Gold fob chain with three medalets attached, all engraved on the reverse, presented on return from active service to Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall. Engraved jewellery was frequently presented to returning soldiers by local shire councils and ‘Welcome Home’ committees during the First World War. One of these medalets was presented by the residents of Byawatha, another by the residents of Springhurst and District with the third unknown.Also known as ‘Tribute’ jewellery, presented in public ceremonies or dinners and often reported in the local press. Gold fob chain with three gold medallions attached. All three medallions have an image of a soldier with rifle with inscription engraved on reverse side.Presented to Gunner F Luckie f luckie, ww1, eldorado, 2 fab, medallions

WW1 British War and Victory campaign medals awarded to A/Corporal Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.One bronze and one silver round shaped medals with multi-striped ribbons attached.10622 A/Cpl F Luckie 2 FABf luckie, ww1, medals, eldorado, 2 fab

RSL Membership lapel badge issued to Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. Attached is a financial clip for 1970 the year in which he died. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.Production of the large-scale brass badges ceased in 1921 and a scaled-down version was introduced to replace it.Shield shaped badge with crown on top. White enamel with blue circle in centre above red colour scroll. Image of two servicemen with rifles. There are two lugs attached to reverse side.Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Reverse 27316 f luckie, ww1, eldorado, 2 fab, rsl badge

Department of Defence WW1 AIF Returned From Active Service lapel badge issued to Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.Round in shape with crown on top badge with rising sun in centre circle surrounded by lettering. One lug attached on reverse.Issued by Dept of Defence - Returned from Active Service Reverse 53973 f luckie, ww1, eldorado, 2 fab, rasb

Item one of several medals and badges belonging to Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.A total of 1,150,000 examples of this medalet were struck for distribution to Australian school children to coincide with the 10 June 1945 celebrations for the end of the war in Europe. The medalets were actually handed out on 6 June. The design is by Lyndon Dadswell.Circular medalet with suspension loop depicts a knight with sword in front of an outline of Australia with the date 1945 at the bottom. The reverse shows a map of the southern hemisphere.Reverse - 'VICTORY MEDAL'.f luckie, ww1, eldorado, 2 fab, 1945. victory medalet

Hinged pendant or locket features a small accordion-style strip of miniature photographs capturing the devastation of Ypres' historic landmarks. It was most likely purchased as a souvenir by Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.Many of these were purchased by Allied servicemen stationed in the Ypres Salient as sentimental mementos to send back home to sweethearts or families.Small rectangular hinged pendant or locket with loop attached fashioned as a book with decorative floral cover containing fold out strip of photographs.Locket cover -Souvenir Inside - Le Bombardment d’Ypres (1914–1916)f luckie, ww1, eldorado, 2 fab, souvenir, locket, ypres, 1914-16

Gold leaf shaped brooch features a Triskelion which is the national symbol of the Isle of Man. It was made by Alfred James Cheshire, Jeweler of Birmingham between 1900-1914 and likely purchased as a souvenir during WW1 by Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.In the late 1800s and early 1900s, high-end travel souvenirs became immensely popular among wealthy tourists visiting the Isle of Man. Local and regional jewelers produced solid 9-carat gold brooches featuring the Three Legs to sell as luxury travel keepsakes.Small leaf shaped gold brooch with three leg symbol or Triskelion in the centre with hinged pin attached at rear.Rear - AJC 9 carat f luckie, ww1, eldorado, 2 fab, souvenir, locket, ypres, 1914-16