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Illustrates work of Vic RSL in 1986

Newspaper- Pics and stories of interest to and about veterans and Victorian RSL activities

Volume 26, No 3, Sept 8th 1986 Published 4 times a year. 24 pages

Popular magazine containing stories of famous people through history

Illustrates a popular response to history through interesting historical characters

Popular monthly Magazine 1946-1981

Front Cover in Colour of Significant Person (Grenville) covered in one of six story titles on cover Contents Page; list of articles with B/W images of 4 of people in the stories. Pages stapled.

designed for NT travellers interested in WW2 along the 'Track'

Graphically illustrates the difficulties and isolation along the transport lined to Darwin

Front cover main image B/W pic of Stationary steam engine

inside front cover reads 'A PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONN OF THE WW2 HISTORIC SITE SIGNS IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 1992. At bottom - copyright 1992 Conservation Commission of the NT

ww2 service/supply locations in the nt

Attendance book for local Mepunga VDC in WW2. Many name still in the district

A rare insight into the number of locals who enlisted in the VDC in WW2

outer covers thin card, much handled. Inner paper pages printed for attendance record

Front Cover Printed - Australian Coat of Arms. A.A.B. 77. (Reprinted February 1941). Platoon Roll Book and Attendance Record. For more details see 'Media'

• Meaning: An RSL Affiliate membership is given to family members of current or past service personnel, or members of the community (such as sporting club members or volunteers) who support the objectives of the RSL and are at least 18 years old. • Usage: Approved members are granted the right to wear this specific lapel badge and participate in social and community activities at local RSL sub-branches.

Obverse Features a golden crown at the top, an anchor and rising sun motif in the centre, and black and white enamel ribbons reading "Returned & Services League" with the word "Affiliate" at the bottom. