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From the Collection of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection Building 129 Carlisle Drive North Bandiana Vic

Description: Metal figurine on a turned wooded base depicting an hussar. Wraparound inscribed plaque on base.
Size: 280mm x 90mm x 90mm
Object Registration: 2604
Keywords: 20th light horse, 8th/13th victorian mounted rifles, queens royal hussars, 14th/20th king's hussars
Historical information: The British Army 14th/20th King's Hussars was affiliated with 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment [date ?] . This affiliation carried over to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948 and is now maintained in the affiliation of the Queens Royal Hussars and 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse following various amalgamations and linkings.
Significance: Rare example of a gift between British and Australian regiments.
Inscriptions & Markings: "Presented to 8th/13th Victoria (sic) Mounted Rifles by all ranks 14th/20th King's Hussars on the occasion of the presentation of our new Guidon / 12 June 1982"
Last updated: 3 Dec 2019 at 12:07PM

silver sugar bowl

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver Plated Sugar Bowl Scuttle presented to the officers mess of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles by an officer on his departure.

Historical information

Major Joshua Gay was Officer Commanding A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1986-1988.

Inscriptions & Markings

To 8/13 VMR / OFFICERS MESS / FROM / MAJOR J GAY 1988

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condiment tray

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Decorative silver tray with silver bowls for condiments: bowl for mustard and bowl with inner glass liner, spoon and lid for salt.

Historical information

The regiment gathered objects of this kind for use at formal dinners and other occasions. Often the were acquired as gifts from parting officers.

Significance

Good quality objects in pristine condition.

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silver sugar bowl

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver sugar bowl with four legs, two handles and a lid.

Historical information

Decorative domestic objects of this type where gathered by the regiment for use in formal occasions such as dinners, afternoon teas and suppers where guests were entertained. Often these were gifts from regimental officers as their time in the regiment ended.

Significance

Representative of the type of object in regimental officers' messes. It is in excellent condition.

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coffee pot

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate coffee pot with decorative legs, handle, cap, and spout.

Historical information

This coffee pot is part of a collection of domestic objects associated with formal regimental occasions, dinners, afternoon teas or suppers.

Significance

Example of silverware collected by a regiment for use in formal occasions.

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Silver plate tankard

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate tankard with 8/13 Victoriann Mounted Rifles collar badge soldered to side and engraved with presentation details.

Historical information

Warrant Officer Class Two Bill Woolford served with the Royal Marines during World War Two. Following the war he served in Hong Kong before migrating to Australia in the 1950s. He joined the Victorian Police and was posted to Wodonga. There he joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles serving as Squadron Sergeant Major until his retirement in 1967. This tankard was presented to him on his retirement. Often a gift of this type would be hung in the mess signifying the recipient would maintain close contact with mess and the regiment.

Significance

Representative of a parting gift from the sergeants mess to a retiring NCO.

Inscriptions & Markings

Presented to / WOII Bill Woolford / by / Sgts Mess 8/13 VMR / June 1967

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Wine goblet

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

A silver plate goblet with the donor's name engraved around the base.

Inscriptions & Markings

Major R N Morrison 1979-1990

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Silver plate tankard

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name.

Historical information

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.

Significance

One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.

Inscriptions & Markings

20th ALH / Officers Mess / presented by / Lieut H McP Austin

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Silver plate tankard

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.

Historical information

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.

Significance

One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.

Inscriptions & Markings

20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Lieut J G Burchall / 16-10-1939

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Silver plate tankard

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.

Historical information

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.

Significance

One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.

Inscriptions & Markings

20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Capt V A McLeish /1936

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Silver plate tankard

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.

Historical information

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.

Significance

One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.

Inscriptions & Markings

20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Major K D McKenzie /1936

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Silver plate tankard

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.

Historical information

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.

Significance

One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.

Inscriptions & Markings

20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Lieut G B Daniel / 16-10-1939

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Mess tins

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Set of nesting aluminium mess tins with place names scratched into the outside of the soft metal. Tins were the property of Sergeant Sydney Neale who served in Militia prior to the WWII then the AIF. He has scratched his service career onto the tins.

Historical information

Sydney Charles Neale was a 35 year-old carpenter living in Albury when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces on 1 July 1940. He was at that time serving as a sergeant in the 122nd Howitzer Battery, 22nd Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division (Militia). Neale served with the 2nd 1st Field Regiment, 6th Division AIF in North Africa, Greece, Crete, Ceylon, Australia and Papua New Guinea. He returned to Albury following the war. He died 17 May 1955 and is buried at the Albury Cemetery.

