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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Will and Envelope
... Australian Military Forces Will...Single folded sheet, printed in black on both sides, with hand-written instruction and signature in blue ink. Australian Military Forces Will Envelope, AAF-A130, reprinted March 1968 Australian Military Forces Will, AAF-A130, reprinted May 1967...Envelope Contents/ Australian Coat of Arms/Australian Military Forces/ Will/ of/ 3797139/Raymond Maxwell Bowd/ 22 April 1970/Instructions for use. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Standard issue item as completed by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. Australian Military Forces Will Raymond Maxwell Bowd 22/4/1970 Bowd 3797139 Will Envelope Contents/ Australian Coat of Arms/Australian Military Forces/ Will/ of/ 3797139/Raymond Maxwell Bowd/ 22 April 1970/Instructions for use. ...Standard issue item as completed by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Single folded sheet, printed in black on both sides, with hand-written instruction and signature in blue ink. Australian Military Forces Will Envelope, AAF-A130, reprinted March 1968 Australian Military Forces Will, AAF-A130, reprinted May 1967Envelope Contents/ Australian Coat of Arms/Australian Military Forces/ Will/ of/ 3797139/Raymond Maxwell Bowd/ 22 April 1970/Instructions for use. Australian Coat of Arms/Australian Military Forces/ 22 April 1970/ Will/ of/ Raymond Maxwell Bowd/ Under AMR & O 1410A/ Notes outlining use. Details of Serviceman/Executor/property division/signatures/Witnesses. australian military forces will, raymond maxwell bowd, 22/4/1970, bowd, 3797139, will -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Epaulette
... Khaki material patch with the emblem of the Australian Military Forces. Yellow with red and black crown. x2 connected. ...Australia Military/Forces...Scrase 216544 Signals RASigs Corporal Australia Military/Forces Khaki material patch with the emblem of the Australian Military Forces. ...The donation from from Corporal Michael Arthur Scrase, Service No: 216544 from Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASigs). RASigs is a combat support corps of the Australian Army, providing essential communications, information systems and electronic warfare support.Khaki material patch with the emblem of the Australian Military Forces. Yellow with red and black crown. x2 connected. Australia Military/Forcesscrase, 216544, signals, rasigs, corporal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document
... A two page typed document on issued by the Australian Military Forces on the Introduction to Recruit Training. ...Australian Military Forces/Introduction To Recruit Training...Ordnance Corps. Australian Military Forces 2 Recruit Training Battalion Regular Army Lette Ordnance Corps Vietnam Life as A Recruit Australian Military Forces/Introduction To Recruit Training A two page typed document on issued by the Australian Military Forces on the Introduction to Recruit Training. ...Standard issue document to Australian servicemen Pte. Allen Doran Lette Service No. 3795490. Ordnance Corps.A two page typed document on issued by the Australian Military Forces on the Introduction to Recruit Training. Australian Military Forces/Introduction To Recruit Trainingaustralian military forces, 2 recruit training battalion, regular army, lette, ordnance corps, vietnam, life as a recruit -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook Patrolling & Tracking, Australian Military Forces - Patrolling & Tracking 1965, 1965 The Commonwealth Press
... Australian Military Forces publication (Restricted)...Booklet Australian Military Forces ...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Australian Military Forces publication (Restricted) australian military forces publication patrolling ans tracking Marked with stamp 3 RAR Library Not to be Removed Notified in ARO's 31/1/1966 Booklet Australian Military Forces Australian Military Forces - Patrolling & Tracking 1965 Book Patrolling & Tracking ...Australian Military Forces publication (Restricted)Booklet Australian Military Forces Marked with stamp 3 RAR Library Not to be Removed Notified in ARO's 31/1/1966australian military forces publication, patrolling ans tracking -
Melbourne LegacyFunctional object - Ephemera, AMF Button and Naval Button
... Australian Military Forces button and a navy button collected by J B McLean....01121.1 Australian Military Forces on the front 01121.2 On reverse the makers 'Firmin and Sons Ld London'...These buttons would have been very familiar to many Legatees that served in WW1. world war one souvenir 01121.1 Australian Military Forces on the front 01121.2 On reverse the makers 'Firmin and Sons Ld London' Australian Military Forces button and a navy button collected by J B McLean. ...Two buttons that once belonged to J B McLean. He might have kept them as keepsakes of his time in the army in World War 1. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM). This is an example of mementos held by an ex soldier. These buttons would have been very familiar to many Legatees that served in WW1.Australian Military Forces button and a navy button collected by J B McLean.01121.1 Australian Military Forces on the front 01121.2 On reverse the makers 'Firmin and Sons Ld London'world war one, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RECORD BOOK THOMAS HAROLD GEORGE LUNN (AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES)
