Commemorative Pin purchased by Gary Cooke while on tour for 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Gary served in RAAF No. 1 Operational Support Unit in Vietnam 1970-71.Commemorative Pin - A White cross with 50 in gold in centre, two hands clasped in hand shake with Vietnam Flag on left and Australian Flag on right. Gold wreath surrounds image. Scroll with Vietnam - Australia/ 2016 under wreath.commemorative pin, battle of long tan, 50th anniversary, gary cooke, long tan, pin, badge

As part of bicentennial celebrations, volunteers were invited to Government House in Melbourne to attend a garden party where commemorative pins were given our to recognise the valuable work undertaken.1 x buff coloured paper with black writingPresented to Association for the Blind - Kooyong Day Centre to acknowledge your participation in Volunteer Recognition Day 88 held at Government House, Melbourne on Wednesday 30th November 1988 in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Davis McCaughey, A.C. the Governor of Victoria and Mrs. Jean McCaughey, A.O. This occasion was arranged to highlight the valuable contribution made by your volunteers to the Victorian Community.association for the blind, volunteers, awards

This was donated to the Glen Eira City Council Collection by Ron Fisher. The pin belonged to Ron’s father Syd and has been in the family until its donation. Syd was a WW2 veteran who joined up in Caulfield. The Mayor of Caulfield's Patriotic Fund was established in 1939 in conjunction with the Caulfield Returned Soldier's Club. Members raised funds by hosting dances in private homes and events at the Caulfield Town Hall. By 1944, more than £86,000 had been collected for the Fund.Small oval brass and enamel commemorative pin. Centre oval has blue enamel Australian flag, surrounded by the inscription "MAYOR OF CAULFIELD'S PATRIOTIC FUND". Red enamel scroll motif at rear. C-clasp fastening on reverse."STOKES MELB"caulfield patriotic fund, returned soldiers, world war two, wwii, fundraising, remembrance

Commemorative stick pin issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Bendigo. the pin features a crossed pin and shovel behind a gold pan (the circular element in the center). These are the classic digger icons of the Victorian Goldfields. The dark red/maroon enamel background on the central diamond is a traditional colour often associated with Victorian Heritage.150th anniversary of gold, bendigo, gold mining

