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Set of eight replica medals, seven swing mounted. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Tobruk Siege 1941 and Rats of Tobruk 1941. Originals issued to CPL James Charles Wetherall VX8808.

Replica medals and original cloth pilot wings of Pilot SGT RRF Swords who died in a training accident 21JAN43

Replica medals and original cloth pilot wings of Pilot SGT RRF Swords who died in a training accident 21JAN43

Brown and gold from containing the RAAF crest, two sets of cloth pilots wings, four replica medals/ribbon bar, photograph and explanatory notes pertaining to Robert SWORDS.

Robert Richard Falkiner Swords. Their service, our heritage, Lest We Forget.

framed memorabilia, cloth pilot wings, photograph, medals, replica medals

The 2nd Force Support Battalion ( 2 FSB ) was an Australian Army logistics battalion. The unit was established in 1998 and was headquartered in Hobart - with depots across Tasmania and Victoria. It was merged into the 8th Operational Support Unit in 2024.

Wooden plaque with metal plate showing insignia on front.

Central image of a Gryphon. Above image are the words " 2nd Force Support Battalion" Below image " Diligence Courage Strength ".

Framed oil on board painting of "The Shrine of Remembrance" depicting the forecourt area.

On right hand side of painting it shows the R.A.N conflicts. Atlantic - Mediterranean - Red Sea - Persian Gulf - Indian Ocean - Java Sea - Coral Sea - Pacific. Artists name Dacre Smyth appears in bottom left hand corner. " The Shrine of Remembrance " appears below painting. On the frame is dedication reading " Let all men know that this is holy ground .This shrine established in the hearts of men. As on the solid earth" . ..... Let praise resound For those who died; may all remember them. On rear of painting The Shrine of remembrance by Dacre Smyth 2003. Will always be in touch Don. All the best David. Alan McConnell.

forecourt of shrine showing the eternal flame., monument showing the ran conflicts.

Written and typed war diary, service and personal certificates

ww2, second world war, ww two, war diary

1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Infantry Front Line Service Medal (not official), RAS Badge, two star ribbon bar, RSL badge

VX117316 RH Edwards, RAS Badge 157825

world war two, ww two, ww2, wwii, campaign star, war medal, asm 1939-1945

The United Nations Forces have been present and involved in many conflicts throughout the world. Conflicts include:- Unimil Liberia - Korea - Unamic Cambodia - Onuc Congo - Onusal El Salvador-Unikom Kuwait - Unomig Georgia - Unifil Lebanon - Unpredep Yugoslavia - Onuca Nicaragua & Guatemala Netherlands New Guinea.

Circular medals with variously colored ribbons. Nigerian National Service Medal. Great Britain WW 2 India Service Medal 1939 - 1945. Canada WW 2 Service Medal 1939 - 1945.

U N medals have stylised Map of the World on the obverse surrounded by laurel leaves and letters UN above. The reverse has the wording " In The Service Of Peace." Nigerian National Service Medal obverse shows map of Nigeria surrounded by wording "Nigeria National Service Medal 1966 - 1970."Reverse shows map of Nigeria in centre "eagle holding star" above -anchor on left - "eagle over laurel leaves on right" and an elephant below. India Service Medal obverse shows George the 6th. Reverse has map of India in centre, INDIA above map and the dates 1939 -45 below map. Canada Service Medal obverse has group of servicemen in centre " Voluntary Service 1939 Canada 1945" in English and French. Reverse shows Canadian Coat of Arms.

Howitzer M2A2 105mm towed light field artillery weapon.

Service # 2353 William Ambrose Kennedy was born in Ballarat and enlisted in Melbourne on the17th January 1916 at the age of 35 years and 6 months. He fought with the 3rd Australian Division of the 37th Battalion in France and Belgium. He was killed in action on the 8th June 1917.

Circular Victory Medal. 1914 - 1919. No ribbon with medal.

The obverse shows the winged figure of Victory. The reverse is inscribed THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919 surrounded with laurel leaves on outer rim. The medal edge is stamped with Service # 2353.A- SGT. W.A Kennedy 37 BN. A.I.F.

Pte. Izzie Shinberg served with several units in France during WW1, the 29th Battalion, the 66th Battalion and the 58th among others.

Circular Medal (No ribbon).

Obverse shows a central effigy of King George the 5th. Reverse depicts an image of St. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and crossbones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years of 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outer edge of the medal. Service # 2139 PTE. I. SHINBERG. 29 BN. A.I.F. are stamped on the medal rim.

Alan Eglinton Eckford joined the Australian Military Service on the 14th October 1915. He saw service in France during the European campaign. He was killed in action on the 14th December 1917.

Circular Medal. (no ribbon).

Obverse depicts an effigy of King George the 5th. Reverse has an image of St. George on horseback trampling the eagle shield of the Central Powers, a skull and cross-bones, the emblem of death. Service # 4407 Pte. A.L.Eckford 24 BN.A.I.F. are inscribed around edge of medal.

