Showing 47 items matching "souvenirs wwii"
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Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumSouvenir, Model of Japanese Midget Submarine, 1942
... ...Souvenirs WWII...Produced as a souvenir from the ballast of two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. ...Produced as a souvenir from the ballast of two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. ...Produced as a souvenir from the ballast of two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. This souvenir was produced to raise funds for the RAN relief fund and King George's Fund For Sailors. It was sold as a souvenir as part of a touring exhibition around the country accompanying a composite midget submarine constructed of the two sunken vessels raised from Sydney Harbour.The souvenir submarine has tangible connections to the Japanese Midget Submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in 1942. It is historically significant for its links to defending Australia and for its connections to tourism and fund raising relating to war time efforts.A small lead model submarine made from a 2 piece mould produced from the ballast of two submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in 1942."Made from Ballast Jap Midget Sub" "Sunk in Sydney Harbour May 31 1942"wwii, imperial japanese navy, sydney harbour attack, midget submarine, souvenirs wwii, ran relief fund, king george's fund for sailors -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - TRENCH ART, WOOD TRAY, C.1943
... ...Souvenirs...WWII...New Guinea Trench Art Souvenirs WWII In the centre of the tray inscribed on a metal plaque "NEW GUINEA 1943" Serving tray made out of 11 strips of different timbers. ...This tray was sent home by a soldier called Ern Goodridge. Believed to be WX34399 Hughie Ernest Goodridge. Serving tray made out of 11 strips of different timbers. All edges are curved. At the ends are metal handles that have been chromed.In the centre of the tray inscribed on a metal plaque "NEW GUINEA 1943"new guinea, trench art, souvenirs, wwii -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - NAPKIN RING, 1945
... ...Souvenirs...WWII...Domestic Items Table Settings Metalcraft Aluminium Mementoes Souvenirs WWII World War Two Second World War Engravings Engraved under illustration"Power House" & on opposite side "Labuan 1945" Napkin ring engraved with illustration of a building . ...Napkin ring engraved with illustration of a building . Made as a souvenir.Engraved under illustration"Power House" & on opposite side "Labuan 1945"domestic items, table settings, metalcraft, aluminium, mementoes, souvenirs, wwii, world war two, second world war, engravings -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchSouvenir, World War 11 war diary
... Souvenir tea towel WWII war diary...Souvenir tea towel WWII war diary World War 11 war diary Souvenir Souvenir ...Souvenir tea towel WWII war diary -
Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumSouvenir, Japanese Midget Submarine Fragment, 1942
... Produced as a souvenir from two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. ...Produced as a souvenir from two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. ...Produced as a souvenir from two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. This souvenir was produced to raise funds for the RAN relief fund and King George's Fund For Sailors. It was sold as a souvenir as part of a touring exhibition around the country accompanying a composite midget submarine constructed of the two sunken vessels raised from Sydney Harbour.The souvenir submarine has tangible connections to the Japanese Midget Submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in 1942. It is historically significant for its links to defending Australia and for its connections to tourism and fund raising relating to war time efforts.A cut square fragment of metal with possibly some Japanese characters etched on it. Attached to a paper label by a piece of cloth.A Guaranteed Souvenier/ from the Japanese Midget Submarine/ Sunk in Sydney Harbour/ Sunday, May 31st 1942/ G.C. Muirhead - Gould/ Proceeds to Rear Admiral in Charge, Sydney/ RAN Relief Fund and King George's Fund for Sailors.japanese midget submarine, world war ii, sydney harbour, ran relief fund, geelong naval and maritime museum, king george's fund for sailors -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Badge, c. 1946
... Front: On mount 'WWII ALLIES, PATRIOTIC BADGE, PORTLAND 1946' '$12' - blue biro Round metal badge, sealed in plastic with square, white cardboard mount. Cream background, WW2 allies flags, 'PORTLAND VICTORY DAY 10.6.46". Measures 2.2 cm in diameter Souvenir ...Round metal badge, sealed in plastic with square, white cardboard mount. Cream background, WW2 allies flags, 'PORTLAND VICTORY DAY 10.6.46". Measures 2.2 cm in diameterFront: On mount 'WWII ALLIES, PATRIOTIC BADGE, PORTLAND 1946' '$12' - blue biro -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, by members of the Kingston Historical Network, We remember : a souvenir catalogue : Exhibition of historical photographs and memorabilia relating to the First World War, 2014
