A 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' created by Princess Mary had overwhelming response and so it was decided to give every person 'wearing the King's uniform on Christmas Day 1914' the brass tin along with a Christmas card and a picture of the princess, and items such as pipe, lighter, tobacco, and 20 cigarettes. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets. Indian troops often received sweets and spices, and nurses received chocolates. Many of the items were sent separately from the boxes because of lack of space. Not all the tins could be sent out by Christmas and so those sent in January 1915 contained a New Year card. Shortage of brass meant that many did not received their tins until summer 1916, however by January 1919 some still did not receive them. After using up the contents many service people then used the tins to store small items. The brass tin, bullet pencil, and medals belonged to Pte George Nutting of the 2nd London regiment, and regimental number 2080/230442. After World War 1 George Nutting sailed for Melbourne on June 1, 1922 aboard the S.S. Borda. He then lived at several addresses in the Sunshine/Albion area including Dawson St, 32 King Edward Ave, and 15 Kamarooka St. At one stage he was involved in a window cleaning and gardening business, and both he and his wife Janet were very good dancers. George Nutting was also involved in the Loyal Sunshine Lodge and was presented with a Past Grand's Collar in 1943. He lived at 15 Kamarooka St until he passed away on March 20th 1979 at the age of 85. The above information was sourced from http://www.kinnethmont.co.uk/1914-1918_files/xmas-box-1914.htm (accessed 1/3/2014), and from http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-Christmas-gift-1914 (accessed 1/3/2014), and from research work done by Eva and Marie of S&DHS.The tin and medals provide a visible historical record of the Christmas gift, and the awards that the average WW1 British service person received about 100 years ago. The bullet pencil may indicate that Pte G. Nutting was probably a non-smoker, at least around circa 1914.Brass rectangular box with an embossed and hinged lid. The lid features the profile of Princess Mary with an 'M' on each side, and the names of Britain's allies in 1914. The pencil fits into the brass bullet casing to give the appearance of a bullet. The WW1 British medals are: 1. 1914 - 1915 Star, 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1918 (Silver), 3. Allied Victory Medal.TIN: Imperium Brittanicum, Christmas 1914, Belgium, France, Servia, Japan, Russia, Montenegro. MEDALS: 2080 Pte G. Nutting 2 - Lond.R bullet pencil, g nutting, princess mary tin, christmas 1914, british ww1 medals, 1914-1915 star, allied victory medal, british war medal 1914 -1918

1. Red Cross Medal - To recognise volunteers who provided crucial medical and nursing support during Ww1. 2. National Service Medal is un-official Commemorative Medal to honor individuals who served as conscript during period in UK Armed Forces.Two medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. British Red Cross Society Medal for War Service 1914-18. 2. The 1939-60 British National Service Medal.1. Inscribed in Latin "Inter Arma Caritas" - no names. 2. No name - Inscribed "For Crown & Country".ron mills collection, medals, ww1, british

Medal ribbons originally issued to "Pte H.C. Nott", No 228, 6th Batt, AIF. See catalogue No. 9556 for details of service. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Original red, white and blue medal ribbon for WW1 1914-15 Star. 2. Original blue, white and orange striped medal ribbon for WW1 British Service Medal. 3. Original rainbow striped medal ribbon for WW1 Victory Medal.cooper collection, h.c. nott, medal ribbons

These Medals were awarded to Frederick Bryce who served in the AIF during WW1 with 14Bn, Regimental No 3362 and WW2 Regimental No VX35011, unit not known at this time, however the Africa Star is part of the collection. According to records is appears that Frederick Bryce was 16 years 1 month on enlistment to WW1. He embarked from Sydney 16 July 1917 aboard HMAT A16 = Star of Victoria and returned to Australia on 08 January 1919 on HMAT Orsova (arrived 27 February 1919.These are the original Medals of Frederick Bryce.7 x Medals of Frederick Bryce. 2 x WW1 - British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal 1914-1919 5 x WW2 - 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australian Service MedalWW1 Medals - 3362 Pte FTP Bryce 14 Bn AIF WW2 Medals - VX 35011 F Bryceww1 ww2, 3362 ftp bryce vx35001 f bryce, 14 bn aif

WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. Medal belongs to Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 The Great War. WW1 Campaign medal "British War Medal" cupro nickel plate. Silver in colour. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. pte. a. e. hollis aif, ww1 british medal, the great war 1914-1918

WW1 British War medal issued to Private Jep Francis Kenny 3041 Born at Thoona the family moved to Peechelba. At the age of 18 1/2 he enlisted on 16/7/1915 at Yarrawonga and assigned to the 6th Battalion. He embarked overseas on 29/9/1919 and transferred to the 57th Battalion on 15/3/1916. He died on 17/7/1916 from wounds received at Pozieres, France.The British War Medal is a campaign medal of the United Kingdom which was awarded to officers and men and women of British and Imperial forces for service in the First World War.Round silver metal medal with remnants of blue and orange ribbon on attached clasp suspender bar. The front depicts King George V with inscription and the back shows the dates of the First World War and St. George on horseback3041 Pte J F Kenny 6 Bn AIF jep francis kenny, ww1, kia, 57 battalion, memorial plaque, 6 battalion, british war medal

