Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Royal Australian Army Medical Corps

The cloth insignia badges date to 1925-1940, after the First World War and into the early Second World War era. During peacetime training, the "brown with a cherry-red crossbar" badge was initially used for the 8th Field Ambulance, 2nd Military District Medical and Veterinary Stores. The colour patch was approved for wear by full-time duty personnel of all medical units apart from the Infantry and Cavalry. In 1942 these patches were replaced by the new scheme of colour patches introduced by the Australian Army Medical Corps. Dr W R Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. The badges are now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.These colour insignia patches represent the history between the First and Second World Wars and the evolution of Australian Army Medical Corps patches. Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The item allows insight into military life in the early-to-mid 20th century. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badge, cloth insignia patch. Set of four Insignia colour patches.Red stripe with an inverted 'V' shape on brown fabric. Insignia of the Australian Army Medical Corps, Non-Divisional Units. The cloth patches belonged to Dr W R Angus and are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, badge, insignia, badge collection, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, army medical corps, military uniform, cloth patch, insignia patch, australian army medical corp (militia), ww 2, ww ii, 1925-1940, military badge, non-divisional unit, aamc, 1940-1942, 8th field ambulance, peacetime training, insignia history

The cloth insignia badges date to 1925-1940, after the First World War and into the early Second World War era. During peacetime training, the "brown with a cherry-red crossbar" badge was initially used for the 8th Field Ambulance, 2nd Military District Medical and Veterinary Stores. The colour patch was approved for wear by full-time duty personnel of all medical units apart from the Infantry and Cavalry. In 1942 these patches were replaced by the new scheme of colour patches introduced by the Australian Army Medical Corps. Dr W R Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. The badges are now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.These colour insignia patches represent the history between the First and Second World Wars and the evolution of Australian Army Medical Corps patches. They Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The item allows insight into military life in the early-to-mid 20th century. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badge, cloth insignia patch. Pair of two Insignia colour patches.Red stripe with an inverted 'V' shape on brown fabric. Insignia of the Australian Army Medical Corps, Non-Divisional Units. One badge has light-coloured stitches around the perimeter. The cloth patches belonged to Dr W R Angus and are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, badge, insignia, badge collection, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, army medical corps, military uniform, cloth patch, insignia patch, australian army medical corp (militia), ww 2, ww ii, 1925-1940, military badge, non-divisional unit, aamc, 1940-1942, 8th field ambulance, peacetime training, insignia history

The four cloth patches belonged to Dr William Roy Angus and are now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. The badges date to the Second World War era, when Dr Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces in the Army Medical Corps, 108 Australian General Hospital and 106 Australian General Hospital, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. In World War I the troops of the Australian Military Forces staked coloured flags of various shapes and colours in the ground where they camped to identify their units. These flag codes were quickly recognised. The system worked so well that miniature flags were called colour patches. They became part of the uniform, to be worn on both sleeves just below the shoulder. The system was slightly modified for use in the Second World War. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The objects allow insight into military life in the early-to-mid 20th century. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badges; set of four cloth patches, red rectangles on brown squares. Insignia of the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, 108 Australian General Hospital, WWII era. Dr W R Angus owned the cloth patches that are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, badge, insignia, badge collection, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, army medical corps, 108 australian general hospital, great war, military uniform, 106 australian general hospital, 1939-1945

The three cloth patches belonged to Dr William Roy Angus and are now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. The badges date to the Second World War era, when Dr Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces in the Army Medical Corps, 108 Australian General Hospital and 106 Australian General Hospital, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. In World War I the troops of the Australian Military Forces staked coloured flags of various shapes and colours in the ground where they camped to identify their units. These flag codes were quickly recognised. The system worked so well that miniature flags were called colour patches. They became part of the uniform, to be worn on both sleeves just below the shoulder. The system was slightly modified for use in the Second World War. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The objects allow insight into military life in the early-to-mid 20th century. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badges; set of three cloth patches, yellow rectangles on brown squares. Insignia of the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, 106 Australian General Hospital, WII era. Dr W R Angus owned the cloth patches that are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, badge, insignia, world war 1, 1914-1918, badge collection, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, army medical corps, 108 australian general hospital, great war, military uniform, 106 australian general hospital

