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Melbourne Legacy
Medal, World War 2, c2000
... to World War 2. Replicas include different campaign stars...Replica medals from World War 2 mounted on silk inserts... servicemen. medals World War Two Title inscribed in brass plaques say ...One of a series of four boards of mounted replica medals of the Australian Defence Forces. This board shows medals pertaining to World War 2. Replicas include different campaign stars and the Defence Medal and Active Service Medal. There is a cloth patch embroidered 'H.M.A.S.' and cap band from HMAS Sydney. The Rising Sun badge and badges for Return from Active Service and a RAAF emblem. The text reproduced at the base accompanied the WW1 memorial plaques. The boards were on display in the Melbourne Legacy Foyer cabinets until June 2017.A record that Legacy holds some war memorabilia as Legatees were once solely returned servicemen.Replica medals from World War 2 mounted on silk inserts into green boards plus additional badges and cap band.Title inscribed in brass plaques say World War 2, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945. Cloth badge embroidered 'H.M.A.S.' and a black cap band embossed 'H.M.A.S. Sydney'.medals, world war two -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL WW2, Post 1945
... MEDAL WW2...medal WW2...MEDAL WW2 Award British War Medal 1939-45. No ribbon ...Medal issued to Hazel Irene Daphne MACLENNAN No NF465083, enlisted in the Army 4.10.1943 age 18 years, discharged on 26.4 1944 with the rank of Pte in No 114 Aust General Hospital.British War Medal 1939-45. No ribbon attached.“NF465083 H.I.D Maclennan”award, medal ww2, 114 agh -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, post 1945
... MEDAL SET WW2...medal set WW2...MEDAL SET WW2 Award Medal set, pair, brass plate mounted re ...Mavis June COLLINS No 95403 enlisted on 22.4.1942 aged 21 years. Discharged on 28.11.1945 with the rank of Corporal in Radio Development & Instillation Unit.Medal set, pair, brass plate mounted re Mavis J COLLINS. 1. Australian Service Medal 1939-45 2. British War Medal (Medals are mounted wrong way around).“95403 M J COLLINS”award, medal set ww2 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, Angus and Coote, 1. 1942
... 1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2... of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp local ...1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp1. Silver medal with bar, crown on top, 'To the women of Australia' around the edge, bronze star on bar. 2. Gold medal with coat of arms, 2 rifles, crown on top1. No 101032 Angus and Coote 942 on back 2. 'Presented by the citizens of Port Fairy to relations of J.F.Kemp who made the supreme sacrifice Great War 1914-18'local history, numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal WW2 Defence Medal, C 1950
... Medal WW2 Defence Medal...WW2 Defence Medal 1939 / 45... melbourne Medal WW2 Defence Medal WW2 Defence Medal 1939 / 45 ...WW2 Defence Medal 1939 / 45Impressed VX16821 J. P. S. Cullen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL WW2, Post 1946
... MEDAL WW2 ...MEDAL WW2 Award Round British War medal 1939 - 45 ...The medal belonged to William Thomas Jordan No 148669 RAAF. Enlisted 18 4 1944 age 33 years. Discharged from the RAAF on 18.7.1946 with the rank of Aircraftman ist class in 7th Central Recovery unit.Round British War medal 1939 - 45 with no ribbonOn rim, “148669 W.T.JORDAN”medals, military, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, c 1940-45
... Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers... For the women of Australia 1835-88 Medal was issued during World War 2 ...Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal Group, WW2 Australian Military Forces, VX2151 Pte Andrew Edward Gates
... Medal Group, WW2 Australian Military Forces, VX2151 Pte... View Road Montmorency melbourne Medal Group, WW2 Australian ...Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
... Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC... View Road Montmorency melbourne Medal Group, WW2 Royal ...Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL & BOX WW2, Post 1945
... MEDAL & BOX WW2... goldfields MEDAL & BOX WW2 Award .1) Australian Service Medal 1939 ...Item relates to S. W Ross VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details..1) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has image of George VI, the other the Australian Crest. .2) Plain cardboard box to suit medal. .3) Pro Forma 26 sheet of paper . Australian Service Medal, description & wearing instructions. .4) & .5) Cards. Crest of Australia, With the Compliments of the Minister for State for the Army. .6) Small sheet of paper. Refer any queries to Army Medal Section Vic Barracks Melbourne..1) Inscribed on medal: "VX78589 S W ROSS" .2) Written in blue ink on box: "RSL old badges Army Watch" .3) Written in blue ink on Pro Forma: "VX78589 S W ROSS"numismatics-medals-military, containers, awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, FRAMED, post 1945
