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City of WhittleseaMemorabilia - Commemorative Ribbons, Electric Light Official Switching On Ceremony ribbon, 1937
... Commemorative Ribbons ...Commemorative Ribbons. Silk ribbon, white, stamped with details commemorating the switching on of electricity in Whittlesea on 28 September 1937....Electric Light Official Switching On Ceremony ribbon Memorabilia Commemorative Ribbons ...On Tuesday 28th September 1937, to the applause and cheering of a crowd of more than 300 people, a ceremonial ribbon was cut with a ‘beautiful pair of silver scissors’ by Mrs W H Everard, wife of local MP William Everard. The ribbon cutting ceremony was to officially turn on the mains electricity supply to Whittlesea and district. The moment the ribbon was cut there was a ‘blaze of light’. There were initially 78 customers, including the Shire of Whittlesea which had contracted the SEC to supply street lighting in Whittlesea, Yan Yean, Mernda and South Morang (Advertiser, Friday 1st October 1937, page 1). This ribbon is possibly a fragment of the official opening ribbon that was stamped with the date and details of the switching on of electricity in Whittlesea and given to patrons. Commemorative Ribbons. Silk ribbon, white, stamped with details commemorating the switching on of electricity in Whittlesea on 28 September 1937.Whittlesea / 28 Sep 1937 / Electric Light / Official Switching on / Ceremony electricy supply, w h everard, whittlesea district -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Commemorative Ribbon, 1969
... Commemorative Ribbon......Commemorative Ribbons...Local History CIVIC MEMENTOS Commemorative Ribbons CIVIL ENGINEERING Bridges History of the Phillip Island Bridge Phillip Island Bridges Ribbon inscribed in gold commemorating the Opening of the second bridge and presented in conjunction with brochure described under registration no. 100-15 Commemorative Ribbon ...Produced by Country Roads Board for the Opening of the second bridge on November 21 1969. Presented by Bill Papworth.Ribbon inscribed in gold commemorating the Opening of the second bridge and presented in conjunction with brochure described under registration no. 100-15local history, civic mementos, commemorative ribbons, civil engineering, bridges, history of the phillip island bridge, phillip island bridges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MACKENZIE STREET BENDIGO CENTENARY 1866 TO 1966 COMMEMORATIVE RIBBON, 1966
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MACKENZIE STREET BENDIGO CENTENARY 1866 TO 1966 COMMEMORATIVE RIBBON...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MacKenzie Street Bendigo Centenary 1866 to 1966 Commemorative Ribbon...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MacKenzie Street Bendigo Centenary 1866 to 1966 Commemorative Ribbon Ephemera LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MACKENZIE STREET BENDIGO CENTENARY 1866 TO 1966 COMMEMORATIVE RIBBON ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MacKenzie Street Bendigo Centenary 1866 to 1966 Commemorative Ribbonbendigo, history, churches -
Melbourne LegacyMemorabilia, Legatee Grattan, c.1989
... Contains: Birth notice Birth certificate Certificate of marriage Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919 Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Ville D'Amiens medallion Various photographs Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificate...Contains: Birth notice Birth certificate Certificate of marriage Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919 Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Ville D'Amiens medallion Various photographs Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificate Legatee Grattan Memorabilia ...Framed commemoration piece about Legatee Oriel John Grattan, born 19 September 1894 in West Melbourne. Served in 103rd Battery AIS in the Great War. Served as a Legatee from 10 March 1939. Awarded fifty-year certificate as a Legatee on 10 March 1989. Possibly made to commemorate Legatee Grattan's 50 years of service to Melbourne Legacy. Legatee Grattan was usually referred to as Grat. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the first property owned by Legacy after the bequest of a sizeable donation, see item at 00964.Significant historical record of the life and service of a LegateeFramed collage of documents, photographs, medals, letters and medallions commemorating the life and service of Legatee Oriel John Grattan to Melbourne Legacy. Contains: Birth notice Birth certificate Certificate of marriage Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919 Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Ville D'Amiens medallion Various photographs Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificatemedallion, grattan -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medal - Medals, Coronation Medallions 1937, 1937
