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Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph (black & White), Major-General Sir Henry Edward Colville - South Africa
... ...central africa medal...In 1893 he succeeded Sir Gerald Portal as Commissioner for Uganda, received the Central Africa Medal, made Knight Commander of the Order of St Micael and St George and received the second class Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. ...In 1893 he succeeded Sir Gerald Portal as Commissioner for Uganda, received the Central Africa Medal, made Knight Commander of the Order of St Micael and St George and received the second class Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. ...Henry Colville was educated at Eton and then entered the Grenadier Guards in 1870. He was appointed Aide-de-Camp to General the Honorable Sir Leicester Smyth, commanding the forces in South Africa in 1880. Colville had expeditions and was mentioned in despatches on numerous occasions. In 1893 he succeeded Sir Gerald Portal as Commissioner for Uganda, received the Central Africa Medal, made Knight Commander of the Order of St Micael and St George and received the second class Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. He served in the Second Boer War and during the early part he commanded the Guards Brigade, including during the Battle of Modder River in 1899.Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.henry colville, eton, greadier guards, aide-de-camp, south africa, commissioner for uganda, central africa medal, knight commander of the order of st michael and st george, order of the brilliant star of zanzibar, battle of modder river, second boer war -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... Royal Niger Medal 1899, 3 British South Africa Company's Medal with 2 clasps. 4.British South Africa Company's Medal Rhodesia 1896. 5. Central...Royal Niger Medal 1899, 3 British South Africa Company's Medal with 2 clasps. 4.British South Africa Company's Medal Rhodesia 1896. 5. Central ...Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. KHEDIVE'S Sudan Medal - 6 clasps. 2. Royal Niger Medal 1899, 3 British South Africa Company's Medal with 2 clasps. 4.British South Africa Company's Medal Rhodesia 1896. 5. Central Africa Medal 1895. 6. South Africa Medal with 1877-78-79 Clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt357to362, bob english collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... Original - East-Central Medal Africa Medal - Uganda & Lubwa's Clasp. 4. ...Original - East-Central Medal Africa Medal - Uganda & Lubwa's Clasp. 4. ...Miniature Medals, all original court mounted. 1. Original - Ashanti Star 1896. 2. Original - Queens Sudan Medal 1899. 3. Original - East-Central Medal Africa Medal - Uganda & Lubwa's Clasp. 4. Original - India Service Medal with Burma 1885-87 & 1887 5. Original - India Service Medal with Punjab Frontier 1897-1902 Clasps. 6. Original - India Medal 1895-1902 (Edward V11)passchendaele barracks trust, pbt225to230, bob english collection, medals -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... central Burma on 5.4.43 two of the Sqd's Blenheim Bombers collided and subsequently crashed. Warrant Officer Andrew was killed. Out of the two crews totaling six personnel four were killed and two were taken POW. Refer 2084, 2088. medals military history "400247 D.T.Andrew" Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re D Andrew. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa ...David Thomas Andrew No 400247 (born Tarnagulla, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 21.7.40. During a bombing run by No 11 Sqd on Meiktila in central Burma on 5.4.43 two of the Sqd's Blenheim Bombers collided and subsequently crashed. Warrant Officer Andrew was killed. Out of the two crews totaling six personnel four were killed and two were taken POW. Refer 2084, 2088.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re D Andrew. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"400247 D.T.Andrew"medals, military, history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedals, Africa Star, abt 1945
... Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. Eligibility This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central...Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. Eligibility This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central ...The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. Eligibility This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp.Full size and miniature Africa Star medals. Miniature has clasps: North Africa 1942-43 8th Army 1st ArmyNo recipient engraved -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Africa Star, abt 1945
... The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. ...Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp. Medal Africa Star Recipient is not engraved on reverse, so, either a replica or not issued to Australian The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central ...The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Recipient is not engraved on reverse, so, either a replica or not issued to Australianmedal africa star -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal
