Showing 393 items matching british forces
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Patch ,British Forces
... Patch ,British Forces...british commonwealth forces...Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British..."British commonwealth forces"...Patch ,British Forces Badge Blue square patch with gold ...Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made."British commonwealth forces"patch, british commonwealth forces -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency, British Armed Forces
... British Armed Forces ...british armed forces...Issued by command of the army Council (British Armed Forces...British Armed Forces... Tatura the-murray Currency Currency British Armed Forces Dusty ...Issued by command of the army Council (British Armed Forces). Valid only for transactions within official canteens and organisations laid down in GRO's of the Theatre except as may be expressly provided in GRO. It must in no circumstances be offered to any person who is not entitled to use British Service CanteensDusty pink One Pound Special Voucher, cream backgroundnote, one pound, british armed forces, walker b, tatura, ww2, numismatics, currency -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Set of 5 cloth badges, 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive green crown cloth badges
... 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British...British Commonwealth Forces... British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive green crown ...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces.British Commonwealth Forces -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, 1946
... -chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces....British Commonwealth Occupation Forces... the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.japan, description, travel, social life and customs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - PAPER CURRENCY, Imperial Japanese Govt, 1. Asian. 2. 3. 4. British Army Forces, cWW2
... 1. Asian. 2. 3. 4. British Army Forces....: 561037 1136422. 2. British Armed Forces - Special voucher. Three...: 561037 1136422. 2. British Armed Forces - Special voucher. Three ...1. Old Japanese 100 year old note. Black and Red printing on face, blue ink on rear side. Face side has image of a building and traditional man. rear side images has buildings and two dragons. NRS: 561037 1136422. 2. British Armed Forces - Special voucher. Three pence. printing on front is in brown green and red ink. rear side, brown ink. 3. British Armed Forces - Special voucher. Six pence. Printing on front is in blue, orange and green ink - rearside in blue ink. 4. British Armed Forces - Special voucher. One shilling. Printing on front is in red, blue and green ink - rearside in red ink.army overseas, barracks money, japan, britian -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces in France and Belgium
... Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces in France... and movements of the British Expeditionary Forces during the first two... melbourne Book Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces ...Official AMF publication dated 1934, probably prepared for the training of officers in tactics.Soft covered book, 250 pages and numerous maps causing it to bulge. Stapled along left edge. Is a study of the actions and movements of the British Expeditionary Forces during the first two months of the First World War.world war one, wwi, bef, france, belgium -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Voucher, Special, British Armed Forces, Three Pence
... Voucher, Special, British Armed Forces, Three Pence...On the front it has British Armed Forces Special Voucher...On the front it has British Armed Forces Special Voucher ...It is a cream coloured bank note with with brown, green and red printingOn the front it has British Armed Forces Special Voucher written with 3d in three of the four corners then Three Pence and 3d in large letters. 2nd seeries issued by command of the army council. On the reverse it has Three Pence and 3d then this note is valid only for transactions within official canteens and organisations laid down in G.R.O's of the theatre except as may be expessly provided in G.R.O'S. It must in no circumstances be offered to any person who is not entitled to use British Service Canteens. Improper use of this note is a disciplinary offence and may render the offender liable to penalties -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK ABOUT JAPAN 1945-1948, The Rodney Press, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces - Know Japan
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces - Know Japan....Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation... and culture. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces - Know Japan. Book ...Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. Item s pat of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a cardboard covered book. There is a large image of Japan on front cover in colour. It shows a volcano mountain range - numerous boats on seaways. In the foreground is a thin pine plantation. It has 95 pages of text, charts and photos about Japanese history and culture.Inside front cover is modern price of $18.00.ww2, japan, 1945 on -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Aircraft shells
... of reconnaissance and barrage balloons used by British forces ... of reconnaissance and barrage balloons used by British forces ... by British forces Of particular interest is the "spade nosed" round ...Of particular interest is the "spade nosed" round used German aircraft in an attempt to cut the retaining cables of reconnaissance and barrage balloons used by British forces 3 rounds Of particular interest is the "spade nosed" round used German aircraft in an attempt to cut the retaining cables of reconnaissance and barrage balloons used by British forces -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief - South Africa
