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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Flag - British Empire Exhibition Flag - Wembley 1924-25, British Empire Exhibition Flag - Wembley 1924 -1925, 1924 or 1925
... British Empire Exhibition Flag - Wembley 1924-25...British Empire Exhibition Flag - Wembley 1924 -1925...british empire exhibition...The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park ran for two... View Road Montmorency melbourne British Empire Exhibition Flag ...The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park ran for two years from 1924 to 1925. It was designed to strengthen the bonds of Empire, stimulate trade and demonstrate British achievements in industry and commerce. The exhibition made Wembley a household name and the 1923 FA cup was held at the newly completed Wembley Stadium. 56 of the 58 'territories' that comprised the Commonwealth attended the exhibition which attracted 27 million visitors and was the largest ever staged.British white ensign with the Union Flag in the top 1st quarter; South African coat of arms in the 2nd quarter; Royal Coat of Arms in bottom 3rd quarter and Australian Coat of Arms (very early) in bottom 4th quarter. In the centre of the flag is the 'Star Of India'.australia, flag, british ensign, south africa, royal coat of arms, australian coat of arms, british empire exhibition, star of india -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, British Empire Medal (BEM)
... British Empire Medal (BEM)...British Empire Medal...A Black board with white text about BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL...British Empire Medal (BEM)'s details and names... Newhaven gippsland Medal 5 RAR British Empire Medal Sgt ...A Black board with white text about BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL (BEM) The replica medal includes a round silver metal with text "For God and the Empire" and a ribbon with two big red stripes on white background. The British Empire Medal (BEM) which maybe awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of meritorious civil or military service. 5 RAR Recipients: Sgt R G ArmitageBritish Empire Medal (BEM)'s details and names of recipientsmedal, 5 rar, british empire medal, sgt r.g.armitage, replica medals -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Membership Certificate and Receipt - K.S. Anderson to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, n.d
... Most Excellent Order of the British Empire... Order of the British Empire... of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1977 and 1978.... Anderson of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1977 ...Receipts and membership certificates for K.S. Anderson of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1977 and 1978k s anderson, order of the british empire, 1977, 1978, membership -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Medal, British Empire Medal
... British Empire Medal...british empire medal...British Empire Medal on red grosgrain ribbon edged in grey... Street Malvern East melbourne Medal Medal British Empire Medal ...Awarded to Methodist Deaconess Norma Enid Anguey by Sir Henry Winneke at Government House, Melbourne on 18th June 1979.British Empire Medal on red grosgrain ribbon edged in grey. Pin on the back.british empire medal, deaconess norma enid anguey, methodist deaconess -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Air Navigation British Empire Edition
... Air Navigation British Empire Edition...Air Navigation British Empire Edition...Air Navigation British Empire Edition Book Air Navigation ... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE POSTCARD PHOTO OF BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION: WEMBLY
... BLACK AND WHITE POSTCARD PHOTO OF BRITISH EMPIRE...photo of British Empire Exhibition ...black and white POSTCARD photo of British Empire... PHOTOGRAPH Building photo of British Empire Exhibition Wembly showing ...black and white POSTCARD photo of British Empire Exhibition , Wembly , showing 'The lake , and Palaces of industry , Engineering , India , Canada and Australia / photo from the Daily mirror - Beagles Postcards - J.Beagles & Co Ltd Printers and Publishers guaranteed real photograph ' / 'Souvenir of my outbound World Tour & the World's Greatest Exhibition .- Melbourne , 24th Oct 1923 London 30th May 1924 Itinerery of the trip includes Ceylon , India , Burma , Java , China , Japan , Siberia , Finland , Sweden , Norway . - complements and good wishes G. A PETHARD . / POSTAGE STAMP 'British Empire Exhibition 1924 three halfpence / brown/ black and white paper postcardDaily mirrorphotograph, building, photo of british empire exhibition , wembly , showing 'the lake , and palaces of industry , engineering , india , canada and australia / photo from the daily mirror - beagles postcards - j.beagles & co ltd printers and publishers / g. a pethard . / postage stamp 'british empire exhibition 1924 three halfpence -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - British Empire Medal Joyce Hayward, Late 20th century
... British Empire Medal Joyce Hayward...british empire medal...Joyce Hayward was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1981... the British Empire Medal in 1981 for services to the arts ...Joyce Hayward was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1981 for services to the arts in Warrnambool. The British Empire Medal was instituted in 1917 as part of the Order of the British Empire and in 1922 became a separate award known as the British Empire Medal. Joyce Hayward came with her husband Cyril to Warrnambool from England in 1955. For 30 years they were the dominant figures in the performing arts organizations in Warrnambool. Joyce Hayward was the Director of the Warrnambool Theatre Company from 1955 to 1985 and directed more than 80 plays and musicals. She founded the Warrnambool Calisthenics Club, helped develop the Holiday Actors organization and was a key figure in the revival of the Warrnambool Arts Council in the 