Hardcover navy blue book with title, subheading and author in white print. There is a red strip across the bottom right corner that reads 'memorial edition'. The title information is printed over an image of six men in uniform posing in front of a vehicle , a list of names, and a symbol of the Australian Army Medical Corps.non-fiction1. Battle Station Malaya 2. War in the Far East 3. The Withdrawal Begins 4. The Siege of Singapore 5. Nurses under Fire 6. The Last Five Days 7. Capitulation and Captivity 8. Work Parties 9. 'A' Force to Burma 10. Japan Parties 11. Adjusting to Captivity 12. 'B' and 'E' Force to Borneo 13. The Barracks Square Incident 14. POW Life in the Far East 15. 'F' Force Part One 16. 'F' Force Part Two: the Diary of Glenleigh Skewes 17. Other Work Forces on the Burma-Thailand Railway 18. The Show Goes On 19. Changi and Woodlands - 1945 20. The 'X3' party 21. Liberation 22. Reunions, Associations and Memorials. [From Trove record] 'This is the story of the eighteen hundred members of the Australian Army Medical Corps 8th Division serving with Malaya Command, who were forced to endure life as prisoners of war, following the fall of Singapore on 15th february 1942' [From back cover] australian army medical corps, world war two medical care, malaya, singapore, burma, changi, kranji, prisoner of war, medical personnel, japan, 8th division army medical corps, burma-siam railroad

Wooden plaque with Crown over stylised star.Inscribed around star Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

Issued to Royal Army Medical Corps soldiers, this cap badge would have been worn by Francis Browne during World War I. Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. Collection of objects transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers.Dark brown metal cap badge. Design features a crown sitting atop a laurel wreath, which surrounds a representation of the Rod of Asclepius (serpent wrapped around a rod). A scroll is affixed below the wreath which is inscribed 'ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS'.world war i, numismatics, browne fj

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Khaki Great Coat. Double breasted, calf length with brass epaulettes and sewn shoulder patches for the Corp and crown with Southern Cross below.Shoulder patch reads:ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY / MEDICAL CORPSroyal australian army medical corps, uniforms, wwii, world war two, second world war

Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of ambulances and troops on the battlefield."These are King's soldiers and our conrades who have fought and suffered. The best we can give them is thei due." Such is the feeling of the devoted Red Cross service.world war one, harry holmes, ambulances, red cross, wounded, soldiers, royal army medical corps

A dark green coloured plastic cover with the Department of Defence arrow on the front. The details of the booklet are on the first page of the booklet. All of the pages are in plastic sleeves.field medical notes, 8 field ambulance, royal australian army medical corps, 1st psychological operations unit

Light brown hardcover book with a lighter brown spine. There is a handdrawn image of a soldier smelling a flower in a dark brown border. The title is printed across the bottom.non-fictionThe Fourth Division Army Medical Corps comprised the 4th, 12th, and 13th Field Ambulances, but this compilation is not just a record of fallen comrades, but "a remarkably rich work, not just an anthology of digger verse, song, and illustration but an extensive record of Australian war service, including the Anglo-Boer War. In addition to the requisite chronology of the Great War, the volume includes laboriously compiled records of the entire A.I.F. giving every unit in all divisions, the principal engagements, casualties, etc; a detailed record of the Nursing Service; a detailed record of the Australian Navy and the R.A.N.B. in the war; details of warship and mercantile marine losses; number and name of every transport requisitioned by the Australian Navy with complements of officers and men (and horses); honour rolls of the 4th, 12th, and 13th Field Ambulances; etc. The Boer War section includes details of enlistments, principal actions, casualties, as well as South African War songs and verses (and printings of these are especially elusive). The illustrations are by, among others, Hal Gye, Cecil Hartt, and Leyshon White."--Bookseller's description - from Trove record. australian imperial forces, world war 1914-1918 songs and music, world war 1914-1918, war poetry, wwi, ww1, world war one

Green buckram hard cover with gold text, black & white & colour illustrations. 453 pages.Albert Thomas Rosebooks, military, medical

Royal Army. Medical. Military Manual452p., hard cover, illus (some col.).Contains owner's personal notes at end of text. royal army, military manuals, military hygiene, sanitation

Book has no dustjacket, is bound with dull red book cloth and has gold text on the cover and spinenon-fictionwwi, ww1, world war one, australian nurses, egypt

A hardback book bound in pale olive green bookcloth with red text and details on the cover and spine. The book has damage to the edges of the covers and inside the front cover part of the original dust jacket is glued.non-fictionA memoir about author's experience of working as a nurse for the Australian Army during World War One. [Appears to have been fleshed out from diary/journal entries]wwi, ww1, world war one, australian nurses, army nurse, naval nurse, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service medal, r[osa] a[ngela] kirkcaldie

