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British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket
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British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket - left
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Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. Brass buttons. Ribbon bar and service chevrons. Brass 'Rising Sun' badges on collar ends.
Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medal
DPCU Webbing set , Suspenders, Web Belt, Pad belt, Minimi Pouch (2), Styer Pouch (2), Water bottle Cover (2), Water Bottle (1), FAD Pouch, Defence
DPCU webbing set. Complete with, H Harness, Web Belt, Pad belt Day pack, Day bag, Suspenders, Minimi Ammunition Pouches (2), Water Bottle Covers and Water Bottles (2), toggle rope, case FAD
8209974 Walsh
camouflage, adf, dpcu, webbing, disruptive, pattern
Woollen, Dark Blue Size 40 GCCF Coat 1967 with flat black buttons and adjustable tabs on sleeves.
Gallagher
1967, great coat, defence
Battle of Atlantic T- shirt and cap. White T-shirt screen printed with anchor in circle. 1993 Commemorative 50th Anniversary 1939-45 Blue sports/baseball cap with matching logo.
souvenir, battle of atlantic, wwii, second world war, navy
Grey wool 3/4 length coat with grey satin lining, double breasted with brass buttons.
clothing, wwii, second world war
Replica medal with pale lime green with red centre ribbon, mounted on promotion card with notes.
Promotional card reads: The Governor-General awards the Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 on the recommendation of the Prime Minister or delegate. / The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 is bronze and portrays the Southern Cross surrounded by golden wattle , Australia's floral emblem. / The Southern Cross represents Australia and the golden wattle represents the civilian population joining in defence of the country. / The medal ribbon has three vertical bands. The central band is ochre to represent the soil of Australia. / The two outer bands are green for the land and food production. The two white stripes on the ribbon represent communication and construction.
civilian, 1939-45, australian
Sergeant RMR 3rd Brigade Great Coat with 3 gold buttons across back and various buttons on front with insignia on sleeve. Double breasted, full length.
1960s, clothing, insignia
Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association Badge. Body of badge is round, Gold writing in blue scrolls. Crown on top of badge. Blue scroll with Association underneath. Centre pin labeled TPI and year 1974.
Badge # V7962
veteran, tpi, gold
United States Navy badge gold and enamel with bald eagle and crest
usa, us navy, eagle, anchors, ammunition belt, wwii, world war two
Badge #B555 Partially Blinded Soldiers Association with membership year 1969.
Equipment for personal use; grooming, hygiene and health care by Australian Army personnel.
Small dark green tin with twist top, foot powder 2oz net weigh.
Sydney, Australia
personal hygiene, foot powder, defence, vietnam
The Burma Star Association was formed as a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women who served in the Burma Campaign of World War II.
Burma Star Association bottle green tie with printed logo.
Logo reads: THE BURMA STAR / BURMA STAR ASSOC
clothing, wwii, regimental associations
Navy blue RAF Squadron Leader Mess Jacket with 5 Miniature Medals and 2 Cummerbunds with button fasteners.
raaf officer, dining in uniform, formal attire
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
