Part of collection of "Thomas Leslie Wilkinson" enlisted CMF 16/12/41 V26992 and transferred to AIF VX 84388. Discharged 11/12/45. Served in Morotai 2/9th General Hospital 1945.

Two notes of Tien cent (10) denomination of Japanese issued occupation currency for Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia, during WW2. Purple in colour on white paper. No.10 in each corner and "Tien Cent" on front.

De Japansche Regeering Tien Cent.

occupational currencies, thomas leslie wilkinson

RSL badges of two different sizes relating to Imperial League pre WW2.

1. Badge - White shield with crown on top with No. 54 on a green background.. Inscription within a blue circle and inside on gold background are two armed soldiers standing at ready. Banner along bottom of shield with "Australia" written on it. Two rings on back with no pins to attach. 2. Badge - White shield with crown on top. Inscription within a blue circle and inside on gold background are two armed soldiers standing at ready. Banner along bottom of shield with "Australia" written on it. On back is a round brass plate with two clips on back.

1. Inscribed "Imperial League - Returned Sailors, Soldiers. At bottom "Australia". On back No. B8396 and maker "W. Bishop" and "Copyright". 2. Same inscription as one. A no 54 in box on top.

rsl badge, imprial league

Part of the collection of "Thomas Leslie Wilkinson", enlisted CMF 16/12/41 V26992. Transfer to AIF VX84388 on 5/8/24. Served Morotai, 2/9th General Hospital 1945.

Japanese half gulden occupation currency for Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). Blue note with image of palm bush on front. The no. 1/2 on each corner. On other side "1/2" in big numbers and Gulden.

On front "De Japansche Regeering" and "Half Gulden".

currency, indonesia, occupation, thomas leslie wilkinson

Badge of Town Crest of Verdun. Possibly collected or bought WW1.

Silver metal badge of town Verdon. In centre shield with an image of a Cathedral. A standing roaring lion on each side and the individual letter of "VERDUN" hanging like a chain on bottom. Pin on back.

"VERDUN" inscribed on top.

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Badge "A" for ANZAC. Worn on sleeve. Colour Patch issued to those who served on Gallipoli.

Badge of letter "A" with two rings on back to attach to uniform.

badge, anzac

Badge of unknown origin made by "Prouds Ltd" showing support for the French and Australian relationship.

Small Badge of unknown origin. Wreath on top of a banner. Australian Flag crossed with a French flag. Pin clip on the back. Date of 14th July on front and Viva Le French on banner with a light blue background.

Inscribe at bottom "Vive Le France" and in middle "14 Juillet".

badges, france

Medals issued to VX132160 "Pte A.W. Cooper", 67 Mobile Searchlight BTY RAR, A.W. Cooper is the father of the donor. Part of the Cooper Collection.

Court mounted set of WW2, 2nd AIF medals consisting of: 19939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal. 1939-45 Australian Service Medal.

Inscribed on the back of each star: VX132160 A.W. Cooper, 'D'. Inscribed on the rim of the War Medal and Australian Service Medal; 'VX132160 A.W. Cooper, 'D'"

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Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. & 2. Two rank Insignia patches featuring the Australian Coat of Arms in green and gold. Background is dark khaki with cut edges.

cooper collections, rank insignia, warrant officer class 1.

Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. & 2. Embroidered Australian Coat of Arms in black thread on a square camouflage pattern background.

cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 1.

Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. & 2. Queen's Crown in gold and silver coloured metal thread. Red Velvet infill in crown. Background is black coloured felt.

cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2

Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. & 2. Embroidered rank insignia (WO2) featuring a Queen's crown in gold, white and red thread. Dark Khaki background with overlocked edging. 3. Smaller version of 1. & 2. 4. & 5. Embroidered Rank Insignia (WO2) featuring a Queen's Crown in white and red thread. Dark Khaki coloured background.

cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2

Medals awarded to "Pte H.C. Nott", No.288, 6th Bn AIF. See Catalogue No. 7816.4 for Nott's service record. Part of the Cooper Collection.