... Photocopies taken from -Record Book Thomas Harold George Lunn (Australian Military Forces). Records of service in Cadets and Militia service period 1918 - 1923. ...Australian Military Forces...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Individual Thomas Harold Lunn Thomas Harold George Lunn Military Record Book. Australian Military Forces Photocopies taken from -Record Book Thomas Harold George Lunn (Australian Military Forces). ...Photocopies taken from -Record Book Thomas Harold George Lunn (Australian Military Forces). Records of service in Cadets and Militia service period 1918 - 1923. With information about Personal Information and Medical Details. Many pages blank (no record). L.Australian Military Forcesperson, individual, thomas harold lunn, thomas harold george lunn, military record book. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDocument, Certificate of Discharge
... Certificate of Discharge issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the 2/47th Australian Transport Platoon, Australian Military Forces. Dated 3rd April, 1946. Certificate number 503474. ...Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge....Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge. Certificate of Discharge issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the 2/47th Australian Transport Platoon, Australian Military Forces. ...Certificate of Discharge issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the 2/47th Australian Transport Platoon, Australian Military Forces. Dated 3rd April, 1946. Certificate number 503474. F C Perry served as a Driver, he was enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces from the 5th November, 1941 to the 10 August, 1942 and then transferred to the Australian Military Forces from 11th August, 1942 to the 3rd April, 1946. He was on Active Service in Australia for 1157 days and Overseas for 394 days.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Buttons, Military Buttons
... The buttons marked Australian Military Forces were used by Australian troops in both World War One and World War Two ... AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road The buttons marked Australian Military Forces were used by Australian troops in both World War One and World War Two These buttons are of interest as examples of those used in the Australian Army during the first half of the 20th century, army Australan Military Forces AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES Two large sized circular bronze buttons featuring a raised map of Australia, a crown and text. ...The buttons marked Australian Military Forces were used by Australian troops in both World War One and World War Two These buttons are of interest as examples of those used in the Australian Army during the first half of the 20th century,Two large sized circular bronze buttons featuring a raised map of Australia, a crown and text. A loop on the reverse was used for attaching the button. Five medium sized brass buttons otherwise identical to the ones above. Nine small sized buttons otherwise identical to the ones above. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCESarmy, australan military forces -
Lara RSL Sub BranchColoured Print, Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two
... The Chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australian military forces during world war 2. the Australian Military forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Forces and the Permanent Military Forces...Coloured Print of Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two...Numbered Colour Patches and descriptions of each patch 1 to 630 Coloured Print of Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two Coloured Print ...The Chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australian military forces during world war 2. the Australian Military forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Forces and the Permanent Military ForcesDuring the world wars and the years in between, Australian soldiers wore cloth patches of various shapes and colours on their upper sleeves to indicate to which unit or formation they belonged. The use of colour patches was discontinued in 1949 when the British system of embroidered shoulder titles, formation signs and lanyards was adopted. In July 1987 colour patches were reintroduced in order to foster the Army’s heritage and are now worn on the right side of the puggaree on the slouch hat. Coloured Print of Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War TwoNumbered Colour Patches and descriptions of each patch 1 to 630 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchAustralian Military forces Ration Scales, Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue
... Australian Military Forces - Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue...Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue Sept 1969 Australian Military Forces ...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Australian Military Forces - Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue Australian Military Forces - Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue australian military forces handbook of ration scales Restricted 7610-66-028-2720/1 Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue Sept 1969 Australian Military Forces Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue Australian Military forces Ration Scales ...Australian Military Forces - Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of IssueAustralian Military Forces - Handbook of Ration Scales and Scales of IssueHandbook of Ration Scales and Scales of Issue Sept 1969 Australian Military Forces Restricted 7610-66-028-2720/1australian military forces handbook of ration scales -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Australian Commonwealth Military Force Badge, Unknown
