Lamp shaped medallion embroidery known as “Qandeel”. Kiswa is the name of the cloth used to drape the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is draped annually on the 9th day of the month of Dhu al-Hiijah, the day the pilgrims leave for the plains of Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. Embroidered inscription of the Quranic verse, “YA HAYU YA QAYYUM", or, "the ever living, the ever watchful".kaaba, hajj, gold thread, silk, sacred items, textiles

Memorial souvenir for Returned Servicemen and others in relation to USA losses during Vietnam War.Embroidered patch, red edge, red writing and black background. Rectangle in shape with curved corners. Back in white mesh material as backing.Embroidered into patch "In Memory of over 58,044 Brothers who never returned, Vietnam 62-75" .vietnam war, usa losses

This blazer was worn by Helen Veitch in 1948, while a student at the Ballarat Teachers' College in Dana Street. She lived in Ascot Street South and attended the Urquhart Street Primary School. The first class she taught was grades 1&2 at Wedderburn Primary School with 46 students. She also taught at Wendouree West, Wendouree, Urquhart Street and Pleasant Street Primary Schools. She married in 1955 and died in 1979.This royal blue woollen, unlined blazer is bound on all the edges with braid including the tops of the three pockets and 8.5cm from the sleeve edge. The embroidered patch breast pocket has the emblem of the Ballarat Teachers College. It has three buttons at the front. Most of the seams are bound, though some are turned back and stitched down. The back of the top of the pockets are reinforced with cotton fabric.Maker's embroidered patch - Paterson, Powell Pty Ltd, Ballarat White tape with handwritten marking - Veitchblazer, helen veitch, costume, textiles, logo, embroidery

The School of Mines was established in 1870 in Ballarat, making it Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. Redmond Barry was its first president, and he was involved in the creation of university degree level courses for the school. The School of Mines was divided into a tertiary division and a technical division. The tertiary division provided higher education courses such as mining engineering, geology, education and business studies, while the technical division provided such programs as wool classing, plumbing and bricklaying.It remained in that form until the 1967 when it was split into three institutions, Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School, and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. They remained three entities until 1976. Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education merged into Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The Ballarat School of Industries and Ballarat Technical School merged into the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat (SMB) in 1976. Several entities merged or had arrangements with SMB. In 1994, a memo of understanding (MOU) was signed between SMB and the Ararat Technical School, which was founded in 1969. Then, in 1998, SMB and the Horsham-based Wimmera Institute of TAFE (1984), dating back to 1882, merged into the University of Ballarat to create a larger University. Green woollen, mostly unlined (apart from the upper back and sleeves) blazer with embroidered emblem on breast pocket. The edges are bound including the three pockets and the sleeve cuff 9 cm from the edge. There are three green buttons at the front. The internal edges are overlocked and there is a panel stitched to the inside where the top of the side pockets are stitched. Embroidered patch on breast pocket.ballarat school of mines, blazer, coat of arms, costume, textiles

An embroidered cloth Legacy badge patch that was given to Junior Legatees to add to their tunics. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics, elocution and eurythmics. Boys classes also included basketball, judo, swimming and boxing. Boys classes were generally held in the suburbs and girls classes were held at Legacy House, usually Tuesdays and Fridays. Uniforms were provided free of charge. The patch was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a photo and a silver metal trophy.A record of the equipment given to junior legatees for their classes.Green cloth embroidered patch to be added to uniforms.junior legatee, derithe ames, girls classes, jlc

Circular sew-on cloth badge. Teal background with gold embroidered emu and the words: HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY VICTORIA AUSTRALIA around the outer edge. Red stitched border; grey backing. emu, embroidered patch