... central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words 'The Air Crew Europe Star'. The reverse is plain, although Stars issued to Australian and South African personnel have recipient names impressed. The ribbon for this medal...medal air ops Europe The Air Crew Europe Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words 'The Air Crew Europe Star'. The reverse is plain, although Stars issued to Australian and South African ...Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth Type :Campaign medal Eligibility Two months operational flying Awarded for Flying over occupied Europe Campaign European Air Operations 1939 – 1944 Description Six pointed star Clasps Atlantic France and Germany Related Atlantic Star, France and Germany Star The Air Crew Europe Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words 'The Air Crew Europe Star'. The reverse is plain, although Stars issued to Australian and South African personnel have recipient names impressed. The ribbon for this medal, along with those of the other Second World War campaign stars, is reputed to have been designed by King George VI. The sky is represented by pale blue, night flying by the black stripes on the edges, with the yellow stripes representing enemy searchlights.ww2, medal, air ops europe -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Croix du Combattant
... More recently, a decree of January 12, 1994 opened le carte du combattant holder (hence the Croix du combattant) to those who participated in the operations of Cambodia, Cameroon, Gulf, Lebanon, Madagascar, Suez, Somalia, Central African Republic, Chad, Yugoslavia, Zaire, and Iraq. medal croix du combattant A cross pattée with four arms in bronze, with a laurel wreath between the arms 36 mm across. engraved by de DOUMINC. ...The Poilus (French combat soldiers) of World War I worked toward recognition by the government, of a special status to those who had participated in the bitter fighting of 1914-1918 (as opposed to those who served behind the lines). The law of 19 December 1926 created la carte du combatantt, or combatant card, for veterans of 1914-1918, as well as those veterans of 1870-1871 and colonial wars before the First World War. The decoration was created only three years later by the law of 28 June 1930. A decree of January 29, 1948 states that the provisions of the 1930 Act relating to the allocation of the combatant card and the Croix du combattant were applicable to participants of the 1939-1945 war. The law of 18 July 1952 extended the benefit of the award of the Croix du combattant for Indochina and Korea. The law of December 9, 1974 has extended the award of the Croix du combattant to operations in North Africa between 1 January 1952 and July 2, 1962. More recently, a decree of January 12, 1994 opened le carte du combattant holder (hence the Croix du combattant) to those who participated in the operations of Cambodia, Cameroon, Gulf, Lebanon, Madagascar, Suez, Somalia, Central African Republic, Chad, Yugoslavia, Zaire, and Iraq.A cross pattée with four arms in bronze, with a laurel wreath between the arms 36 mm across. engraved by de DOUMINC. On the obverse in the center, effigy of the Republic on a charge helmet Adrian laurel leaves surrounded by the legend REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. On the reverse the inscription CROIX DU COMBATTANT framing a sword placed vertically with the bottom edge, up to the guard, the rays from up to 180 °. medal, croix du combattant -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, VARIOUS, Unknown
... Medals 1. Named to "3649 Pte G. Ayre, 95th Regt. Clasp says "Central India". 2. Inscription in "Ethiopian". 3. No Inscription. Three medals with ribbon, unmounted. 1. Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 with inscription and clasp. 2. United Nations Korean Service Medal (Ethiopian Version). 3. Italian East Africa ...1. Indian Mutiny Medal approved Aug 1858 for Officers and men who served in operations to suppress the Indian Rebellion of 1857. 2. U.N. Korean Service Medal is a bronze medal for those who served in Defence of South Korea between Jun 27, 1950 and July 27th 1954 for min of 30 days. 3. Instituted 1936 Involved in Conquest and Occupation of Ethiopia by Italy.Three medals with ribbon, unmounted. 1. Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 with inscription and clasp. 2. United Nations Korean Service Medal (Ethiopian Version). 3. Italian East Africa Operations Medal 1936 - Ethiopia.1. Named to "3649 Pte G. Ayre, 95th Regt. Clasp says "Central India". 2. Inscription in "Ethiopian". 3. No Inscription.ron mills collection, medals -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Service Dress Uniform Wing Commander
... medals comprising, First Row Left to Right. Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), the ribbon is royal blue with a central band of scattered golden mimosa blossoms. 1939-1945 Star, the ribbon has three vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces. Africa...medals comprising, First Row Left to Right. Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), the ribbon is royal blue with a central band of scattered golden mimosa blossoms. 1939-1945 Star, the ribbon has three vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces. Africa ... -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchMedal - Mounted medals - 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal [WWII six], unknown
