Army Hat - Australian Army Slouch Hat

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From the Collection of Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Victoria

Description: A khaki coloured Australian military felt hat. The left side has been folded up and pinned with an Australian Infantry Combat Badge. A safety pin is attached to the underside of the hat.
Size: W34cm x L39cm x H9cm
Object Registration: 36.6
Keywords: lara, rsl, royal australian army, royal australian artillery, war
Historical information: This hat, along with the rest of the dress uniform, belonged to an individual named H.E Schulze. It is believed to have been dropped off to the RSL, so no additional information is known.
Significance: This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Army (Royal Australian Artillery Regiment) during the late sixties.
Last updated: 21 Jun 2018 at 12:38PM

Short Sword - French 1831 Pattern Artillary Shord Sword

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Short Sword Brass Handle with 26 cm Blade French 1831 Pattern Artillery. Based on ancient sculptural depictions of the Roman gladius, the standard sword of the Roman legionaries.

Historical information

French 1831 Pattern Artillery Short Sword A French 1831 pattern brass handle dismounted artillery mans short sword, marked Talabotts Paris with black leather brass mounted scabbard. Blade, length 49cm, total length 64cm The French 1816-1831 sword was based on ancient sculptural depictions of the Roman gladius, the standard sword of the Roman legionaries. Both sword and scabbard are in very good condition.

Inscriptions & Markings

Stamped number on center of the guard of the hilt is 770. There is some marks also on center of the guard on the opposite side but not readable.

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Sweet heart Souvenir - Heart Shaped Souvenir Pendant

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Heart Shaped Souvenir Pendant Clear with palm tree and N.G. motif engraved there on.

Historical information

A sweet heart gift from World War 2.

Inscriptions & Markings

Engraved on the face of the Clear Heart Shaped Souvenir Pendant are N. G. and Palm Tree.

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Photograph 6" x 4" color - Photograph Lara R.S.L. Memebers at Lara Uniting Church 8/11/1998

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Color Photograph 6" x 4" Lara R.S.L. Members at Lara Uniting Church 08/11.1998. Members: L. - R. Rev. Malcolm Campbell, Jack Spalding, Colin Goldsworthy, Alan Quick, Alan Beckworth, Hugh Gillett, Ron Ellis, Charlie McCoy, Even Illingworth, Hans Van Der Horst, Ivar Mikelson, Ken Symonds, Snow Beswick, Alan Barnes.

Historical information

Part of Lara R.S.L. history.

Inscriptions & Markings

On rear of color photograph iis a list of names of the people in the photograph, Names mention above in Physical Description area.

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plastic model vw car - VW Schwimmwagen WW2

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Volkswagen Schwimmwagens used the engine and mechanicals of the VW Type 86 four-wheel drive prototype of the Kübelwagen and the Type 87 four-wheel drive 'Kübel/Beetle' Command Car, which in turn were based on the platform of the civilian Volkswagen Beetle. Erwin Komenda, Ferdinand Porsche's first car body designer, was forced to develop an all-new unitized bodytub structure since the flat floorpan chassis of the existing VW vehicles was unsuited to smooth movement through water. Komenda patented his ideas for the swimming car at the German Patent office. The earliest Type 128 prototype was based on the full-length Kübelwagen chassis with a 240 cm (7.9 ft) wheelbase. Pre-production units of the 128, fitted with custom welded bodytubs, demonstrated that this construction was too weak for tough off-roading, had insufficient torsional rigidity, and easily suffered hull-ruptures at the front cross-member, as well as in the wheel-wells. This was unacceptable for an amphibious vehicle. The large-scale production models (Type 166) were therefore made smaller, and had a wheel-base of only 200 cm (6.6 ft).

Historical information

Wold War 2 German VW Schwimmwagen Plastic Model

Inscriptions & Markings

Plastic model painted in camouflage colors with swastika.

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Australian Defence force badges of Rank ans Special Insignia - badges of Rank ans Special Insignia

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

A4 sheet of color photo of images of Australian Defence force badges of Rank and Special Insignia. ( 4 off the same)

Inscriptions & Markings

Images of epaulettes for Navy, Army, Air Force, and images of rank on sleeves as well as Upper arm badges of rank covering R.S.M. down to Lance Corporal.

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303 clip belt.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Clip bag with 5 individual pockets and a shoulder strap.

Historical information

Used in times of conflict to carry spare rounds of ammunition.

Inscriptions & Markings

50 BALL - 303 MARK VII 27/6/47 M G

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Print of Point Cook air Field Circa 1970.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular shaped print mounted on Chipboard.

Historical information

RAAF Williams, Point Cook is the birthplace of the Royal Australia Air Force and is the oldest continually operating military airfield in the world.

Significance

Since 1994 RAAF Williams (Point Cook) has been the home of RMIT Flight Training and Museum.

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Framed Photograph of Anzac day service at Larea R.S.L.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame.