... These medallions have no known local provenance but are retained for display purposes. commemorative medal king george V1 coronation 1937 .1 and .2 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth To Commemorate Their Majesties’ Coronation May 12th 1937 Victoria .1 A bronze-coloured medallion with etched letters and an image of the Coat of Arms of Victoria on one side and etched letters and an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the other side. The top has a welded ring to attach the medal to a chain or ribbon ...These medals were issued by the Victorian Government to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Britain in May 1937. The medallions were given to Victorian school children.These medallions have no known local provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A bronze-coloured medallion with etched letters and an image of the Coat of Arms of Victoria on one side and etched letters and an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the other side. The top has a welded ring to attach the medal to a chain or ribbon but the ring itself is missing ,2 as above except that the medallion is much more worn and has the attached metal ring on top. .1 and .2 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth To Commemorate Their Majesties’ Coronation May 12th 1937 Victoria commemorative medal, king george v1, coronation 1937 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ribbon, Edward VII coronation1902, 1902
... It was appropriate at the time that the Mayor of Warrnambool should issue a commemorative ribbon as a loyal gesture from the civic authorities. ...This souvenir of the Coronation of Edward V11 in 1902 was produced by William Ferguson when he was the Mayor of Warrnambool (1901-2). Ferguson was a jeweller, optician and watchmaker in Timor Street in the early 1900s. This is an interesting item as an example of the fervor with which the coronation of a King of England was celebrated in Warrnambool in 1902. It was appropriate at the time that the Mayor of Warrnambool should issue a commemorative ribbon as a loyal gesture from the civic authorities. This is a fragment of red silk ribbon which was a souvenir piece produced by William Ferguson in 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward V11 of England. The ribbon is braided at the sides and frayed at the edges and has a split in the middle and tears across the top section. The ribbon has an imprint of the Royal Crest, the side profiles of Edward and Alexandra and the Town of Warrnambool crest. ‘Born 1841, Crowned 1902, Edwardvs V11 Rex et Imp et Alexandra, Reg. 1902, Presented by W. Ferguson, Mayor, June 26th 1902’edward v11 coronation, william ferguson, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - PRINT, FRAMED, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat. No. 7300. Framed Accessories Prints Ww1 Gallipoli Centenary Details below print - in black ink. "Badges of Honour". Badges listed "Victoria Cross (VC)"/ "Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)"/ "Military Cross (MC)"/ " Distinguished Service Order (DSO)" / "Military Medal (MM)"/ "RSPCA Purple Cross". Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of six "Badges of Honour" poster. Two rows of three badges. Name of each badge and reason for award documented below each badge/ribbon ...From Information Book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli? 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat. No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of six "Badges of Honour" poster. Two rows of three badges. Name of each badge and reason for award documented below each badge/ribbon. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "Badges of Honour". Badges listed "Victoria Cross (VC)"/ "Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)"/ "Military Cross (MC)"/ " Distinguished Service Order (DSO)" / "Military Medal (MM)"/ "RSPCA Purple Cross".framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - MEDAL RIBBON & CONTAINERS, c.1992
... .1) Ribbon for Australian Service Medal 1945-75. .2) Wallet, green plastic with gold lettering on front: POW Medal Australia. .3) Case, covered in black leatherette, black felt & satin lining for Australian Service Medal 1945-75, contains .1). .4) Paper insert in green wallet giving details of POW commemorative medal history....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields See also Registration No 2347.2P containers personal effects military history .2) Gold letter on front: “POW / MEDAL / AUSTRALIA” .3) Silver lettering on lid: “AUSTRALIAN / SERVICE / MEDAL / 1945 - 1975” .1) Ribbon for Australian Service Medal 1945-75. .2) Wallet, green plastic with gold lettering on front: POW Medal Australia. .3) Case, covered in black leatherette, black felt & satin lining for Australian Service Medal 1945-75, contains .1). .4) Paper insert in green wallet giving details of POW commemorative medal history. ...See also Registration No 2347.2P.1) Ribbon for Australian Service Medal 1945-75. .2) Wallet, green plastic with gold lettering on front: POW Medal Australia. .3) Case, covered in black leatherette, black felt & satin lining for Australian Service Medal 1945-75, contains .1). .4) Paper insert in green wallet giving details of POW commemorative medal history..2) Gold letter on front: “POW / MEDAL / AUSTRALIA” .3) Silver lettering on lid: “AUSTRALIAN / SERVICE / MEDAL / 1945 - 1975”containers, personal effects, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumMedal - CORONATION MEDAL, e.1953