... Array of six World War Two medals mounted together on a long pin. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Pacific Star are all made from yellow copper zinc alloy, with somewhat sharp 6 points. They each have a central...medals are: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal [WWII six]. WWII WW2 World War 2 Lesla Meddy Blanshard Medals War medals 'VFX 59694 / L. M. BLANSHARD' [Stamped or engraved on the back or bottom edge of each star and medal] Array of six World War Two medals mounted together on a long pin. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Pacific Star are all made from yellow copper zinc alloy, with somewhat sharp 6 points. They each have a central ...Medals mounted together on a large badge awarded to WWII serving nurse Lesla Meddy Blanshard. The medals are: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australia Service Medal [WWII six].Array of six World War Two medals mounted together on a long pin. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Pacific Star are all made from yellow copper zinc alloy, with somewhat sharp 6 points. They each have a central textured design. The Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal made from nickel-silver, the fronts have various central and textured designs. Their ribbons are tactile, in various colours including dark blue, red, pale blue, white, green, yellow, pale green, royal blue and black. All medals are attached to a copper coloured metal bar and pin with a fabric tag reading 'INCE Bros., Tailors Melbourne'.'VFX 59694 / L. M. BLANSHARD' [Stamped or engraved on the back or bottom edge of each star and medal]wwii, ww2, world war 2, lesla meddy blanshard, medals, war medals -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchMedal - Military Medals - replica set World War II medals issued to Sydney P Howe Metals
... central stripe, flanked by to two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force respectively. The rim of the medal bears the name and service number of the recipient Replica set WWII court mounted War Medals in order from left to right Australian Service Metal, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, Africa ...Australian Service Medal issued for military service during World War IIA replica set of 4 medal Court Mounted that were issued to Sydney P Howe. (The original medals held by the family)Replica set WWII court mounted War Medals in order from left to right Australian Service Metal, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, Africa Star with 8 Army Clasp and the 1939-45 Star1939 -45 Star "A six‑pointed yellow copper‑zinc alloy star with the Royal and Imperial cypher on the obverse and a ribbon of dark blue, red and light blue representing the Navy, Army and Air Force": Africa Star - A six‑pointed yellow copper‑zinc alloy star with the Royal and Imperial cypher on the obverse and a ribbon of a sand‑coloured ribbon with red, dark blue, and light blue stripes; Defence Medal A circular, silver medal (80% pure), 1.42 inches in diameter. The British issue medals were made of cupro-nickel. Mounting includes a plain, straight, non-swivelling suspender with a single-toed claw. The obverse shows the bareheaded coinage effigy of King George VI, facing left, and the legend: GEORGIVS VI D: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: On the reverse, the Royal Crown rests on the stump of an oak tree, flanked by a lion and a lioness. At the top left is the date 1939, and at the top right, the date 1945. In exergue, though not ruled off, is the wording: THE DEFENCE/MEDAL. The light green ribbon is 1.25 inches wide with a central stripe of orange and a narrow black stripe in the middle of each green stripe. The orange represents the enemy attacks on the green land of England while the black represents the blackouts against air attacks; The War Medal 1939 - 45 is a disc 36millimetrein diameter. The non swivelling straight bar suspender is attached to the medal with a single-toe claw mount and a pin through the upper edge of the medal. The British issued medals were struck in cupronickel. The medal is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Victory Medal: of the Second World War. Around the perimeter is the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP"" The reverse shows a lion standing wanton on the body of a double-headed dragon. The dragon's head are those of an eagle and a dragon, to signify the principal occidental and oriental enemies during the Second World War. At the top, just to the right ot centre are the years "1939" and "1945"in two lines. The initials ËCRP" of designer Edward Carter Preston are near the rim at the nine o'clock position. Australian Service Medal 1939 45 The medal is in form and of nickel silver, an alloy pf copper, nickel and zinc, and on the obverse bear the Crowned Effigy of the Sovereign, and on the reverse the coat of arms of the commonwealth of Australia, surrounded by the words "The Australian Service Medal 1939-45. The ribbon has a wide central stripe, flanked by to two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force respectively. The rim of the medal bears the name and service number of the recipientworld war ii, wwii medals, court mounted medals