... World War One World War Two WWI WWII 52 pages : illustrations, portraits We remember : a souvenir catalogue : Exhibition of historical photographs and memorabilia relating to the First World War Book by members of the Kingston Historical Network City of Kingston ...52 pages : illustrations, portraits world war one, world war two, wwi, wwii -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyCeramic - Souvenirs of Orbost, Royal Stafford Bone China, c.1920s-1960s
... These four small ceramic pottery pieces are all souvenirs of Orbost, possibly from the post-WWII era when tourism was becoming a more important industry. ...These four small ceramic pottery pieces are all souvenirs of Orbost, possibly from the post-WWII era when tourism was becoming a more important industry. ...These four small ceramic pottery pieces are all souvenirs of Orbost, possibly from the post-WWII era when tourism was becoming a more important industry. These items are significant because they are all small souvenirs from Orbost/Marlo, and reflect the importance of the tourism industry to this area.Four ceramic items - small jug, small bowl, small cup, small sugar bowl. All are white background with coloured images of Orbost/Marlo scenes. 3365.1 small bowl - white ceramic trimmed with gold around its fluted edges, one image in centre 3365.2 small jug - cream colour trimmed with gold around rim, and one coloured image on side 3365.3 small cup - white ceramic cup trimmed with gold around the top, colour photo of river and bridge on one side. 3365.4 small sugar bowl - white ceramic with two small handles; small colour photo of the Snowy River on one side. 3365.1 small bowl - Orbost from Grandview Heights, Vic. - Royal Stafford Bone China, made in England 3365.2 small jug - Jetty at Marlo, Vic. - P.M. Sydney 3365.3 small cup - A Souvenir from Orbost - Snowy River Bridge - Willow Art. made in England, China, Stoke-on-Trent 3365.4 small sugar bowl - Snowy River, Orbost - Royal Scenic, made in Czechoslovakiaceramics, orbost, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - TRENCH ART, WW1, WW2, Post 1945 (estimated); Made in WWI and WWII and assembled upon return
... In Australia he was re mustered as Office Orderly on 6.7.1944 and then discharged from the RAAF on 2.10.1944 Medically Unfit. handcrafts - trench art metal craft- brassware arms - ammunition military history - souvenirs Map - "North Africa, 1940", on left hand side, "18-Pounder, 1917, Bill Archer-Anzac, 1914-1919", on right hand side, "German shrapnel" Wooden base with brass shells either end resembling Officers caps,one being WWI, the other WWII, both inscribed. ...William John ARCHER (Bill) No 321 (born Castlemaine, enlisted Castlemaine) in B Coy 21st Batt AIF on 18.1.15. Embarked for Eygpt 8.5.15. Hospital 9.9.15 with Influenza. Hospital 24.11.15 with Gastric Enteritis. Hospital 2.1.16 with Otitis Media. Transfers to the 57th Batt and embarks for France. Hospital with Trench Fever 4.10.16. Promoted to Cpl 28.4.17. Hospital 19.3.18 with Scabies. WIA 18.4.18 GSW's to chest and leg severe. Discharged from the AIF medically unfit 9.1.19. Alexander William ARCHER No 40637 (born Castlemaine, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 16.5.41 age 18 years 8 months. He wanted to be a Mess Steward and was taken in as he had worked in similar work line. He then has 5 postings before embarking for Egypt on 2.4.1942 and was posted to No 3 SQD RAAF on 20.5.1942. Re mustered as a Motor Cyclist he became a Dispatch Rider on 8.9.1942 between the RAAF and the Army. Alex served in the Middle East and Italy with 3 SQD. He embarked from Egypt diagnosed with Kyphosis and Scoliosis on 5.2.1944. In Australia he was re mustered as Office Orderly on 6.7.1944 and then discharged from the RAAF on 2.10.1944 Medically Unfit. Wooden base with brass shells either end resembling Officers caps,one being WWI, the other WWII, both inscribed. Centre plaque inscribed Alex Archer and Bill Archer, father and son. Above the centre plaque is a piece of German shrapnel chrome plated Map - "North Africa, 1940", on left hand side, "18-Pounder, 1917, Bill Archer-Anzac, 1914-1919", on right hand side, "German shrapnel"handcrafts - trench art, metal craft- brassware, arms - ammunition, military history - souvenirs -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - GERMAN PLATE, Bauscher Weiden, 1940
... WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installations military history german memorabilia souvenirs Stamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940 Circular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the base Accessory GERMAN PLATE Bauscher Weiden ...WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installationsCircular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the baseStamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940military history, german memorabilia, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - PHOTOGRAPH, Pictorial Souvenir of Quorn and Terowie, S.A, Pre WWII
... WWII Quorn Terowie .1 Cardboard folder with six photos of Quorn District, South Australia. Light grey colour, thin cardboard. Six black and white photos are folded concertina style and glued to the inside. .2 Cardboard folder with six photos of Terowie, South Australia. Pictorial Souvenir ...Purchased by a soldier during WWII. Possibly Donald Rexford Speedy, V246169 from Bendigo, enlisted 5.7.1942 age 42 years, discharged 8.11.1945 served with 8 AUSTRALIAN ADVANCED ORDNANCE DEPOT. Price is marked as 1 1/2 D (pennies) See also Cat. 4397.3, 4398.3 and 4399.7.1 Cardboard folder with six photos of Quorn District, South Australia. Light grey colour, thin cardboard. Six black and white photos are folded concertina style and glued to the inside. .2 Cardboard folder with six photos of Terowie, South Australia. postcards, wwii, quorn, terowie -
Bendigo Military MuseumBanner - SOUVENIR BANNER, FRAMED, 1941
... Souvenir...WWII...Souvenir WWII Middle East Handwritten on back of frame "Made by M. ...Framed banner on stand. Frame - timber with decorative detail, brown stain with glass front, frame attached to timber stand. Feet supporting frame with piano hinge and chain. Mount - green felt Banner - blue silk like background, with embroidered foliage, flowers, building and inscription in colour. Yellow silk like fringe.Handwritten on back of frame "Made by M. Bowles. Feb. 1993" Embroidered on banner "Souvenir of Holyland/Mosque of Omar/1941"souvenir, wwii, middle east -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - Photo Album of 31074 Warrant Officer Class 2 RR Pratt RASvy, c.WWII onward
... This album contains numerous items in relation to the Army Survey Regiment & WOII R R PRATT, WWII onward. Cards, drawings, magazines, souvenirs, caricatures, newspaper clippings, some photos of Bendigo Historical Society objects. ...This album contains numerous items in relation to the Army Survey Regiment & WOII R R PRATT, WWII onward. Cards, drawings, magazines, souvenirs, caricatures, newspaper clippings, some photos of Bendigo Historical Society objects. ...This album contains numerous items in relation to the Army Survey Regiment & WOII R R PRATT, WWII onward. Cards, drawings, magazines, souvenirs, caricatures, newspaper clippings, some photos of Bendigo Historical Society objects. Robert Richard PRATT VX85798 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 8.8.1942 age 28 years. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.10.1947 with the rank of Sgt serving with AHQ Cartographic Coy. He then enlisted in the ARA with a Regimental Number of 31074. He was promoted WOII on 27 May 1948.Blue hard cover photo album with spiral binding. Top right side on a white label in black print: EX FORTUNA ASR In the centre on a white label in black print: Donated by Mrs Connie PRATT on behalf of late husband WOII R R PRATT Ex AHQ CARTO COY "FORTUNA" BENDIGO (Per R O Temple)royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - LIGHTER, WW1
... Given to Reginald Chatfield O'LOUGHLIN (WWII Veteran). Believed to be a souvenir....Given to Reginald Chatfield O'LOUGHLIN (WWII Veteran). Believed to be a souvenir. Memorabilia lighter cigarette Printed front bottom of box: : “WWI, Trench Lighter” Brass cigarette trench lighter in original black cardboard box. ...Given to Reginald Chatfield O'LOUGHLIN (WWII Veteran). Believed to be a souvenir.Brass cigarette trench lighter in original black cardboard box. Cellophane front to allow viewing.Printed front bottom of box: : “WWI, Trench Lighter”memorabilia, lighter, cigarette -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SOUVENIR WW1, FRAMED
... WWII. Passchendaele Barracks Trust embroidery silk Eygpt souvenir Embroidered at bottom: "To Lou & Will with love from Charlie" Dark brown wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing. ...Made for Mr & Mrs William Moore, 7 Pitt Street, Bendigo by the mother of Charlie, one of 3 American Soldiers billeted during WWII.Dark brown wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing. Red top & gold bottom silk background with white woven lace border. Embroidery consists of Union Jack & Australian flags with souvenir of Egypt at top, Commonwealth Forces badge in centre & a floral arrangement under the badge.Embroidered at bottom: "To Lou & Will with love from Charlie"passchendaele barracks trust, embroidery, silk, eygpt, souvenir -
Waverley RSL Sub Branchmuzzle cover K98k, WWI
