Showing 124 items matching "returned sailors and soldiers imperial league of australia"
-
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedCertificate - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia John Sherlock Willaton President's Certificate 1937, 1937
... Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia John Sherlock Willaton President's Certificate 1937...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Sunshine Sub-Branch|Presented to J.S. ...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia RSSILA RSL John Sherlock Willaton Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Sunshine Sub-Branch|Presented to J.S. ...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Sunshine Sub-Branch|Presented to J.S. Willaton as a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as President Year 1937returned sailors and soldiers imperial league of australia, rssila, rsl, john sherlock willaton -
Pyrenees Shire CouncilConstitution, Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia
... Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia...framed print of the constitution of the Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ...Pyrenees Shire Council 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort grampians significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton community framed print of the constitution of the Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Constitution - ...significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityframed print of the constitution of the Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBadge - Badge - Limited edition, Framed badge of" The Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia" 1919
... Framed badge of" The Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia" 1919...Returned Sailors & Soldiers/Imperial league/Australia/1919...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Returned Sailors & Soldiers/Imperial league/Australia/1919 A gold plated badge in the shape of the first RSL badge issue 1919 Framed badge of" The Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia" 1919 Badge Badge - Limited edition ...A gold plated badge in the shape of the first RSL badge issue 1919Returned Sailors & Soldiers/Imperial league/Australia/1919 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CERTIFICATE & WALLET, Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, 14.5.1919
... .1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League of Australia certificate stating B Chadd Reg No 10594 is a member & is entitled to wear badge No 67353. ...Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia...Certificate CERTIFICATE & WALLET Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ...Items relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 2039 for his service history..1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League of Australia certificate stating B Chadd Reg No 10594 is a member & is entitled to wear badge No 67353. This document was found inside wallet. Pink paper, details in pencil. .2) Black, plasticised wallet.On flap wallet “The Aussie Wallet, Christmas wishes from Australian YMCA 1918'documents-certificates, personal effects, wallet, certificates -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, SOUVENIR, Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1918
... Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia...ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1918 Booklet BOOKLET, SOUVENIR Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia D.W. ...Soft cover with dust cover. Cover - paper, white and blue print on front and back. Illustrated in colour, flag, laurel leaves, column with silhouette of a soldier and cross. Dust cover - waxed tissue paper, beige, stapled to booklet. Pages (no page numbers), cut, plain, white, illustrated black and white photographs.booklet, military history, ww1, anzac -
Melbourne LegacyMagazine, ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1919, 1919
... Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch)...ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1919 Magazine Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch) ...A commemorative magazine published by R.S.S.I.L.A. for Anzac Day 1919. It contains black and white photos from World War 1. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record of a publication made to commemorate World War 1.A publication to commemorate ANZAC Day in 1919, a colour printed cover with a wrap around tissue protective cover.world war one, souvenir -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchCertificate - Charter - Returned Sailors', Soldiers', & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria Branch)
... Charter - Returned Sailors', Soldiers', & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria Branch)...Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch 99 Ford Street Beechworth high-country Standard charter certificate issued to Sub Branch on acceptance into the League 21 February 1921 (a replacement charter) The Charter Certificate replaced the original charter that was lost Certificate in wooden frame with glass and mounting attachment and string on the reverse Certificate Certificate Charter - Returned Sailors', Soldiers', & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria Branch) ...Standard charter certificate issued to Sub Branch on acceptance into the League 21 February 1921 (a replacement charter)The Charter Certificate replaced the original charter that was lostCertificate in wooden frame with glass and mounting attachment and string on the reverse -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDocument - Framed letter of thanks, The Returned, Sailors', Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, unknown
... The Returned, Sailors', Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia....Branch Black wooden frame The Returned, Sailors', Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. ...RSL memorabilia Black wooden frameLetter of thanks to Mr. G. Kingsbury as President of the Dandenong Sub. Branch -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumBooklet - Queenscliffe RSL Rules 1919, Rule Book, Queenscliffe RSL Sub-branch, 1919, 1919
... Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919....Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919....Queenscliffe Maritime Museum 2 Wharf St Queenscliff geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919. ...Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Queenscliffe RSL Club HistoryReturned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Reverse " NIL "historical references -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - GALLERY OF HONOUR, Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia, c. 1921 onwards
... Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia...Plaque GALLERY OF HONOUR Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia ...This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room"Plaque brass with curved corners with inscribed text in black with several scrolls around. Plaque is attached via 4 screws to a backing board onto a wall.“THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. This Gallery is dedicated in reverent gratitude”brsl, smirsl, plaque -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBadge
... An example of an early Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia members badge. ...The badge has the following inscription "RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE" and "AUSTRALIA"....An example of an early Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia members badge. ...An example of an early Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia members badge. This badge has a 1920 clip attached to the crown (the clip was changed each year to indicate membership renewal). The rear of the badge is stamped with the member number 39561 and has been engraved with the name G Bolger.The badge has the following inscription "RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE" and "AUSTRALIA". -
Doncaster RSL Sub BranchRSL Sub-Branch Charter
... Framed Charter establishing The Doncaster Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. ...The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, Victoria Branch, Doth Hereby Establish and Constitute the Doncaster Branch. ...Doncaster RSL Sub Branch Corner Leeds Street and Doncaster Roads Doncaster East melbourne The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, Victoria Branch, Doth Hereby Establish and Constitute the Doncaster Branch. ...Framed Charter establishing The Doncaster Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Cream background with black lettering in a brown wooden frameThe Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, Victoria Branch, Doth Hereby Establish and Constitute the Doncaster Branch. Dated first day July 1920 signed by the President and Secretary -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia Badge, 1920-1929
... The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) was the forerunner of today's Returned and Services League (RSL). ...Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) was the forerunner of today's Returned and Services League (RSL). ...The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) was the forerunner of today's Returned and Services League (RSL). Formed after the First World War, the organisation was a veterans' association formed by returned servicemen to care for and advocate for the returned service community. The organisation later changed its name to the RSL. This badge is dated to the 1920's by the name of the organisation. It is significant because it has the capacity to represent an earlier incarnation of today's RSL.Small blue, white and red enamel and metal badge. Inset embossing of two soldiers advancing. Words enscribed on the front. A white shield shape with a crown mounted on the top.Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia.rsl, rssila, returned services -
Melbourne LegacyBadge, R.S.S.I.L.A. Member Badges
... Two member badges from the The Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA). ...A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in gilt lettering. ...01124.1 Front has '68' and 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia'. ...On the reverse 'V92210 Badge remains the property of League'. 01124.2 Front has '1921' and 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia'. ...Two member badges from the The Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA). The number 68 on the front could be 1968 as it is detachable and could be updated each year. The badge with 1921 could be the year of membership. The member number is engraved on the rear. The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively. The RSSILA was the precursor to the Returned Services League (RSL) and provided support for returned servicemen after World War One. Worn by members of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, those eligible being members of all services, both wars, including nurses, who have returned from active service outside Australia. These were with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).The RSSILA was an important organisation for ex-servicemen and many Legatees would have been members.Enamel badges from the R.S.S.I.L.A. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in gilt lettering. The outer edges of the badge are white enamel with a floral spray to the top left and right of the blue circle. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in gilt lettering. On the reverse of the badge are soldered two brass lugs with a split pin attached for securing the badge to clothing. 01124.1 Front has '68' and 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia'. On the reverse 'V92210 Badge remains the property of League'. 01124.2 Front has '1921' and 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia'. On the reverse 'R 3871' and 'C.C Roeszler and Son Pty Ltd Melb.'world war one, rssila -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - SEASONAL GREETINGS, THE 4TH AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT (A.I.F.) ASSOCIATION, Dec 1964
... Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors...Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria) Kangaroo Flat Sub Branch. ...Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria) Kangaroo Flat Sub Branch. ...a/ Cover reads: Seasonal Greetings, The 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment (A.I.F.) Association 1964. Cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (Corp/regiment colours) Inside reads: The same old Season's Greetings hasn't changed a bit, But neither have the friendly thoughts That always go with it. A Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year News of members at all times appreciated President: C. Edwards 108 Malpas St., Preston Phone 47 7414. Written in black pen is 'John Grylls 113 Panton St Golden Square.' And underlined. b/ Receipt of membership to the RSL . Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria) Kangaroo Flat Sub Branch. Received from J Grylls. Address 113 Panton St, Golden Square. Regt. No. 418 Unit 4th Light Horse. Front or Sea on which served France. The sum of One Pound, being subscription for the year ending 31st December, 1965 For the above branch Signed . . . 9/1/65arms, materiel, 4th australian light horse regiment, a/ seasonal greetings, the 4th australian light horse regiment (a.i.f.) association 1964. cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (corp/regiment colours) a merry christmas to you all and a happy new year president: c. edwards malpas st., preston phone 47 7414. b/ receipt of membership to the rsl . victorian branch consecutive c no. 75938 'returned sailors, soldiers & airmen's imperial league of australia (victoria) kangaroo flat sub branch. received from j grylls. address 113 panton st, golden square. regt. no. 418 unit 4th light horse. served france. subscription 1965 branch -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumHandbook/Pamphlet, Handbook of Infantry Training, 1940
... The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch)...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Issued by the R.S.L Volunteer Defence Corps tatura r.s.l The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Buff coloured card covered handbook/pamphlet. ...Issued by the R.S.L Volunteer Defence CorpsBuff coloured card covered handbook/pamphlet. Black print, Logo/RSL badge on front cover. Text stapled to cover, 8 pages.The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (Victorian Branch)tatura, r.s.l -
Lara RSL Sub BranchReturned Sailor's & Soldier's Imperial League (RSSILA) membership badge
... In 1916, a conference recommended the formation of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, which included representation from Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. ...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. ...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. ...The League evolved out of concern for the welfare of returned servicemen from the First World War. In 1916, a conference recommended the formation of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, which included representation from Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. New South Wales was admitted to the League the following year, Western Australia in 1918. In 1927, the Australian Capital Territory formed a branch and was admitted. The Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) the forerunner of today’s Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) was formed in June 1916.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in gilt lettering. The outer edges of the badge are white enamel with a floral spray to the top left and right of the blue circle. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in gilt lettering. On the reverse of the badge are soldered two brass lugs with a split pin attached for securing the badge to clothing. Stamped at the top of the badge is 'COPYRIGHT' and at the bottom of the badge is impressed V40289 and the maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE'.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia.Stamped on the reverse of the badge is 'COPYRIGHT' and at the bottom of the badge is impressedV40289and the maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE'.badges, world war one lapel badge,lara r.s.l.returned sailor's & soldier's imperial league (rssila) membership badge -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncCertificate - Wodonga RSSILA Certificate of Appreciation
... The Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916 to support servicemen returning from World War 1. ...A coloured certificate on heavy card presented by the Wodonga Branch of the Returned Sailor and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. ...In 1940 its name was changed to Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia and again in 1966 to Returned Services League of Australia. ...The Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916 to support servicemen returning from World War 1. In 1940 its name was changed to Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia and again in 1966 to Returned Services League of Australia. Arthur Ernest Beard enlisted in the 10th Battalion in 1914 and was discharged as medically unfit in 1918. His service included three years and 115 days of overseas service. He was gassed during his war service, resulting in ongoing health issues. Beard received an incapacity pension. Despite his ill health, Arthur dedicated many years of service to the committee of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Wodonga branch. At various times he served as President and secretary. He was on the committee when the branch was lobbying for the construction of a Soldiers' Memorial and also a Soldiers' Memorial Hall for Wodonga. Arthur also participated in groups and community activities, including the Wodonga Boys’ Club, Wodonga Public Library Committee and the Wodonga and District Progress Association. Arthur died on 29 Jun 1940 in Wodonga, Victoria, aged 46 years. This certificate is significant as it recognises service to the Wodonga Branch of the RSSILAA coloured certificate on heavy card presented by the Wodonga Branch of the Returned Sailor and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. It features an archway imprinted with the name of the RSSIL with the League emblem surrounded by the flags of England, Australia and the Royal Australian Navy. It is adorned with an anchor and rifle and the words "Great War 1914 - 1919. An image of Anzac House, the headquarters of the R.S.S.I.L.A. in Melbourne is on the lower left hand side. The words of appreciation are printed in the centre of the archway. The insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces is in the centre at the bottom. WODONGA BRANCH / Presented to A. BEARD As a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as PRESIDENT Year 1922 - 23 A. A. Reid President R. S. Benson Secretaryreturned sailors & soldiers imperial league, wodonga rssila -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia CollectionInvitation Card - (Item held by Monash Memorial Defence Library), 1920
