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Charlton RSL Sub BranchUniform - 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... Commonwealth Forces....British Commonwealth Forces... Charlton, 3525 goldfields British Commonwealth Forces Set of 5 ...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces.British Commonwealth Forces -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Patch ,British Forces
... british commonwealth forces... Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made...."British commonwealth forces"... Dandenong melbourne patch british commonwealth forces "British ...Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made."British commonwealth forces"patch, 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...-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. Book British ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.japan, description, travel, social life and customs -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - 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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BCOF ASSOCIATION
... for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth...lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES... for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth ...Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge.Metal badge with blue enamel background. Kings Crown above a banner with gold lettering. Banner has red enamel background. Pin on back for fastening. Maker's stamp on back.lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES ASSOCIATION"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, bcof -
Keilor East RSL Sub BranchUniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket... occupation commonwealth forces japan post ww2 post wwii australia ...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-BranchBook - Disarming the menace, Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952
... Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation... with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952 Book ...printed paper with hard cover -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Coat Army, c1939
... shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar...''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forces... Uniform military ''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forces One ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tracing post war mates, 2002
... british commonwealth occupation forces... with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces.... Mitcham melbourne fisher bruce british commonwealth occupation ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - DANCE TICKET, 1948
... with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH... background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over ...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 -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Great Coat
... 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation... crown and the words "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES." Epaulettes...Shoulder flashes read "AUSTRALIA" and "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH..." and "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES". Label reads "TAILORS & HABIT/MAKERS ...Coat worn 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.This coat is part of a complete uniform set held by the Shepparton RSL. The uniform has representative and historic significance as an example of the style of uniform worn by nursing staff of the Australian General Hospital during the 1940s and into the 1950s. The uniform set has social significance to the Shepparton area, being owned and worn by a serving community member who was born in Numurkah, enlisted in Shepparton and returned to the community in later life.Shin length grey woollen double breasted coat fastened with three buttons on front centre. Interior bakelite or plastic button fastens panels on interior. Two hip-height pockets with folded flap on exterior. Grey fabric belt fastened with a metal buckle; belt is held in place with two fabric loops on either side of the waist. "AUSTRALIA" shoulder flashes on both left and right shoulders; on left arm a blue and brown rectangular colour patch and on the right arm, a blue square patch with embroidered crown and the words "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES." Epaulettes on either shoulder carry two metal badges signifying a senior Sister and fastened with a metal button. A pin is missing from the base of the epaulette. Interior lined with purple-grey lining; pocket on interior left chest and manufacturer's label at base of neck underneath loop.Shoulder flashes read "AUSTRALIA" and "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES". Label reads "TAILORS & HABIT/MAKERS/J. RAVENSDALE/& SON/NICHOLAS BLDG./SWANSTON ST MELBOURNE/SISTER DANSON". Buttons read "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES"second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women -