1970s. She was a Life Member of the Warrnambool Theatre Company. She also helped establish the Performing Arts Centre in Warrnambool. She received the Warrnambool City Council Citizenship Award in 1970.It is a significant honour to be awarded a British Empire Medal and the acquisition by the Warrnambool and District Historical Society of the medal awarded to Joyce Hayward is of considerable importance. It is a rare item.This is a silver medal with a bar attached and clip at the back for the wearer and a red corded ribbon in a bow form on the silver attachment at the top. There is also a separate piece of red ribbon. The medal box is red leather material and lined with cream silk and velvet. Side one: E11R, Instituted by King George V., 4 armorial images, crown Side Two: For God and the Empire, For Meritorious Service, image (possibly Britannia) and a sun british empire medal, joyce hayward -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Medal - Order of the British Empire Medal, 01/01/1976
... Order of the British Empire Medal ...order of the british empire... was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1976. David...-country Order of the British Empire Medal Medal Silver badge ...David Aloysius Patrick McKenzie-McHarg, L.I.B, O.B.E was born on 20th June 1918 in Albury, NSW to Hugh Patrick McKenzie-McHarg and Laura May (Dunne) McKenzie-McHarg. McKenzie-McHarg served on the Council of the United Shire of Beechworth for more than a decade during the 1960s-70s, including seven years as president. He was renowned as a public speaker and played a significant role in the community. In recognition for his outstanding achievements and services rendered to the Beechworth community he was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1976. David McKenzie-McHarg died on 6th June 1992 and is buried in Beechworth Cemetery. David McKenzie-McHarg’s wife, Marjorie Jean McKenzie McHarg, was well known to the Beechworth community as a brilliant pianist and played at all the balls and house parties. Apparently, she could play without sheet-music and would only have to hear a tune once to play it to near perfection. Together, they were a formidable asset to the Beechworth community over many years The British honours system has various orders, usually relating to the monarchy, military and colonial officials. An OBE (or order of the British Empire) is given for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others. This Order was established by George V in 1917 in response to recognising the thousands of men and women who served in a variety of non-combatant roles during the First world war who didn’t otherwise receive any formal recognition but were certainly worthy of acknowledgement. Recommendations for appointments to this Order were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, however this soon became available to Commonwealth countries as well. However, Australia officially ceased to recommend the Order of the British Empire in 1989 with the establishment of the Order of Australia. Silver badge suspended from red ribbon with pearl-grey edges. The badge is in the form of a cross patonce (having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end), the obverse of which bears the same field as the star pictures George V and Queen Mary. The reverse bears George V's Royal and Imperial Cypher. Both are within a ring bearing the motto of the Order: FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE. The presentation case in which the medal is housed is of a black outer boarder edge leatherette finishing, block letters in gold OBE. The inside has a cream velvet base with a silk padded liner to the roof with the full set of Royal Mint Crest Mark. Obverse: FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE / burke museum, obe, obe medal, beechworth, david mckenzie-mcharg, british honours system, george v, beechworth community, order of australia., order of the british empire, marjorie jean mckenzie mcharg -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Blazer, British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer, 1962
... British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer, 1962...british empire and commonwealth games - perth 1962...The British Empire & Commonwealth Games took place...Blazer Uniform British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer ...The British Empire & Commonwealth Games took place at the Dalkeith Bowling Club in Perth, Western Australia from 19 November until 1 December 1962. The bowls competition started several days before the official opening of the Commonwealth Games. The published list of representatives does not include William Forrest Passmore so it is assumed that he was an emergency or one of the support staff.Green wool blazer owned by William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale (1901-1980). The pocket is embroidered with the Australian Coat of Arms, underneath which is embroidered the image of a lawn bowl and the date 1962. The owners name is sewn at the back of neck. Label: "W Passmore"lawn bowls - victoria - australia, british empire and commonwealth games - perth 1962, sports - lawn bowls, lawn bowls - commonwealth games uniforms, william forrest passmore -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Citation Award, British Empire Medal Citation awarded to Mrs Joyce Thora Hagon Hayward, 1981