The Victory Medal was issued to Servicemen who entered any theatre of war between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918.

Circular Medal. (no ribbon.)

Obverse depicts the winged figure of Victory. Reverse shows a circle of laurel leaves surrounding the inscription " The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919." Service # 727.Dvr. A. Griffiths 7L.H.R (Light Horse Regiment) A.I.F. on edge of medal. Trooper Angus Griffiths was hospitalised with gunshot wounds to his left arm and left thigh in an Egyptian hospital.

Set of 4 Vietnam Service Medals. Court mounted. Australian Active Service Medal. With Vietnam Bar. Vietnam Military Medal. Anniversary of National Service Medal. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. With 1960 Bar.

AASM. Has central star. with date 1945 - 1975. Vietnam Medal has HM Elizabeth 2nd on obverse with reverse showing mythological figure of the Greek God Hermes. Anniversary of National Service Medal surrounds wings beneath an anchor with crossed swords on obverse. The reverse shows the Southern Cross on spreading rays surrounded by a cog. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal obverse shows a gold and white enamelled star with a green- red and gold centre motif. The ribbon is green with 3 white stripes. Reverse shows CHIEN _ DICH over central VIETNAM with BOI - TINH beneath.

British Army angled head torch. British Military. 2 x "D cell" batteries required. The main body of the torch is made of green plastic with a metal belt clip rivetted to the rear.

6230-99-910-5033 on left side of torch head. Made in England GEC on bottom cap.

Cardboard folder containing 1962 Anzac badges x12

1962 Anzac Appeal

The Return From Active Service Badge (RASB) was issued to Australian Defence Personnel who have rendered warlike service.

Six pointed Medal. The cotton ribbon has 3 vertical stripes Dark Blue, Red and Light blue.

Obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher surmounted by a Crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words The 1939 - 1945 Star.

1939 - 1945 Star. 6 pointed star. Obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial Cypher, surmounted by a Crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words 1939 1945 Star'

The reverse has the name J W Simpson VX106463.

R. Murphy VX30391 was born in Colac (Vic). 26th June 1906. Enlisted Royal Park (Vic). on the 31st May 1940. Served with 2/8th Field Company .R.A.E.

Australian Service Medal 1939-1945. 1939 - 1945 Defence Medal. Return From Active Service Badge.

Australian Service Medal has Crowned effigy of George the V1 on obverse face. The reverse depicts the Australian Coat of Arms with kangaroo and emu surrounded by words The Australian Service Medal. 1939 1945. Inscribed on rim of medal VX30381 R. Murphy. Defence Medal has crowned effigy of George the V1 on the obverse face. The reverse depicts a lion standing on a double headed dragon. 1939 - 1945 in inscribed above lion. The Return From Active Service Badge is a Tri - Service badge with ( anchor - wings and rising sun) surmounted by the Queen's Crown.

1 x 1939 - 1945 War Medal. 1 x 1939 - 1945 Australian Service Medal.

War Medal shows crowned effigy of King George V1 on obverse. Reverse shows a lion standing on a double headed dragon. The Service # V75911 on edge. Australian Service Medal shows the Crown of St. Edward on obverse. Reverse shows Australian Coat of Arms with Australia Service Medal surrounding. Service # V75911 on edge. William Itzerott.

1 x 1939 -45 Star. 1 x Pacific Star. 1 x 1939 - 1945 Australian Service Medal. 1 x 1939 - 1945 War Medal.

The Star Medals are inscribed on the reverse with the name Itzerott A R and service #401750. The Australian Service Medal shows the Crown of St. Edward ,modified Coat of Arms surmounted by the Australian Defense Force Joint Service emblem. Service # 401750 on edge. The 1939 1945 War Medal shows an effigy of King George the V1. The reverse shows a lion standing on a double headed dragon with the dates 1939 - 1945. Service # 401750 on edge.

5 x Soviet USSR Medals commemorating the various Jubilee,s after WW11.

1 x Medal " For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945". Awarded for 1 year of wartime labour. 1 x Jubilee Medal for " Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945". Awarded for Participation in World War 2 in the Soviet Armed Forces. 1 x Jubilee Medal for " Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945". Awar ded for Participation in World War 2 in the Soviet Armed Forces. 1 x Jubilee Medal for " Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945". Awarded for Participation in World War 2 in the Soviet Armed Forces. 1 x Medal " In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad". Awarded for Wartime and peacetime service to the City of Leningrad".

Purple Heart with ribbon,colour bar and lapel bar in presention case.

For Military Merit on back. George Washington on front.

Medals x 2

British War Medal & Victory Medal The British War Medal has an effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St. George on horseback trampling the eagle shield and the skull and crossbones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. The Victory Medal is bronze with a figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the inscription The Great War For Civilisation surrounded by a laurel wreath.

Certificate on paper. Pay Books card covered paper.

Hand Beaten Brass Plaque

Anchor one end, number 1 the other end and Japanese writing in the middle