown, leather straps, metal buckles.1. ARP AMM Section S.uniform, accessory, bags -
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Headwear - TIN HELMET, 1939-1945
T. Woolman, Volunteer Defence Corp.Helmet - Tin, black, plastic inseret, canvas chin strap. Letter "W" painted on front.Letter "W" .helmet, uniform, acessory, ww2 -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, OFFICERS WW2, Fuseweld, 1939-1945
Refer Thomas Henry Iser 383.2 for Service History. 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. 1. Officer Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric with belt attached, Buttons - copper coloured metal and brass with "Australian Military Forces" stamped into face of button. Metal belt buckle. Unit colour patch - black, green and grey for 1/14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Brown sateen fabric lining. 2. Shirt with detachable collar, Khaki colour, cotton fabric, closed front, long sleeved. Maker's and owner's labels - back, top below collar.Maker's label, green and blue embroidery - "Fuseweld" / ??? Shirt/Champion/ 3". Owner's label, red embroidery "T.H. Iser" uniform, army, ww2 -
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Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY, Japanese Government, 1939 - 1945
There are three paper notes printed by WW2 Japanese Govt. 1. Face value is one pound. Printing in green ink. It depicts some palm trees and a beach. The letters OA OA are printed in Red. 2. Face value is one shilling. Printing in blue ink. It depicts Palm Trees and a beach. The letters OC OC are printed in red ink. 3. Face value is 1/2 shilling, purple ink. Depicts Palm trees and a beach.ww2, invasion money, japan -
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Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Australian Army, 1939- 1945
The NR V122126 implies he was a CMF soldier not AIF. He enlisted 16/9/41 - embarked 10/3/43. The last pay issue was on 27/2/45. His NOK, Mother, lived in Shelbourne via Maldon.This booklet has a brown buckram cover. It is a pay book NR 468363. It is for V122126, "Douglas Arthur Edward". On front cover, the printing is in black ink. The crest of Australia is in the centre, flanked by the words "Australia - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages of soldiers details - pays - non and a twin Black and white photo.Front cover is stamped "Cancelled - Discharged"ww2, aust army -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, RAAF, c 1939 -1945
Dress coat - Navy blue colour, cotton twill fabric. 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 c WW2. Flight Sergeant Crown and Stripes on top sleeves.uniform, raaf, ww2 -
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Craft - BROOCH, 1939 - 1945
World War 2 Souvenir.Brooch - metal, diamond shaped filigree work. Australian Military Coat of Arms."AIF" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.souvenir, ww2, brooch -
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Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY, 1939- 1945
"Roy Jones" NX942681. Money - cream paper with shades of blue artwork. 2. Money - cream paper, coloured artwork.1. "The Japanese Government" - One shilling and palm trees. 2. Japanese characters, mountain, flowers. 50.japanese invasion money, ww2 -
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Headwear - CAP, FORAGE, C.1939 - 45
Forage cap khaki colours, sightly curved top, has overlay strap with two metal buttons at front, inside has light khaki layer with two labels sewn on.On one label, maker, "J Josephson 1941", on the other in blue pen, "K.L.Cusack"headwear, forage, uniform -
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Container - EMERGENCY RATION, c. 1939 - 45
The contents are Tea, Chocolate, Sugar and Salt. Item in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer Cat No 4316.4 for service details..1) Tin green colour rectangular shape, unopened ration which has a pull ring, instructions on top and base. .2) Lid green colour for .1), inside lid has list of contents and instructions for use..1) On top, "To open pull ring this way", on base, "A GADSDEN Container", plus, "AMF EMERGENCY RATION D (arrow up ) D" .2) On lid top, "AMF EMERGENCY RATION D ( arrow up ) D"containers, emergency, rations -
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Uniform - BERET, c 1939 - 1945
Refer to Cat 4040.8P "Lyle Truscott"Standard issue blue beret. it has a leather hem and a draw cord to adjust diameter to suit wearers head. it is lined with black cotton drill.raaf, ww2, beret -
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Uniform - SHIRT, RAAF, 1939 - 1945
Owner - John Charles DEAN No.144278 RAAF. Enlisted 26 /8/1943 in Bendigo. Discharged 13/3/1946. Leading Aircraftsman in 78 Squadron.Shirt - with detachable collar, quarter button opening and long sleeves. Mid blue colour, cotton fabric. Service No stamped on shirt below collar.Below collar at back - handwritten in black ink - "144278" Black ink stamp "144278".uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, C.1939 - 45
There is no information re this person at the moment.Postcard photo sepia tone portrait showing a soldier with a Forage cap on On rear in blue pen, “(Spinner) Ralph Bell”photographs, ww2