Japanese sword and scabbard. Sword hilt has what appears to be an ivory inlay then is wrapped in cotton? twine. It also has brass decorations on each end of the hilt and a brass guard. The scabbard is made of metal with a brass tip, brass decoration on the mouth and brass carrying ring.

japanese, world war two, world war 2, ww2, ww11

The Number 1 Training School (No 1 F.T.S ) was formed in 1921 to train pilots. After training 3000 pilots the school was disbanded in 1944.

Photograph of The Class Flights 1 & 2. 13.04.1943 ------ 03.07.1943. Shows 36 students and 3 teachers.

Brunswick Technical School RAAF Fitters Flights 1 & 2. 13-4-43 --- 3-7-43.

Historical significance.

Canvas Khaki sewing kit - also called "The Housewife". Includes pkt needles, thimble, buttons, wool and cotton. 2 x pockets cotton tape ties with 2 internal pockets, name tag one pocket can be buttoned. Includes 2 x badges circa WW1.

Regimental #315385 David Lawrence Meyers.

Volumes 1-13, missing volume 7. Maroon cover with black engraved writing and scrollwork.

Historical significance.

Steel sword in leather scabbard with laced leather bound hilt.

Folding Wallet Camouflage Canvas with Velcro strap. Pockets inside the wallet containing -Dept. of Defence Message Notebook OC 076)-Armoured Fighting Vehicle Driving Licence May Scott Andrew Army No 8508114 - 3 x Range record -AFV Range Card (OWR 38) Gun/Target Information.- RAAC Commanders Card (OWG 136)

Refer Physical Destription

The Pace Stick is used to measure the correct length of pace. Rhythm and uniformity in marching is achieved by using the Pace Stick as well as the drum and metronome. Correct pace length is necessary not only for ceremonial purposes, but also to reduce fatigue on long marches and set the standard of accuracy required of soldiers. The Pace Stick is actually two pieces of timber, hinged at the top and able to be set to a particular distance, something like the compass set you used at school.

Historical significance.

Small glass dish containing sand from Anzac Cove Gallipoli.

Various importance.

Various small items in box. Includes white metal Centenary of Melbourne Medal 1934 /35. There were 325600 made and issued to school children ( two were produced in gold.) Obverse shows Yarra river with Melbourne outline in background. Reverse sailing ship harbour and whale. Portland was Victoria's first settlement in 1834. Melbourne's settlement with John Batmen a year later.

Obverse Centenary Melbourne 1835. Reverse Centenary of Victoria 1834.

Significant historical importance during the Vietman War-era. These HUEY'S were responsible for saving thousands of injured and distressed military personnel. Dustoff was donated to the Dandenong RSL by the United States in September 2003. Dustoff is a Iroquois UH - 11v ( a modified UH - 1D ) she was fully restored when donated. They were a highly manoeuvrable aircraft.

Very important. Huey saved lives. Dustoff is a local attraction bringing many people to view it.

Ex U.S Military helicopter. Dustoff or CASEVAC - fitted out to evacuate wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. These helicopters were commonly called "Hueys".

Large Red Cross on front. Left hand side - UNITED STATES ARMY 73 - 21763 USAR. Red Cross with 763 enclosed and small Vietnamese Flag. Right hand side - Red Cross with 763 enclosed small Australian Flag RAAF with Kangaroo. Tailfin RHS A2-767 over red, white and blue flag representing New Zealand.

Is of Historical significance. This map was put together by T.R.Beaton on the 15th February 2002. He used old railway and road maps to show the route and it took him over 15 months to put together. T.R. Beaton was Manager/Curator of Australian Government Memorial Museum built above " Hellfire Pass " or Konyu Cutting.

Framed picture map of the Burma _ Siam Railway.

Major historical significance.

Wooden framed photograph with diagram of the Railway. Illustrates the construction of the Railway. Began in October 1942 and completed on October 1943.

Presented to Dandenong RSL by J. W. Barker (The Judge) August 1989.

Traditional Naval Uniform.

Full navy uniform - 2 x jackets and pants, cap and tie. ! x full white uniform. #6/SI.P.O.F.C

P.O.F.C (Petty Officer Fire Control) Insignia on right sleeve. P.O Stoker R.D on left sleeve. Gold buttons on front of uniform. Officer's hat coloured black and white Embroidered Crown over silver anchor.

Bayonet attaches to .303 rifle used in hand to hand combat. Historic significance.

Steel bayonet with metal and leather scabbard. Wooden handle.

letter A enclosed in Star with X between. Arrow pointing to tip.

Australian Commonwealth Military Forces

Shoulder Crown with markings set on brass disc.

Small bronze medal made by Stokes & Son issued to Australian schoolchildren in 1919 at the end of WWI. Small bronze medal. The obverse has a figure of Victory, a female figure with flowing robes and hair, with doves flying around her head; there are two supine figures at her feet, and they appear to be breaking the chains of war. The reverse depicts a soldier and a sailor with a crown and laurel wreath. The laurel wreath encloses the inscription. The figures stand near a scroll. There is a small metal loop at the top of the medal to allow it to be attached to a ribbon or hung on a chain.