The School of Mines was established in 1870 in Ballarat, making it Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. Redmond Barry was its first president, and he was involved in the creation of university degree level courses for the school. The School of Mines was divided into a tertiary division and a technical division. The tertiary division provided higher education courses such as mining engineering, geology, education and business studies, while the technical division provided such programs as wool classing, plumbing and bricklaying.It remained in that form until the 1967 when it was split into three institutions, Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School, and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. They remained three entities until 1976. Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education merged into Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The Ballarat School of Industries and Ballarat Technical School merged into the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat (SMB) in 1976. Several entities merged or had arrangements with SMB. In 1994, a memo of understanding (MOU) was signed between SMB and the Ararat Technical School, which was founded in 1969. Then, in 1998, SMB and the Horsham-based Wimmera Institute of TAFE (1984), dating back to 1882, merged into the University of Ballarat to create a larger University. Green woollen, unlined blazer with embroidered emblem on breast pocket. The edges are bound including the three pockets and the sleeve cuff 9 cm from the edge. There are three green buttons at the front. The internal edges are bound and there is tape stitched to the inside where the top of the side and breast pockets are stitched. Embroidered patch on breast pocket. Makers woven tags.ballarat school of mines, blazer, coat of arms, school uniform, costume, textiles

This item was donated by Peter S Sims, who served as a Corporal in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps in Vietnam 1969-70.Material embroidered patch with black background and gold writing.In memory of 501 Australian brothers who never returned. Vietnam (1962-1973)cloth patch, peter sims, nvvm, memorial, remembrance

This Chancellor's academic gown was worn by Professor David Caro during his time as the University of Ballarat's Chancellor from 1998-2005. Among his many roles during his long career, he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Melbourne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne & Interim Vice-Chancellor at Northern Territory University. The Chancellor's academic gown is of royal blue light weight woollen cloth trimmed with gold oak-leaf braid on the facings, yoke and bottom hem; and sleeves with one gold embroided frog at the shoulder and four chevrons of gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. A gold embroided button and gold tassel are centred on each chevron.Makers embroidered patch - R.W. Bredin & Son, Academic, Legal & Civic Robe Makers, Melbourne, Australia federation university, university of ballarat, chancellor's academic gown, emeritus robert h t smith

This Chancellor's academic gown was worn by Emeritus Professor Robert H T Smith AM during his time as the University of Ballarat's Chancellor from 2005 -2012. He studied at the University of New England, then went on to complete a Master's Degree at Northwestern University of Evanston, Illinois and a received a PhD from ANU in 1962. He spent much of his career in Canada and upon returning to Australia had posts of Vice-Chancellor at The Universities of Western Australia & New England. Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. The Chancellor's academic gown is of royal blue light weight woollen cloth trimmed with gold oak-leaf braid on the facings, yoke and bottom hem; and sleeves with one gold embroided frog at the shoulder and four chevrons of gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. A gold embroided button and gold tassel are centred on each chevron.Makers embroidered patch - R.W. Bredin & Son, Academic, Legal Civic & Clerical Robe Makers, Melbourne, Australia federation university, university of ballarat, chancellor's academic gown, emeritus robert h t smith

Embroidered Patch badge for army uniform. Olive green background, rising sun symbol with red/gold crown and banner.The Army Australiamilitary history, army, costume, male uniform, military

The Ballarat School of Mines ins a predeccessor instituiton of Federation University Australia.Large and small table cloth featuring the Ballarat School of Mines Coat of Arms as an embroidered patch and gold tassel at each corner. ballarat school of mines, coat of arms, crest, val d'angri, table cloth, tablecloth, tassle

Brassards were worn by Peacekeeping Forces to identify their identity. Belonged to Gary Clift R.127835 M8073771. For RAMSI was deployed as ship's company HMAS BRUNEI. For PNG was deployed from HMAS TARAKAN & BRUNEI.1. PNG Peace Keeping Mission Brassard. Bright yellow brassard. Stitched on white Australian ensign on arm picture of dove carrying a twig overlaid over a map of Bougainville in green. Blue background. 2. RAMSI brassard for Solomon Island Peace Keeping Mission. Dark green with Australian Flag sewn onto sleeve. As is RAMSI emblem (yellow border, white dove over map os islands).1. Embroidered "Peace" & "Peace Monitorial Group". 2. Embroidered patch "Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands" and "Helpen Frew".peace keepers, uniform, brassards, ramsi

Navy blue, waist length jacket with 4 buttons down centre front, 2 shoulder buttons. Two embroidered patches on each arm.Corporal rank patch and Air Force manufacturer's label on interior.air force, royal australian air force, uniform, military, short jacket