... "The Leaders of the A.I.F." complimentary luncheon menu and program, hosted by The Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. ..."The Leaders of the A.I.F." complimentary luncheon menu and program, hosted by The Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. ...Luncheon held at the Grand Hotel, Melbourne on 21st January 1920."The Leaders of the A.I.F." complimentary luncheon menu and program, hosted by The Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia. Card is personally signed by more than twenty of the attendees, including William Birdwood, Harry Chauvel, John Monash and Cyril Brudenell White. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Certificate of Merit, 21/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
... framed certificate of merit presented to H Arrowsmith by the Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors + Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ( R.S.L.)...CIVIC MEMENTOES Presentations framed certificate of merit presented to H Arrowsmith by the Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors + Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ( R.S.L.) ...H (Herbert) Arrowsmith, grandfather of Ted the Donor, was foundation Secretary of the Soldiers Sailors Fathers' Association in Mitcham and Secretary until he died in 1931. He lived in Scotts Street, Mitcham ( now Lucknow Street ) and later at 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill. He worked at the Builders Trading and Roofing Co.framed certificate of merit presented to H Arrowsmith by the Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors + Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ( R.S.L.)civic mementoes, presentations -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, post WWI
... .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia No 67888” .2) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League Australia No V99409”...Refer Cat No 2759.2. numismatics-badges societies-returned service league Rsl membership .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia No 67888” .2) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League Australia No V99409” .1) Badge, metal, RSSILA. ...The badges relate to the HEWSTON family collection WW1 & WW11. The large badge with clip 1919 was possibly H.E.Hewstons No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2..1) Badge, metal, RSSILA. Crown at top with RSL Membership Clip 1919. Centre has 2 figures. .2) Badge, metal, RSSAILA. Crown at top with 3 central figures. .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia No 67888” .2) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League Australia No V99409”numismatics-badges, societies-returned service league, rsl, membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE, RSL, C. CROESZIER & SON, 1922 onwards
... Badge, RSL member, metal, period 1922 - 1952. "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia". ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields numismatics-badges societies-service clubs Rsl On rear “4073” Badge, RSL member, metal, period 1922 - 1952. "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia". ...Badge, RSL member, metal, period 1922 - 1952. "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia". Large version of the Badge. Two central figures.On rear “4073”numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, rsl -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, 2) 1969
... .2) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Imperial League of Australia"...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The badges relate to Cat No 2320.2 numismatics-badges societies .2) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Imperial League of Australia" .1) Poppy Day Badge .2) RSSAILA Badge with clasp pin denoting 1969 membership Badge BADGES ...The badges relate to Cat No 2320.2.1) Poppy Day Badge .2) RSSAILA Badge with clasp pin denoting 1969 membership.2) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Imperial League of Australia"numismatics-badges, societies -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyNewspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
... ... Caulfield Returned Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA)...Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979 Caulfield Caulfield Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Ex-Service Organisations Clubs and Associations Returned Service people Armed Forces Caulfield Returned Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA) Elsternwick Bowling Club Caulfield City Council Victorian Amateur Turf Club Depression 1929-1939 World War 1939-1945 London Bombing Appeal Fags for Fighters Parcels for Britain Comfort Funds Caulfield Central Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Hawthorn Road Soldiers Aged People Senior Citizens Centres St. ...This file contains two items pertaining to the history of the Caulfield RSL: 1/A newspaper clipping (source unknown, undated) announcing the RSL’s intention to release a history on its 90th anniversary, and its request for residents of Caulfield to provide any information they might possess about former servicemen for purposes of compiling it. Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned service people, armed forces, caulfield returned sailors’ soldiers’ and airmen’s imperial league of australia (rssaila), elsternwick bowling club, caulfield city council, victorian amateur turf club, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, london bombing appeal, fags for fighters, parcels for britain, comfort funds, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), hawthorn road, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, military history, hughes w. w. ‘billie’, world war 1914-1918, volunteer defence corps, rsl war comforts fund, hostels, holland george sir, home help, hall william brigadier sir -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge - RSL Badge, RSL, 1919