... The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k, K98, or K98k) is a bolt action rifle used extensively during both WWI and WWII Cover was used to prevent the entry of dirt MUD and water into barrel Collected as a souvenir in France during WWI by Sig Henry Roussac 25Bn AIF mauser k98k muzzle cap barrel cap Roussac 25 Bn AIF WWI Steel cover with a hinged cap muzzle cover K98k ...The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k, K98, or K98k) is a bolt action rifle used extensively during both WWI and WWII Cover was used to prevent the entry of dirt MUD and water into barrelCollected as a souvenir in France during WWI by Sig Henry Roussac 25Bn AIF Steel cover with a hinged capmauser, k98k, muzzle cap, barrel cap, roussac, 25 bn, aif, wwi -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchSouvenir Mugs, Franklin Mint Pty.Ltd, 1983
... RSL badge printed on base WWI,WWII,Korea White tankards with a gold band around the top and bottom. Sepia colour prints around circumference,depicting various aspects of war. Souvenir ...White tankards with a gold band around the top and bottom. Sepia colour prints around circumference,depicting various aspects of war.RSL badge printed on base WWI,WWII,Korea -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - TRENCH ART, BROOCHES VARIOUS, c.1939-45
... Items relate to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWII military history - souvenirs Badges trench art .1) Brooch, perspex, rectangular with brass inlay rectangular. ...Items would be classed as Trench Art. Items relate to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWII.1) Brooch, perspex, rectangular with brass inlay rectangular. A small chain attached. Inscribed on inlay: “ [left arrow] NEI [right arrow]”. .2) Brooch, perspex, heart shape with heart shape brass inlay with inscription: “Love to Mother” .3) Brooch, perspex, heart shape with metal heart shape inlay with red edging.military history - souvenirs, badges, trench art -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - Souvenir Booklet of Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps "Fortuna" Bendigo 1942-45, Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps, 1945
... A Souvenir Booklet recording the Section photos and a Nominal roll of those who served 1942-45 at the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps located at "Fortuna Villa" Bendigo was produced at the end of WWII. ...A Souvenir Booklet recording the Section photos and a Nominal roll of those who served 1942-45 at the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps located at "Fortuna Villa" Bendigo was produced at the end of WWII. ...A Souvenir Booklet recording the Section photos and a Nominal roll of those who served 1942-45 at the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps located at "Fortuna Villa" Bendigo was produced at the end of WWII. Each member of the unit was presented with a copy of the booklet. The booklet besides being a great memory for those who served is a very valuable resource as it names the individuals in the photographs and very importantly records a Nominal Roll of unit members and their Military details. This booklet is one of those original booklets. The booklet has been reprinted on a number of occasions with different coloured covers. The first and original booklet had a red cover. Editions with brown, dark blue and black exist. The black covered edition was the last reprint. This booklet was donated by Carol Hargrave of Grenfell, NSW after discovering it in an old trunk that she purchased. A black covered edition was donated by a local Bendigo Antique Dealer in September 2024.A4 sized red cloth covered hard covered book mainly containing sub-unit photographs of section members and includes their names. 23 x double sided pages of photographs and 2 double sided pages of a Nominal Roll of those who served at Fortuna 1942 - 45. Each of the 50 pages were scanned at 600 dpi in JPEG (.jpg) format and stored on the attached 16GB USB Memory Stick. The images have been converted into MPEG-4 (.mp4) video format, 9Mb in size that runs for 4 Minutes and is also stored on the memory stick.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER
... Folder 114 1) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 2) Bendigo Bank - July 1, 1995 3) Birthplace of a Nation - September 23, 1992 4) Capital Theatre Official Opening - April 21, 1991 5) Central Deborah Mine Public Opening - June 20, 1986 6) Golden Futures - August 2, 1995 7) Bendigo Dragon City - September 28, 1988 8) Golden Dragon Museum Grand Opening - March 2, 1991 9) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 10) The Mail Bendigo - November 27, 1968 11) Hargreaves Mall 10 Years On - May 13, 1992 12) Hargreaves Mall Opening - May 1982 13) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 14) Bendigo Marketplace Opening - October 31, 1995 15) A City Born on Timbered Slopes - September 25, 1985 16) A Glimpse of the 50s and 60s, The Doney Collection 17) Recollections Pictorial Lift out 1990 18) Pictorial Lift out 19) Pictorial Lift out Allan Doney - September 