Set of three WW1 court mounted medals; 1914 -15 Star - red, white and blue ribbon. Kings crown above crossed swords. Victory Medal - purple, green, yellow and red ribbon, gold coloured circular disc with winged victory on front. British War Medal - yellow ribbon with blue and white edges. Silver coloured disc with King's profile. (N.B. Medals mounted in incorrect order - Victory Medal and British War medal reverse positions.)

cooper collection, herbert charles nott, medals, ww1

1. Khaki Woollen jacket. Four front pockets. The front is held shut with four shiny buttons. AMF Motif. Epaulettes have 3 pips each (Captain) and shiny badge "AUSTRALIA". The arms have a triangular colour patch, bisected, having a black triangle over a red triangle. On the collars are brass badges of the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse. 2. Trousers Woollen khaki. Brown buttons on fly. Side pocket and pressed metal buttons around waist. 3. Lanyard - purple. 4. Bandolier, brown leather. Five Ammo pockets, brass buckle. 5. Belt - leather, brown. Brass, two pin buckle. Brass fittings to add a sword and shoulder strap.

4. Written on back of Bandolier = L.W. Baker R. Heath 4/3152.

passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, pre and post ww2, army

Royal Australian Survey Corps 75th Anniversary First Day Cover Envelope. The Stamp is stamped with a survey Corps badge in purple (the Corps Colour) " First day of Issue, Bonegilla Military Post Office 29 June 1990. The 41 cent stamp is a map extract. The envelope contains one large and three small paintings of Royal Australian Survey Corps activities and includes a Survey Corps Badge and Logo. The rear of the envelope contains a short history and role of the Royal Australian Survey Corps.

This is a khaki woollen greatcoat. Long sleeves, two pockets. The rear section can be opened - currently held shut with buttons. The front is held shut with 4 green plastic buttons. The coat has epaulettes.

army uniform, greatcoat, passchendaele barracks trust

This is a khaki colour pair of trousers. The bottom of each leg is tapered, with a similar colour bootlace to do it up. The hip section is wider for ease of riding a horse. The fly is held shut with 6 buttons, it has 2 front hip pockets with top entry. There are 6 buttons around the waist line. The knee areas are reinforced with double layer of same material. The material is of a ribbed wool design.

uniforms, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust

Ribbons = 1. Korea Medal. 2. U.N. Medal. Refers to the service of Norman Tupper 51455 3 RAR KOREA. Served 3 April 1952 - 24 March 1953.

1. Battle dress jacket. Khaki wool, two front pockets on both. Arms are a cloth badge for RA Survey Corps. A square cloth badge with a two tone shield, red over blue. On the shield is an image of a crowned lion standing on a big crown Corporal's stripes beneath that. On the left breast are two campaign ribbons. They are faded.

Written inside is "Tupper B.L." and "N. Tupper".

army uniform, survey corps, korean war, passchendaele barracks trust

Part of the Cooper Collection.

Two WO2 insignia featuring a brown and white embroidered Queen's Crown on a single piece of light khaki coloured fabric.

cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2.

Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. - 3. Three WO2 insignia featuring a brown and white embroidered Queen's Crown in a Khaki fabric background. 4. A smaller example of 1. to 3.

cooper collection, rank insignia, warrant officer class 2

This certificate was awarded to William (Bill) Clarke of the Bendigo District RSL Bowls in 2001. He was a long time supporter of the Bowls and the Club holding the Presidents position when the Club was then Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club prior to becoming an RSL Club. Refer Cat No’s 8108, 8239.3P & 8241.4P.

Certificate framed, frame is black, certificate is in 3 colours, black, brown with the central name in blue. Centre of the certificate is the recipients name, at the bottom signed by the Bowls President.

Main points, “Certificate of Life Membership”, “Mr W. Clarke (Bill)”, “In Recognition of Outstanding Achievements”

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