... A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in raised brass lettering. ...Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919 Reverse - Made in Australia...Special edition RSL Lapel Badge made for the end of WW1 (1919) RSL Badge 1919 WW1 Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919 Reverse - Made in Australia Small irregular shaped gold metal lapel badge with red blue and white enamel detail. ...Special edition RSL Lapel Badge made for the end of WW1 (1919)Small irregular shaped gold metal lapel badge with red blue and white enamel detail. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in raised brass lettering. The outer edges of the shield are white enamel. Representing unity are the floral symbols for Australia and the United Kingdom in the top left and right hand shoulders of the shield; Wattle for Australia, leek for Wales, rose for England, thistle for Scotland and the shamrock for Ireland. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in raised brass lettering. Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919 Reverse - Made in Australiarsl, badge, 1919, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - VARIOUS AWARDS, CHEVRONS, EMPIRE WOUNDED & BADGE, 1.2) 1916-18. .3) 1914-18. .4.5) post WW1
... .1) "Service Wounded Stripe" .2) "The Wounded Stripe" .3) "Australian commonwealth military forces" .4) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia"...soldier was wounded and taken out of the field he was entitled to a stripe. Worn on the left sleeve below the elbow on your uniform These items belonged to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer1661.3, 1663P, 1680.3. numismatics - badges - military metalcraft - brassware WIA RSL Association .1) "Service Wounded Stripe" .2) "The Wounded Stripe" .3) "Australian commonwealth military forces" .4) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia" .1) .2) "Empire Wounded Stripes" metal, base plate with Stripe resembling gold braid fixed by two pins through the plate. .3) Rising Sun collar badge, blackened pressed brass with 2 lugs on rear. .4) RSL Membership badge, metal, enamelled, crown at top with two central figures. .5) Association Badge, 3rd Field Arty Brigade, copper wishbone shape and Field Artillery motif blue & red enamel. ...Empire Wounded Stripes were introduced in 1916. Each time a soldier was wounded and taken out of the field he was entitled to a stripe. Worn on the left sleeve below the elbow on your uniform These items belonged to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer1661.3, 1663P, 1680.3..1) .2) "Empire Wounded Stripes" metal, base plate with Stripe resembling gold braid fixed by two pins through the plate. .3) Rising Sun collar badge, blackened pressed brass with 2 lugs on rear. .4) RSL Membership badge, metal, enamelled, crown at top with two central figures. .5) Association Badge, 3rd Field Arty Brigade, copper wishbone shape and Field Artillery motif blue & red enamel..1) "Service Wounded Stripe" .2) "The Wounded Stripe" .3) "Australian commonwealth military forces" .4) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia"numismatics - badges - military, metalcraft - brassware, wia, rsl, association -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - LAPEL BADGE, 1919 RSL
... On the front: 'Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919'. ...'Joe' Lyons On the front: 'Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919'. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE RSL, Stokes & Sons, c.1922 - 1941
... Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA”...Badge RSL membership Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA” Metal badge with white, red & blue enamel borders. ...RSL badge issued from 1922 - 1941, No V43998 & year 1958.Metal badge with white, red & blue enamel borders. Yellow metal round centre with 2 etched servicemen. Crown motif on top.Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA”badge, rsl, membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, c.1919 - 1926
... Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear. “71019, 72569, 51703, 213852”...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Badges RSL membership Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear. “71019, 72569, 51703, 213852” Four metal Badges with red, white & blue enamel work. ...Four metal Badges with red, white & blue enamel work. Etched figures of servicemen in bronze in the centre. Badges are numbered on rear so recipient can be traced.Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear. “71019, 72569, 51703, 213852”badges, rsl, membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - RSL BADGE, Stokes
... "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League of Australia" On the back is marked "V 67359"...Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2. numismatics badges military RSL "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League of Australia" On the back is marked "V 67359" Badge, RSL membership, centre has 3 figures in uniform. ...The badge belonged Frederick Victor Clive Lowery VX28403, 2nd AIF. Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2.Badge, RSL membership, centre has 3 figures in uniform. At the top is a crown with a small clip with the No "56" denoting membership 1956. On the rear is a removable clip. "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League of Australia" On the back is marked "V 67359"numismatics, badges, military, rsl