... British Empire Medal Citation awarded to Mrs Joyce Thora...british empire medal...The Order of the British Empire was formed in 1917... Award Document British Empire Medal Citation awarded to Mrs ...The Order of the British Empire was formed in 1917 to reward service to the British Empire in the United Kingdom and abroad. Originally having only a civil division, a military division was added in 1918 to acknowledge distinguished military service of a non-combative nature. The Order has five classes of appointment in each division and a medal of the Order. In descending order, the classes are: Grand Cross (GB); Knights and Dames Commander (KCB and DCB); Commanders (CBE); Officers (OBE); Members (MBE), and Medal (BEM). Mrs Joyce Hayward along with her husband Cyril, had a 30 year association with the Warrnambool Theatre Company. They acted, directed and produced a number of works from the 1950’s through to the 1980’s. Mrs Hayward taught drama and speech at Warrnambool High School and St Ann’s College. They both worked towards reviving the Warrnambool Arts Council.. They were involved in Christ Church choir, readings for the blind, Probus and Penguin club. They retired to Bribie Island in 1985. Joyce Hayward died aged 97 in 2007. Joyce Hayward played a significant role in the development of the performing arts in Warrnambool. The British Empire medal is an award of some importance and recognizes the contribution Mrs Hayward made to the Warrnambool Community. Both Mrs Joyce Hayward and her husband Cyril were awarded the British Empire Medal. Cream paper with black typed text. Navy blue seal at top. Framed in black and gold plastic frame. Governor General Commonwealth of Australia printed at top. warrnambool, joyce hayward, cyril hayward, british empire medal, joyce thora hagon hayward -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tea caddy, 1924
... souvenir container tea-caddy lipton-thomas british-empire...The British Empire Exhibition was opened by King George V...A Lipton's souvenir brass tea caddy from the British Empire..."Lipton" on bottom. "Lipton's souvenir tea caddy British... the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. The lid fits on to form ...The British Empire Exhibition was opened by King George V on St George's Day, 23 April, 1924. Its official aim was "to stimulate trade, strengthen bonds that bind mother Country to her Sister States and Daughters, to bring into closer contact the one with each other, to enable all who owe allegiance to the British flag to meet on common ground and learn to know each other". The Exhibition was also the first occasion for which the British Post Office issued commemorative postage stamps Many souvenirs were made to commemorate the exhibition. This tea caddy, produced by Lipton's, includes the exhibition's official mark of the stylised lion designed by F. C. Herrick.This item is a souvenir of a historic event which took place in the first half of the 20th century.A Lipton's souvenir brass tea caddy from the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. The lid fits on to form a sphere. It has a knob on the top"Lipton" on bottom. "Lipton's souvenir tea caddy British Empire Exhibition 1924" on top. A lion on the side.souvenir container tea-caddy lipton-thomas british-empire-exhibition -
Unions Ballarat
The British Empire: Six lectures, Lucas, Sir Charles, 1915
... The British Empire: Six lectures...British Empire... The British Empire: Six lectures Book; 250 pages. Cover: red ...Table of contents: Introduction; England in the making; The Seventeenth Century; The Eighteenth Century; The Age of Queen Victoria; The Empire of the Present Day; The Meaning and Use of the Empire.History - Britain.Book; 250 pages. Cover: red background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, british empire, queen victoria, politcs and government, history - britain, great britain - colonies -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Papers, The British Empire Service League 14th Biannual Conference Menu
... The British Empire Service League 14th Biannual Conference...Menu - 14th Biannual conference - The British Empire... Biannual conference - The British Empire Service League in honour of ...Menu - 14th Biannual conference - The British Empire Service League in honour of -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Botanical Treasures From Far off Places, For the Benefit of the British Empire, 25/9/2008
... For the Benefit of the British Empire....British Empire... For the Benefit of the British Empire. One page with a colored photograph ...Further historical information is given here relating to exotic plants discovered by British travellers to the Tropics.This page provides useful background history to the development of wardian cases, significant in the development of Ballarat's gardens during the nineteenth century.One page with a colored photograph of a mangosteen top lefthand of the page followed by one short paragraph and then 3 cabinets designed to hold plants.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, mangosteen, plant cabinets, john ellis, the earl of sandwich., wardian cases, british empire, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
The Celtic Club
Book, A. G. L. Shaw, Convicts and the colonies: A study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire, 1966
... the British Empire...Penal colonies - British Empire... parts of the British Empire Index, bib. tables, p.362 ...A study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire.Index, bib. tables, p.362.non-fictionA study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire.transportation - history, penal colonies - british empire -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital Image, series, Dora Walker's medals of the Order of the British Empire, 28 March 2018
... Dora Walker's medals of the Order of the British Empire...order of the british empire... of the Order of the British Empire Brought to the Mission to Seafarer ...In March 2018, David Simpson, son of Dora, brought the metal along with a photograph to be digitised.Brought to the Mission to Seafarer Victoria by her sons on 28 April 2018 to be photographeddora simpson nee walker, obe, order of the british empire, harbour lights guild, hlg -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Citation & photograph, British Empire Medal
... British Empire Medal...British Empire Medal citation with informal photograph... Empire Medal British Empire Medal citation with informal ...Awarded to Deaconess Norma Enid Anguey by Sir Henry Winneke at Government House, Melbourne on 18th June 1079.British Empire Medal citation with informal photograph of recipient, Deaconess Norma Enid Anguey. The citation and photograph has been pasted onto non-archival card. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The British Empire with its World Setting, c. 1916
