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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Belts
... Belts...Belts...Standard issue Army belts as used by National Serviceman, Lance Corporal B A Rosenthal, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Vietnam 1967-8, Mentioned in Despatches for his command and control during a section ambush in which he was wounded. ...Three belts as follows. 1 - dress belt, black fabric withbrass fittings. 1 - hessian brown belt with black fittings. 1 - green plastic belt with metal buckle....Unit Citation for Gallantry for his involvement in the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. Belts Army belt Rosenthal Rosenthal 4718450 Three belts as follows. 1 - dress belt, black fabric withbrass fittings. 1 - hessian brown belt with black fittings. 1 - green plastic belt with metal buckle. ...Standard issue Army belts as used by National Serviceman, Lance Corporal B A Rosenthal, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Vietnam 1967-8, Mentioned in Despatches for his command and control during a section ambush in which he was wounded. Unit Citation for Gallantry for his involvement in the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral.Three belts as follows. 1 - dress belt, black fabric withbrass fittings. 1 - hessian brown belt with black fittings. 1 - green plastic belt with metal buckle.Rosenthal 4718450belts, army belt, rosenthal -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELTS, c.1940 - 1960's
... BELTS...Webbing belts were coloured for different purposes & different times in years. ....1) Webbing belt, adjustable, black with brass keepers & buckles. .2) Webbing belt, adjustable, green with brass keepers & buckles. ...Has 2 webbing & brass keepers on the rear. Uniform BELTS ...Webbing belts were coloured for different purposes & different times in years. For example the black one is polished nugget..1) Webbing belt, adjustable, black with brass keepers & buckles. .2) Webbing belt, adjustable, green with brass keepers & buckles. Has 2 webbing & brass keepers on the rear. .3) Webbing belt, adjustable, white with brass keepers & buckles. Has 2 webbing & brass keepers on the rear..1) “J R Wright”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male, metal craft- brassware -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchBelt - Sam Browne, Early 20th Century
... ...Belt...The Sam Browne belt is named after Sam Browne who when injured devised the belt to hold a sword and the belt had two shoulder pieces when a pistol was added....Leather Belt....On the back of the belt WW1, name is not legible...This is an original Sam Browne belt. Sam Browne Belt On the back of the belt WW1, name is not legible Leather Belt. ...This is an original belt, however the name on the back is illegible, except for WO1. The Sam Browne belt is named after Sam Browne who when injured devised the belt to hold a sword and the belt had two shoulder pieces when a pistol was added.This is an original Sam Browne belt.Leather Belt.On the back of the belt WW1, name is not legiblesam browne, belt -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELTS, WEBBING PATTERN 37, c1939 - 1945
... ...Belts...1. Khaki webbing belt with brass fittings. 2. Khaki webbing belt as above....1. On inside of belt are the letters N.C.S. 2. Nil....Nil. 1. Khaki webbing belt with brass fittings. 2. Khaki webbing belt as above. ...1. Khaki webbing belt with brass fittings. 2. Khaki webbing belt as above.1. On inside of belt are the letters N.C.S. 2. Nil.ww2, webbing, belts -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WEBBING BELT, 1960-70
... belts....1) .2) 3 Green Army Belts complete with Buckles & Keepers. .1) & .2) Standard Green Army Webbing Belts .3) Green Army Belt complete with Buckles & Keepers &12 Sets of Islets to connect basic webbing equipment...inside .1) Inside of the belts has Black Markings unreadable...Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular Australian Army - Vietnam era Issue. belts webbing equipment inside .1) Inside of the belts has Black Markings unreadable .1) .2) 3 Green Army Belts complete with Buckles & Keepers. .1) & .2) Standard Green Army Webbing Belts .3) Green Army Belt complete with Buckles & Keepers &12 Sets of Islets to connect basic webbing equipment Equipment WEBBING BELT ....1) .2). Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular Australian Army - Vietnam era Issue..1) .2) 3 Green Army Belts complete with Buckles & Keepers. .1) & .2) Standard Green Army Webbing Belts .3) Green Army Belt complete with Buckles & Keepers &12 Sets of Islets to connect basic webbing equipmentinside .1) Inside of the belts has Black Markings unreadablebelts, webbing, equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BELT - WEBBING, Unknown