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... Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 ...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 BranchUniform, Skirt
... British Commonwealth Occupational Forces... Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian... Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian ...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 BranchUniform, Jacket, J Ravensdale and Sons
... British Commonwealth Occupational Forces... Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian... in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - BCOF CARD, JAPAN, C.1947
... On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan"... collection On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan" Xmas ...The card is written by Harold Charles Grant VX81115 Staff Captain Welfare Leave Hostels HQ BCOF Xmas 1947. The card is to H.B. Field 1st & 2nd AIF, refer Cat No 890P for his service details. Harold Grant initially enlisted in the CMF No V36042 on 2.7.1940 age 36 years, transferred to the 2nd AIF 1.7.1942, listed as served in the Middle East 6.9.1942 - 12.2.1943, served with BCOF in Japan, listed as served in the Interim Army 1.7.1947 - 12.10.1948, discharged from the Army 19.10.1948Xmas card folding, colour, front has 4 flags with "Greetings" under then a crown with text, inside 1st fold in blue pen a short note starting with "Bert", 3rd page has Xmas and New Year greetings in black print, under hand written in blue pen a note to "Lt Col & Mrs H.B. Field", opened out to full page a letter to "Bert" and signed off by "Hal"On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan"card, xmas, bcof, malone collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - PROGRAMME, BCOF
... . Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth...Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan.... Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth ...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 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchShield. - BCOF, C 1955
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,,... melbourne British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown ...B.C.O.F.association plaque, wooden base, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO R.S.L. NEWS VOL. 1 NO. 3
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Australian Light Horse ...Bendigo R.S.L. News Volume 1, Number 3 Christmas-New Year Issue. Red, blue, yellow and gold badge on the front cover. Contains advertisements from local businesses, Bendigo R.S.L. Office Bearers 1960, news, notes from Clubs, an article titled 'When the Japs Broke Out at Cowra' and a short obituary of Sir Horace Robertson.A Wicks Knott Publication, Printed by Southdown Press, 33 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne.magazine, organization, bendigo rsl, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bendigo r.s.l. news vol. 1 no. 3, ashmans dry cleaners, h q radio service, f c straub, hampel furniture products, pierce grenfell, ron meurer, h w snell, axedale quarries, a l & k stringer, excavations, al & b g pearce, w mcculloch & co, bendigo motor co, m g taylor, fair-view upholsterers, alwyn nelson, northern terrazzo co, l fawssett & co, bendigo sub-branch r.s.s, &, a.i.l.a., col j w swatton, h a w morey, s thompson, g j baker, j k barnes, a c harridge, j harrison, t h hume, w h pinder, d e mcgregor, f e schilling, g g styles, c vaughan, j e fay, geo j baker, a v palmer, n mclaren young, e m vains & co, g e h rowell, a v & l e smith, j r palmers, graham lowe refrigeration service, a w pulfer motors, b r burns, vic palmer, golden square dry cleaners, j w carter & sons, alltyre service pty ltd, ian wills, bill nicholls jack watts, the robyn, a g power, leo a hughes, bendigo manchester house, frank wilson, hesse bros, frank bouchier, your typewriter sales and service, tom heenan, win patten, bendigo legacy, r wilson, w e p carruthers, antonian café, kairn's auto-bits, cohns, jeffreys bread, 4th armoured regt social club, g e baldwin, bendigo & district ex-p.o.w. social club, w hargreaves, d gregor, bendigo r.s.l. ladies auxiliary, mrs h morey, mrs p floyd, mrs w hocking, mrs h sims, mrs t hall, rsl women's council of victoria, mr & mrsa kersting, w coates, a bolitho, w hocking, n mcivor, perretts, martin washington, e a bennett pty ltd, john burgoyne, 38th battalion (a.i.f.) social club, j plim c findlay, ex-navelmen's club, t staley, airforce association, a stevens, t grimes, rats of tobruk association, j ferguson, catholic war veterans' association, j noonan, t coppock, dads' association, w murphy, bendigo legacy club, win patten, t h iser, t h runnalls, legacy house, 105 anti-tank regiment social club, alwyn nelson, laurie townsing, bendigo