The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity and was introduced into the Australian military in the second half of the 19th. This hat was used by a member of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. An inside inscription (most likely referring to the owner) reads 'Griffin 49443'.The slouch hat is historically significant in the wider context of Australian army and more particularly in Australia's military involvement in the Gulf War. It also has social significance as a strong symbol of the 'Australian fighting man' and more generally for its link with Australian identity. Khaki Australian army slouch hat with left brim pinned to the side; pale green band around circumference of hat; two golden metallic badges (one in front and one on left side); four metallic rivets on top. Leather band inside and brown leather strap attached with six metallic staples. The left side badge displays a crown with the word 'Australia' under it (also known as the Commonwealth 'rising sun' pattern). The front badge displays a crown on top, a snake in the middle and the inscription 'Royal Australian Army Medical Corps'. At the bottom, another inscription reads 'Paulatim'. Inside the leather strap, a handwritten black ink inscription reads 'Griffin 49443'. Hat made by Latiners in 1986, size 55cm. army, hat, slouch hat, australian army, medical corps

Badge issued to members of R.A.A.M.C.. The “R” for Royal added 1948 so the badge is likely post date this date.Metal clip on badge, goldin colour, seven point star shape with crown on top and inscription “Paukatim” at bottom with hollow in middle and a snake wrapping around a pole in the middle.At the bottom inscribed “Paulatim” Latin for gradually. On the front inscription Royal Australian Army Medical Corpsbadge, royal australian army medical corps

A wooden shield with an insignia with a white background with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps badge. Above the insignia on gold reads 1st Australian Field Hospital. At the botton of the insignai reads Unite To Serve Vietnam.1st Australian Field Hospital. Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Paul Atim Unite To Serve Vietnamshield, hmas cerberus, 1st australian field hospital, cerberus collection

Badge is an example of sample used to ensure standard of manufacture among local contractors. See items 9806, 9807, 9808, 9809.gold coloured badge of Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Two (2) pins at top and bottom with butterfly clasp on each. Crown at top, caduceus in centre of central circle surrounded by wreath with three (3) points on each side. Banner with motto at bottom. Tag secured to badge with wire and lead seal.Badge - "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS" surrounding centre circle. "PAULATIM [little by little]" on banner at base of badge. Tag (handwritten sections) - "8455-66-036-0497" "APPENDIX 65" "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS/GOLD ANODISED W/CLUTCH GRIPS" "NICHOL INTERNATIONAL/2810006 AC" "2/5/91" "G P Barr [signature]" "DQA GEN"insignia, badge

1st Recruit Training Battalion A Copy of1RTB Medical Training: Lesson Guide. This has a red coloured cardboard cover with T RTB Medical Training near the top, under this is the insignia of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps followed by the words Lesson Guide. The booklet is held together with a metal slide at the top. Some of the pages are longer than the cover.booklet, 1 rtb, 1st recruit training battlaion, kapooka, medical training, lesson guide, royal australian army medical corps

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Peter Stanley Sims, (No: 44304) while deployed in Vietnam in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Entertainer at a Christmas concert at Canberra bachelors and enlisted men's quarters, Vietnam 1969.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, hq australian forces vietnam, australian force vietnam, 1969 armed forces christmas show, christmas concert, entertainer

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Peter Stanley Sims, (No: 44304) while deployed in Vietnam in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Entertainer at a Christmas concert at Canberra bachelors and enlisted men's quarters, Vietnam 1969.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, hq australian forces vietnam, australian force vietnam, 1969 armed forces christmas show, christmas concert, entertainer, performer, entertainment

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Peter Stanley Sims, (No: 44304) while deployed in Vietnam in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Big Pretzel (Pat Wordsworth) performing at a Christmas concert at Canberra bachelors and enlisted men's quarters, Vietnam 1969.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, hq australian forces vietnam, australian force vietnam, 1969 armed forces christmas show, christmas concert, big pretzel (pat wordsworth), entertainer, wordsworth

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) while on deployment in Vietnam, in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.View of a busy road in Saigon, Vietnam 1969/70, with motorbikes, buses, bikes and cyclos. peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, saigon

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) while on deployment in Vietnam, in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Street view - taken from gun placement on roof of Canberra BEQ (Bachelors and enlisted men's quarters), Cholon Vietnam 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, cho lon, cholon, streetscape

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) while on deployment in Vietnam in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.View of compound and building next to Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam. The road was used for morning roll call until devices noticed on roof. Saigon 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, free world military assistance organisation, doctors

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) while on deployment in Vietnam, in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.An aircraft parked outside a hangar, Vietnam 1970.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian force vietnam, aircraft