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields John Stanistreet collection. numismatics - medals - commemorative The queen coronation Coronation Medal - round silver coloured crown & print & on reverse Queen Elizabeth II head in relief. Red, blue & white ribbon ...John Stanistreet collection.Coronation Medal - round silver coloured crown & print & on reverse Queen Elizabeth II head in relief. Red, blue & white ribbon.numismatics - medals - commemorative, the queen, coronation -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyMemento for Vietnam Veterans National Memorial, 1990s
... Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. ...(info. from Vietnam Veterans association of Australia web-site) This item is significant in that it is a reminder of the history and experiences of the veterans of the Vietnam War and the enduring impact of the war on society. vietnam-war war-momento war-plaque Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. ...The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, the Nation's Capital. In May 1988 the Federal Government announced its support for the project. In August 1988 the first official Vietnam Veterans’ Day was held. In September, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Ben Humphries, launched two television commercials designed to encourage donations and handed over a cheque for $12,500. Subsequent support from the Federal Government brought this to $250,000. However the bulk of the funds cam from public donation, together with some corporate sponsorship. The final cost for the memorial was just over $1.2 million. (info. from Vietnam Veterans association of Australia web-site)This item is significant in that it is a reminder of the history and experiences of the veterans of the Vietnam War and the enduring impact of the war on society.A framed momento of Vietnam War. Medallion is inset into red coloured card over mount board. It is double sided so that the medallion can be viewed from both sides. Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. This Shire was the first area in the state to raise $1000." On front of medallion: "In Appreciation For Your Support" On reverse side of medallion: "Australian Vietnam Forces - National Memorial"vietnam-war war-momento war-plaque -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, GREEK CAMPAIGN, 1947 - 1983
... commemorative war medal greek 1940 - 41 medals The rear of the medal has a thin raised edge on the outside of the medal. The inscription in the centre is raised. The wording is in Greek except for the date. The inscription reads. 1940 - 41, Epirus, Albania, Macedonia, Thrace, Crete. The medal itself is gilded bronze. The front of the medal in the centre is a relief of King George II of Greece. Around the outside is a laurel wreath joined at the top by a crown. The ribbon ...The Greek Commemorative War Medal was instituted by Royal Decree on 19.8.1947. It was awarded for service from the outbreak of war in Greece 1940 to the fall of Crete in 1941. It was also awarded to allied foreign troops who saw service as per the areas covered on the reverse of the medal. This medal was awarded to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838, 2/7th Bn. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.The medal itself is gilded bronze. The front of the medal in the centre is a relief of King George II of Greece. Around the outside is a laurel wreath joined at the top by a crown. The ribbon is attached by a ring suspender.The ribbon has a centre light blue stripe with a dark blue stripe each side. on the edges of the ribbon is a thin light blue stripe. The rear of the ribbon has a pin clasp The rear of the medal has a thin raised edge on the outside of the medal. The inscription in the centre is raised. The wording is in Greek except for the date. The inscription reads. 1940 - 41, Epirus, Albania, Macedonia, Thrace, Crete.commemorative war medal greek, 1940 - 41, medals -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchMedal - Commemorative Medallion
... This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. ...According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." commemoration operation slipper afghanistan australian army middle east international security assistance force This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. ...In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaMedal - Medal in box, Royal Mint, Civil Defence Long Service Medal
... Commemorative cast alloy/silver-coloured oval medal with attached ribbon and pin. ...Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. charles page medal civil defence On box: "Civil Defence Long Service Medal" Commemorative cast alloy/silver-coloured oval medal with attached ribbon and pin. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Programme - William Gay, Michele Matthews Collection, 1995
