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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops (Light Horse), pre WW1 Circa 1899 o 1918
... WW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops (Light...Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914... : 115mm x 50mm WW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops ...Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914-1918). Issued to soldiers in Light Horse Units. Associated with WW1 Light Horse Units. Leggings worn by soldiers on horseback in WW1 1914-1918. A pair (2 off) WW1 Leather Leggings for Mounted AIF soldiers. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Sizings : 115mm x 50mmNilww1 lighthorse leggings, uniform leggings for ww1 mounted soldiers, leather leggings ww1 1914-1918 -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Soldiers Handbook "Notes on the Laws and Customs of War", 1914
... WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force. ... on Laws and Customs of War". WW1 issue. ...-country WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force ...WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force. WW1 The Great War, AIF, issue 1914. Small faded rose coloured soldiers handbook titled "Notes on Laws and Customs of War". WW1 issue. Front cover : Coat of Arms and title: Notes on the Laws and Customs of War. Author : Ambrose Pratt. Written for the Australian Imperial Force 1914. Authority: Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer Melbourne. ww1 1914-1918, soldiers handbook ww1, australian imperial force 1914, laws and customs pertaining to war ww1 aif. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomIdentity discs, 906 Tpr T E Whyte, abt 1914
... WW1 issue...Two standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir... Macleod melbourne WW1 issue identity discs 906 Tpr T E Whyte 3rd ...WW1 issueTwo standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir version with depiction of Arab city on reverse. On plaited leather cord906 Tpr T E Whyte 3rd AMGSidentity discs -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchSilver War Badge WW1, Circa 1914
... WW1 Issue... issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/Woman Silver War Badge WW1 ...These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured, sick, or disabled and were subsequently invalided discharged or to older soldiers who retired during the course of the war - First. The Silver War Badge was worn on a lapel of civilian clothes to show that the recipient had served. The wearer of the badge was required to carry and produce his/her stamped discharge certificate. The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/WomanA round stirling silver BadgeFront - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684silver war badge, ww1 issue -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchJacket
... Army Medics Jacket WW1 issue. Used in WW2 also... WW1 Army Army Medics Jacket WW1 issue. Used in WW2 also Jacket ...Army Medics Jacket WW1 issue. Used in WW2 alsouniform, ww1, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged Weapon, German Bayonet, C WW1
... German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue.... Duisburg German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue ...German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue.H,. Mundlos & Co Magdeburg. Deutsche Maschinefabrik A - G Duisburg -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged weapon, Bayonet - German Mauser, C WW1
... Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted... melbourne Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted ...Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted leather sheath -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged Weapon Bayonet, C WW1
... German Mauser Bayonet model 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden... 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden handle Edged Weapon Bayonet ...German Mauser Bayonet model 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden handleSIMSON & CO SJHL W15 on spine -
Camberwell RSL Sub-BranchWW1 Identity Tag, Private Brendan Culcutt's, 2124, ID name tag WW1
... Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan Culcutt... melbourne See photo Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan ...Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan Culcutt who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916See photo -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - STIRRUPS, 1914 - 1919
... WW1 Issue... goldfields WW1 Issue Passchendaele Barracks Trust Leather Stirrups 1 ...WW1 Issue1. & 2. A pair of matching foot stirrups - both leather, brown, strap with metal buckle, cream coloured stitching. heavy metal loop to attach strap to stirrup.passchendaele barracks trust, leather stirrups -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Veterans Travel Pass Badge, post WW1 1918 on
... Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free...Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording : WW1...-country Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free ...Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free travel due to them being a WW1 veteran. Associated with WW1 veterans and a badge that entitles them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered. Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording : WW1 Veterans Travel Pass (issue no) 1980, (member number) 1521. The badge is on a gold coloured bar and pin. WW1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980, 1521ww1 veterans travel pass, ww1 1914-1915 travel pass for veterans -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Bulls-eye Trench Lantern
... in the trenches n WW1. Private issue, not government. It is candle... handle used in the trenches n WW1. Private issue, not government ...This is a black painted tin lamp with a tin handle used in the trenches n WW1. Private issue, not government. It is candle-powered. -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustMedal - WW1 British War Medal : PTE. A. E. Hollis, 1914-1918
... WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services...-country WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services ...WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. Medal belongs to Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 The Great War. WW1 Campaign medal "British War Medal" cupro nickel plate. Silver in colour. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. pte. a. e. hollis aif, ww1 british medal, the great war 1914-1918 -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
... Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.... uniform armed forces costume male Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued ...Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchFemale Relative Badges, Wm McLeans / Amor, Mid 20th Century
... relative of those on active service overseas, during WW1. Issued... are originals as issued during WW1 and WW2 Female Relatives Badges WW1 ...These badges were issued to female relatives of a person serving overseas during WW1 and WW2,The badges are originals as issued during WW1 and WW2One Badge is oval shape, blue and silver colour finish. One badge is round shape with a silver colour finish.The first oval shape badge was issued to nearest female relative of those on active service overseas, during WW1. Issued to by Dept of Defence to Women of Australia, For Duty Done - 22589 - 9455 The second round badge was issued to female relatives was issued to the female relatives, nearest has been dropped, issued in WW2.A206433 -[ Issued by Cowth Govt.female relatives badges, ww1, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT OF A WW1 SOLDIER, Bartlett Brothers Photographer, c1918-1925
... to be WW1 issue. On his left upper arm is part of a triangular... ribbons that appear to be WW1 issue. On his left upper arm is part ...Oval shaped portrait of chest and head of a WW1 soldier. The photo is mounted on a cardboard backing. The soldier is hatless. He wears glasses. He is wearing a Sam Brown belt over his army uniform. He is wearing two ribbons that appear to be WW1 issue. On his left upper arm is part of a triangular shape colour patch. On his eppaulettes are the copper "Australia" badge. He has a small diameter lanyard over his left shoulder. No name on portrait.Nilww1, bendigo, portrait -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - ENLISTMENT POSTER, St. Leigh & Co. Ltd, Original WW1
... A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1... goldfields A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 ...A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic.Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles in Turkey. In colour showing map of that part of Turkey. Poster laminated with layer of clear plastic to protect it.On top says "A CALL FROM THE DARDENELLES" On bottom "ENLIST NOW" In middle "COO-EE - WON'T YOU COME"ww1, recruitment poster -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustBrass Pencil Case and Pencil Miniature, 1916
... For issue to WW1 soldiers both abroad and back in Australia...-country For issue to WW1 soldiers both abroad and back ...For issue to WW1 soldiers both abroad and back in Australia on leave. Issued to Australian troops both overseas and on leave from 1916 on for the duration of WW1. Brass Pencil Case with slide out pencil, miniature. AUST COMFORTS FUND is etched onto the external face of the pencil casebrass pencil case and pencil miniature, australian comforts fund, ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Cigarette Cards, Magpie Virginia Cigarette Cards, c.1922
... Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J... Dandenong melbourne Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921 ...Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J Schuh Tobacco Company, Melbourne.Record of events during WW1Small cardboard box containing 21(3 duplicates) photographs of various scenes around the Ypres? area during WW1Magpie Virginia Cigarettes J.J.Schuh tobacco company Pty. Ltd. Tobacco House Melbourneworld war 1, ww1, world war one, ww one, cigarette card, magpie cigarette card -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - TRAVEL PASS, WW1, 1980
... Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans... goldfields Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 ...Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans which entitled them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered.Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording: Enamelling on gold coloured background.Inscribed wording: World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980. Member no. 328. Stamped on back: NOT TRANSFERABLE, SWANN & HUDSON.cooper collection, ww1 veterans, travel pass, badge -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - BADGE, Post WW1
... These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal... goldfields These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal ...These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal section missing on the bottom had a star for each son missing in the case of Mothers. First issued in Feb 1919.Mothers and widows cloth badge. Black with Lattice Rising Sun 'For Australia' silver metal bar with Oak leave hold cloth NR14743.mothers and widows, badges ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE, TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA, c.WWI
... WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female... goldfields WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female ...WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. Small clasps hung at the bottom to denote how many husbands, brothers etc were serving, missing on this one. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Badge, grey metal, blue background with grey print on front of badge with clasp / pin fastener."Issued by Department of Defence, To Women of Australia, For duty done".numismatics - medals, military history, badges, women -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS & MEDALLIONS, FRAMED, During and post WW1
... Pictures of G. B. Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1... goldfields Pictures of G. B. Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1 ...Pictures of G. B. Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1. Also includes medallion issued by Dept of Defence to returned Active Service Veterans and medallion likely issued by local council. Refer 3446P for Service details.Gold ornate frame. Includes two photos of soldier in uniform on a green background. Also includes two medallions. 1. Gold medallion with 2 rifles over a bullseye target on a chain and crossbar. On back "G.J. Jackson, Epsom 15/11/15." 2. Round medallion with crown on top with Rising Sun and AIF in middle, issued to returning soldiers. Frame has glass cover. Includes label that says:- "Driver George Bailey Jackson No. 2172. 30th Motor Transport Comp, 17th Division Supply Column Australian Imperial Forces with British Exp Force France".passchendaele barracks trust, photo, 30th motor transport co., g. b. jackson -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Exhibition Material, Monash University, "Return; the way back home", Sep. 2019
... and the return of troops from WW1 and the issues that arose and how some... Monash and the return of troops from WW1 and the issues ...Exhibition materials from Monash University's "Return; the way back home", about the story of Sir John Monash and the return of troops from WW1 and the issues that arose and how some of the problems were attempted to be resolved. Consists of the pamphlet printed by Monash for the exhibition, an e-mail from Geoff Brown and a photo of two tram seats that were loaned by the Museum to Monash.trams, tramways, monash university, tramcar equipment, melbourne tram museum, world war 1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys Holmes, Pre January 1917
... to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue... and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from ...Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. The Cover may have contained several letters each from the same writer and may be subject to the Censor. Cited in 'Untold Stories & Forgotten Faces' by James Affleck, 'KINGHORN,Walter Stanley, (Byaduk), born 1888, enlisted 26th August 1914. He served in 4th Light Horse Regiment, who fell at the Charge of Beersheba on 31st October 1917, buried at Beersheba War cemetery.. One of fourteen local men killed remembered in an Avenue of Honour. Original document, cover/envelope with 1917 postmark, surname of sender and full address. Portion of fourteen items comprising the Gladys Holmes collection.Buff coloured paper envelope with dark green ink used for instructions and markings. Black ink circular postmark FIELD POST OFFICE/9 JA 17 Blue ink handwritten address and sender's name.Writer: Kinghorn Address: Miss G Holmes/Byaduk/ via Hamilton/ Victoria/ Australia gladys holmes, envelope, kinghorn, ww1, byaduk -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Imperial German
... was issued during WW1 to German Army personnel. refer to AWM item... a suspender ring. This medal was issued during WW1 to German Army ...A WW1 era Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class medal contained in a presentation case. The medal has a black and white striped ribbon threaded through a suspender ring. This medal was issued during WW1 to German Army personnel. refer to AWM item https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C11768431914 on lower leg of Cross obverse representing year of award. 1813 on lower leg of Cross reverse representing year of commencement of award. -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Light Horse Saddle : Martin Balsarini, Circa 1900-1920
