Battle Dress Post War Royal Victorian Regiment Jacket with SGT rankClass 8405-66-025-6412 Mill Size of Chest 37/38S Matching Trouser 32 Waist, made by Oxford Clothes Pty Ltd South Australia 1968

The 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment was amalgamated into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960. The heritage of this Australian Infantry unit is maintained today by the Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria RegimentThe only known photograph of these Pipe Majors together. PD5/6-00102-1 Original framed photograph with damage PD5/6-00102-2 Digitally restored framed photograph Both show three generations of Pipe Majors from the 5th Battalion (the Victorian Scottish Regiment) and 5th/6th Battalion (the Royal Victoria Regiment) Pipes and Drums. Pictured: WO2 David Bail (Pipe Major 1972-1987), WO1 Don MacPhie (Pipe Major 1964-1972) and LT Duncan MacLennan MBE (Rtd) (Pipe Major 1952-1964). 5th battalion, victorian scottish regiment, australian army, pipes and drums, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, pipe major, vsr, shine of remembrance, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment

The Victorian Scottish Regiment was an infantry unit of the Colony of Victoria Australia raised in 1898. It became part of the Australian Commonwealth Military forces in 1901 and was later renamed the 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment. In 1960 the Victorian Scottish Regiment became the Royal Victoria Regiment and the present 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment is today the custodian of its Australian-Scottish customs and traditions. Officer's full dress scarlet wool doublet with yellow stand collar and cuffs, and Inverness skirts. Left front of doublet, cuffs and Inverness skirts all edged with white piping. Lower edge of collar, cuffs and skirts are decorated with three rows of doubled, 1/8” silver Russian braid; each row completed with a large whitemetal coloured metal "King Edward VII Australian Commonwealth" button of the period 1901-1911. 5/8” silver lace around top of collar, and top and seam of gauntlet cuff. Silver braid shoulder straps and screw buttons MISSING. Eight large buttons at front of tunic, and two at back waist. Two large brass belt hooks at side waist of doublet. Lower front skirt flaps have welt pockets lined with linen. Body of tunic lined with a white wool mixture, lightly padded around the underarms. Lower skirt flaps lined with a medium weight cream wool twill and upper smaller flaps lined with a finer cream wool twill. Sleeves lined with cream cotton twill and written in blue ink on lotter right opening lining is '5-7 37'. Collar lined with red wool and neck fastened with two brass hook and eyes. No black patent leather tab at collar.blue ink on lotter right opening lining is '5-7 37'vsr, victorian scottish regiment, australian army, 5th battalion, 5th battalion victorian scottish regiment, royal australian infantry corps, rainf, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, pipes and drums, officer, full dress, doublet, scottish dress

Victorian Scottish Regiment Champion Guard Plaza Ballroom - St Kilda July 2nd 1931 O.G Guard, CAPT H.H.Wheeler M.M. Presented by J.T Sargent, ESQ. Manager Plaza BallroomThe trophy has both handles in tact. Vase like trophy shape with handles shaped like upside down hocket sticks/nike logo.Won By Victorian Scottish Regiment Champion Guard Plaza Ballroom - St Kilda July 2nd 1931 O.G Guard, CAPT H.H.Wheeler M.M. Presented by J.T Sargent, ESQ. Manager Plaza Ballroom5/6 rvr, victorian scottish regiment champion guard, victorian scottish regiment st kilda, july 2nd 1931, capt h.h.wheeler, presented by j.t sargent

Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIA wooden plaque with decorative motifs, including the corp badge of 5/6 RVR. Located centrally is a large gold coloured Royal Victorian Regiment badge5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment 5/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn

A series of photographs showing a street parade, these may be from an early Begonia Festival Parade. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. north western victorian regiment, parade, ballarat voluntary riflemen

Wooden, shield shaped plaque, that is varnished in a red coloured varnish. The varnish is badly chipped. Located centrally on the plaque is a large Royal Victorian Regiment badge. This is located above a silver banner with "6th Battalion" embossed on it.6 rvr, army reserve, infantry, hat badge

5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment, Drums presented to the Regiment by the Victorian Scottish Regt, Ladies Welfare Assoc 1941.