... Australian Commonwealth Military Forces hat badge. ...Australian Commonwealth Military Forces....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Possibly WWI and WWII Historical significance Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces hat badge. ...Possibly WWI and WWII Historical significanceAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces hat badge. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchUniform - Buttons - Australian Military Forces, C1914
... australia military badges...buttons...australian buttons...australian military forces...Large and small domed shaped buttons of brass colour with Australian Military Forces written around the outside, a map of Australia in the middle with a crown on top....On front: Australian Military Forces. Also has the map of Australia with a crown on top, On back: P.J.King Pty Ltd, Melb. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Worn on the Australian Uniform during the First and Second World Wars australian army australia military badges buttons australian buttons australian military forces buttons On front: Australian Military Forces. ...Worn on the Australian Uniform during the First and Second World WarsLarge and small domed shaped buttons of brass colour with Australian Military Forces written around the outside, a map of Australia in the middle with a crown on top.On front: Australian Military Forces. Also has the map of Australia with a crown on top, On back: P.J.King Pty Ltd, Melb. australian army, australia military badges, buttons, australian buttons, australian military forces buttons -
Lara RSL Sub BranchChart of Honours, Decorations and Medals -- Australian Defence Force, Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force, 1986
... Display of ribbons representing medals that can be awarded to Australian Military Forces personnel....Sheet of Masonite with a printing of Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force - depicting ribbons for medals awarded to Australian Military Forces....Collection of ribbons to be displayed in lieu of wearing full medals etc by soldiers of Australian Military Forces when entitled to be so warn. australian defence force honours,decorations and medals Sheet of Masonite with a printing of Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force - depicting ribbons for medals awarded to Australian Military Forces. ...Australian Defence Force ribbons representing medals that can be awarded.Collection of ribbons to be displayed in lieu of wearing full medals etc by soldiers of Australian Military Forces when entitled to be so warn.Chart - Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force. Display of ribbons representing medals that can be awarded to Australian Military Forces personnel.Sheet of Masonite with a printing of Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force - depicting ribbons for medals awarded to Australian Military Forces.australian defence force, honours,decorations and medals -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDocument, Final Statement of Account - Discharged Member
... Satement issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the Australian Military Forces. Dated 10th April, 1946. This is a summary of Perry's earnings at the time of discharge. refer item 00210.1...Australian Military Forces Final Statement of Account - Discharged Member Form W.F. 88 (Revised Jan., 1944)...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula Australian Military Forces Final Statement of Account - Discharged Member Form W.F. 88 (Revised Jan., 1944) Satement issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the Australian Military Forces. ...Satement issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the Australian Military Forces. Dated 10th April, 1946. This is a summary of Perry's earnings at the time of discharge. refer item 00210.1Australian Military Forces Final Statement of Account - Discharged Member Form W.F. 88 (Revised Jan., 1944) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPlaque - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque
... The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AMF) was the official name of the Australian Army from 1916 to 1980. ... A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield bearing insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the Tobuk colour patch.... 3 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges and metal badge engraved "AUSTRALIA"...The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AMF) was the official name of the Australian Army from 1916 to 1980. ...The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AMF) was the official name of the Australian Army from 1916 to 1980. The AMF included the full-time regular army and the part-time forces, which were also known as the Militia, the Citizen Military Forces (CMF), and the Australian Citizen Military Force (ACMF). The AMF was made up of conscripted and volunteer militiamen, as well as specialist permanent soldiers.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield bearing insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the Tobuk colour patch. 3 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges and metal badge engraved "AUSTRALIA"world war 11, tobruk, rats of tobruk, australian commonwealth military services, arthur lock -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge - Collection of Buttons, Badges and Patches