The owner of the uniform jacket is unknown at present. This appears to be a set made up for display. Service Medal ribbons on uniform are; 1. British War Medal 2. WW1 Victory Medal (faded) with MID leaf 3. Possibly Colonial Auxillary Forces decoration 1901-1938 (Green) or Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service 1901-1937 (Green). 4. Efficiency Decoration 1930- onwards (faded).. 1. Khaki jacket - old pattern. Four front pockets - held shut with dark copper buttons. Rising Sun Collar Badges. Lt. Colonel metal rank badges on epaulettes. the jacket has plain khaki lining. But has striped lining in the arms. It has a ribbon bar showing four medals and i M.I.D. leaf. The arms have a circular red/black colour patch, 3.3 cm diameter. 2. Khaki trousers - Two side pockets, one hip pocket. 3. Sam Browne belt - tan leather. Brass fittings includes sword holder. 4. Scabbard, tan leather with a silver top. Suits a sword. 5. Hat - peaked, khaki with dark Rising Sun Badge. 6. Belt - khaki woollen with dark copper buckle. Inside belt are light brown buttons. 7. Tie - Khaki woollen. 8. Shirt, Khaki, cotton polyester with Sgts stripes.officers uniform, accoutrements, passchendaele barracks trust

These medals were awarded to Robert Andrew Hose, enlistment number 114 was born in Warrnambool in 1892 (parents George and Janet Hose). Prior to enlistment in World War One in 1914 Sergeant Robert Hose served with the permanent armed forces at Maribyrnong, Melbourne. He saw war service in Egypt, Gallipoli and the Western Front. In May 1917 he was awarded the Military Medal for his courage and resourcefulness and being a fine example to his men in an incident near Beaumetz les Cambrai in France. He died of his wounds a few days later. He is buried in France. These World War One medals are of high significance, particularly the Military Medal awarded for bravery to Robert Andrew Hose, a soldier born in Warrnambool. The Military Medal is a treasured item in our collection because of its rarity and association with a local World War One hero. .1 A bronze medal with a laurel wreath and printing on one side and the figure of Winged Victory on the other side. There is also an inscription around the edges. .2 A silver-coloured medal with the image of King George V of Britain on one side and the image of a figure on horseback. The medal has a metal bar at the top to which is attached a multi-coloured ribbon.( Blue, black, white , and orange.) .3 A silver medal with a laurel wreath, a crown, initials and printing on one side and an image of King George V of Britain on the other side. Red ,White and blue coloured ribbon attached. .4 A black and white photograph of a soldier (R.A.Hose) with handwriting on the front and handwriting and printing on the back. This photograph is a post card. .1The Great War For Civilisation 1914-1919 .2 1914-1918 114 SJT R.A.Hose 1st F.A. Bde. A.I.F. .3 For Bravery In The Field 114 SJT. R.A. Hose 1st F.A.Bde Aust. P.A. .4 Sgt. R.A. Hose MM robert andrew hose, world war one, history of warrnambool, r a hose 114

Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal for his WW1 Service. He did not see action and was therefore ineligible for the Victory Medal. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No.1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Court mounted circular silver medal with blue, black, white and yellow coloured ribbon. Recipients name stamped on the rim of the medal.Stamped on medal rim "3596 A.L. Cpl R.H. BARON, 57 BN A.I.F."robert h. baron, cooper collection, british war medal, medal ww1

Colour patch is probably 2/2nd Heavy Anti Aircraft Regiment.1. Jacket, wool. Colour sort of grey tinted khaki. Has 4 front pockets. Buttons are darkened AMF type - 4 on front. Epaulettes have darkened "AUSTRALIA" name badge on each collar have darkened Rising Sun Badges. Shoulders have a triangular shaped colour patch. Red and Blue triangle on grey felt triangle. Chest has a ribbon bar showing 4 service medals. 2. Trousers - wool - colour Khaki. 3. Hat - Khaki, slouch. WW1 style hat band. Darkened Rising Sun Badge- AMF. Service ribbons are; 39 - 45 star. Pacific Star. British War Medal. Australian Service medal.Trousers - in green texta - “21-95” in waistline.ww2, uniform, army, passchendaele barracks trust

Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Medals seperate not mounted. 1. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 2. British War Medal 1914 -18On both medals, "2237 A - Cpl. J.A.R. Alexander A.F.C.A.I.F"victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Medals awarded to "Pte H.C. Nott", No.288, 6th Bn AIF. See Catalogue No. 7816.4 for Nott's service record. Part of the Cooper Collection.Set of three WW1 court mounted medals; 1914 -15 Star Victory Medal 1914 - 19 British War Medal 1914 - 18 (N.B. Medals mounted in incorrect order - Victory Medal and British War medal reverse positions.)cooper collection, herbert charles nott, medals, ww1