Letter in relation to unidentified soldier. Son of Mrs. Barbour, presumably a member of the Victorian Regiment, who died of illness during the Boer War during the year of 1900 in South Africa. Believed to be Private Robert Barbour S/N 94, who died of Enteric Fever at Bloemfontein on 6 May 1900.Faded white paper with black borders. Detailed black typed letter outlining last days of the son of Mrs Barbour who died from illness in the Boer War.boer war, 1900, letter of condolence, disease, private barbour

Service at St George's Church, East St Kilda, on 6 August 1911.Folded single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in blue with Scottish Regiment insignia on the front.victorian scottish regiment, st george's presbyterian church st kilda

Silver cup on thin stem no handles Victorian Scottish Regiment rifle club cup Inter Company Competition In miniatare range vsr trust5/6 rvr, bhq, vsr, trophy

5/6 RVR plaque with the unit badge in the centre, "5/6" fixed on the top left corner, and the unit patch fixed on the top right corner. All the badges are fixed onto the dark wood

38 Bn, raised March 1916. Post War it was the Bendigo CMF Unit until 1962. then shut down.1. B & W photo of group of officers and senior NCO's talking and laughing. They are wearing formal mess dress with ribbons WW2. At top right can be seen a photo of a group in front of 38 Bn Banner. 2. B & W photo of four men, 2 officers, 2 Snr NCO's. They are wearing formal mess dress. Photo taken in the Officer/Sgts mess, Drill hall, Mollison St, Bendigo. 3. A formal Army dinner. Held in Officers Mess at the Mollison St Drill Hall. An Officer is standing addressing the group. The group is composed of officers and snr NCO's. The table is set with flowers, cutlery and drinks.38 bn, staff, officers, bendigo

Shield shaped plaque made of vanished timber with a large RVR badge affixed to its front. Below this is located a silver banner with 22nd Battalion enscribed on it.rvr, wark vc club, infantry, badge

The Kennedy Brothers of the Victorian Scottish Regiment 1. Corporal Keith Kennedy (Service No: VX87292) was born in Williamstown on 16 January 1920 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 2nd/23rd Infantry Battalion. 2. Staff Sergeant Francis Edward Smith Kennedy (Service No: VX87302) was born in Williamstown on 26 October 1917 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 5 Infantry Battalion. 3. Sergeant John James (Jack) Kennedy (Service No: VX87293) was born in Williamstown on 12 May 1916 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 2nd/13 Infantry Battalion. 4. Lance Sergeant George Brian Kennedy (Service No: VX55541) was born in Williamstown on 27 January 1915 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 12 May 1941. He served in the 2/2 Australian Commando Squadron. Source: vwma.org.au, NAA.gov.au and nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au ww2, australian army, aif, kennedy brothers, george kennedy, jack kennedy, frank kennedy, keith kennedy

BADGES OF 38TH INFANTRY BATTALION NORTHERN VICTORIAN REGIMENT 1930 TO 1960. Brown plastic frame of heavy cream cardboard displaying 12 badges.2 labels underneath badges Left side: “38th INFANTRY BATTALION THE BENDIGO REGIMENT 1930 - 1943” Right side: “38TH INFANTRY BATTALION NORTHERN VICTORIAN REGIMENT 1948 - 1960” 38th bn, framed, passchendaele barracks trust

Title and List of Band Members. "38th BATTALION, NORTHERN VICTORIAN REGIMENT BAND 1955" Back row L. to R.: J. GRIFFITHS, ........... ............, L. FRANK, E. STANLEY, K. HOCKING. Second back row: J. DORBIE, J. BOLAND, A. CARTER. Third back row: A. SWIFT (BAND MASTER), L. PHAIR, W. ALLEN, A. TRAYES. Third front row: I. DEAUROGH, R. TREVASKIS, M. McDONALD, A. BISHOP, R. SWIFT, R. MITCHELL. Second front row: N. MILLAR, N. MARCHINGO, L. ELLIS, M. LAMBERT, R. CHRISTIE. Front row: H. MEEK, A. THOMPSON, J. RIPPER, G. WILKINSON, F. GILBERT, V. GREGOR, K. JINKS - DRUM MAJOR"Photograph, black and white on paper, a group photograph of a Regimental Band on parade, standing on grass. Cloth insignia - red background with white embroidered lettering above photograph. List of band members - black ink type written on white card below photograph. Mount - double mounted, exterior dark red colour cardboard, inner cream colour cardboard. Frame - timber with brown varnish finish, glass front and cardboard backing.Cloth Insignia Lettering "NORTHERN VICTORIAN REGIMENT".passchendaele barracks trust, framed accessories, photograph, 38th battalion, regiment band