Volleyball has been played in regional Victoria since the early-1960’s. During those early days, most competitions, like the founders of our great sport, were run by, or in conjunction with, the YMCA. Competitions were running at the Ballarat School of Mines and the YMCA’s of Bendigo, Geelong and Warrnambool. In August 1966, an invitation was extended by the Victorian Amateur Volleyball Association to play in the first State-wide event at Monash University. Geelong and Bendigo accepted the invitation with Melbourne represented by Sisu. For Bendigo players at least, this was the first exposure to ‘international rules’, which prevented upward scoops with open hands, introduced an action called a ‘dig’ and seemed to penalise most overhead actions using the fingers as ‘double hits’! Over the next few years, the sport expanded through the YMCA movement with weekly competitions starting up in Ararat, Warrnambool and Latrobe Valley. The Victorian Regional Council of YMCA’s proposed the first Victorian YMCA Championship in Warrnambool on 30th March 1968 with an entry fee of $4.00 per team. The sport continued to grow with additional regional associations affiliating with the Victorian Amateur Volleyball Association (now VVI) who provided the coaching and refereeing assistance needed to raise the standard of play. In 1970, the YMCA Championships started to give way to the Victorian Country Championships with the first ever event held in Bendigo. In 1973, a re-organisation of the VAVA saw the proposal to create separate Victorian Country and Metropolitan Volleyball Councils. The VCVC was established in 1974 and took over the organisation of the Victorian Country Championships. For the next 10-12 years, the Country Championships grew in stature with the inclusion of two divisions for open men and women and junior divisions for boys and girls. Representative teams successfully contested Australian Country Championships between Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales on several occasions. In October 1985, the VCVC voluntarily wound up the Council and handed the responsibility for the Country Championships back to Volleyball Victoria, who by that time had full-time State Executive and Coaching Directors. Since that time, the Long Weekend in June has continued to be the date of the major annual volleyball event for most regional associations, even though in 1986 the Junior Country Championships were wound up in favour of state and national schools events. A number of regional associations have ceased to exist, as have a number of regional tournaments. Regional leagues were created in both the Gippsland and Central, North-West regions, with Gippsland the only one to survive. Some associations have successfully competed in the State League competitions at various times. Following the experience gained by a number of regional administrators working on the Sydney Olympic Games, a proposal to revamp the Victorian Country Championship was put to VVI in early 2002. Later that year, the Volleyball Victoria Country Championships Commission was formed to implement the recommendations of the review and take control of the event into the future. These championships now provide regional players and officials an opportunity to participate in a consistently well-managed event, using many international protocols and a high standard of presentation. Without doubt, this event now ranks as one of the best volleyball events in Australia. Source: 2022 Country Championship regulations The management of the Country Championships by the Victorian Country Championship Commission certainly achieved the objective of raising the standard of presentation, and delivering a consistently high quality event. However, the demands on Host Associations began to take their toll, with several Associations declining the opportunity to host the event due to the high workload. Similarly, the workload of the volunteer Commissioners also took its toll, with the Commission unable to fill casual vacancies. In 2023, the Commission handed the organisation of the Championships back to VVI, who with paid staff, were better equipped to manage the event.This item contains The Victorian Country Volleyball Council Miscellaneous Items; it includes the following items: 11171.27a Australian Volleyball Federation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin - Presented to Malcolm Qualtrough in 2012 11171.27b Australian Volleyball Federation 50th Anniversary Celebration Booklet 2012 11171.27c Bendigo Volleyball Association 50th Anniversary Booklet created by Bronwyn James 1964 - 2014 11171.27d Bendigo Volleyball in the beginning by Murray Mansfield 11171.27e Deputy Leader of the Australian Senate, and President of Volleyball Victoria Inc., Senator Stephen Conroy presenting Life Membership Award to Malcolm Qualtrough, April 2011 11171.27f The Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Rod Fyffe at the 50th Anniversary of the Country Volleyball Championships in 2019, with Geoff Rietschel, the Executive Officer of Volleyball Victoria Inc. 11171.27g Bendigo representative country volleyball team reunion. Back Row L-R: Ann Mansfield, Diane Brown, Sharyn Wiebe, Rosie Punton, Front Row L-R Lyn Wingrave, Sharyn Weibe, Jill Crossley (nee Grieve,)with coach John Bullen 11171.27h Eric Hayman Past Chairman of Volleyball Victoria, a tribute by Life member Murray Mansfield, written in July 2002 after his death. Eric had been identified as a potential Chairman of the Victorian Amateur Volleyball Association (VAVA). He had an engineering background, and was Managing Director of Hayman Reece, a name synonomous with caravanning and towing aids. After his retirement, Eric continued to maintain a small engineering workshop at his home in Malvern, complete with lathe, welders, grinders and other equipment which shared the garage with his beloved Rolls Royce and motor cycle. 11171.27i Bendigo Volleyball association 50th Anniversary Function Video on USB Stick - Contact the BHS for details or view on YouTube - See Link Belowvictorian country volleyball council, vcvc, victorian amateur volleyball association, volleyball victoria

Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence. Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Commemorative cast alloy/silver-coloured oval medal with attached ribbon and pin. One side of medal depicts profile of QEII, while the other side depicts three shields with acorns. The medal is housed in a small blue velvet lined case.On box: "Civil Defence Long Service Medal"charles page, medal, civil defence

1. King Albert Medal was instituted 1962 to Commemorate King Albert's service as Army Head 1914-18. It was for all who served in Armed Forces from Dec 1909 to Feb 1934. 2. Belgium Bravery Medal awarded to Belgium Armed Forces, Non-coms and other ranks for either Long Service Acts or Acts of Bravery or Distinguished Service. Slight variations to ribbon to distinguish between Bravery and Long Service.Two medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. Commemorative medal for reign of King Albert. 2. Belgium bravery medal King Albert version with pins.1. No name but inscribed "ALBERT REX" & "1909-1934". 2. No name.ron mills collection, medal, belgium