... Vietnam War era issue belts....1. Modern webbing belt, army green with blackened brass closure and brass keepers - Pattern 65. 2. ...Faint markings on belts, difficult to read and open for interpretation....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Vietnam War era issue belts. Passchendaele barracks trust Webbing Belts Pattern 65 Faint markings on belts, difficult to read and open for interpretation. 1. ...Vietnam War era issue belts.1. Modern webbing belt, army green with blackened brass closure and brass keepers - Pattern 65. 2. Modern webbing belt, army green with blackened brass closure and brass keepers - Pattern 65 3. Modern webbing belt, army green with blackened brass closure and brass keepers - Pattern 65 4. Modern webbing belt, army green with blackened brass closure and brass keepers - Pattern 65Faint markings on belts, difficult to read and open for interpretation.passchendaele barracks trust, webbing belts, pattern 65 -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumAccessory - Saddle accessory
... ...Belt...Belt used on horses to attach reins and strapping for use on carts and buggies...Brown leather belt that fits around horses belly two metal rings for reins and two brackets for strapping...Pattern etched on front of belt...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Belt used on horses to attach reins and strapping for use on carts and buggies Made and sold by Holden and Frost Leather Belt Equestrian Pattern etched on front of belt Brown leather belt that fits around horses belly two metal rings for reins and two brackets for strapping Accessory Saddle accessory ...Belt used on horses to attach reins and strapping for use on carts and buggiesMade and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather belt that fits around horses belly two metal rings for reins and two brackets for strappingPattern etched on front of beltleather, belt, equestrian -
Cheese World MuseumBox of staples
... ...belts...Box of staples for use with the belt joiner (A1011) used by Ken Cathie in his mechanics workshop....Gem /Carded Belt Hooks/ No.4 for Belts 1/4 inch thick (side) SIZES OF HOOKS FOR THICKNESS OF BELTING/ Size 2 made for belts 1/2 inch thick./ DIRECTIONS/ [text indistinct] (top)...Cheese World Museum 5330 Great Ocean Road Allansford great-ocean-road Box of staples for use with the belt joiner (A1011) used by Ken Cathie in his mechanics workshop. allansford belts staples ken cathie Gem /Carded Belt Hooks/ No.4 for Belts 1/4 inch thick (side) SIZES OF HOOKS FOR THICKNESS OF BELTING/ Size 2 made for belts 1/2 inch thick./ DIRECTIONS/ [text indistinct] (top) Brown cardboard box with images of staples and text with directions for use. ...Box of staples for use with the belt joiner (A1011) used by Ken Cathie in his mechanics workshop.Brown cardboard box with images of staples and text with directions for use. Top is tied on with string.Gem /Carded Belt Hooks/ No.4 for Belts 1/4 inch thick (side) SIZES OF HOOKS FOR THICKNESS OF BELTING/ Size 2 made for belts 1/2 inch thick./ DIRECTIONS/ [text indistinct] (top)allansford, belts, staples, ken cathie -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - BUTTONS AND BADGES, 1914 - 1918
... 29 various badges, buttons from assorted armies are attached to the German belt. The belt and assorted items were souvenired by John Stanley Howlett. ...German webbing belt bearing a souvenir collection of 29 various buttons and badges from assorted armies....On belt buckle: Gott Mit Uns (God with us)...29 various badges, buttons from assorted armies are attached to the German belt. The belt and assorted items were souvenired by John Stanley Howlett. ...29 various badges, buttons from assorted armies are attached to the German belt. The belt and assorted items were souvenired by John Stanley Howlett. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos. German webbing belt bearing a souvenir collection of 29 various buttons and badges from assorted armies.On belt buckle: Gott Mit Uns (God with us)military history, uniforms, souvenirs, buttons, costume accessories - haberdashery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wilkins, Warren, Grab Their Belts to Fight Them: The Viet Cong's Big-Unit War against the U.S., 1965-1966, 2011
... Grab Their Belts to Fight Them: The Viet Cong's Big-Unit War against the U.S., 1965-1966....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Campaigns Vietnam (Democratic Republic) -- Military policy American Soldier Viet Cong Van Tuong An Ninh La Drang Valley (Vietnam) A fresh and remarkably detailed portrayal of how a clever enemy force adaps to fight American soldiers. Grab Their Belts to Fight Them: The Viet Cong's Big-Unit War against the U.S., 1965-1966. ...A fresh and remarkably detailed portrayal of how a clever enemy force adaps to fight American soldiers.A fresh and remarkably detailed portrayal of how a clever enemy force adaps to fight American soldiers.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns, vietnam (democratic republic) -- military policy, american soldier, viet cong, van tuong, an ninh, la drang valley (vietnam) -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (item) - RAAF Inertia Reel s/belts & Main undercarriage jack -starboard
... RAAF Inertia Reel s/belts & Main undercarriage jack -starboard...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF Inertia Reel s/belts & Main undercarriage jack -starboard Manual RAAF Inertia Reel s/belts & Main undercarriage jack -starboard ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDrawing (Item) - Drawing of delinker for machine gun belts, Packet 3 Loading machine for machine gun belts