... Dark Rum coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier... coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier Martin Balsarini 4th ...WW1 AIF Light Horse Saddle (Martin Balsarini's, a Chiltern Resident). The Great War 1914-1918.This saddle belonged to Martin Balsarini, a soldier in the AIF WW1 4th Light Horse Brigade and who was at the Charge Of Beersheba. Dark Rum coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier Martin Balsarini 4th Light Horse AIF. Saddle has cast iron stirrups x 2 with brass adjustment buckles. There is a restored leather rations barrel attached to the rear of the saddle. The saddle underlay is made of canvas and felt. Stitching is hemp cotton. ww1 saddle, ww1 4th light horse saddle, ww1 martin balsarini's saddle, chiltern resident ww1 soldier, martin balsarini, 4th light horse saddle, the charge of beersheba. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal Set (set of 3)
... Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM...-1919" Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM ...Thomas Richard Cook Service number: 1732 Rank: Private Roll title: 1 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 8 Reinforcements (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 10 April 1915 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Argyllshire Ship number: A8 Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM not included. 1) The 1914-1915 Star. Awarded for service on the establishment of a ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award). 2) British War Medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 3) The Victory medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations. • Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war. • Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on the complement of aircraft-carrying ships. A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned' 1) 1914-15 Star: Star with crown on top, with crossed swords, embossed with "1914-15" on obverse side, "1768/ Gnr T R Cook/ 1/Bn. A.I.F." 2)King George head and mounted warrioir on obverse. 3)Winged Brittania and obverse "The Great/war for/civilisation/1914-1919"medals, 1914 15 star, british war medal, victory medal, ww1 medals -
Orbost & District Historical Societypassport, 1919
During WW1 passports had been temporary - War Precaution. The War Precautions Act 1914 required all persons over 16 years of age, on leaving Australia, to possess some passport. The Passports Act of 1920 made permanent a passport system Australians had tolerated during the war because they believed it was temporary. Passports issued by Australia were issued only to "British subjects" and were described as "British Passports". This wasn't changed until 1949. An entry indicates that he probably visited the U.S.A. James Massey Herbert was born in 1891 and died in 1971. He was the son of Lancelot Herbert and Martha Rawling. He was married to Alma Young and his sons were Graham and Eric Herbert. ( info. from John Phillips)The Herberts were early settlers in Orbost. James Massey Herbert was an Orbost Shire councillor for 1 term (1943-1945). A small blue passport with paper inside that opens up to show I D photo of James Massey Herbert. passport-herbert-james-massey -
Orbost & District Historical Societymedallion, Memorial Plaque Factory, after WW1
These medallions were issued after the First World war to the next-of-kin of all British and Commonwealth(Empire) service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. The plaques were made of bronze aand hence popularly known as the "Dead Man's Penny". James Pullar Cameron was killed at Lone Pine during WW1. James Pullar Cameron (Service No 605) enlisted in the 8th Light Horse at Orbost on September 11, 1914 aged 23 years 5 months. His medical was done by Dr James Kerr. He was 6 ft 1 in tall, 11 st 6 lbs, of dark complexion with dark eyes and hair and a chest measurement of 34 ½ / 38 inches. After training, he embarked the Armadale on February 12, 1915. He was shot in the chest at the Dardanelles on May 29, 1915 and taken aboard the HT Neuralia for transfer to Malta. He was admitted to the military hospital ‘Cootenara’ and after 10 days treatment, he re-embarked for Gallipoli aboard the HMT Southland on June 14, 1915. He returned to duty at Gallipoli on June 20, 1915. On August 7, 1915 he was killed in action. His body was not recovered. His name is on the memorial at Lone Pine. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there.James Pullar Cameron was the son of Robert Cameron one of the earliest settlers on the Orbost flats. He was a trooper in the 8 Light Horse Regiment and died at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915.A bronze commemorative medallion in a wooden frame. The token has an image of Britannia holding trident and standing with a lion. The designer's initials E.Cr.P appear above the front paw. In her left outstretched hand she holds an oak wreath with the name James Pullar Cameron in a rectangle. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there.Around the picture- He died for freedom and honour.ww1 gallipoli cameron medallion military
