Model Military Aircraft.

From the Collection of Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong Victoria

Description: Plastic model of CAC Wirraway aircraft. Khaki and green paintwork.
Plastic model of Bristol Beaufort aircraft. Yellow in colour.
Size: Wirraway 12 cm long x 18 cm wide x 5 cm in height. Beaufort 19 cm long x 24 cm wide x 6 cm in height.
Object Registration: 0311
Inscriptions & Markings: A20 - 103. on Wirraway.
AW665. PP B on Beaufort.
Last updated: 5 Feb 2019 at 1:06PM

Eyeshields, Anti-Gas MK 11 (WWII)

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Card board box containing 3 individual envelopes (originally held 6) that hold one piece transparent plastic eye shield visors mounted on leather band with felt forehead comfort strip held by 3 staples. At the end of the leather band two lengths of black elastic material straps with one having a small hook and the other having small ring and when joined secure the shield to the wearers head. The elastic bands are secured to the leather using press studs which clip into two studs in the plastic visor to make the visor fit around the wearers face. The cardboard box is made of heavy duty cardboard with opening at one end to access the envelopes. The envelopes are beige manila type and not sealed.

Inscriptions & Markings

On cardboard Box a label - EYESHIELDS,ANTI-GAS, MK11 AIR SPRAY Action to be taken within ten minutes in the following order to prevent blisters--. 1. COTTON WASTE: Swab liquid off exposed skin. 2. OINTMENT: Rub hard on exposed skin for 1 minute. 3. EYESHIELD: Change. 4. CLOTHING: If detector shows large drops, remove or cut away as necessary. If cape "worn" swab off liquid. SMALL drops :no action. 5. OINTMENT: Rub on skin now exposed. 6. DETECTORS: If possible, remove and renew. (Tippet or Armlet). 7. WEAPONS: Decontaminate. 8. OINTMENT: Re-apply to hands. A.F.A.& CO. 1941

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Belt Buckle.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Claimed as Warrant Officers belt buckle from period 1939 - 1945. Belonged to James Eric Burns Sargent Major.

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Assorted Service Medals.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Bronze "Italy Star" WWII Europe and Mediterranean Theatre Service. Bronze "Burma Star" WWII Burma Theatre Service Pacific. Bronze "Atlantic Star" WWII Battle of the Atlantic. Air Crew Europe France and Germany. Bronze "Africa Star" WWII Africa Theatre Service. 8 th Army 1942 - 1943. Bronze " France and Germany Star" WWII Central and Northern European Theatre Service. United Nations Service Medal. Korea . Issued for service under U N Command in Korea . U N 1st International Award. United Nations Medal UNFICYP. Issued in 1964 to UN Servicemen in Cyprus. For the restoration of Law and Order. In the Service of Peace.

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Service Medals WW 11.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Bronze Service Medal Star shaped with Coloured cotton ribbon. Issued to Servicemen by United Kingdom for WW11 Pacific Theatre Service. May 1945. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 - issued for 30 days fulltime service in Australia or Overseas. War Medal 1939 - 1945 , issued for 28 day fulltime service in Armed Forces.

Inscriptions & Markings

VX68291 on rear of Pacific Star. S W Bell.

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Service Campaign Medals.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

1914 - 1915 Star. For service in WW1 campaigns Gallipoli and Europe. British War Medal 1914 - 1920. For general service during WW1. Victory Medal. Service within a theatre of military operation during WW1.

Inscriptions & Markings

Victory Medal inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919". 1914 - 1915 Star inscribed 887 Pte. R.V.Farckens. 8 Bt. A.I.F.

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Service Medal.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

T shaped Silver Medal with Tobruk Seige 1941. With Yellow striped ribbon attached. Struck for service members who were at Tobruk.

Inscriptions & Markings

M. Davis (recipient) on rear side of medal.

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Framed Recognition Certificate - District of Dalesford

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

This is a certificate presented to 2156 Private Christopher Dennis Parkinson who enlisted on 4 April 1916, served in 2nd Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. He was Wounded In Action and died form gunshot wound (abdomen) on 22 December 1917 in Belgium. He is buried in Trois Arbres Military Cemetary, STRENWERCK, 3 and a half miles N.W of Armentieres. Plot 2; Row C; Grave 16. He received the 1914/15 Star; British War Medal and Victory Medal.

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Kukri Knife.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Kukri knife as used by Ghurka soldiers in Burma. Curved steel blade with bone handle. Leather sheath with steel tip. Bone handle decorated with ivory dots and brass pins.

Inscriptions & Markings

Blade adorned with intricate scroll and flower etching and the word INDIA .