... Commemorative Service in memory of William Gay - A Poet for Federation (2.5.1865 - 22.12.1897). The service was held at the Bendigo General Cemetery on 22nd December 1997. A5 booklet with blue card cover and four page insert printed on white paper. Cover and insert bound together with piece of white curling ribbon...Commemorative Service in memory of William Gay - A Poet for Federation (2.5.1865 - 22.12.1897). The service was held at the Bendigo General Cemetery on 22nd December 1997. A5 booklet with blue card cover and four page insert printed on white paper. Cover and insert bound together with piece of white curling ribbon ...William Gay was born in Scotland inn1865. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1885 and then on to Australia in 1888. He spent the last four years of his life in Bendigo where he wrote his best known individual poems - "Australia 1894", "Australia Infelix" and "Australian Federation".Order of Service booklet for Centenary Commemorative Service in memory of William Gay - A Poet for Federation (2.5.1865 - 22.12.1897). The service was held at the Bendigo General Cemetery on 22nd December 1997. A5 booklet with blue card cover and four page insert printed on white paper. Cover and insert bound together with piece of white curling ribbon. Black and white photograph of William Gay in centre of front cover.william gay, poet, poet for federation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - BENDIGO CENTENARY COLLECTION: CENTENARY MEDALS, 1851/1951
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields NUMISMATICS Medals-commemorative Bendigo Centenary Medals x 2: Front, round medal with Bendigo Coat of Arms and the word 'Progress' at the bottom. The back has the dates 1851 and 1951. in the middle is a scroll with City of Bendigo Centenary'. A blue, white and red ribbon ...Bendigo Centenary Medals x 2: Front, round medal with Bendigo Coat of Arms and the word 'Progress' at the bottom. The back has the dates 1851 and 1951. in the middle is a scroll with City of Bendigo Centenary'. A blue, white and red ribbon is attached through a small ring at the top. Box 625numismatics, medals-commemorative -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - U.S. NAVY WELCOME SOUVENIR MEDAL, 1908
... commemorative 1908 visit of the American fleet to Australia. Bendigo Welcome. U.S. Navy Welcome Souvenir Medal: Badge with Australian and United States flags which is inscribed 2*9*08 above and underneath Bendigo Souvenir. Hanging on a rod with white, green and read ribbon ...U.S. Navy Welcome Souvenir Medal: Badge with Australian and United States flags which is inscribed 2*9*08 above and underneath Bendigo Souvenir. Hanging on a rod with white, green and read ribbon with gold bars. The bars are inscribed 'Welcome above and U.S.A Navy below. Box 325numismatics, medals-commemorative, 1908 visit of the american fleet to australia. bendigo welcome. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - GEORGE V CORONATION MEDALLION, 1911
... Commemorative Medal. George V Coronation Medallion: Inner circle has coat of arms with two ladies leaning on a banner with kangaroo holding a crown on top of banner with an inscription above VICTORIA. Underneath inscribed in a ribbon ...George V Coronation Medallion: Inner circle has coat of arms with two ladies leaning on a banner with kangaroo holding a crown on top of banner with an inscription above VICTORIA. Underneath inscribed in a ribbon is 'PEACE & PROSPERITY' Outer circle inscribed 'TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 * 1911' One the back is a picture of the King and Queen in ceremonial dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625.numismatics, medals - commemorative, george v coronation. commemorative medal. -
Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medals x 4, a) Centenary of Melbourne medal. b) Borough & Shire of Colac. 1945 Peace & Victory Medal. c) Coronation Medal 1937. d) Victory Medal 1945, NK
... Round commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. ...Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map Round commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. ...Commemorative medallionsmediumRound commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HONOURED
... A blue and gold ribbon was cut and a commemorative plaque unveiled. The clip is in a folder....A blue and gold ribbon was cut and a commemorative plaque unveiled. The clip is in a folder. ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Honoured: memorial gates and entrance steps to the Bendigo High School commemorating ex-students who gave their lives in World War I and World War II were officially opened on March 22, 1957. A blue and gold ribbon was cut and a commemorative plaque unveiled. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - VICTORY MEDAL, 1919
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields NUMISMATICS Medals - commemorative victory medal Victory medal reading Peace 1919 Australia The Trinity of Liberty and Justice The Peace of 1919, hanging on a multi coloured striped ribbon. ...Victory medal reading Peace 1919 Australia The Trinity of Liberty and Justice The Peace of 1919, hanging on a multi coloured striped ribbon.numismatics, medals - commemorative, victory medal -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedals - Spr J R Brame, Various
... ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative...ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative ...These Medals, Badges and letters were presented to 3301 Spr J R Brame.The items are the original Medals, Badges and Letters of 3301 Spr J R Brame who served in the AIF during WW1 with 6/Field Engineering.3 x WW1 Medals no ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative Medallion from Government of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Medallion is not with the collection).Three Medals all Inscribed 3301 Dvr J R Brame 6/Flf Eng AIF, one RSL Membership Badge No B455, one King George Badge - Inscribed For King and Empire Services Rendered.3301 spr j r brame, ww1, letters, badges -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchANZAC Day 1918 Commemoratived Medal, 1918