repatriation local committee, v w hosking, w rex porter, g a pethard, f t dunphy, l m porter, e h duus, lt col thomas waitson williams dso, ric coulson, r ball & son, lorraine florist, neol searle pty ltd, bendigo and district t & p i social club, e j taylor, t wellins, w phelan, g keily, l boyd, t tuddenham, e butler, g armstrong, geo j baker, easter fair society, bendigo agricultural society, 6th battalion (a.i.f.) social club, f t dunphy, w green, r c wright, bendigo showgrounds r.a.a.o.c. camp club, j j davies, e p perrett, t g heenan, w rex porter, fred coulson, harry hall, alan bath, tom hume, ted commons, geo h baker, percy floyd, stan hunter, joe wagland, railway sub-section r.s.l., g brown, don chalmer pty ltd, bendigo timber co pty ltd, g p hyett, a w comber, w nichols, maurice f noonan, allans walk delicatessen, r b webb, jack l lyons, perrow, s paints, t c sheers, provincial motors (bendigo) pty ltd, banjo paterson, will ogilvey, ben hall, joe gardiner, major bob ramsay mc, 53rd batt., major e v timms, ww1, 2nd a.i.f., f m carson, tooranie house, brian abe, p e dunstan, a lam sun, don murray, windermere hotel, bendigo disposals, frank a hill & co, fitzpatrick's, sandhurst dairies pty ltd, m williamson, george symon's dairy, w h oakley, sir horace robertson, british commonwealth occupation forces, australian light horse, state savings bank, royal military college, golden fleece service station, j w williams, tomlins simmie pty ltd, clark king & co pty ltd, mckenna's modern store, bryan mckenna, wicks knott publication, southdown press -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, [The Sun], 'Nurses pay tribute at service', 'Mrs. Selleck lays first wreath', '[?] reunion', 'Marching women: Good as gold - Colonel Sage' and 'Korea 'veteran'', Tuesday, April 26 1955
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces... Caterson Helene Joyce Wilding British Commonwealth Occupation ...Articles all concerned with various ANZAC Day services in Melbourne as part of newspapers '4 pages for women' section.Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts missing. One side has a black and white photograph of three woman wearing medals and holding a floral tribute. The other side has a black and white photograph of two women in Army nursing uniforms looking at the camera. There are a range of articles on both sides.'NC9' [crossed out in blue ink top right hand corner] 'NC11' [blue ink top right hand corner]edith cavell memorial, ida o'dwyer, agnes betty jeffrey, mary lougron, royal red cross, mrs a t noy, kathleen rogers, margaret grace caterson, helene joyce wilding, british commonwealth occupation forces, japan, korea, lou marshall, royal australian air force nursing service -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocument, July 1946
... Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946... Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946 Document ...Map of Southern Japan showing dispositions of British Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchDocument - Identity Card for Keith Richard Faulks
... Identification card from British Commonwealth forces Korea... British Commonwealth forces Korea Name K R Faulks Rank Pte, Number ...Identification card from British Commonwealth forces KoreaCream cardboard Identification Card stamped Temporary No A003610Name K R Faulks Rank Pte, Number 1/1096 and signed K R Faulks on back of card Nationality Australian, date of birth 24 Feb 1930, Identify Card Number A003610, date of issue 15th June 54 and signed by Issuing Officer Capt Adjt, 1 Rft Holding Unit -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - B.C.O.F. POSTER, BCOF Association of Australia, Australian BCOF Contingent Poster
... :- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom... with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom ...Item is part of the BCOF Association collection related to this Cat No 7625.This is a simple A4 sheet of paper on which is printed the title of BCOF. In the centre is a stylised crown. under the crown is the phrase AIF. Under that is a banner with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom is the phrase "Combined Services". RAN, RAAF are included in yellow ink. On left side are the places Borneo and Morotai. On right side are the words "Occupation Japan".bcof, poster -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, C.1948
... Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”... Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces” Photo Album, blue ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLETS - BCOF, BCOF Association of Australia, 1. "SHINBUN ROCKU BAN" 2. "SHIBUN', 1982 and 1988