Thomas Robin Hilson (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) No 2088 38th Bn, Refer Cat No 1516P for his service details.Set of two WW1 medals brass plate mounted. 1. British War Medal 1914 - 18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19On both, “2088 T - Cpl T.R. Hilson 38th BN A.I.F.”awards, medals, 38th bn

Medals, set of three (3) mounted. 1914-15 Star (replica) British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914-19On British War medal and Victory medal, "9326 PTE S.GROOM S.STAFF.R".passchendaele barracks trust, pbt711, s. groom, bob english collection, medals, ww1

Medals, set of three (3) mounted. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18 (replica) Victory Medal 1914-19.On Star and Victory Medal, "18727 PTE T. FEREDAY S.STAFF.R."passchendaele barracks trust, pbt712, t. fereday, bob english collection, medals, ww1

Medals set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18 Victory War Medal 1914-19On both medals, "31718 PTE G.F. SINDALL, S.STAFF.R."passchendaele barracks trust, pbt713, g.f. sindall, bob english collection, medals, ww1

Four of the medals are not engraved (they are originals). Point of interest: These medals were originally identified as from the South Staffordshire Regt but that may be incorrect?Medals, set of five (5) mounted. General Service Medal 1918-62 with clasp PALESTINE, 1939-45 Star, Burma Star Defence Medal British War Medal 1939-45On the General Service Medal, "6009409 PTE E. SOMMER, ESSEX R."passchendaele barracks trust, pbt714, pte e. sommer, bob english collection, medals, ww2

Medals, set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-1918 (Replica) Victory Medal 1914-19.On Victory Medal "1258 PTE E.J. CARTLIDGE S.STAFF.R"cartlidge, r. english collection, pbt73, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals - set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18 (Replica) Victory Medal 1914-1919 On Victory Medal, "3475 Pte W. Lloyd S.STAFF.R"pbt77, w.lloyd, r. english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, set of two (2) mounted British War Medal 1914-18, (Replica). Victory Medal 1914-19On Victory medal "11501 PTE J. WILLIAMS S.STAFF.R"pbt81, j.williams, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals - set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18 (Replica) Victory Medal 1914-19.On Victory Medal "23133 Pte W.T. Warren S.STAFF.R"passchendaele barracks trust, pbt82, w.t. warren, bob english collection

Medals, set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-1918 Victory Medal 1914-19 (replica)On British War Medal "35320 PTE E.J. PRIOR S.STAFF.R"pbt83, e.j. prior, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, set of three (3) mounted. 1914-15 Star British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914-19 (replica).On Star and British War Medals, "22361 PTE J.H. FIRTH, ASC"pbt85, j h firth, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, Set of three (3) mounted, 1914-15 Star British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914 - 19On the three medals, "7209 PTE A. ADAMS, S.STAFF.R"pbt86, a. adams, bob english collection, medals, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914-1919 (Replica)On British War Medal "28608 L.Cpl P.H. LEWIS S.STAFF.R".pbt87, p.h. lewis, bob english collection, medals, passchendaele barracks trust

Medal, set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914-19On both Victory and British War Medal, "18990 PTE J.C. CALLAGHAN S.STAFF.R"pbt88, j.c. callaghan, bob english collection, medals, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, Set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18. Victory Medal 1914-19.On both Victory and British War Medals. "8969 PTE F.F. ROSEWARNE. S.STAFF.R"pbt89, f f rosewarne, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, set of two (2) mounted. British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914-19 (replica).On British War Medal "40283 Pte N. Stell S.STAFF.R."pbt90, n. stell, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

Oswald Gustav Rudolph. (Born Crystal Brook SA, enlisted Domain Camp Vic) Enlisted 13.11.1916 No 7113 in 23rd reinforcements 5th Bn, embarked for England and later transferred to the 38th Bn, KIA 4.10.1917, no known grave.Medals, set of two (2) mounted, British War Medal 1914-18 (replica), Victory Medal 1914-19.On Victory Medal "7113 Pte O.G. RUDOLPH 38 BN A.I.F."pbt91, o.g. rudolph, bob english collection, medals, ww1, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals, set of four (4) mounted. Queen's South Africa Medal with three (3) clasps, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914-19.On the Queen's South Africa Medal, "2540 Cpl J. CLARKE, S.STAFFORD RGT", On the three clasps, "Witterbergen", "Transvaal", "Cape Colony". On the other 3 medals, "9822 PTE J. CLARKE, S.STAFF.R."pte j. clarke, bob english collection, medals, boer war, ww1, pbt92to93, passchendaele barracks trust