... british forces... leading the British Forces to success in the Second Boer War. He..., Abyssinia and Afghanistan before leading the British Forces ...Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts was a British Soldier who served in India, Abyssinia and Afghanistan before leading the British Forces to success in the Second Boer War. He became the last Commander-in-Chief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904. While in South Africa he was at the Siege of Kimberley, the Battle of Paardeberg, the Battle of Poplar Grove, the Battle of Diamond Hill and the Battle of Bergendal. Roberts received many awards: Victoria Cross (1858-India); Companion of the Order of the Bath (1872-Afghanistan); Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (1878-Afghanistan);Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1880-Afghanistan) and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire in the same year. He was Commander-in Chief, India in 1885 was advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of India (1887) and then Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire later that year. He became Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. The same year he relinquished his Indian command and became Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in 1895 made a Knight of the Order of St Patrick. In 1899 he returned to South Africa to take overall command of British Forces in the Second Boer War. December 1900 Roberts handed over command to Lord Kitchener and returned to England where more honours were awarded. He was made a Knight of the Order of the Garter; created Earl Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford and Viscount St Pierre. He became a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John (1901) and then Knight of Justice of the Order of St John. The Kaiser awarded him the German Order of the Black Eagle and was among the original recipients of the Order of Merit in the 1902 Coronation Honours. Roberts died in 1914. He was given and State Funeral and buried in St Paul's Cathedral.Individual image taken from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.frederick sleigh roberts, earl roberts, india, abyssinia, afghanistan, british forces, second boer war, commander-in-chief, south africa, siege of kimberley, battle of paardeberg, battle of poplar grove, battle of diamond hill, battle of bergendal, victoria cross, companion of the order of the bath, knight commander of the order of the bath, knight grand cross of the order of the bath, companion of the order of the indian empire, knight commander of the order of india, knight grand commander of the order of the indian empire, knight grand commander of the order of the star of india, knight of the order of st patrick, knight of the order of the garter, viscount st pierre, knight of grace of the order of st john, knight of justice of the order of st john, order of the black eagle, order of merit, st paul's cathedral, london -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
British Commonwealth of Nations flag circ world war 1, British Commonwealth of Nations flag world war 1
... british expeditionary forces flag...British Imperial Forces involved in World War 1..., british expeditionary forces flag union jack white ensign coat ...British Imperial Forces involved in World War 1Rear representation, Flag White Ensign is made up from Commonwealth Countries and displayed as a flag- Top left-hand corner British flag, right-hand top corner Coat of arms of South Africa, bottom-left Coat of Arms for Canada, Bottom right corner Advance Australia Coat of Arms, flag center is for India is a yellow and red rosette and New Zealand is represented by four white 5 pointed stars centralized as representation of the Southern Cross.The flag on the left border is marked with "Groves"british expeditionary forces flag, union jack, white ensign, coat of arms of south africa, coat of arms canada, coat of arms advance australia, rosette of india -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Disarming the menace, Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952
... Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation... melbourne Disarming the menace Book Australia soldiers with British ...printed paper with hard cover -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - PROGRAMME, BCOF
... . Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth...Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan... Forces Commonwealth Emblem. Emblem is "British Forces ...For Memorial Service held at Corowa Cenotaph of Thursday 22 March 2018 to Celebrate the Australian Contingent of BCOF in occupying Japan Post WW2. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards. Folded white paper, A5 size of programme for memorial service at Corowa Cenotaph NSW. Black writing on front and inside. Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth Emblem. Emblem is "British Forces Commonwealth" written on a dark blue ribbon with a blue and red crown on top.Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. Bottom '(Memorial Service Corowa Cenotaph, NSW. Thursday 22 March 2018 at 10.30 pm).bcof, japanese occupational forces -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket Uniform Long sleeve ...Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. Brass buttons. Ribbon bar and service chevrons. Brass 'Rising Sun' badges on collar ends.Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medaloccupation, commonwealth, forces, japan, post ww2, post wwii, australia, india, uk, new zealand -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
... The British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 3... melbourne Book - Sudan Egypt War in the Soudan The British Forces ...The British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 3 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
... British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 5... melbourne Book - Sudan Egypt War in the Soudan British Forces ...British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 5 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
... British Forces in Egypt 1882 -1885 Volume 6... melbourne Book - Sudan Egypt War in the Soudan British Forces ...British Forces in Egypt 1882 -1885 Volume 6 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan Volume IV
... British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 4 192 pages... melbourne Book - Sudan Egypt War in the Soudan Volume IV British ...British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 4 192 pages -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, C.1948
... Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”..., “Commonwealth British Forces” The Album contains photos in Japan ...The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. Item relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, his photo is on first page on the right, refer Cat No 124.2 for service details.Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours.Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”albums, photos, bcof, japan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tracing post war mates, 2002
... british commonwealth occupation forces... with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces.... Commonwealth Occupation Forces. fisher bruce british commonwealth ...Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 with his family when his father was stationed in Hiroshima Bay with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces.Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 fisher, bruce, british commonwealth occupation forces, ransom, jill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Coat Army, c1939
... shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar...''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forces.... British Commonwealth Forces World War Two Army uniform|Worn ...World War Two Army uniform|Worn by Captain Noel WestWorld War two|Australian War Graves UnitOne khaki woolen army great coat, wide lapels wide cuffs, double breasted, four sets of medal buttons. Wide pocket cuffs on two external pockets. Epaulets on each shoulder with Australian badge and 3 pips and one button. Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. Pleat on top of coat with belt with three metal buttons. Vent on skirt of coat with two bakelite buttons.Back of coat is lined to the vent, sides are fully lined with cotton fabric, sleeves are fully lined. One deep pocket on left side with one bakelite button. Fabric hook on back of collar''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forcescostume, male uniform, military -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Victorian Railways Printing Works, Tank Recognition (British), 1940's
... and description of tanks used by British forces... with pictures and description of tanks used by British forces Tank ...Hard covered loose leaf lace bound folder with pictures and description of tanks used by British forcestank recognition -
Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum
Mules hoof, World War One
... Gallipoli. Item could be from either Turkish or British forces.... either Turkish or British forces. Stamps at centre front near ...Souvenired from Gallipoli.This item’s history is linked to the Gallipoli campaign and is deemed rare due to the uniqueness of the item and lack other comparitive examples.Mules hoof with hand made shoe and nails souvenired from Gallipoli. Item could be from either Turkish or British forces.Stamps at centre front near coronet band.dardanelles, hoof, horse shoe, gallipoli, great war, mule, pack transport, the great war, world war 1, world war one, ww1, wwi -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Sudan Egypt, Cassell's History of the War in the Soudan
... The British Forces in Egypt Volume no 1882 - 1885 Hard... in the Soudan The British Forces in Egypt Volume no 1882 - 1885 Hard ...The British Forces in Egypt Volume no 1882 - 1885 Hard cover No dust cover 192 pages Black and white lithographic drawings -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Razor Letter opener Badge Hatband Hotel De Strasbourg
... opener,British Forces association badge,hatband(red,white,blue...,British Forces association badge,hatband(red,white,blue) Ticket ...Board covered with green cloth. Mounted - Razor,letter opener,British Forces association badge,hatband(red,white,blue) Ticket (Hotel De Strasbourg) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - DANCE TICKET, 1948
... with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH... on off white background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat ...Owner and donor details (see Cat No. 5826P)Ticket - cardboard, black print on off white background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" ON BACK OF TICKET - HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE.Back of ticket - handwritten, black ink. "I had/an enjoyable/ time with/ ...........rly & Colin East/ Jim Godwin, Dan Baldwin & ...........A/ lass/ Bldg small but floor passable.memorabilia, military history, japan, bcof -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Hardcover, Disarming the Menace by Neil C Smith, 2012
... Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation...Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation... with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952 ...Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952 Roll of Australians who served with BCOF What roll troops played in JapanTeal Blue Hardcover book with photograph of Australian Soldiers marching on Cover. Most of book is an Alphabetical Roll of Soldiers Names, Serial Numbers, and RankAustralian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952war, soldiers -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Skirt
... British Commonwealth Occupational Forces... (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end... Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces ...This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Jacket, J Ravensdale and Sons
... British Commonwealth Occupational Forces... (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end... forces lapel. Shoulder pads 10 moth holes This jacket is part ...This jacket is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.One grey linen single 3 button breasted coat. 2 button pocket. 2 buttons on each sleeve. 2 shoulder flash buttons with 2 pips on each. 2 Australia 1 occupation forces lapel. Shoulder pads 10 moth holesmilitary, british commonwealth occupational forces, sidter danson, vfx151507, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, second world war, australian general hospital, heidelberg military hospital -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Currency
... Bank note - One Pound, British Armed Forces issue.... Bank note - One Pound, British Armed Forces issue. Documents ...Bank note - One Pound, British Armed Forces issue.documents, ww2, army