... Collection of Australian Military Forces badges, buttons and patches.... Australia Commonwealth Military Forces...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Collection of Australian Military Forces badges, buttons and patches. amf badges unit colour patches Australia Commonwealth Military Forces Mounted on white cardboard 7 badges - three rising sun badges, two Australia badges, a crown above wings, star with the number 2 in the centre, two patches - red/black and red/brown - two gold coloured different sized buttons - large button with crown and anchor and small button crown and wings. ...Collection of Australian Military Forces badges, buttons and patches.Mounted on white cardboard 7 badges - three rising sun badges, two Australia badges, a crown above wings, star with the number 2 in the centre, two patches - red/black and red/brown - two gold coloured different sized buttons - large button with crown and anchor and small button crown and wings. Australia Commonwealth Military Forcesamf badges, unit colour patches -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumButton - brass, P J King Pty Ltd, 1940's
... Brass button with Australian Military Forces around front edge, map of Australia in centre with a crown above. ...on front: Australian Military Forces and a map of Australia and crown. on back P J King Pty Ltd Melb...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time camp guard brass buttons camp 13 military uniform accessories on front: Australian Military Forces and a map of Australia and crown. on back P J King Pty Ltd Melb Brass button with Australian Military Forces around front edge, map of Australia in centre with a crown above. ...Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time camp guardBrass button with Australian Military Forces around front edge, map of Australia in centre with a crown above. Has a brass loop on the back to attach to clothing. Contained in a black material covered display case with gold around edge.on front: Australian Military Forces and a map of Australia and crown. on back P J King Pty Ltd Melbbrass buttons, camp 13, military uniform accessories -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchHandbook, Member's Personal Equipment Card
... Folded buff coloured card used by the Australian Military Forces to record equipment issues to service personnel. ...AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES Member's Personal Equipment Card A.A.F. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES Member's Personal Equipment Card A.A.F. ...Folded buff coloured card used by the Australian Military Forces to record equipment issues to service personnel. The card front cover, second and third pages are printed in black. The inner pages record details of uniform items and hardware items issued.AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES Member's Personal Equipment Card A.A.F. F.204 (introduced August 1944) -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM PATCHES, WW1 to post WW2
... .1) Red cotton patch with yellow print, crossed sword under Rising Sun symbol, Roman numerals. .2) Red woollen curved shoulder patch with white print. Australian Military Forces. .3) Oval uniform patch, 38th Battalion, red & blue. .4) 2nd/38th Battalion, woollen red & blue on grey oval background.....1) “Australian Military Forces; III” .2) “Northern Victorian Regiment”...Australian Military Forces. .3) Oval uniform patch, 38th Battalion, red & blue. .4) 2nd/38th Battalion, woollen red & blue on grey oval background. ....1) Red cotton patch with yellow print, crossed sword under Rising Sun symbol, Roman numerals. .2) Red woollen curved shoulder patch with white print. Australian Military Forces. .3) Oval uniform patch, 38th Battalion, red & blue. .4) 2nd/38th Battalion, woollen red & blue on grey oval background..1) “Australian Military Forces; III” .2) “Northern Victorian Regiment”uniforms - badges, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Vase
... An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase....Australian Commonwealth Military Forces...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne A souvenir from World War 2 Mitcham RSL Second World War Australian Commonwealth Military Forces An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase. ...A souvenir from World War 2An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmitcham rsl, second world war -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchArticle - Collar Badge Army (Rising Sun Badge
... The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac.The Third Pattern - May 1904 The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. ...Rising sun collar badge circa 1940s with words in scroll across bottom of badge 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'...Australian Commonwealth Military Forces embossed on scroll at bottom of the badge...This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges. badge rsing sun badge third pattern rising sun badge badge hat Australian Commonwealth Military Forces embossed on scroll at bottom of the badge Rising sun collar badge circa 1940s with words in scroll across bottom of badge 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces' Article Collar Badge Army (Rising Sun Badge ...Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac.The Third Pattern - May 1904 The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. There were, however, a number of variations of the badge; a special version was struck for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and there were badges of the Commonwealth Horse and the Australian Instructional Corps, each with its respective title on the scrolls. This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges.Rising sun collar badge circa 1940s with words in scroll across bottom of badge 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces embossed on scroll at bottom of the badgebadge, rsing sun badge, third pattern rising sun badge, badge hat -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, RISING SUN