Significance

Unique example of a WWII soldier's record of service engraved on his mess tins which he carried with him throughout the war.

Inscriptions & Markings

Starting at handle around sides of larger tin: 2nd AIF; 2/1st FLD RGT; ROYAL PARK; GEELONG; PUCKAPUNYAL; MELBOURNE; FREMANTLE; PERTH; BOMBAY; ADEN; PORT SUEZ; BARBARA; BIET; JIRJA; EMARIYA; ALEXANDRIA; ATHENS; PIRAEUS PORT; THE PLACE FOR DIVE BOMBERS; DAPNI.C; GYLPHADA; LARRISA; LAMIA; DOMUKOS; THERMOPYLAE; CORINTH; THE CANA; ARGOS; CANEA; SUDA BAY; RETIMO; OLIVE TREES; NICE STREAM; LOVELY FLOWERS; SPHANA; FAREWELL GREEKS; IKINCIA; KHASSA. On base of tin: MURATANIA / TO INDIA (BOMBAY) / WESTERNLAND / TO EGYPT (SUEZ) / PENNLAND / TO GREECE (PORT PIRAEUS) / GLENAIRN / TO CRETE (CANEA) / LESPOS / TO EGYPT (ALEXANDRIA) / WESTERNLAND / TO CEYLON (COLOMBO) / WESTERNLAND / TO AUSSIE) / SS JOSEPH LANE / TO N. GUINEA. Around sides of smaller tin: CEYLON; COLOMBO; HORANA; KALUTARA; PEMBROKE / ESTATE; PANADURA; MT LAVINA; DIYATALAW / LOOKOUT; FOR THE KINGCOBRA / AND THE VIPERS / PLENTY OF TROPICAL FRUIT; WHERE THE / RAF KNOCKED / THE JAPS / AND SO WE / SAY FAREWELL / TO / CEYLON; SEYMOUR; ALBURY; WHERE NEXT?; WALLGROVE; GRETA; BRISBANE; PORT MORESBY; WAU; SKINDEWAI; BULOLO; SUMMIT CREEK; CRYSTAL; THE GAP; PLANE 33 / TO WAU; PLANE TO / MORESBY; PLANE TO / TOWNSVILLE. On base of smaller tin: Rough depiction of Union Jack, and EGYPT; INDIA; NEW GUINEA; GREECE; CRETE; PALESTINE; CEYLON; AUSTRALIA

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Annual reunion program

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Program for the 1933 Annual Reunion of the 8th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) Association held at Anzac House Melbourne. Program is glued to light card backing.

Historical information

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.

Significance

Represents the ongoing camaraderie of soldiers from Victoria.

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8th Light Horse badges

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Framed set of one hat badge and pair of collar badges of 8th (Indi) Light Horse Regiment

Historical information

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.

Significance

Well presented set of regimental badges relating to citizen soldiers of North East Victoria.

Inscriptions & Markings

8 / Light Horse / Indi

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Watch case

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Small leather pouch with belt attachment. Belt attachment and front flap closed with metal buttons.

Historical information

This case was used by Captain Charles Arblaster, a graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon, who served with the 8th Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli where he was wounded and evacuated to the United Kingdom for treatment. He returned to Egypt and transferred to the 53rd Infantry Battalion and proceeded to the Western Front where he was wounded and taken prisoner of war at Fromelles on 20 July 1916 and died of wounds four days later. He was aged 21.

Significance

Personal item which adds to other items in the collection.

Inscriptions & Markings

CA / 8LH / MGS

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Born digital image

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Colour image of section of four light horsemen led by rider carrying a flag or pennant on lance.

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Photograph

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white photograph of Light Horse officer on horseback with drawn sabre. He is Lieutenant Robert Morrison 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

Historical information

Lieutenant, later Major Robert Morrison was instrumental in raising the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop. The Troop consisted of serving soldiers of the regiment as an extracurricular duty and carried out numerous community and official activities including regal and vice-regal escorts.

Significance

Good study of citizen soldier officer engaged in community activity.

Inscriptions & Markings

Lt Robert Morrison 1 Troop A Sqn 8/13 VMR leading Grand Parade Wodonga Horse Show Jul 1979

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Born digital image

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Black and white image of two soldiers engaged in tent-pegging. They are members of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop.

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TST board

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection, North Bandiana

Wooden board with decorative spanner mounted.

Historical information

Parting gift from Corporal D L Knight to Technical Support Troop (TST) 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. TST provided first line repair and recovery to armoured unit.

Significance

Representative of gifts given by departing members of the regiment

Inscriptions & Markings

Presented to / TST 8/13 VMR / by Cpl D L Knight

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