... The British Empire with its World Setting..., front cover, British Empire in solid black. Junior geography... and line drawing world map, front cover, British Empire in solid ...history; British Empire; world historyHardback, red with black print and line drawing world map, front cover, British Empire in solid black. Junior geography textbook with black and white mapshistory; British Empire; world history -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Medal - C.B.E.-Blue Cross, British Empire, 1971
... Commander of the British Empire was awarded to Robin Boyd...British Empire... melbourne C.B.E.-Blue Cross Medal Commander of the British Empire ...Commander of the British Empire was awarded to Robin Boyd See also the certificate (item D505) -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Nursery wallpaper sample, British Empire, c.1880–c.1900
... British Empire...Empire theme children's nursery wallpaper. Depicts Union... the British Empire. Originally donated by Frances Derham to Villa Alba ...A wallpaper sample donated to the collection by Frances Alexandra (Frankie) Derham (1894–1987). Derham was an Australian artist and educator. A lecturer in art at the Melbourne Kindergarten Training College (1928-64) , she later taught at the Associated Teacher Training Institution (1949-61). Her commitment to `child art’ developed after 1935 when she accepted an invitation from Margaret Lyttle to teach at Preshil school.Frances Derham's collection of nearly ten thousand children’s drawings and paintings was acquired by the Australian National Gallery in 1976. Her interest in art for and by children is reflected in her donation to the Villa Alba Museum of an important and rare collection of early wallpapers designed for children's rooms. Empire theme children's nursery wallpaper. Depicts Union Jack with children playing with others from around the British Empire. Originally donated by Frances Derham to Villa Alba Museum via Terry Lane..decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- children's, frances derham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - BOOK, Imperial War Graves Commission, The War Graves of the British Empire, 1923
... The War Graves of the British Empire...Photostat copy of The War Graves of the British Empire... goldfields BOOK Literary work The War Graves of the British Empire ...Photostat copy of The War Graves of the British Empire listing Australians who are buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Poperinghe, Belgium. 58 pages total with brief history each person, name, rank, unit, date of death & next of kin.books-military, war graves, empire -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Personal item: Rouge holder
... british empire exhibition 1925...This is a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition of 1925...Raised image of a lion with the words underneath ‘British...This is a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition of 1925 ...This is a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition of 1925. This exhibition, designed to showcase the industrial and natural resources of the countries in the British Empire was on a 216 acre site at Wembley, England. In 1923 the Wembley Stadium was completed and the F.A. Cup Final was held there. In 1924 the Exhibition was opened by King George V in a first ever radio broadcast by a British monarch. There were Palaces of Industry, Engineering, Horticulture and Art and Pavilions housing exhibits from most countries in the British Empire. 17 million people visited in 1923 and there were 11 million visitors in 1925 when the exhibiton was re-developed. Wembley Stadium was reconstructed in 2002. This item has no local provenance but is of some interest because of its connection to the British Empire Exhibition of 1925. It is a good example of the type of souvenir that was bought by visitors to the Exhibition. This is an enamelled metal container, circular (octagonal on the outside edges) in shape with a short handle. The central area is slightly recessed to take a small amount of rouge (a red powder compound for the face, usually the cheeks). A pad to apply the rouge to the face is missing. There is a metal hinged lid with a clip and a small ring at the end of the handle, possibly to contain a chain for it to hang around the neck. The wording on the front is black on a blue and green enamelled backgroundRaised image of a lion with the words underneath ‘British Empire Exhibition, 1925’rouge holder, british empire exhibition 1925 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Christopher Shores, British and empire aces of world war 1, 2001
... British and empire aces of world war 1 ...fighter pilots - british empire...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book British and empire aces of world war 1 Ill, p ...At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.Ill, p.64.non-fictionAt the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.worls war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - britain, fighter pilots - british empire -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Typewriter - Manual, c1966