The Book includes an account of the 5th Battalion at Gallipoli and the Western Front in WWI, the inter-war years, and the 2/5th Battalion in WWII in Libya, Greece, Syria and New Guinea. Includes Roll of Honour for both World Wars and Honours and Awards.429 pages book of The History of the Victorian (1988) By Brigadier F.W. SpeedHard Cover with Dust Jacket5/6 rvr, 5th battalion, 2/5th ballalion, bhq, book

The presentation was from The Bendigo Council to the Northern Victorian Regiment - 38th Infantry Battalion in relation to it's 100th Anniversary of being formed. It was at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on 28th Aug 1958. 16 page white booklet. On front is the Bendigo City emblem, document titles, Regiment Emblem, Date and location. Booklet is a souvenir program. Red and Purple line (Council colours) running down the side of the page. Contents include list of Councillors, Description of Event, Order of Ceremony, History of Regiment, Battle Honours and a brief history of Bendigo.Cover has City of Bendigo emblem and the words "Presents "An Address of Honor" to the Northern Victorian Regiment, 38th Infantry Battalion.38th battalion, 100 year anniversary

Item in the collection of "William Fawcett" V246452. Refer Cat 9627 for his service details. Address of Honor issued to regiment for recognition of service, its connection to Bendigo. This ceremony gave them "Freedom of Entry" for 100 years Anniversary.16 page white booklet issued by City of Bendigo Council giving Freedom of Entry to the Northern Victorian Regiment. Cover has description and purple and red stripe down right side. Inside picture of Mayor, List of Councillors, Order of Ceremony, List of Serving Officers, Summary of History of Regiment, Battle Honours and history of Bendigo.Cover says: "City of Bendigo Presents an address of Honor to the Northern Victorian Regiment (38th Battalion) at Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo 24th Aug 1958."booklet, nvr, 38th bn, freedom of entry, fawcett 1

In 1948, following the completion of the demobilisation process, the Citizens Military Force was reformed and the Battalion was reconstituted as the 38th battalion (Northern Victorian Regiment)". In 1952, after National Service Scheme was enacted the Battalion was split to help form the 59th Battalion (Hume Regiment). In 1955. the Battalion formed an Alliance with South Staffordshire Regiment. In 1960, the 38th Battalion was combined with 59th and 8th/7th Battalion (The North Western Victorian Regiment to form the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Victorian Regiment.Two black and white photographs on photo paper. 1. Shows a group of soldiers in two rows on parade with building and civilians in background with text on front. 2. Shows a group of soldiers in two rows on parade with building "Headquarters The Northern Victorian Regiment" in background with text on front.1. On front in black "38th Battalion Colour Party and Escort, Royal Tour 1954, Pall Mall Bendigo". Rear PBT 43. 2. On front in black "38th Battalion Colour Party and Escort in front of Passchendaele Barracks, Mollison St, Bendigo". Both 1. & 2. have personnel named.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt43to44, photographs, 38th battalion

The soldier at rear with medals is Harry Burrell MM. Refer Cat No 298.4 for his service details.Photo B & W showing five soldiers on parade in front of a Barracks being Mollison Street Bendigo.“Headquarters The Northern Victorian Regiment”passchendaele barracks trust, photography

Worn as part of a uniform, attached to the right shoulder of a jacket with the loose end in the right breast pocket. This jacket was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This lanyard has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The lanyard was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Army uniform of the period.Brown and white candy-striped cord lanyard with two loops knotted at either end; one knot has been looped around the lanyard to form an arm hole. The striped colour signifies membership of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment.military uniform, ex-service, lanyard, army uniform, warrnambool

Black / white photo of Officers of the 38th Battalion taken at Annual Camp Seymour in January 1951. Officers Mess in background. Names of all Officers printed under photo. Brown wooden frame with glass front, cream border & cardboard backing."38th Infantry Battalion, the Northern Victorian Regiment"passchendaele barracks trust, photographs, 38th bn

‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles conducted a parade at Buna Barracks, Albury on Sunday 1 May 1988 to mark the 103rd Anniversary of the formation of the Victorian Mounted Rifles and the 40th Anniversary of the linking of the 8th (Indi), 13th (Gippsland) and 20th (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Light Horse Regiments to form the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Colonel G K Howard, Director of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps was the Reviewing Officer. The Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment provided the music for the occasion. Following the parade Colonel Howard officially opened the Regimental Museum.Colour photograph of Pipes and Drums of Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment leading ' A ' Squadron Victorian Mounted Rifles on to the parade ground. Pipe Major; Sergeant Cox, Drum Major Private Donnely.

Black & white printed paper attached to cardboard.“38th Infantry Battalion The Northern Victorian Regiment. The Lineage. Honours”38th bn, lineage, honours