... Packet 3 Loading machine for machine gun belts...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Packet 3 Loading machine for machine gun belts Drawing Drawing of delinker for machine gun belts ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BELT, WEBBING, GREEN
... ...belts...Issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment, this belt is designed to attach a range of different equipment. ...Webbing belt, green colour, belt has a series of holes along length for belt adjustment and equipment attachment, brass buckles and keepers....Issued to Malcolm Angus 3112710, served Vietnam. Webbing belts equipment Webbing belt, green colour, belt has a series of holes along length for belt adjustment and equipment attachment, brass buckles and keepers. ...Issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment, this belt is designed to attach a range of different equipment. Issued to Malcolm Angus 3112710, served Vietnam.Webbing belt, green colour, belt has a series of holes along length for belt adjustment and equipment attachment, brass buckles and keepers.webbing, belts, equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT, LEATHER
... The belt was gifted to Mr. Doug Paxton, of Neale Street, Bendigo c.1951. ...The belt tongue has six holes. At the rear of the belt are two more holes. ...Belt - Printed on belt is an oval and inside the oval is stamped "Genuine Bridie Cowhide". ...The belt tongue has six holes. At the rear of the belt are two more holes. ...The belt was gifted to Mr. Doug Paxton, of Neale Street, Bendigo c.1951. The donor was a "soldier": who billeted with the Paxton family. Correct date and soldier's name unknown.This is a leather belt, tan coloured. It is 42mm wide and has a brass buckle with one claw. The belt tongue has six holes. At the rear of the belt are two more holes. A larger section of leather is mounted behind the brass buckle.Belt - Printed on belt is an oval and inside the oval is stamped "Genuine Bridie Cowhide". On the left side of the oval are the numbers “217G”. On the right side of the oval are the numbers “36”. On the rear of the buckle, "Solid Brass" is stamped.uniform, leather belt and buckle, soldiers billet -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELTS, 1950’s - 60’s
... BELTS....1) North Vietnam Green Web Belt with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed .2) North Vietnam Dark green with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields military-equipment uniforms - army vietnam “Embossed stars on buckles” .1) North Vietnam Green Web Belt with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed .2) North Vietnam Dark green with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed Uniform BELTS ....1) North Vietnam Green Web Belt with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed .2) North Vietnam Dark green with a Brass Buckle with a star embossed“Embossed stars on buckles”military-equipment, uniforms - army, vietnam -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchArmy Uniform, belt, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1990s
... ...belt...Worn as part of a uniform, this belt is to be worn around the waist with the tongue section on the wearer's right hand side. ...Light khaki coloured woven belt with a pressed metal tip on one end and an autogrip style metal buckle on the other. ...Stamped into belt buckle "Lion Metal Goods"...Army Uniform, belt Fletcher Jones & Staff Lion Metal Goods ...Worn as part of a uniform, this belt is to be worn around the waist with the tongue section on the wearer's right hand side. This jacket was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This belt has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The belt was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Army uniform of the period.Light khaki coloured woven belt with a pressed metal tip on one end and an autogrip style metal buckle on the other. Stamped into belt buckle "Lion Metal Goods"ex-service, military uniform, army uniform, warrnambool, belt -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAccessory - Leather Belt
... In 1941,as part of the war effort, the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Prahran provided over 2000 money belts for soldiers and sailors leaving Prahran for active service overseas. ...Brown leather belt with four pockets with press down stud closings, possibly for money, on the inside of belt....On the inside of belt, printed in gold "With Best Wishes from the Mayor, Councillors & Citzens of the City of Prahran 1941"...Accessory Leather Belt ...In 1941,as part of the war effort, the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Prahran provided over 2000 money belts for soldiers and sailors leaving Prahran for active service overseas. These were included in parcels of comforts made up and presented by the Prahran Patriotic Society. Brown leather belt with four pockets with press down stud closings, possibly for money, on the inside of belt.On the inside of belt, printed in gold "With Best Wishes from the Mayor, Councillors & Citzens of the City of Prahran 1941"money belt, world war 2, prahran patriotic society -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WEBBING BELT, post 1938