... . Illustrated with the "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES", logo with crown. 1.../ border. Illustrated with the "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES", logo ...Booklets are the "OFFICIAL JOURNAL/ B.C.O.F. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA / since 1972/ Navy, Army, Air Force, Woman's & Auxiliary Forces." BOOKLETS - Items in the Collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo, awards.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. Cover - paper, black print on front and back on white paper. 2, Red print decorative frame/ border. Illustrated with the "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES", logo with crown. 1. 14 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. 2. 40 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and cartoons.1. Front cover - white adhesive label, handwritten black ink "2003 to 2007/ lots missing". 1. "Shinbun Rocku Ban" No. 6 February 1982. 2. "Shinbun" No. 32 December 1988.history, booklets, bcof -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MEMORABILIA FRAMED, Accent Framing Ballarat, Post 1970
... Commonwealth Forces" 3. 2 x badges with lion and horse. 4. 1 x RAAF.... Shoulder patches "British Commonwealth Forces" 3. 2 x badges ...Richard William McGilvery. Enlisted No. 450708 in the RAAF on 20/3/45, age 19 years. Served with BCOF in Japan post War, discharged on 16/10/1948, re enlisted 1950, discharged 30.9.1970 with the rank of Warrant Officer, awarded the "Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.Framed memorabilia, frame brown timber, Memorabilia has blue inset backing, there are 4 inserts. Top insert has, 2 x RAAF shoulder epaulettes, 2. Shoulder patches "British Commonwealth Forces" 3. 2 x badges with lion and horse. 4. 1 x RAAF hat badge. 5. 4 x uniform buttons. 6. 1 x badge "British Commonwealth Forces Association". 7. 1 x brown shoulder wings. 8. 1 x miniature badge "Air Training Corps Australia". 9. Set of medals mounted. (1) Defence medal 1939-45. (2) Australian Service Medal. (3) Australian Defence Medal. (4) Long Service and good conduct medal. 10. Medallion 60 years 1945 - 2005. Photo insert showing portrait of "McGilvery" in Japan. Centre insert: Details re McGilvery with "Long Service & Good conduct Medal". "memorabilia, photographs, bcof -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchHeliograph Mirror
... " MK.V signalling heliograph used by British and Commonwealth... and Commonwealth Defence Forces. Heliograph Mirror ...A mirror assembly complete with holder and swivel for the 5" MK.V signalling heliograph used by British and Commonwealth Defence Forces. -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, JAPAN, BCOF, Stephen KELEN, “I REMEMBER HIROSHIMA “, 1983
... of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces... of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Books Military History WW2 ...Author _ Stephen KELEN- 1946 posted to Japan as a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation ForcesSoft cover book Cover- cardboard -, red, black and white print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustrated, black and white photograph- group of students and a teacher amongst building ruins. 77 pages- cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Front and oilers- owners stamp. Front end papers- owners stamp - blue ink- “H. H. + J. FENNELL 2/4 RYAN COURT, BACCHUS MARSH 3340 books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, 18 PDR
... was the main field artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth... and Commonwealth forces during WW 1. Munition, 18 PDR ...Artillery cartridge case from an 18 pounder field gun. This used brass case was manufactured in 1917. The 18 PDR was the main field artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during WW 1. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, 18 PDR
... and Commonwealth forces during WW 1.... of the British and Commonwealth forces during WW 1. Munition, 18 PDR ...Artillery cartridge case from an 18 pounder field gun. This used brass case is the Mark ll type, manufactured in 1918. The 18 PDR was the main field artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during WW 1. -
Bendigo Military MuseumBanner - BCOF BANNERS, FRAMED, c1946 - Frame 2022
... 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan).... 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan ...1. "I.W.A. KUNI" - City in Japan. 2. " B.C.O.F." - Japan 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan).1. Banner - framed cotton fabric, light blue background with screen printing in black colour letters and centre unit insignia black, yellow and red colours. 2. Banner - framed cotton fabric, white background with screen printing in black colour letters and centre unit insignia red, yellow and blue colours. 1. & 2. Frames - timber, black colour paint, glass front, timber housing.Screen printing - black ink. 1. "BCAIR/IWA KUNI/ R.A.A.F./R.A.F./ R.N.2.A.F./R.I.A.F./JAPAN " Unit insignia 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE' 2. " R.A.N./H.M.A. SHIPS/ B.C.O.F./ AUSTRALIA - JAPAN/1946-1948"military, ww2, japan, banners