... ANZAC Day 1918 Commemorative Medal Victorian Education Department On the front of the medallion an engraved picture of a soldier, the words Honor to the AIF. One the back of the medallion ANZAC Dat 1918, Gallipoli, France, Palestine. Round silver medallion. ?Silver Bronze. Red, white and blue ribbon ...These Medallions were made in 1918 to commemorate ANZAC Day. They were issued by the Education Department of Victoria to school children. The medal was also sold on behalf of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society. The medal was made in bronze, silvered bronze, silver and gold.This medal is an original.Round silver medallion. ?Silver Bronze. Red, white and blue ribbon.On the front of the medallion an engraved picture of a soldier, the words Honor to the AIF. One the back of the medallion ANZAC Dat 1918, Gallipoli, France, Palestine.anzac day 1918 commemorative medal, victorian education department -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionMedal - Commemorative Medal - The Lady Nelson Bicentenary Medallion, n.d
... Length including ribbon 46.5 Ribbon 2.2 Medal Commemorative Medal - The Lady Nelson Bicentenary Medallion ...port of portland -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCommemorative Mug, Coloroll, England, Cadbury Ringwood Silver Jubilee ceramic mug, 1992
... ribbon. Cadbury Ringwood Silver Jubilee ceramic mug Commemorative Mug Coloroll, England ...Made for the 25th anniversary of the Cadbury Factory in Ringwood in Canterbury Road.White ceramic mug with purple writing and banner. White label tied with silver paper ribbon.Cadbury Ringwood Silver Jubilee 1967-1992 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageMedal, 1951
... The medal also had a red white and blue ribbon and a bar inscribed SUNRSYSIA, however this is missing on the subject item Commemorating fifty years since Federation in 1901 specifically for school children in 1951 signifies a milestone in Australia's history. flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village medal fifty years commonwealth of australia commemorative medal Bronze Medal The medallion on one side has a man sewing seeds with the dates 1901 - 1951. ...The item is a 50th Anniversary of Commonwealth of Australia Schools Medal 1951. The medal was awarded to school children of the commonwealth of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia. The design was chosen after a competition, with the valuable cash prize of two hundred guineas, it was won by John Wolgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand sowing wheat, The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side to the medal Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy. The medal also had a red white and blue ribbon and a bar inscribed SUNRSYSIA, however this is missing on the subject itemCommemorating fifty years since Federation in 1901 specifically for school children in 1951 signifies a milestone in Australia's history. A commemorative medallion for 50 years Commonwealth of Australia. The medallion on one side has a man sewing seeds with the dates 1901 - 1951. The reverse has "50 Years Commonwealth of Australia" with a sun at the top and wheat at the bottom representing the number of Australian States. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medal, fifty years commonwealth of australia, commemorative medal, bronze medal -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Commemorative Lister Memorial Oration medal presented to Dr George Rothwell Adam, 1922, Spink & Son Ltd, 1922 (approximate)
... Small length of cream ribbon sits in case under medal allowing it to be easily lifted from the depression it sits in. Text printed inside lid reads, "BY APPOINTMENT/SPINK & SON LTD./17 & 18 PICCADILLY, W." Commemorative ...This medal was awarded to Dr George Rothwell Adam, who was a lecturer in Obstetrics at the University of Melbourne from 1899 to 1913. As part of receiving this award, Adam delivered a Listerian Oration entitled ' The influence Listerism exercises on obstetrics' at a meeting of the South Australian Branch of the British Medical Association on May 25, 1922. "This Oration and Medal was established by the South Australian Branch of the British Medical Association in 1914. The first Oration was delivered on Thursday, June 25th of that year. On that day, the new premises of the Branch was opened. Subsequently, this annual Oration became recognized as the most important scientific event in the calendar of branch Scientific Meetings. In 1948 it was delivered by one of South Australia’s famous sons, Sir Hugh Cairns. There has been no Lister Oration since 1979. The obverse of the Lister Medal shows a portrait of Lord Lister 1827-1912, and on the reverse is inscribed ‘British Medical Association, South Australian Branch, Lister Oration’. Wood Jones’ Lister Oration 1926 ‘Before a large attendance of members of the South Australian branch of the British Medical Association at Lister Hall, Hindmarsh Square [Adelaide] on Thursday evening [May 27thl Professor F. Wood-Jones, F.R.S. of the Adelaide University, was heard with close attention during his lecture on “Disease and