24, 1986 20) Pictorial Lift out 21) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 22) Bendigo Remembers - August 15, 2005 23) Souvenir of the Shamrock Hotel - April 18 24) Symon's Dairy 75 Years in Bendigo - June 24, 1995 25) Bendigo City on the Move - August 26, 1987 26) Victory 50th Anniversary End of WWII - August 15, 1985...NEWSPAPER Bendigo advertiser Folder 114 1) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 2) Bendigo Bank - July 1, 1995 3) Birthplace of a Nation - September 23, 1992 4) Capital Theatre Official Opening - April 21, 1991 5) Central Deborah Mine Public Opening - June 20, 1986 6) Golden Futures - August 2, 1995 7) Bendigo Dragon City - September 28, 1988 8) Golden Dragon Museum Grand Opening - March 2, 1991 9) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 10) The Mail Bendigo - November 27, 1968 11) Hargreaves Mall 10 Years On - May 13, 1992 12) Hargreaves Mall Opening - May 1982 13) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 14) Bendigo Marketplace Opening - October 31, 1995 15) A City Born on Timbered Slopes - September 25, 1985 16) A Glimpse of the 50s and 60s, The Doney Collection 17) Recollections Pictorial Lift out 1990 18) Pictorial Lift out 19) Pictorial Lift out Allan Doney - September 24, 1986 20) Pictorial Lift out 21) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 22) Bendigo Remembers - August 15, 2005 23) Souvenir of the Shamrock Hotel - April 18 24) Symon's Dairy 75 Years in Bendigo - June 24, 1995 25) Bendigo City on the Move - August 26, 1987 26) Victory 50th Anniversary End of WWII - August 15, 1985 Newspaper NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER ...Folder 114 1) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 2) Bendigo Bank - July 1, 1995 3) Birthplace of a Nation - September 23, 1992 4) Capital Theatre Official Opening - April 21, 1991 5) Central Deborah Mine Public Opening - June 20, 1986 6) Golden Futures - August 2, 1995 7) Bendigo Dragon City - September 28, 1988 8) Golden Dragon Museum Grand Opening - March 2, 1991 9) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 10) The Mail Bendigo - November 27, 1968 11) Hargreaves Mall 10 Years On - May 13, 1992 12) Hargreaves Mall Opening - May 1982 13) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 14) Bendigo Marketplace Opening - October 31, 1995 15) A City Born on Timbered Slopes - September 25, 1985 16) A Glimpse of the 50s and 60s, The Doney Collection 17) Recollections Pictorial Lift out 1990 18) Pictorial Lift out 19) Pictorial Lift out Allan Doney - September 24, 1986 20) Pictorial Lift out 21) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 22) Bendigo Remembers - August 15, 2005 23) Souvenir of the Shamrock Hotel - April 18 24) Symon's Dairy 75 Years in Bendigo - June 24, 1995 25) Bendigo City on the Move - August 26, 1987 26) Victory 50th Anniversary End of WWII - August 15, 1985newspaper, bendigo advertiser -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Reprint, The Herald, WWII Victory edition, 15 Aug 1995
... Reprint of The Herald Victory Edition Souvenir 15/8/1949 (reference to the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) Newspaper Reprint, The Herald, WWII Victory edition ...The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Folder 5 has wartime and other general interest papers. Reprint of The Herald Victory Edition Souvenir 15/8/1949 (reference to the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation)war - world war ii, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedNewspaper - The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication - My War by Jack Cannon, Jack Cannon, 1990
... The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication with more than 150 epic events of World War 2 (WWII)...The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication with more than 150 epic events of World War 2 (WWII) by Jack Cannon The Sun Book of the Popular Series...Jack Cannon The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication with more than 150 epic events of World War 2 (WWII) by Jack Cannon The Sun Book of the Popular Series The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication with more than 150 epic events of World War 2 (WWII) The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication - My War by Jack Cannon Newspaper The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication - My War by Jack Cannon Jack Cannon ...The Sun Newspaper Souvenir Publication with more than 150 epic events of World War 2 (WWII)jack cannon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchFlag - Framed Japanese Flag
... souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War. flag japanese japanese flag wwii world war 2 Japanese writing in black ink on front. ...Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Ration Book, 1988
