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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SHOULDER BADGES, 1939-45
Items re Frederick.George East VX64901. Refer 537 medals re WW1and WW11 service history also 517, 538.2..1) - .6) Shoulder Rank badges, officers, Square in shape , raised with 2 lugs for uniform attachment. .7) "Australia" Shoulder badge, curved , blackened brass, lugs on rear for uniform attachment.numismatics - badges, uniforms - army, shoulder, rank -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Badge, Before 1855
The badge recovered from the Schomberg wreck is believed to depict one of the first steam engines. The engine's design by Charles Tayleur & Co. was to be produced for the Great Western Railway in England. The first nineteen of these locomotives were ordered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the Great Western Railway including six 2-2-2 Charles Tayleur locomotives. They were built by Charles Tayleur and Company, which later the Vulcan Foundry. The locomotives were unsuccessful and were rapidly supplemented by the Star Class locomotives ordered by Daniel Gooch once he had been appointed as the Locomotive Engineer. As built, they comprised two groups of three, the first group, was delivered in 1837. This locomotive was the first to run on the Great Western Railway when it was tested on 28 December 1837 from its shed at West Drayton. It was withdrawn in 1843 but was rebuilt as a 2-2-2T tank locomotive and returned to service in 1846, running in this form until 1868. It survived for two more years at Reading as a stationary boiler. It is named after the workshops where it was built, which themselves were named after the Roman god of fire. (Although a supposition, it is possible that the owner was a passenger on the ill-fated Schomberg and that they worked either for the Great Western Railway or the Vulcan Foundry that made the engine in the 1830s.) Wreck of the Schomberg: Schomberg was a large three-masted full-ship rigged wooden ship built in 1855 by Alexander Hall and Co in Aberdeen, Scotland for James Baines' famous Black Ball Line at £43,103. The vessel was 288 feet (88 meters) in length, with a beam of 45 feet (14 meters), a depth of 29.5 feet (8.99 meters) of 2,284 tons. The mainmast was 210 feet (64 meters) high and she carried 3.3 acres of sail. The vessel was constructed with three skins. One planked fore and aft, and two diagonally planked, fastened together with screw-threaded trunnels (wooden rails). The Schomberg is one of only three clipper wrecks in Victorian waters that operated the England to Australia run. While the other two, Empress of the Sea and Lightning, were built by the famous American shipbuilder, Donald Mac Kay. Schomberg was an attempt to build a faster ship than Mac Kay and a vessel fast enough to break the sailing record to Australia. The Schomberg sailed on her maiden voyage from Liverpool on 6 October 1855, under the command of Captain James Forbes, on its maiden voyage to Australia with a general cargo, jewellery, spirits, machinery, and 2,000 tons of iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, plus 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. She also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. There were approximately 473 passengers and a crew of 105. It was hoped that Schomberg would make Melbourne in sixty days, setting a record for the voyage, but light winds at the equator dashed those expectations. The ship sighted Moonlight Head in southwest Victoria on Christmas Day but through a deadly combination of wind, currents, and unmarked sand spits, the vessel gently ran aground on 26 December 1855 on a spit that juts into Newfield Bay, just east of Curdies Inlet, and the present town of Peterborough. Fortunately, the SS Queen was nearby and managed to save all passengers and crew. The steamers Keera and Maitland were dispatched to salvage the passenger's baggage and the more valuable cargo. Other salvage attempts were made, but deteriorating weather made the work impossible, and within two weeks the Schomberg's hull was broken up and the vessel abandoned. The wrecking of the Schomberg caused quite a public stir, particularly in light of the fact the vessel was supposed to be, the most perfect clipper ship ever built. Captain Forbes was charged in the Supreme Court under suspicion that he was playing cards with two female passengers below decks when his ship ran aground. Despite a protest meeting, two inquiries, and the court proceedings, he was found not guilty and cleared of all charges. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate, and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum that also displays ship fittings and equipment, and personal effects. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill.The Schomberg has historical significance as one of the first luxurious ships built to bring emigrants to Australia to cash in on the gold rush era. And is included on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612). The collection of Schomberg artefacts held at Flagstaff Hill Museum is primarily significant because of the relationship between these recovered items having a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg and its foundering during a storm. The shipwreck is of additional historical significance for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the first passenger ship, which was designed not only to be the fastest and most luxurious of its day but foundered on its maiden voyage to Australia.Gold coloured brass badge depicting an 1840's steam engine or locomotive with the figure of a fireman standing on the back. Smoke is coming from the smokestack. The reverse has three holes, possible where a mounting pin or fastener was attached. The badge was recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, captain forbes, ss queen, badge, charles tayleur, great western railway, vulcan foundry, isambard kingdom brunel, locomoive, brooch -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Badge, Girl Guides badge North Ringwood District 1961
owner unknownCircular metal badge, black background, Guide trefoil and printing in gold.North Ringwood District Girl Guides 1961 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Noorat Swimming Club 1938, 1938