Individuality ’ ’. ’" from Frederic Wood Jones - his academic medals and those they honoured by B. E. Christophers, Aust. N.Z. J. Surg. (1995) 65, 122-134 Bronze coloured metal medallion with presentation box. Front of medal carries a bust image of Joseph Lister, and is inscribed "LISTER 1827-/1912". Back of medal carries an image of some foliage, topped by a shield motif. The shield carries a wreath and the text "LISTER/ORATION". Back of medal also carries the text "BRITISH/MEDICAL/ASSOCIATION/SOUTH/AUSTRALIAN/BRANCH". Edge of medal is engraved with the text "G. ROTHWELL ADAM 1922". Presentation box is covered in brown leather, with gold tooling on the lid. Inside of lid covered with cream satin, and base covered with green velvet. Small length of cream ribbon sits in case under medal allowing it to be easily lifted from the depression it sits in. Text printed inside lid reads, "BY APPOINTMENT/SPINK & SON LTD./17 & 18 PICCADILLY, W.""G.ROTHWELL ADAM 1922"numismatics -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyMedal - Commemorative medal, Buninyong W.W.I Avenue of Honour Centenary 1917-2017 Medal, 2017
... Commemorative medal of bronze colour, with red, white and blue ribbon. Illustration of diggers revering war graves with Avenue of Honour trees behind them....Socially significant commemorative medal Buninyong Avenue of Honour medal school school students World War 1 Front- "Buninyong W.W.I Avenue of Honour Centenary 1917-2017" Rear- "LEST WE FORGET" "Presented by the Buninyong RSL to primary school students of the district 2017" Commemorative medal of bronze colour, with red, white and blue ribbon. Illustration of diggers revering war graves with Avenue of Honour trees behind them. ...This medal was issued to commemorate the centenary of the Buninyong World War One Avenue of Honour, 1917-2017. A copy was presented to all primary school students of the district in 2017 by the Buninyong RSL.Socially significant commemorative medalCommemorative medal of bronze colour, with red, white and blue ribbon. Illustration of diggers revering war graves with Avenue of Honour trees behind them.Front- "Buninyong W.W.I Avenue of Honour Centenary 1917-2017" Rear- "LEST WE FORGET" "Presented by the Buninyong RSL to primary school students of the district 2017"buninyong, avenue of honour, medal, school, school students, world war 1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumEducation kit, Print Board, ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018
... commemorative event and sharing local stories'. WW1 Educational Folder .1) Folder - cardboard, folded to store books etc. Gold, black & white print on front and spine. Illustrated black & white photograph of troops disembarking. Interior - colour illustration of medal ribbons ...ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018. 'Sharing Victoria's Stories & Making Connections'. .2) 'WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY - Victoria's Story'. .3) 'VICTORIA'S WORLD WAR ONE LEGACY - Recipients of the Victoria Cross'. .4) 'COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Planning a commemorative event and sharing local stories'. .1) Folder - cardboard, folded to store books etc. Gold, black & white print on front and spine. Illustrated black & white photograph of troops disembarking. Interior - colour illustration of medal ribbons. .2) .3) .4) - soft cover, cardboard, black & gold print front & back. Illustrated black & white photograph. .2) troops in shell crater .3) troops on wharf .4) group portrait of 15th Battalion. Pages - cut, plain, white, illustrated black & white photographs .2) 42 pages .3) biographies 31 pages .4) 18 pages .5) letter A4 white paper .6 medal mounted on cardboard - copy of 1919 children's Peace Medal with printed colour ribbon. oval block print on cardboard, beige background. .7) Duplicate folder.ww1, educational folder -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratFunctional object - Bookmark
... Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat 8 Cardigan St Lake Wendouree goldfields Queen Victoria reigned in Britain and its colonies from 1835 until her death in 1901 as commemorated in the black silk ribbon marker with gold printed image of the queen and details. Queen Victoria Commemorative Bookmark Silk Functional object Bookmark ...Queen Victoria reigned in Britain and its colonies from 1835 until her death in 1901 as commemorated in the black silk ribbon marker with gold printed image of the queen and details.queen victoria, commemorative, bookmark, silk -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Commemorative set of medallions from the Vietnam War (1962-1972), Royal Australian Mint, Vietnam 1962-1972, 2012-2013
... The bottom of each medallion includes a colourful printed insert representing the ribbons of The Australian Active Service Medal and the Vietnam Medal Vietnam 1962-1972 Set of six 50mm Commemorative Medallions enclosed in protective acrylic case. ...Each medallion features a different emotive image, such as an Iroquois helicopter, armoured vehicles, or medical personnel. The bottom of each medallion includes a colourful printed insert representing the ribbons of The Australian Active Service Medal and the Vietnam Medal Set of six 50mm Commemorative Medallions enclosed in protective acrylic case.Vietnam 1962-1972
