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Red Ceramic Poppy
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Red Ceramic Poppy
Special Edition produced by Toohey's Commemorating the Armed Services of Australia.
Cans of Tooheys Blue Label Bitter cans. Depicting the three Services in pictures.
Around the rim at the top of each can the words - Tooheys Salutes Australia's Second World War Veterans. On front of can Thanks for the Freedom. " Air crews wanted now for the RAAF " Can 1. Artist unknown V4297 Thanks for the Freedom. "Sail the seas with the Navy " Can 2. Roland Hilder N3 Thanks for the Freedom. "Join the A.I.F This is serious! Enlist now. Can 3. James Northfield V6723
Invaluable contribution to saving thousands of Servicemen's lives.
During the Vietnam War the Bell UH 1Iroquois helicopter - nicknamed ( Hueys ) were responsible for the safe evacuation of military and civilian personel . It was the first turbine powered helicopter in service with the United States military . Wounded servicemen were ferried to field hospitals and vital cargo to where it was most needed plus being used for ground attack missions. .
Wooden model of helicopter.
Hardcover book with illustration of a wounded soldier holding a rifle. Union Jack in background
non-fiction
world war 1, ww1, anzac, gallipoli, world war one
Our Legends 25 cent coin: OBVERSE Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II in the field of the coin. Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 IRB. REVERSE Depiction of a Victoria Cross Medal. 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean war coin: The coin design background of vertical lines replicates the stainless steel poles which are a major feature of the design of the Australian National Korean War Memorial in Canberra. The 'Dove of Peace' is shown between the floral emblems of South Korea and Australia. 1915 Gallipoli Coin: The Royal Australian Mint released the 2005 One Dollar Coin commemorating the 90th anniversary of the ANZAC landing on Gallipoli. The design of the coin has a silhouette image of an Australian bugler. This design is very plain and simple, but it portrays its message - ‘Lest We Forget. The image captures the ‘sounds of the last post being played as the sun sets over the beaches of Gallipoli. Whilst commemorating the 90th anniversary of Gallipoli, the image of the bugler is the highly relevant in relation to all conflicts in which Australia has fought. Centenary of the Australian Army coin: This coin is being minted in memory of those who have given their lives in the past and those who still serve for our country today. The $1 coin displays the Army crest, also referred to as the "rising sun" crest.
Anzac Day Badges
Anzac Day Badges on Cards
Early RSL Badge and Military Medals Awarded. British War Medal. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919. !939 - 45 Star. Pacific Star. 1939 - 1945 War Medal. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945.
1919 on Crown 98109 on back. Later Badge with 85 Crown. Liberty & Justice Medallion.
Memento of the 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war
Four round brass medallions. Obverse has an inner circle in which a returned soldier is depicted greeting a woman and two children. The boy is wearing the soldier's slouch hat. The outer circle contains the words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. The reverse has an inner circle with the Australian coat of arms and an outer circle with the words 'FREEDOM MEDALLION'.
"Australia remembers 1945-1995" "Freedom Medallion"
ww2, memento, ww2 50th anniversary, freedom medallion
WW 2 Infantry Soldier model in full military outfit.
Small plaque inscribed BARD 19 km.
Part of horse harness used during World War 1
Leather and metal harness piece consisting of a leather piece with metal chain on one end and metal bracket on the other.
ww1, first world war, ww one, world war 1, world war one, horse harness ww1, quick release harness ww1
2 x silver tankards
Desert Storm with Army,Navy,& Airforce Murals.
Cards used to identify Iraqi hierarchy during the first gulf war
Set of 55 playing cards issued to US troops during the war in Iraq. The cards were officially named the "personality identification playing cards". As of 2021, all but four of the 52 most wanted have either died or been captured, eleven of whom have been released.
The same as any deck of cards but with identifying photos of the Iraqi hierarchy.
iraq, iraq war, playing cards, identification cards
Metal flip top lighter
Dates and etchings
2 small Commemorative badges.
1 circular badge depicting Two Servicemen under Australian Flag. 1 badge Laurel leaves surrounding Two Servicemen under Australian Flag and inscribed 1919.
WW1 & 2 German Hebel flare pistol. The term Hebel (German "lever") referred to the pistol's lever-action, not the manufacturer. The lever in front of the trigger guard was flipped up and forward to open the breech.
BP 3926 on left and unreadable markings on the right.
ww1, ww2, german, first world war, second world war, world war one, world war 2, flare pistol
WW2 Photographs
Plastic bag containing photos, letters and souvenirs.
ww2 photographs, photographs, world war 2 photos, sgt maxwell murphy, world war 2 photographs
Vietnamese figurine wearing national dress
The first prototype of the Owen Gun was first developed by Evelyn Owen in 1931 and finalised the design in 1938. The Owen was the only entirely Australian - designed and constructed service sub-machine gun of World War11 and was used by Australian Army from 1942 until 1971. It was manufactured at Lysaght's works who built 45,000 units. The cartridge was the 9x19 Parabellum - fired 700 rounds per minute and had an effective range of 125 yards.
The Owen was of significant advantage to the Australian Army in the jungles of Vietnam.
Owen Gun - sub-machine gun also known as the (Owen machine carbine). Steel body and timber grip and butt.
WFM 0067 on top of barrel.
Australian Coat of Arms above: Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge. Certifying that VX 88067 of Private (A/Cpl) Gordon William MULCAHY was discharged on 8th October 1946. G. W. Mulcahy served in CMF from 15th Dec. 1941 to 28th Jul 1942. Then AIF from 29th Jul 1942 to 8 th Oct 1946. A total of 1759 days which included Active Service.
Small tri-fold heavy card licence.
Australian Military Forces. Army Driving Licence. No: 267320. #VX 88067 Rank Driver Mulcahy. Gordon William. Authorised to drive or operate many various vehicles. Dated 19/4/1942.
Small brown booklet with three holes punched in side used for Military Training.
non-fiction
Small 1944 booklet describing dismounted drill
Small Brown booklet with 3 holes punched in left hand side
Sgt J Martin Brighton Tech Cadet Corp
dismounted drill, drill, marching, rifle drill
Brown binder with picture of a patrol boat on the cover. Bound with brass screws.
non-fiction
This journal required to be kept by Seaman Ratings as a ready reckoner.
seamanship, navy, ran, royal australian navy
Small blue hardcover book 205 pages
non-fiction
Issued to Naval Ratings on entry to the RAN
ran, royal australian navy, naval ratings
Medals awarded for service during WW2
1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.
VX37033 A Bishop
world war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif
Group of four medals .
Pte J Bishop 50/MGC on Military Medal, Not readable on 14 Star, 10983 Pte J Bishop R.W. FUS on Defence and Victory medals.
world war 1, world war one, ww1, 1st aif, aif, first aif, first world war
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