... ...belts...Webbing belt as part of uniform and also equipment ww2 era...Wide webbing belt, khaki yellow in colour with brass fittings, made of strong cotton webbing, brass buckles , brass tightening keepers, back of belt two brass buckle attachments for attatching basic webbing...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Webbing belt as part of uniform and also equipment ww2 era webbing belts equipment Wide webbing belt, khaki yellow in colour with brass fittings, made of strong cotton webbing, brass buckles , brass tightening keepers, back of belt two brass buckle attachments for attatching basic webbing Equipment WEBBING BELT ...Webbing belt as part of uniform and also equipment ww2 eraWide webbing belt, khaki yellow in colour with brass fittings, made of strong cotton webbing, brass buckles , brass tightening keepers, back of belt two brass buckle attachments for attatching basic webbingwebbing, belts, equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT, WEBBING, C.1968
... Belts...Belt for summer issue Polyester uniform trousers. ...Belt webbing light khaki colour, black metal buckle with sliding section for length adjustment, inside belt has large stamped military details some very faint plus name in texta....Uniform BELT, WEBBING ...Belt for summer issue Polyester uniform trousers. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Belt webbing light khaki colour, black metal buckle with sliding section for length adjustment, inside belt has large stamped military details some very faint plus name in texta.Military details, “........(arrow up) 1968 ........66-012-6304.40”. On metal buckle, “Lion metal goods” In texta, “Ball”belts, webbing, polyesters, uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT, WEBBING
... Belts...Belts black coated with nugget and polished were worn at times as work dress or ceremonial....Webbing belt, black nugget coated and polished, has brass buckles and keepers for helping with length adjustment. ...Belts webbing In black Texta an the rear “K SHUGG”. ...Belts black coated with nugget and polished were worn at times as work dress or ceremonial.Webbing belt, black nugget coated and polished, has brass buckles and keepers for helping with length adjustment. The rear has small sewn insets for help in length adjustment.In black Texta an the rear “K SHUGG”. An “upward facing arrow” is stamped on the back of each buckle piece.belts, webbing, -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT, C. 1915 -18
... BELT......belts...Leather belt with rounded end and hooked clasp on the other. ...Makers name (indecipherable) “Mannhein/1915/96” stamped on end of belt. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Uniform german turkish belts buckles Makers name (indecipherable) “Mannhein/1915/96” stamped on end of belt. ...Leather belt with rounded end and hooked clasp on the other. Two world war one buckles are attached. One in German and the other Turkish. the German buckle features a crown and the words "Gott Mit Uns" and is made from steel. The Turkish buckle features a crescent and star with writing Arabic and in made from brass. Makers name (indecipherable) “Mannhein/1915/96” stamped on end of belt. uniform, german, turkish, belts, buckles -
Orbost & District Historical Societybelt, mid 20th century
... belt...This belt with badges was owned and worn by Nancye Wallace (nee Warren) as a Girl Guide leader in Orbost. ...A brown leather belt with two badges attached. it has a silver metal buckle engraved with "Girl Guides association Be Prepared" and their emblem. ...Inside belt in black - N WALLACE ORBOST...This whistle used by an Orbost local reflects the history of that organisation in Orbost. badges Girl-Guide-belt Inside belt in black - N WALLACE ORBOST A brown leather belt with two badges attached. it has a silver metal buckle engraved with "Girl Guides association Be Prepared" and their emblem. ...This belt with badges was owned and worn by Nancye Wallace (nee Warren) as a Girl Guide leader in Orbost. The badges indicate that she took part residential camps as part of her membership. she continued in the Guiding movement as an adult leader.Established in 1910, Girl Guiding is now one of the largest all female organisations in the world. It is designed for girls, young and not-so-young women to join and enjoy a program of informal learning, opportunities, fun, personal development and friendship. (ref. Girl Guides Victoria). This whistle used by an Orbost local reflects the history of that organisation in Orbost.A brown leather belt with two badges attached. it has a silver metal buckle engraved with "Girl Guides association Be Prepared" and their emblem. One badge is a black and yellow Camp Kindaminda badge and the other a rectangular blue, green and gold Victoria Camp badge.Inside belt in black - N WALLACE ORBOSTbadges girl-guide-belt -
Mont De LanceyClothing - Velvet Belts, Unknown