... in the British Empire / Protected by American / and Foreign Patents"...British Empire...: "Royal" and below on a plate: "Built in the British Empire ...Typewriters pre dated computers. This typewriter was possibly used in an office or at home. It was used with an inked tape which may have been only black or had both red and black ink along it. Multiple copies of the material being typed were done using carbon paper inserted between sheets of paper. The original paper was easily identified.Used in the Kiewa Valley.Small grey metal typewriter with deep green key board with gold letters on top.The margin rod is marked in inches and it has keys for pounds, dollars and cents, inches and fractions. The loading of A4 paper is done manually. The keys that hit the paper are stainless steel. The keyboard slopes up to the top which is partially hollow with a gap that exposes the stainless steel keys. The cylinder is at the top and at the back with control knobs on each side. This typewriter has 2 sheets of paper with carbon paper between them to demonstrate how copies were made (but there isn't an inked tape in it so the copies aren't authentic)Centre front: "Royal" Letters of the alphabet on the keys. Centre bottom back: "Royal" and below on a plate: "Built in the British Empire / Protected by American / and Foreign Patents"office. typewriter. royal. carbon paper. decimal currency. office equipment. writing. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Order of the British Empire (Civil)
... Order of the British Empire (Civil)...Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Awarded... of the British Empire (Civil) Miniature medal with ribbon - Most ...Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Awarded by Sovereign of the United Kingdom Type Order of Chivalry Motto For God and the Empire Eligibility British nationals or anyone who makes an impact for the UK Awarded for A national order of chivalry Status Currently constituted Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Grand Master Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Principal Commander Sovereign Grades (w/ post-nominals) Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE) Commander (CBE) Officer (OBE) Member (MBE) Established 1917 Precedence Next (higher) Royal Victorian Order Next (lower) Varies, depending on rankMiniature medal with ribbon-medal, obe -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, British Empire medal, 1952
... British Empire medal...First established in 1922, the British Empire Medal (BEM...First established in 1922, the British Empire Medal (BEM ...First established in 1922, the British Empire Medal (BEM) was awarded to subjects of the United Kingdom who had provided meritorious service at a management or non-commissioned officer level. It consists of a silver coloured medal depicting a seated 'Britannia' with the sun above her left shoulder. Around the edge of medal is written 'For God and The Empire for Meritorious Service'. On the reverse of the medal is a crown above the letters 'ER II Instituted by King George V'. Four heraldic lions surround the edges and is hung from a pink ribbon with pearl-gray edges. This medal was presented to Hugh Jeffrey, date unknown, for his service to people with visual impairments. 1 silver medal with rose pink and grey ribbon inside burgundy boxmedals, hugh jeffrey -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1974
... Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire... persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British... of the British Empire Medal Object ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. In 1974 this medal was awarded to Miss Elsie May Henderson for services to blind persons.1 silver coloured medallion in black frame association for the blind, medals, elsie henderson -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1937
... Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire... persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British... Excellent Order of the British Empire Medal Object ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. In 1937 this medal was awarded to Miss Millicent Frances Ritchie for her service as Secretary of the Braille Association of Australia.1 silver coloured medallion attached to ribbon in black case millicent ritchie, victorian association of braille writers, medals -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (box only), 1975
... Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire... persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British...) Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (box ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. The medal from this box was presented to Katharine (Kitty) Margaret Rose in 1975 for her tireless work with the aged blind, and is on display at the Bendigo office.1 burgundy box (with silver medal on display at Bendigo VA office)association for the blind, medals, katharine (kitty) rose -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Silver pomander - Wembley logo, 1924
... british empire exhibition... at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924-5. This exhibition was staged... was a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924-5... wool holder which was a souvenir of the British Empire ...This silver wool-holder was sold as a souvenir at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924-5. This exhibition was staged to strengthen the bonds of the British Empire and 56 of the 58 nations or territories within the Empire participated. Wembley Stadium was built for the Exhibition and called then Empire Stadium. 27,000,000 visited the exhibition in the two years of is existence. Wembley Stadium survived until 2003 when it was rebuilt. This wool-holder is of interest as an example of the type of household item that would have been in a more affluent home in the 1920s. It is also of interest as an example of the type of souvenir sold at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924-5. It is a useful and attractive display item.This is a silver circular-shaped wool holder which was a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924-5. It has four silver segments held together at each end with silver pins. The segments have an open fretwork pattern and can retract and open to allow material to be stored and to be easily accessible to the knitter or needleworker. The Wembley emblem with the image of an Art Deco lion is welded onto one of the segments. This silver ball could also be used as a pomander to hold perfumed material and to be placed in a wardrobe or cupboard.‘Wembley’ british empire exhibition, wembley 1924-5, pomander, wool holder