... Identification badges for Australian Military Forces worn on collar of uniforms. ...Inscribed with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Identification badges for Australian Military Forces worn on collar of uniforms. ...Identification badges for Australian Military Forces worn on collar of uniforms. Refer 6722 "2422 F. Scott. 5AI.Brown metal Rising Sun badges with small crowns at centre and Inscription at bottom. 1. has two pins at back. 2, has no pins.Inscribed with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". passchendaele barracks trust, rising sun badges, f. scott -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Certificate of Discharge, c1945
... Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge dated 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. ...Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge No 173511...Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge dated 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. ...Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge dated 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 recovered POW arrived in UK prior to returning to Australia. Cream coloured paper certificate with words printed and hand written in black ink.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge No 173511ta karnatz, ww2, pow, tobruk, 2/24 battalion -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - CHART, FRAMED
... This chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australia Military forces during World War 11. The Australian Military Forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, The Citizens Military Forces and the Permanent Military Force....Printed in red ink on chart, COLOUR PATCHES/ OF THE/ AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES - WORLD WAR 11. Small adhesive labels, white, printed back ink "74"....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australia Military forces during World War 11. The Australian Military Forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, The Citizens Military Forces and the Permanent Military Force. ...This chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australia Military forces during World War 11. The Australian Military Forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, The Citizens Military Forces and the Permanent Military Force.Chart: Paper, colour illustrations of the " Colour Patches" with black printed numbers 1 - 630. Information on "Colour Patches" printed below illustrations in black ink. Mount: - cardboard, black with gold inner edge. Frame: Timber, mid brown colour with varnish finish. Decorative edge with perspex front. Backing: timber plywood, paper delivery docket adhered to backing. Small adhesive labels on front and back.Printed in red ink on chart, COLOUR PATCHES/ OF THE/ AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES - WORLD WAR 11. Small adhesive labels, white, printed back ink "74".print, ww11, military, uniforms -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Souvenir Cushion Cover Palestine 1941
... A cushion cover embroidered with the insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941.... Top 'Souvenir of Palestine" Centre Insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Bottom "1941"...World War 11 Rats of Tobruk Palestine Top 'Souvenir of Palestine" Centre Insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Bottom "1941" A cushion cover embroidered with the insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941. ...This cushion cover was owned by Arthur Lock, a soldier in the 2/23rd Battalion. After initial training in Albury, N.S.W. and Bonegilla, Victoria, they left for overseas service. Embarking in November 1940 on the transport Strathmore at Port Melbourne, the 2/23rd arrived in Egypt in mid-December. From Egypt they were deployed to Tobruk. The battalion helped defend Tobruk for eight months, manning a series of concrete pillboxes located in a semicircle around the town, called the Red Line. In October the majority of the 9th Division, except the 2/13th Infantry Battalion, was evacuated by sea. The 2/23rd left on 18 October and sailed to Alexandria. The division was transferred to Palestine and then Syria for rest and garrison duties.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A cushion cover embroidered with the insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941. Top 'Souvenir of Palestine" Centre Insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Bottom "1941"world war 11, rats of tobruk, palestine -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE, RISING SUN