Shoulder Uniform Flashes issued to Doug Blackney, RSL Representative Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, who was a Queen's Car Attendant for the Visits in 1954.Two embroidered cloth patches (.1) & (.2)Handwritten on back of .2: From DOUGLAS BLACKNEY / (MAJ RETD.)royal visits

Embroidered khaki patch - rank Corporal - strip of 5

Maralinga & Monte Bello Association embroidered patch. Background is largely green. Depicted are a Union Jack, the Australian flag, a tank, a submarine and a aeroplane. In the centre is a mushroom cloud created by an atomic bomb."MARALINGA & MONTE BELLO ASSOCIATION"

This shirt is part of a Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform issued by the Australian Airforce to Bernard Farley during service. This uniform type was used in base and field activities and was replaced in 2014 by the General Purpose Uniform as the uniform worn during general base duties and in non-warlike environments.This item has social significance, as an item of uniform worn by Warrnambool RSL community member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. The item is a representative example of previously standard issue Airforce uniform and is in excellent condition. As a set, the uniform has aesthetic significance in it’s design, incorporating the Disruptive Pattern style of camouflage which has its roots in the 1980s and continues to be adapted into uniform design by the Defence Force.Field shirt in disruptive pattern colours of green, khaki and browns. Long sleeve with 6 buttons up the front, two chest pockets with zippered verticle openings along the button seam; two button down pockets on both the left and right shoulder with velcro patches sewn to outside flap for attachment of patches. Above the chest pockets are two patches with embroidered inscriptions in black thread on disruptive pattern backing. Shirt cuffs have adjustable velcro fasteners.Interior label has been removed. Two embroidered patches above the chest pockets read “AIR FORCE” (left of wearer) and “FARLEY” (right of wearer). Oval patch on left shoulder shows a kangaroo silhouette encircled by a black embroidered circle.camouflage, uniform, australian defence force, disruptive pattern, airforce

Ladies' Pennant patchBlue fabric patch embroidered with yellow letters Embroidery: "H.G.C Pennant"pennant golf, ladies pennant golf

WW1 Postcards Front depict a coloured embroidered patch 'God be with you till we meet again' Rear - Carte Postale - Post Card. Writing Wishing Dad a merry Xmas and Happy New Year from David 24/10/18postcard, photograph, world war 1

Framed memorabilia from Afghanistan conflict 2011/2012 containing 5 separate pieces 1 - A worn Australian Federal Police Cap, heavily stained appropriately to active use. 2 - Photograph of members of the AFP Contingent of "kamp holland". Features US Marines who guarded AFP members while they were teaching Afghan National Police Recruits. 3 - Embroidered "Australia" Patch stating counter of origin and flag. 4 - Embroidered Rank Epaulette Patch with service number 19054, and other embroidery signifying rank of Commander. 5 - Embroidered patch stating CTU, Combinied Teamwork Uruzgan. Tarin Kowt Afghanistan 2011/12 on plate within frame. Donated to Tramways/ East Melbourne RSL by Cmdr Gavin Ryan APM (Rtd) on plate fixed to exterior of frame. australian federal police, afp uniform cap, afghanistan, kamp holland, service patch, combined team uruzgan, cap, hat

Embroidered clothes patch branded 'Davis Cup by NEC' in blue and green thread on white background. Materials: Thread, Clothtennis

Dark blue sash with gold printing and light orange fringe - Lockington Golf Club Dance-A-Thon 1977. Sash is double to go over the shoulder. Where it joins near the end is an embroidered patch with a yellow and black waterwheel with a flag and crossed golf clubs in the centre. On the bottom Lockington is embroidered on a brown background.ephemera, mementoes, lockington golf club dance-a-thon 1, peter ellis collection, lockington golf club dance-a-thon 1977

Australian flag on a pole with embroidered cloth patch dedicated to the memory of 2Lt Ian Mathers KIA during operation Overlord 1971A Field Battery. Lest We Forgetflag, 2lt ian mathers, a field battery raa

Australian flag on pole with embroidered cloth patch dedicated to the memory of Sgt Rodney Parker who died of illness South Vietnam 1971A Field Battery. Lest we forgetsgt rodney (roderick) parker, a field battery