... Belts...Belts such as these would have been worn on special occasions as they are quite stylish....A homemade pair of wide elasticised velvet belts, one dark green and one black with ornate gold clip buckles....Clothing Velvet Belts ...Belts such as these would have been worn on special occasions as they are quite stylish.A homemade pair of wide elasticised velvet belts, one dark green and one black with ornate gold clip buckles.belts, clothing accessories, clothing, adornments -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT - SAM BROWNE, Unknown
... Brown leather Sam Browne belt with shoulder strap, the belt has a brass buckle and a nuber of brass ring attachments for additional fittings...."40" stamped on belt....Uniform BELT - SAM BROWNE. ...Brown leather Sam Browne belt with shoulder strap, the belt has a brass buckle and a nuber of brass ring attachments for additional fittings."40" stamped on belt.passchendaele barracks trust, leather, sam browne belt, army -
Moorabbin Air MuseumEquipment (Item) - Belt Cotton Webbing Khaki Colour With Brass Fittings
... Belt Cotton Webbing Khaki Colour With Brass Fittings....Belt Cotton Webbing Khaki Colour With Brass Fittings....1 x inscribed with D.C.Hodge on back of belt. 1 x Inscribe with 10495 RAAF on back of belt. 1 x inscribed with Treasure .I.J 54391 Ex WA on back of belt. 1 x Z.Aglas 254803 on back of belt...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne 1 x inscribed with D.C.Hodge on back of belt. 1 x Inscribe with 10495 RAAF on back of belt. 1 x inscribed with Treasure .I.J 54391 Ex WA on back of belt. 1 x Z.Aglas 254803 on back of belt Belt Cotton Webbing Khaki Colour With Brass Fittings. ...1 x inscribed with D.C.Hodge on back of belt. 1 x Inscribe with 10495 RAAF on back of belt. 1 x inscribed with Treasure .I.J 54391 Ex WA on back of belt. 1 x Z.Aglas 254803 on back of belt -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - DRESS BELT
... Webbing Kahki colour dress belt worn with Polyesters, belt buckle is black metal with a sliding lock system for adjustment, on inside of the belt has hand written text in red on....On the buckle,”AROS”, - on inside of belt, “3790932 Jones.G”...Uniform DRESS BELT ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Webbing Kahki colour dress belt worn with Polyesters, belt buckle is black metal with a sliding lock system for adjustment, on inside of the belt has hand written text in red on.On the buckle,”AROS”, - on inside of belt, “3790932 Jones.G”uniform, dress, polyester, gajones -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchHolster, Pistol, Hawker & Co
... ...belt...World War 1 officers Sam Browne belt (Pistol Holster)....McCrohan written on belt...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula WW1 Officers Pistol Holder ww1 pistol belt holster sam browne McCrohan written on belt World War 1 officers Sam Browne belt (Pistol Holster). ...WW1 Officers Pistol HolderWorld War 1 officers Sam Browne belt (Pistol Holster).McCrohan written on beltww1, pistol, belt, holster, sam, browne -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchBelt and Pouches
... Belt and Pouches...Webbing belt and shoulder straps which cross at back, with 3 pouches on the belt, two large and one small. ...Bdr Wilson is written on the belt of the webbing....Kyneton RSL Sub Branch 37 - 39 Mollison Street Kyneton daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges Typical equipment issued to Bombadier command. ww2 issue Bdr Wilson is written on the belt of the webbing. Webbing belt and shoulder straps which cross at back, with 3 pouches on the belt, two large and one small. ...Typical equipment issued to Bombadier command.Webbing belt and shoulder straps which cross at back, with 3 pouches on the belt, two large and one small. There is descriptive information displayed with the item. Bdr Wilson is written on the belt of the webbing.ww2 issue -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT, SAM BROWNE, Post 1938
... .1) Belt, Sam Browne, tan leather with brass buckle with 2 hooks one end, 2 oval buckles attached to top of belt. ...On inside of belt in ink, “T.H.Iser”...Uniform BELT, SAM BROWNE ...Item belonged to Tom ISER. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service details. Sam brownes were issued to senior NCO’s and Officers and worn in parade or Ceremonial occasions..1) Belt, Sam Browne, tan leather with brass buckle with 2 hooks one end, 2 oval buckles attached to top of belt. Two square buckles attached to bottom, brass hook attached to L.H.S of belt, 4 hole setting at other end. .2) Shoulder strap, Sam Browne, tan leather with brass buckles to adjust length, brass buttons and holes at each end to attach to belt.On inside of belt in ink, “T.H.Iser”sam browne, parade, ceremonial -
Chinese Museumcostume belt
... ...belts...This belt was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. ...Blue and gold belt with eleven studs running along the centre line....Young Chinese League Melbourne Victoria Australia processions costumes belts Blue and gold belt with eleven studs running along the centre line. costume belt ...This belt was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. It is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This belt is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Blue and gold belt with eleven studs running along the centre line.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes, belts
