A rare example of a Type D Survival Knife issued to British RAF during the latter part of WWII.Heavy duty survival knife with single edged oval shaped broad blade and wooden handle contoured for grip. Two large screws secure the grips. The pommel end has a wrist cord hole (cord not present). See also item 2020.000034-2 (leather sheath). Blunt end of blade near grip there is engraved '27C/2360', reverse side is the makers mark 'Rodgers Sheffield England'.british airforce, survival knife, ww2, wwii, type d

A rare example of a Type D Survival Knife leather sheath issued to British RAF during the latter part of WWII.Burgundy stained thick leather knife sheath, folded over blade length and secured with stitching and studs, above sheath there is a belt loop, secured with three silver coloured studs at base. At top of the belt loop there is an additional attached loop for securing grip of knife with press stud. See also item 2020.000034-1 (survival knife). british airforce, survival knife, wwii, type d, ww2, sheath

The medal was awarded to the Royal Family, Government Officials and members of the Navy, Army and Airforce, Police in Britain, her Colonies and Dominions.Coronation Medal. Silver medal, conjoined effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Garter blue ribbon with white band and red band.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt719, coronation medal

Certificate awarded to S/Sgt Norman P. Herdman. No.V85844 who enlisted in WW2, 25 Jue 1940 and served with 4 Aust Guard Compound Part of the Kevin John Herdman (No 397661) Collection. See Cat 5942P for details of his service. Colour certificate mounted on a grey matt, covered with glass and framed with gold coloured wood. Certificate is headed with the Australian Coat of Arms above words "All Honour to the Brave". Scroll at bottom above Rising Sun. British and Australian flags featured along with insignia of Navy and Airforce. Cord on back for hanging.Recipients name handwritten in black ink: 'S/Sgt N. P. Herdman".norman p herdman, kevin john herdman, certificate, citizens california gully

Robert Joseph TULIP enlisted in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim Airforce in 1946. He embarked for Japan as part of BCOF on 19.4.1947.He was discharged on 23.3.1949 holding the rank of Flight Rigger Leading Aircraftsman. (LAC). BCOF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. He would have been entitled to other service medals.War Medal 1939-45 & ribbon with safety pin through.148496 R J TULIP (RAAF)medals, military, history

The medals are two off four entitled to Stanley Ernest Scoles. Enlisted in the RAAF as No 11717 on 5.8.1940 age 31 years, promoted to Cpl 1.10.1941, Sgt 1.8.1942. His overseas service shows he was in Port Moresby from 15.3.1943 then Goodenough, Kiriwina then Goodenough until arriving in Nadzab on 4.12.1943, Nadzab from then until arriving back in Townsville on 25.6.1944. Discharged from the RAAF on 11.12.1944 with the rank of Sgt in Airforce HQ..1) Pacific Star and ribbon unmounted. .2) British War medal and ribbon 1939 - 45 unmounted..1) on rear, “11717 S.E.Scoles. .2) around edge, “11717 S.E.Scoles”medals, militory, history

Framed copy of a montage of photos from " The Battle of Britain September 1940" In the centre are 4 old men standing in front of a Spitfire. White print over centre, black print below montage with Names of RAAF Aircrew that partook in the battle. Published by RAAF. Pt Cook. Frame - light timber slightly mottled effect with decorative edge, glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories; trades - carpentry; military history - airforce, history, airforce, ww2

WWII British pattern flying helmet, leather. Sewn in ear phones, wiring is cotton covered. Large bakelite four pole plug, mouthpiece is rubber. Exhaust valve & rubber tube at bottom. Built in microphone has an external on/off switch, wiring broken away. Straps are cotton webbing. Helmet has five small leather straps around the crown.On headphones: "R ALLAN"uniforms airforce, trades-leatherworking, passchendaele barracks trust, helmet flying

Australian Chinese Servicemen photographs - Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District RSL, post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged colour portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Serviceman in uniform. 2. Servicewoman in uniform, portrait. 3. Three ex-service men at Australian War Memorial 1997.Printed information - black in print. 1. "Corporal LIONAL MARKEY in his Airforce uniform, brother to CHRISTINE MARKEY". 2. "Musician CHRISTINE MARKEY, of the British Military Band. Sister of Corporal LIONAL/MARKEY". 3. Ex-Services National Reunion at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 12th November 1997. LIONEL NOMCHONG (left), BO LIU (centre) and TOM CHEONG. Tom defended the countries flag in World War 2, The Korean and Vietnam wars. Bo served in World War 2 helping rescue victims of the Burma Railway Camps.photographs, australian chinese, exhibition

Donated by Mr Jim Blake on the occasion of his talk to the Society. Lieutenant Colonel Neil C. Smith, a military historian, stated in 2013 that the photo was of British service men of WW1 or pre WW1. Some colonels and captains. Possible dates late WW1, 1918 to early 1920s.Sepia photograph of 12 Navy, Airforce and Army officers with Edward, Prince of Wales and 2 civilians - two men and a woman - gathered outside Parliament House or Government House (unknown) naval and army officers wwii, jim blake

The badge of the Royal Australian Air Force is composed of the imperial crown mounted on a circle featuring the words Royal Australian Air Force. Beneath this is a scroll with the Latin motto 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' meaning "Through adversity to the stars", which is also used by Britain's Royal Air Force. Across the middle of the crest is a wedge-tailed eagle. Wooden plaque with a plastic insignia on it. Insignia reads Royal Australian Airforce. At the bottom reads PER ASTRA ARDUA-AD in black on a yellow background. In the middle of the insignia is an eagle.Royal Australian Airforce. PER ASTRA ARDUA-ADroyal australian airforce, plaque, eagle, shield, emblem, motto, raaf, badge, crest

A blue coloured cloth and cardboard cover with black information on the front. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and below the insigna is the description of the manyal. There are three metal screws down the left hand side of the manual.royal australian airforce - manuals, british bomb carriers

The Legion supports and encourages fellowship among ex-service personnel from Australia, the British Commonwealth and Allied Forces. A central tri-services emblem of a "rising sun", a "pair of wings" and an "anchor" representing Army Airforce and Navy.Small brass badge with blue and red enamelling. a crown on top with 46 inscribed. Images of a cross, a pair of wings, an anchor and rising sun. The word STOKES (Manufacturer) and V 10511 (Member identifier) on back.10511 STOKES