... MEDAL SET WW2, FRAMED... goldfields MEDAL SET WW2, FRAMED Award Set of 7 medals mounted ...John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Set of 7 medals mounted in a brown wood frame with red backing, brass label under the medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939 - 45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7. Greece & Crete Commemorative medal.On brass label, " VX16067 Pte John Eric Wiles, VX16067 Capt J. E. Wiles 2/7th INF BN 2/AIF"medals, awards, wiles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, post WW2
... MEDAL SET WW2... goldfields MEDAL SET WW2 Award Set of 7 miniature medals court ...John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Set of 7 miniature medals court mounted, label on rear with details. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939 - 45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7 Greece, Crete Commemorative Medal.On label on rear, "J. E. Wiles 2/7th Inf Bn VX16067awards, medals, wiles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, post 1945
... MEDAL SET WW2...MEDAL SET WW2 Award Medals, set of 4, brass plate mounted ...Medals were with a group of items that are possibly related to Cat No 3596. It is unusual to find a full set of medals not engraved.Medals, set of 4, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star. Original, not engraved. 2. Africa Star. Original, not engraved. 3. Defence Medal. Original, not engraved. 4. British War Medal 1939 - 1945. Original, not engraved. award, medals ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... MEDAL SET WW2...MEDAL SET WW2 Award Medals, set of (3) court mounted re ...Medals issued to John Frederick Donald McDONALD V513538. Enlisted 26.8.1943 age 35 years, Discharged from the Army on 5.2.1946 with the rank of Cpl.Medals, set of (3) court mounted re J.F.D.McDonald. 1. Defence Medal. 2. British War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939-45.“V513538 J.F.D.McDonald”award, medal set -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... MEDAL SET WW2...MEDAL SET WW2 Award Metal set, minature, brass plate ...Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat No 3607 for his service details.Metal set, minature, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. British War Medal 1939-45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Not engraved. award, medal set, miniature -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Aircraftsman William H J Wyatt, WW2 Defence Medal
... WW2 Defence Medal... melbourne Aircraftsman William H J Wyatt Medal WW2 Defence Medal ... -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
WW2 Medal for Women relatives of serving soldiers, 1942
... WW2 Medal for Women relatives of serving soldiers... Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne WW2 Medal ...Female Relative Badges were issued to the nearest female relative (usually wives or mothers) of those who engaged in active service overseas during the First and Second World Wars. For active service abroad during the Second World War, a single badge was issued to the nearest female relative of members of the RAN, the Australian Imperial Force (including members of the Australian Army Nursing Service), and the Royal Australian Air Force. Stars displayed on a bar suspended below the badge represented the number of relatives involved in the war effort. Authority for the issue of the badge was given under AIF Order 200,14 February 1941. This medal was given to Veronica ( White ) Roper in 1942 because her husband Alfred William Roper was a member of the Australian Army Signals Corp serving in New Guinea. Emma Olymphia Roper of Balaclava/ Ripponlea would also have received a medal like this with 4 four stars because her 4 sons were serving in the Australian Army 1939-45 This Military Medal was given to the wives and mothers of Australian Soldiers serving during World War 2 1939-1945Silver medal, engraved wreath of leaves, crown and map of Australia and pin clasp on back . A bar with one star is suspendedAround medal : For the Women of Australia Back : Issued by the / C'wealth Govt. / A 135699 / Angus & Coote / 1942 Bar : star/ asteriskworld war 1939-1945, military medals, roper alfred william , roper veronica, moore joan catherine, roper arthur leopold, roper emma olymphia, war memorials, bentleigh, city of moorabbin, totally and permanently invalid, returned service league, victoria barracks, department of defence australia, -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group (Miniatures), WW2 Australian Military Forces, VX2151 Pte Andrew Edward Gates
... Medal Group (Miniatures), WW2 Australian Military Forces... View Road Montmorency melbourne Medal Group (Miniatures), WW2 ...Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal Group - Australian WW2, C 1950
... Medal Group - Australian WW2... melbourne Medal Group - Australian WW2 Medal group of five swing ...Medal group of five swing mounted Three stars and two medals RAS Badge Kings Crown1939 -- 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - WW2 medal display, 8 assorted medals and Medallion