In 1923 there were plans to form a swimming club at Noorat. The club intended to erect a jetty and sheds at the north end of Lake Keilambete. It also proposed teaching school children to swim.The badge came from Murray Murfett a Warrnambool Council employee. It came from his father’s property in Terang in 2014. Cream circular metal badge with red lettering. Illustration of diver and water. 89 lake keilambete, noorat swimming club, 1938. -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Badge RAS
Issued to all service men who saw active service WWI issued to o Henry Claude Roussac 1737 a Gallipoli Veteran 25 BnBronze circular badge with crown on apex and Rising Sun emblem in centre(Top) Crown (Outer ring) Issued by Department of Defence Returned From Active Service (centre) Rising Sun emblem and A.I.F. Reverse 60161 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
British Royal Engineers Hat Badge, King George VI (early)badge/buttons, ww1, army -
Federation University Historical Collection
Badge, Royal South Street Competitions Ballarat 2018 Badge
Competitions were held at Founders Halls part of Federation UniversityRound metal badge commemorating Royal South Street Competitions in 2018royal south street competitions, 2018, badge -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Fife
Wooden shield with plaque painted onto haut relief carved badgeOn Shield: USS FIFE DD-991 SUCCESSUM MERERE CONEMUR On Presentation Plate: PRESENTED TO NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE CHAPTER FROM COMMANDING OFFICER USS FIFE (DD–991) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Key Ring - Digital Image, St Thomas the Apostle Greensborough keyring 1990s, 1990s
Digital image of St Thomas the Apostle keyring, circa 1990. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of enamelled metal badge, brown with gold writing and logo. "St Thomas' Greensborough North" and logo.key rings, st thomas the apostle catholic church -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Uniform - Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Sydney Cuffe, n.d
Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.ID badge Sydney Cuffe Glenelg Shire Council with shire logo on it.portland town crier, syd cuffe, glenelg shire council -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Tea Caddy Scoop - Casterton, Victoria, n.d
Tea scoop with enamel badge - image of Casterton Town Hall and 'Casterton'casterton, casterton town hall, souvenir of casterton, tea scoop, domestic item, contemporary collecting -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge, n.d
Badge/logo, two crossed rifles, embroidered in yellow on khaki fabric. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - Deakin University Company
Wooden shield shape plaque, Badge of Deakin University Company affixedPresentation plate: Presented by 2LT I WATT & 2LT K BROWN On posting to the Regiment 8th March 1994plaque, officers mess, plaque, officers mess -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque: HMAS Aware
Plaque, badge of HMAS Aware mounted on wood shield shaped board.Inscription plate attached: Air Sea Rescue 17 Sep 78 MV Seahorse (sunk at sea) Saved Master J Jones Crew B De Jong T Burrell (Lt) 4/19th PWLH Aircraft Lt Cdr P Coulson & crew HMAS Aware Lt C White & crewplaque, hmas aware -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Badge of Australian Army Veterinary Corps
Framed B&W photo of badge of Australian Army Veterinary Corpsphotograph, aust army veterinary corps -
Australian Queer Archives
Badge, How dare you presume I'm heterosexual, c1972, c1972
Circular enamel on metal badge; text in black and red on white background."How dare you presume I'm heterosexual". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Badge, University of Ballarat School of Health and Community Services Badge, c2005, c2004
Gold coloured badge with enamelled detail. Gift of Bonnie Chew, 2014university of ballarat, school of health and community services, numismatics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Bill Holmes
Photograph of William (Bill) Holmes brother of Jack, David and Elizabeth Holmes originally from Ascot and wife of Margaret nee Coghlan.Black and white photograph of male in glasses. Tie pin possibly a badge.holmes family, chatham-holmes family collection, bill holmes, william holmes -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Mayoral Coach - Moorabbin - pin
Mayoral Coach - Moorabbin pin. There has been nothing found regarding this item.Tin Badge with white background and a picture of a coach being pulled by horsesMayoral Coach - Moorabbincity of moorabbin, mayoral coach -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Brassard
yellow, cloth badge Australian flag, Peace Monitoring Group, Bougainvilleuniform, 1990's, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Royal Australian Artillery Collar Badges x 2. Early Versionbadge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Rating Badge
Naval Rating Badge. Naval Airman. Aircraft Handler (1964-1972)badge/buttons, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Rating Badge
Naval Rating Badge. Electrical Mechanic, power / electrical/ technical powerbadge/buttons, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge & Coat Buttons
RAANC- spare badge & buttons(4 of) (attached to Complete Uniform UC006)badge/buttons, 1970's, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
Cap sand coloured, with Australian badge (part of full uniform U451)headgear, afghan, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Army Hat Badge Metal Bright Rising Sun Queens Crownbadge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Army Hat Badge Bright Metal Rising Sun Kings Crownbadge/buttons, current, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Greatcoat
RAAF Greatcoat Dark blue with only one epaulette with RAAF badgeuniform, 1944, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat - Slouch
Slouch hat with light tan six stripe puggaree (No Hat Badge)headgear, 1996, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
Plaque Cloth Badge with image of submarrine and motto "We come Unseen"plaque, ran