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Framed Photograph.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Large framed photograph of Serviceman on horseback. Photograph is of V C Walker - reached rank of Senior Lieutenant. Saw service in Gallipoli - Alexandria and Tel-El-Kebil. Service Medals awarded include British War Medal and 1914-1915 Star.

Inscriptions & Markings

Lt. Vernon Charles Walker. 1894 - 1979. 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Photograph taken in France during 1917 at Longpre - les - Amiens.

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Large Book. - "The Changing of the Guard".

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Large Green Leather covered book with Gold Australian Coat of Arms on front.

Inscriptions & Markings

Reproduced from Official and other photographs of the two World Wars. Published under the auspices of the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial. Contains Dedication - To the men and women of the Empire who in every hour of danger , face the storm … who in their willing sacrifice are bearing the brunt of a struggle for the peace and security of all peoples.

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Naval Headband.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Naval Hat Bands ribbon with tied knot on side. Black ribbon with gold lettering.

Inscriptions & Markings

Ribbon one - H M A S CERBERUS. Ribbon two - H M A S QUEENBOROUGH. Ribbon three - H M A S NIRIMBA.

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Bottle of vintage port

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

750 ML bottle of vintage port from 26th Transport Squadron, Royal Australian Corps of Transport dated 1983.

Historical information

History of 26 Transport Squadron, Royal Australian Corps of Transport.

Inscriptions & Markings

Front label shows Royal Australian Transport Corps badge with a camel on top of wheel (26 Transport Squadron's emblem) and RACT printed under. On the rear label the unit history is described.

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Khaki Jacket.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

WW 11 Battalion Jacket.

Inscriptions & Markings

Pte. R. P. Herbertson. VX 12782 ?.Color patch Triangular white background with Red and Navy inside.

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WWII German uniform

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

WWII German M36 Enlisted Infantryman's Uniform jacket, Green in colour with Officer's pips on the shoulders with medal ribbons and medals attached. Uniform also has the Nazi emblem above the right hand pocket and German Army cloth emblems on both collars. All buttons on the jacket are silver in colour.

Historical information

WWII German Army History

Inscriptions & Markings

Nazi emblem on the jacket.

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Framed copy of Historic Speech. - "Ataturks Speech about Gallipoli".

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Framed copy of famous speech given by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1934 to the mothers of his former enemies.

Inscriptions & Markings

Presented to DCRSL in April of 2015 by Ekrem Ozyurek OAM - President of Keysborough Turkish Islamic and Cultural Society.

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25 mm cannon shell.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Brass 25 mm cannon shell on wooden mounting block with metal retaining clip.

Inscriptions & Markings

B . Squadron. 2/14 LHR (QMI).

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Framed certificate

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Framed certificate from The Australian National Flag Association Victorian Division.

Historical information

Nil

Inscriptions & Markings

The Australian National Flag Association, Victorian Division. This is to Certify that Dandenong RSL Sub Branch is a Corporate Member of The Australian National Flag Association, Victorian Division. Dated 25th March 1984. Signed by Bruce Ruxton, Chairman and the Secretary.

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Paliamentary letter.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Document addressed to Mr. Knyvett Signed by R.J. Menzies.

Historical information

Contains the original signature of Robert Menzies, then opposition leader. Later to be Prime Minister of Australia.

Inscriptions & Markings

House of Representatives, The Parliament of the Commonwealth. Leader of the Opposition, Canberra, A.C.T., Dated 28th March, 1946. Dear Mr. Knyvett, Thank you for your letter of the 25th instant. I will give consideration to the proposals you have put before me and I appreciate your very real interest. With all good wishes to you, I am yours sincerely, signed (R.J. Menzies).

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Engish Document

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Document signed by the Accountant-General, War Office London 1901 in regards to a legacy for 17 pounds and 10 pence.

Historical information

Historical due to date shown on the form. Possibly Sgt Mooney served in the Boer War.

Inscriptions & Markings

F. 6-Form 45. War Office, London, SW., 3rd April 1901. Madam, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to inform you that Messrs. Cox & Co., Army Agents, of 16, Charing Cross, London, SW., have been authorized to issue to you 17 pounds and 10 pence, being you share of the sum that appears to be due on the final settlement of the accounts of the late Sergt. J. Mooney, Ist Bn, West Surrey Regiment, including the amount produced by the sale of his effects. Should no communication on this subject be received from Messrs. Cox & Co., application for payment should be made to them, but not until ten days after the receipt of this letter. I am, Your obedient Servant, Frank T. Marzials, Accountant-General. Form is addressed to Mrs L. Barker, New Zealand

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Plastic model of ship.

Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch, Dandenong

Plastic model of HMS Ceylon. British Light - Cruiser. Battle honours Dardanelles - Sabang and Burma. Motto "To Fight the Proud".

Inscriptions & Markings

H.M.S CEYLON. Korea 1950.

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