... wwii world war 2 Ministry of Food, Ration Book Supplement in the name William R. Herring, 1 Walton Way Mitcham 7 July 1941. Class & Serial No: RBIPP609997. Yellowing book with seal on top right hand corner saying "Official Paid". "Ration Book Supplement" on top left hand corner. Souvenir ...Reproduction of a wartime Ration Book from magazine entitled Images of War 1939-1945 The Real Story of World War II - A Marshall Cavendish Collection in association with the Imperial War Museum. Issue 1 Volume 1Yellowing book with seal on top right hand corner saying "Official Paid". "Ration Book Supplement" on top left hand corner.Ministry of Food, Ration Book Supplement in the name William R. Herring, 1 Walton Way Mitcham 7 July 1941. Class & Serial No: RBIPP609997.ration book, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Dinner Menu
... See also 237 and 240. pilot kia killed in action dfc distinguished flying cross wwii world war two air force Dinner menu. Paper based with plastic laminate. Souvenir Dinner Menu ...From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Dinner menu. Paper based with plastic laminate.pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadges Italian
... Souvenir from Australian soldier during WWII...Souvenir from Australian soldier during WWII Assorted Italian badges WWII. ...Souvenir from Australian soldier during WWIIAssorted Italian badges WWII. Three badges; five St Christopher medals and one Italian dog tag Luigi di Maringgio -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionFlag - Indian flag, 1945 circa
... This flag was probably brought home as a souvenir at the end of WWII (1939-1945) ...This flag was probably brought home as a souvenir at the end of WWII (1939-1945) Rare example of the flag of an allied nation in World War 2 (1939-1945). flag star of india Red ensign with Union flag canton and emblem in centre of fly. ...The emblem and motto is that of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India established by Queen Victoria in 1861 shortly after the Indian Mutiny to honour Indian princes and chiefs, presumably those who had remained loyal to the crown, and British officers and administrators. The use of English in the motto perhaps indicated English was the language of the British Empire superseding the Roman Empire with its Latin. The wording is sufficiently vague to include other faiths to which many Indian princes belonged. This flag was probably brought home as a souvenir at the end of WWII (1939-1945) Rare example of the flag of an allied nation in World War 2 (1939-1945).Red ensign with Union flag canton and emblem in centre of fly. The emblem is a five pointed star surrounded by a motto “Heavens Light Our Guide” and set in a sunburst. Prior to 1947, it was the flag of British India at international events. It was superseded by the current Indian tricolour when India became independent. Rope runs through the hoist.flag, star of india -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Japanese sword
... Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII. ...Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII.Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender.japan, samurai, sword, wwii, world war two -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Kukri
... Representative of souvenirs from WWII. kukri Gurkha Blade is engraved with decoration. ...A weapon issued to Ghurka servicement. Often purchased as a souvenir by returning servicemen from Southeast Asia and later donated as a Mess decoration.Representative of souvenirs from WWII.Large knife with inward turned blade traditionally carried by Gurkha soldiers. Sheath is wood covered by leather. Includes two much smaller knives which fit into the top of the sheath.Blade is engraved with decoration.kukri, gurkha -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Rock From Hellfire Pass
... A typed note with the rock reads-: Rock from Hellfire Pass, Kanchanaburi,Thailand, manyAustralian and Allied soldiers died here in WWII working continuously around the clock under forced labour on the "death railway" to cut a passage through the solid rock in horrendous conditions and receiving little or no rations from their Japanese captors. Obtained by Mr M Evans in November 2002 whilst visiting the site,and presented to the Dandenong RSL Club. Small rock/stone from Hellfire Pass Kanchanaburi, Thailand. (appears sedimentary rock) Cream coloured. Souvenir ...Small rock/stone from Hellfire Pass Kanchanaburi, Thailand. (appears sedimentary rock) Cream coloured.No inscriptions on the Rock.. A typed note with the rock reads-: Rock from Hellfire Pass, Kanchanaburi,Thailand, manyAustralian and Allied soldiers died here in WWII working continuously around the clock under forced labour on the "death railway" to cut a passage through the solid rock in horrendous conditions and receiving little or no rations from their Japanese captors. Obtained by Mr M Evans in November 2002 whilst visiting the site,and presented to the Dandenong RSL Club.