Historical information

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War. Wikipedia

Significance

Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national commemorative occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

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Documentation War record R.P. Kelly - Papers for Pte R. P. Kelly V161130

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Documentation re request for discharge Pte. R. P. Kelly to Australian Military Force Headquarters Victoria, Australia. War Service Record Pte. R. P. Kelly obtained on line via internet by Lara R. S. L.

Inscriptions & Markings

Papers re Pte R, P, Kelly application for discharge sent via No. 6 F. T. S. , Mallala to Australian Military Forces - Vic L. of C. Area. Plus War Service Service Record of Pte. R. P. Kelly obtained by Lara R. S. L.

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Framed photo of End of WW2 rememberance day at Lara R.S.L.1990.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame

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R.S.L. Llife Menbership Awarded to Ken Simons

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

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Faber's Fw 190A-3 Fighter Plane.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame

Historical information

Fw 190A-3 (Werk Nr 0313) at Farnborough, Hampshire, summer 1942. Faber's Fw 190A-3 now with British markings and being test flown by the RAF.

Significance

There is no doubt that its study and that of the engine measurably assisted in the development of the Centaurus installation design of the Typhoon II (later to become the Tempest II, and eventually the Hawker Fury). Nevertheless its capture in no way compromised the appearance of the much faster A-4, and no doubt gave false confidence in the Spitfire IX's ability to out-fly the Fw 190.

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Framed Photo of H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular Shaped Glass Covered Photo Frame

Historical information

HMAS Vendetta was one of three Daring-class destroyers built for and operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The destroyer was built by Williamstown Naval Dockyard and entered service in 1958. During her early career, Vendetta was deployed to the Far East Strategic Reserve on multiple occasions. In 1965 and 1966, the destroyer undertook deterrence patrols during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War.

Significance

he ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Several more deployments were made to the Far East, up until 1978. In October 1979, the destroyer was decommissioned, and served as a parts hulk for sister ship HMAS Vampire. Vendetta was sold for ship breaking in January 1987.

Inscriptions & Markings

H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer.

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Australian Stamp Pack - Australia Remembers - Stamp Pack 4 x 45c

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Australia Post 4 x 45c Stamp Pack issued 1995 Contents are a collection of 4 stamps showing people who made a valuable contribution and service. This pack includes : Sir Edward " Weary" Dunlop (1907-1993) AC, CMG, mentioned for Medical Treatment rendered to World War 2 prisoners of War. Jessie Vasey (1897-1966) CBE awarded for founding and service to The War Widows Guild. John "Diver" Derrick (1914-1945) VC, mentioned for his being awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in New Guinea during World War 2. Rawdon "RON" Middleton (1916-1942) VC mentioned for his service during World War 2 RAAF

Inscriptions & Markings

The Stamp Pack consists of 4 pages : front page Australia Remembers 1945 with picture of V.C.Mostly black and White with Orange and Red. Second page Australia Remembers 1945 with details of stamps light brown back ground Third page 4 stamps with details of personnel light blue background. Last page small advertisements Orange back ground.

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Lara Heritage Festival 1994 Framed Certificate.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular shaped glass covered picture framed certificate.

Inscriptions & Markings

Lara Heritage Festival 1994 Framed Certificate.

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pair of silver plate serving tongs - officrs mess pair of silver Plate Salad Tongs & Pastry tongs

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Scissor type silver Plate Salad Tongs & Pastry tongs. NO brand name or marks viewable.

Inscriptions & Markings

None visable

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Lara Sub Branch Acknowledgement.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame.

Inscriptions & Markings

LARA SUB BRANCH RETURNED SERVICES LEAGUE acknowledgement for the restoration & renovations carried out by members.

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Defenders Of The Realm Mosquito Landing Plate.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Round gold rimmed dished plate depicting a plane landing in a field.

Inscriptions & Markings

Defenders Of The Realm Mosquito Landing Plate.

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Plaque - Wild Geese International inc.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

A Piece of Mugla Wood hung a top a small oblong wooden & metal Certificate of Membership.

Inscriptions & Markings

on the Mulga Wood - center is a round plastic shape of a laurel with words Wild Geese International with an oglonf shaped label plate with words "Combat Veterans Communications Group" hanging below is a rectangle shaped wood base with a metal plaque Wild Geese International Inc. Certificate of of Membership . This to certify that is member of the W.G. Combat Veterans Communications Group. sign by G.O.C. W.G 01 and counter signed by 2 I/C W.G,45 date.

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Framed picture of AT THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE. - AT THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE.

Lara RSL Sub Branch, Lara

Glass covered rectangular shaped gold coloured picture frame, showing the changing of the guard.

Inscriptions & Markings

AT THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE. On May 10th, 1937, Australian Troops mounted the Royal Guard at Buckingham Palace for the first time in history. Our Calendar features a Member of the Australian Coronation Contingent relieving a Welsh Guardsman and the reading of duties during the ceremonial change over. AUSTRALIA MOUNTS THE ROYAL GUARD. MAY 10th 1937.

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Army Hat - Australian Army Slouch Hat

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