... WW2 medal display... melbourne WW2 medal display Medal 8 assorted medals and Medallion ... -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW2 Medal
... WW2 Medal...Original WW2 Medal awarded to Francis John Climas VX 21940...Original WW2 Medal awarded to Francis John Climas VX 21940 ...Original WW2 Medal awarded to Francis John Climas VX 21940 born 6/9/1907 at Bendigo. Served in the Middle East with the 2/8 Field Co RAE and 2/14 Battalion. Date of enlistment 5/6/1940 and medically discharged on 13/3/1943.Round shaped silver metal medal depicting a head with crown and on the reverse side a lion.Obverse side GeorgeVI Reverse side 1939-1945 Side edge -VX21940 FJ CLIMASww2, fj climas, service medal -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, War Medal 1939-1945
... World War 2 medal... 1939-1945 Full size medal, no ribbon VXIN World War 2 medal War ...World War 2 medalFull size medal, no ribbonVXINwar medal, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, War Medal
... Miniature with ribbon World War 2 issue War medal WW2 ...World War 2 issueMiniature with ribbonwar medal, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
... Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William... high-country Medals WW2 Medal Three found white metal medals ...Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Service Medal 1939-1945
... ww2 world war two ...The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to armed Australian forces and volunteer defence corps for their service during WWII. Created by King Geroge IV, this was the first distinctive Australian medal in the British system of honours and awards.Medallion attached to a navy blue, light blue, red and beige striped ribbon. The medallion depicts an effigy of King George IV of Great Britain and the commonwealth with the words: "GEORGE IV S VI (obscured component) G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP" in relief on one side. The others side depicts the Australian Coat of Arms and the words: "The AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945".medallion, medal, australian service medal, service medal, ww2, world war two -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Medal - Service Medal, c1948
... Australian Women's Army Service army medal WW2 WWII World War Two ...An Army Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a light blue, dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: 1939 / 1945 BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VIburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Medal - Service Medal, c1948
... army medal WW2 WWII World War Two ...An Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945 / BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VI /burke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal in white box, Corporal Percy Kiely, c1977
... . tobruk t medal ww2 percy kiely 2/23rd battalion Tobruk Seige 1941 ...The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. Medal issued posthumously to Corporal Percy Angus KIELY VX48300 Born 30/1/1906 at Wangaratta who served with 2/23 Battalion in the MIddle East and New Guinea. Percy died on 25/4/44 from a fractured skull and brain haemorrhage when struck by a falling limb of a tree on 21/4/44 at Whitfield. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977. The Tobruk Siege medal known as the T medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shape medal in silver metal with cream coloured ribbon with red and light blue strip Tobruk Seige 1941tobruk, t medal, ww2, percy kiely, 2/23rd battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal, A Bryce
... service medal WW2 A BRYCE Australian Service Medal 1939-45 56793 ...1939-45 Australian Service Medal belonging to A BRYCE 56793Round silver coloured metal medalAustralian Service Medal 1939-45 56793 A Bryceservice medal, ww2, a bryce -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Philippine Liberation, c1995
... liberation medal ww2 robert hutchieson Liberty (front ...The Philippine Liberation Medal is intended to recognize military service during the last eleven months of World War II when the military of Japan was driven from the Philippines before their surrender in September 1945. Robert Hamilton Hutchieson PM 4802 served on HMAS Westralia as a landing craft coxswain in the Southwest Pacific Campaign 1942 to 1945. The Australian Army played virtually no part in the Philippines. However, units from the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy, were involved.The ships that delivered American troops included three Australian landing ships, HMA Ships Kanimbla, Manoora and Westralia. In 1995, fifty years after the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation, the Republic of the Philippines announced the awarding of a Philippines Liberation Medal to Allied veterans who served in the country or its territorial waters during 1944-45. More than 3000 Australians have received this medalGold with white enamel irregular shaped medal attached to orange ribbon with central thin blue and white stripe. Liberty (front) For The Liberation of The Philippines (back)philippine liberation medal, ww2, robert hutchieson