... Badge of AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES WORN ON HAT ON UNIFORM....Engraved "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces."...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Badge of AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES WORN ON HAT ON UNIFORM. ...Badge of AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES WORN ON HAT ON UNIFORM.Brown metal Australian Military Badge of Rising Sun with engraving at bottom and pin clip at back. Actual pin missing.Engraved "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces."passchendaele barracks trust, rising sun badge -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - INSTRUMENT of SURRENDER, 9.9.1945
... The document is signed in English and Japanese by “Commander Second Japanese Army” and “General Blamey C in C Australian Military Forces” on Morotai. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2...Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, “Lithographic copy”, top has “C in C - Australian Military Forces Seal”, followed by sections A, B, C then signed off....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The document is signed in English and Japanese by “Commander Second Japanese Army” and “General Blamey C in C Australian Military Forces” on Morotai. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2 japanese surrender Morotai documents “Signed at Morotai on the Ninth day of September 1945” Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, “Lithographic copy”, top has “C in C - Australian Military Forces Seal”, followed by sections A, B, C then signed off. ...The document is signed in English and Japanese by “Commander Second Japanese Army” and “General Blamey C in C Australian Military Forces” on Morotai. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, “Lithographic copy”, top has “C in C - Australian Military Forces Seal”, followed by sections A, B, C then signed off.“Signed at Morotai on the Ninth day of September 1945”japanese surrender, morotai, documents -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustAIF Return from Active Service Badges WW1 (x2), circa 1914-1918
... The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. ...The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. ...The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. ...Badges such as this one were issued to soldiers by the Department of Defence to indicate they had returned from active service. It showed they had helped the war effort by serving their country. Sometimes returned soldiers were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform so wearing the badge helped avoid this. A number was often stamped on the reverse and a certificate was provided as authentication. Issued 1914 - 1919WW1 The Great War, issued to soldiers who had returned from active duty so as not to confuse the general public that the person whilst not in uniform or displaying medals had in fact served their country on active duty. Two crowned gilt bronze badges with two lugs on back. The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The reverse has been stamped with number and has the maker's name, AMOR / SYDNEY and Stokes and Sons MELBThe obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. ww1 the great war, aif return from active service badge -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBadge - Australian Military badge, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, 1914-to possibly 1940s
... 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. ...Badges; a pair of collar badges from the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges. Brass with the logo of a crown within a rising sun, above ribbons with embossed text. ..."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES"...Angus Collection. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Badge Australian Military badge ...The two badges 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 World War I era, when Dr Angus was a youth. These badges were also used in World War II it seems, and could have belonged to Dr Angus when he was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces during World War II when he was in his forties. Some resources say that this badge was also used in WWII 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. 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; a pair of collar badges from the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges. Brass with the logo of a crown within a rising sun, above ribbons with embossed text. WWI era. The badges are part of the W. R. Angus Collection."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, dr ryan, warrnambool base hospital, nhill base hospital, mira hospital, flying doctor, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, badge, insignia, australian commonwealth military forces, world war 1, first world war, 1914-1918, badge collection, world war 2, second world war, great war, australian defence forces, wwi, ww2, world war ii, world war i -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Brass Gong, 1940
... Australian Commonwealth Military Forces gong from Egypt in 1940. ...Australian Commonwealth Military Forces / Egypt 1940...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Australian Commonwealth Military Forces gong from Egypt in 1940. ...Australian Commonwealth Military Forces gong from Egypt in 1940. This gong shows a link between the Australian military and Egypt in 1940. It is also an example of military craft skills and the creation of usable art by soldiers.Round brass gong engraved with Australian Rising Sun Badge and Egyptian motifs. Supported by a red wooden base. Gong attached to frame by green plastic-covered rope.Australian Commonwealth Military Forces / Egypt 1940egypt, wwii, world war two, australia, military