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" (No 397661) collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.1. Round lapel badge featuring a silhouette of an Army bugler on a colour background. Brass coloured metal rim. Metal back with pin. Clear plastic coating to front. 2. Round lapel badge featuring a black and white photograph of a Navy Rating. Black lettering and date around white border. Silver coloured metal back with pin. Clear plastic coating to front.1. Lettering on front: "ANZAC DAY". 2. Lettering around edge: "NAVY DAY, 1943".kevin john herdman, badge, souvenir, anzac day, navy day

Limited edition 20th Century commemorative badge in the shape of the first RSL 1919 badge. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold plated metal resin coated badge in the shape of the first RSL Badge. Pin and fastener on the back.On the front: 'Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919'. On the back: 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.ww1, rsl badge, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Collection of five metal, enamel and plastic lapel badges. .1) Metal and enamel commemorative badge for the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Features gold coloured lettering and a sepia toned photograph in the middle. .2) Metal aircraft shape on a stick pin. .3) Metal biplane shape with press clip fastener. .4) Red and white plastic Canadian flag with press clip fastener. .5) Metal and enamel badge featuring an airplane and gold lettering. Press clip fastener on back..1) Stamped on back: 'PATRICKS, (02)6304700, SYDNEY'.badge, australia remembers, ww2, flag, ian a. 'joe' lyons

The Soldier on the badge is apparently VX103098 James Aloysious Canty, enlisted 19/7/1942 in Port Moresby age 29 just prior to Kokoda. He had initially enlisted No V42281. One record has him in E Coy 39th Infantry Batt which was the Machine Gun Coy of the Batt when formed. One record shows him being Taken on the Strength of 7th Machine Gun Batt on 2.11.1942. At discharge on 5.12.1945 he is listed as serving in the 39th Infantry Battalion with the rank of Cpl. The 39th was disbanded in July 1943.Badge, metal, Anzac commemorative. badge is rectangular in shape. Front is gold coloured with "Courage" at the top. Centre is a coloured photo under plastic of a soldier in tin helmet looking up. At base is "Anzac Day April 25 2006. On rear is a pin and clip.badges, anzac day

These stamps were produced in 2004 to coincide with the centenary of IP Australia.Five postage stamps contained within a cardboard folder. Folder is in landscape format. The cover of the folder is printed with an illustration of a Hills Hoist clothesline on a green and yellow background. The words 'AUSTRALIAN/INNOVATIONS' are printed at centre atop the image of the clothesline, with each letter depicted as 'pinned' to the clothesline with clothes pegs. 'Australian Innovations' is printed again on the front of the folder at bottom right. Back of folder is printed with a blurb explaining the idea behind the commemorative stamp issue contained within. The inside top of the folder carries five stamps in two rows, contained within a protective plastic sleeve. The top row of stamps contains three stamps, and the lower row contains two stamps. Subjects featured on top row from left to right are: 'Black Box/ Flight Recorder 1961', 'Ultrasound Imaging/Equipment 1976', 'Racecam TV/Sport Coverage 1979'. Subjects featured on bottom row from left to right are: 'Baby Safety/ Capsule 1984', 'Polymer Banknotes/1988'. Bottom section of inside of folder is printed with a list of Australian innovations alongside the year in which they were patented. Background illustrations on the inside of folder feature sketches and words relating to other Australian innovations. ultrasound, infant care

The sale of ANZAC DAY pins is a fund raising event held around the anniversary of ANZAC DAY. The design of the fund-raising badges is based on the service badge worn by veterans of the Gallipoli landings.Seven Anzac Day pins attached to a wooden stand. The pins each have a different design. Each have a single pin attached to the back of the badge.Each design incorporates a large letter A.The words Anzac Day or Anzac Appeal appear on each of the badges.anzac day, commemorative pins

