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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Patch ,British Forces
... Patch ,British Forces......british commonwealth forces...Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made...."British Commonwealth Forces"....patch british commonwealth forces "British Commonwealth Forces". ...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 MuseumCurrency, British Armed Forces
... British Armed Forces ......british armed forces...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. ...British Armed Forces...It must in no circumstances be offered to any person who is not entitled to use British Service Canteens note one pound british armed forces walker b tatura ww2 numismatics currency Dusty pink One Pound Special Voucher, cream background British Armed Forces Currency Currency British Armed Forces ...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 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 green crown cloth badges...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces....British Commonwealth Forces...British Commonwealth Forces Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces. 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive green crown cloth badges Uniform Set of 5 cloth badges ...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces.British Commonwealth Forces -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - BRITISH AIR FORCES, ANDREW CORMACK, 2001
... BRITISH AIR FORCES...BRITISH AIR FORCES...BRITISH AIR FORCES Booklet BRITISH AIR FORCES ANDREW CORMACK OSPREY PUBLISHING LIMITED ... -
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
... Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces....British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. Book British Commonwealth Occupation Forces ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.japan, description, travel, social life and customs -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPlaque - British Commonwealth Forces, C 1955
... British Commonwealth Forces... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,,...British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,, B.C.O.F.association plaque, wooden base, Plaque British Commonwealth Forces ...B.C.O.F.association plaque, wooden base, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,, -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - PAPER CURRENCY, Imperial Japanese Govt, 1. Asian. 2. 3. 4. British Army Forces, cWW2
... Asian. 2. 3. 4. British Army Forces....NRS: 561037 1136422. 2. British Armed Forces - Special voucher. Three pence. ...British Armed Forces - Special voucher. Six pence. ...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 CollectionBook, Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces in France and Belgium
... Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces in France and Belgium...Is a study of the actions and movements of the British Expeditionary Forces during the first two months of the First World War....Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces in France and Belgium Book ...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 BranchCurrency - Voucher, Special, British Armed Forces, Three Pence, Three Pence
... Voucher, Special, British Armed Forces, Three Pence...On 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 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. ...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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES, CHRISTOPHER SHORES NORMAN FRANKS & RUSSELL GUEST, ABOVE THE TRENCHES, 1996
... Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES...Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES...Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES Front cover showing white title against dark blue background ABOVE THE TRENCHES Book Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES CHRISTOPHER SHORES NORMAN FRANKS & RUSSELL GUEST ...Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHESFront cover showing white title against dark blue backgroundnon-fictionSupplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES -
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 Forces in Japan after their surrender. ...Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. ...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 -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, The General Staff, Army Headquarters, Melbourne, Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces i France and Belgium, 1934
... Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces i France and Belgium...From the outbreak of the War to the transfer of the B.E.F. from the AISNE to Flanders in October 1914 H G Bridge Sigs4 Div Book Operations of the British Expeditionary Forces i France and Belgium Book The General Staff, Army Headquarters, Melbourne H.J.Green, Government Printer, Melbourne ...From the outbreak of the War to the transfer of the B.E.F. from the AISNE to Flanders in October 1914Booknon-fictionFrom the outbreak of the War to the transfer of the B.E.F. from the AISNE to Flanders in October 1914 -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchAircraft shells
... 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 ...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 Aircraft shells ...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 CollectionPhotograph (black & White), Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief - South Africa
... ...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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - PROGRAMME, BCOF
... 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. ...BCOF Japanese Occupational Forces Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. ...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 BranchUniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket...occupation commonwealth forces japan post ww2 post wwii australia india uk new zealand Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 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. Uniform British ...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 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBritish 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 Imperial Forces involved in World War 1 Rear representation, 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 The flag on the left border is marked with "Groves" 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. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BCOF ASSOCIATION
... See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge....lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES ASSOCIATION"...See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge. ...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 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Disarming the menace, Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952
... Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952...printed paper with hard cover Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952 Book Disarming the menace ...printed paper with hard cover -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
... The British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 3...The British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 3 War in the Soudan Book - Sudan Egypt ...The British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 3 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
... British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 5...British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 5 War in the Soudan Book - Sudan Egypt ...British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 5 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan
... British Forces in Egypt 1882 -1885 Volume 6...British Forces in Egypt 1882 -1885 Volume 6 War in the Soudan Book - Sudan Egypt ...British Forces in Egypt 1882 -1885 Volume 6 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, C.1948
... Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”...Albums photos BCOF japan Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces” Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours. ...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 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Sudan Egypt, War in the Soudan Volume IV
... British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 4 192 pages...British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 4 192 pages War in the Soudan Volume IV Book - Sudan Egypt ...British Forces in Egypt 1882 - 1885 Volume 4 192 pages -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Coat Army, c1939
... Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. ...''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forces...Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. ...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...Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 with his family when his father was stationed in Hiroshima Bay with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces....fisher bruce british commonwealth occupation forces ransom jill Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 Bruce 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 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 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Victorian Railways Printing Works, Tank Recognition (British), 1940's
... Hard covered loose leaf lace bound folder with pictures and description of tanks used by British forces...Tank recognition Hard covered loose leaf lace bound folder with pictures and description of tanks used by British forces Tank Recognition (British) Booklet Victorian Railways Printing Works ...Hard covered loose leaf lace bound folder with pictures and description of tanks used by British forcestank recognition -
Light Horse & Field Artillery MuseumMules hoof, World War One
... Item could be from either Turkish or British forces....Item could be from either Turkish or British forces. Mules hoof ...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-BranchBook - Sudan Egypt, Cassell's History of the War in the Soudan
... The British Forces in Egypt Volume no 1882 - 1885 Hard cover No dust cover 192 pages Black and white lithographic drawings...The British Forces in Egypt Volume no 1882 - 1885 Hard cover No dust cover 192 pages Black and white lithographic drawings Cassell's History of the War in the Soudan Book - Sudan Egypt ...The British Forces in Egypt Volume no 1882 - 1885 Hard cover No dust cover 192 pages Black and white lithographic drawings -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, David D Chandler, The Oxford history of the British Army, 1994
... British armed forces...British armed forces British army - History From longbow, pike, and musket to Challenger tanks, from the Napoleonic Wars to the Gulf Campaign, from the Duke of Marlborough to Field Marshal Montgomery, this stimulating and informative book recounts the history of the British army from its medieval antecedents to the present day. ...From longbow, pike, and musket to Challenger tanks, from the Napoleonic Wars to the Gulf Campaign, from the Duke of Marlborough to Field Marshal Montgomery, this stimulating and informative book recounts the history of the British army from its medieval antecedents to the present day. Commanders, campaigns, battles, organization, and weaponry are all covered in detail within the wider context of the social, economic, and political environment in which armies exist and fight, making this the definitive one-volume history of the British army for specialists and non-specialists alike.Index, maps, p.485.non-fictionFrom longbow, pike, and musket to Challenger tanks, from the Napoleonic Wars to the Gulf Campaign, from the Duke of Marlborough to Field Marshal Montgomery, this stimulating and informative book recounts the history of the British army from its medieval antecedents to the present day. Commanders, campaigns, battles, organization, and weaponry are all covered in detail within the wider context of the social, economic, and political environment in which armies exist and fight, making this the definitive one-volume history of the British army for specialists and non-specialists alike. british armed forces, british army - history