The commemorative badge was produced at the time of commencement of construction of a road to the summit of Mount Buninyong. There were plans to build a Chalet at the top (never commenced).This badge commemorates the historic event of the first construction of a road to the summit of Mount Buninyong.Metal badge with pin on rear with picture of the Mount Buninyong summitMount Buninyong Scenic Highway Dec 1925buninyong, mount buninyong, commemorative badge

1. D'Indochine Medal Award to French Military who served in Indochina from 1945-54 predominately Foreign Legion or Colonial Troops. 2. French contribution in Korean War, One Battalion and the tropical sloop FMS LA GRANDIERE. 3. Croix Du Combattant was created 1930 for people who directly participated in combat for France for a min of 90 days, or wounded or taken prisoner. 4. Dardenelles Medal - WW1 Medal for participation in the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915, Instituted 1926.Four medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. France "Medaille Commemorative D'Indochine 1945-54". 2. Korean War Service Medal - France (with pins). 3. French Medal Croix Du Combattant WW1. 4. Dardenelles 1915 Medal (Gallipoli).1, 2, 3, No names. 4. Inscribed "Dardenelles". ron mills collection, medals, french

Military Badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Hold & Fast Kooyong 24 Regiment Anodise collar. 2. Royal Canadian Engineers hat (ERII). 3. Returned from Active Service (No.AF65308). 4. Type 2 General Service (No. 34038). 5. Staffordshire Yeomanry shoulder (Brass). 6. South Staffordshire shoulder (Brass). 7. ANZAC Commemorative Medallion 1967 (FH Day). 8. Victorian ARP District Warden (No.62). 9. Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia Circa 1919-1926. 10. RSL Badge 1966-1971 (No. Q334). passchendaele barracks trust, pbt461to470, badges

This was the first visit of Queen Elizabeth to Australia following her coronation in 1953. Queen Elizabeth is the only British monarch to have visited Australia. She visited Hamilton on 26th February. School children from Warrnambool were transported to Hamilton showgrounds to stand in lines to view the Queen and the Duke standing in a land rover. All school children received a commemorative medal.These medals are retained as a memento of the Queen's visit in 1954.Three identical gold coloured metal medals. Each medal is attached by a ring to a bar with decorative surrounds. The bar has text. The obverse of the medal features profiles of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh. The reverse has a crown and text. There is a pin clip on the reverse of the bar. Bar Obverse PRESENTED TO THE CHILDREN BY THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA Bar Reverse STOKES MELB Medal Obverse QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 : DUKE OF EDINBURGH Medal Reverse E11R ROYAL VISIT 1954 VICTORIA queen elizabeth 11. duke of edinburgh, royal visit

Souvenir Badge of Charlton ShireRound gold metal badge with enamel face mounted on a gold metal bar/pin. Cobalt blue - pale blue, red and green enamel.badge, charlton shire, souvenir, memorabilia

Ref/ Car. 1898/2. Star shapped medal issued in 1898 tocommemorate the forthcoming Commonweath of Australia - a map of Australia in the centre divided into six states/colonies, each state represented by a ray - inscribed around the circumferance and with provision for a pin to be attached with hole and metal ring on the top ray of star. Back of medal perfectly plain.Map of Australia within ring. Around ring: "AUSTRALIA'S COMMONWEALTH" *3.6.98*medal, commemorative, australian federation

Badge was likely a fundraising badge for the French War Effort or a commemorative item from the French National Day (Bastille Day) on July 14th, 1916, during World War I. These badges were sold to raise funds or show patriotic support for France during the war.Circular white badge with printed French flag (red, white and blue) which has been superimposed the head and shoulders of a woman. Inscription on upper and lower edge. Celluloid cover. Pin on back.VIVE LA FRANCE / FÉTE NATIONALE 14-7-16world war i, france, vive la france, fete nationale, badge

The Department of Transport produced the Melbourne " Next Generation" G class tram badge to thank the team members involved in its design and production. As many of the team members came from Germany, the German translation was included on both sides of the card. Note from one of the production team was: "Staff from the Department of Transport and Planning – Next Generation Trams project team led a self-funded initiative to produce a commemorative badge of the Melbourne " Next Generation" G class tram. These were issued as gifts to persons involved in its design and production to mark the start of series manufacturing. The card it is mounted to is typeset in the proprietary “Network Sans” font, in both Australian English and Austrian German; including a special translated version of the Next Generation Trams Project logo. This was a gesture to recognise several key Alstom staff involved in the project being loaned from Vienna.”Demonstrates a badge featuring the Melbourne G class.Metal enamel badge with pin retaining clip attached to a printed card sheet.tramways, tramcars, g class, badge, new tramcars, alstom

Tin Hat Day was established in 1922 after the end of WWI. It raised funds to benefit returned soldiers who had fallen on hard times after the war and during the Great Depression. It continued on during WW2 and into the 1950s. This badge is c1940. The tin hat badge was modelled on the British steel combat helmet known as the Brodie helmet, designed and patented in London in 1915 by John Leopold Brodie. Colloquially, it had many names including the shrapnel helmet, battle bowler, Tommy helmet, tin hat, dishpan hat, tin pan hat, washbasin, and in the United States the doughboy helmet. The German Army called it the Salatschüssel (salad bowl).Tin Hat Day was a significant annual event over several decades. Badges such as are not rare; they were sold in large numbers but as ephemeral items relatively few of those sold were retained.A round metal badge with a domed centre, mimicking a stylised tin hat. Red with black inscription. It has a tab on the upper centre edge. This would have enabled it to be pinned through a buttonhole or similar.Centre: MY / TRIBUTE / TO THE/ FIGHTING / FORCES Around the rim: TIN HAT APPEAL / RSL WAR SERVICE FUNDworld war 2, fundraising, commemorative badge, badge, tin hat badge

Small round gilt bronze commemorative medal with loop. Red, white and blue striped ribbon attached to the loop with a small gold coloured safety pin. Profile of HM Queen Elizabeth II on obverse surrounded by the inscription "CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUNE 2ND 1953" and "AMOR" near the left shoulder. The City of Caulfield Coat of Arms (unofficial version) is depicted in the centre surrounded by the inscription "CITY OF CAULFIELD VICTORIA" around central coat of arms. Some abrasion and rust evident on both sides.Obverse - "CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2ND JUNE 1953" around Head of Elizabeth II and "AMOR" near Queen's shoulder- Reverse - "CITY OF CAULFIELD VICTORIA" around central coat of arms.

Given to donor at Box Hill State School. All school children throughout Australia were given this medallion on the coronation of George VIGold plated medallion with crowned heads of George V1 and Queen Elizabeth on reverse face, Victoria's Coat of Arms. Inscription around both edges. Small loop for chain or pin.To commemorate Their Majesties coronation May 12th 1937.|King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.numismatics, medals - commemorative

This badge commemorated the 100 years' anniversary of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat. The siege of Eureka culminated in November and December 1854 arising as the result of disagreement between disaffected gold miners (led by Peter Lalor) and colonial forces about compulsory mining licences. CURRENTLY ON LOAN.Eureka memorabilia - commemorative artefacts. Relevant to the history of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat.Metal red and white badge with pin.In white lettering: "To commemorate the Eureka Stockade, May Day 1954."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, eureka stockade - anniversary, eureka stockade - centenary, 1854, gold miners, lalor, peter, gold mining - ballarat, mining licences - ballarat, history

The lapel pins were for sale to commemorate the 125th anniversary 1861-1926.Small circular metal base with picture of Burwood East Primary School 454 on a green background, inscribed with 1861-1926 125th anniversary. Base has a pin attached.numismatics, medals - commemorative

Donated by Margaret ScarlettGilt Medal on gilt bar & pin. Medal is of the Royal Visit to Victoria in 1954 & was presented to the children by the Government.(MEDAL) Queen Elizabeth 11 Duke of Edinburgh|E11R Royal Visit Victoria|(BAR) Presented to the Children by the Government of Victorianumismatics, medals - commemorative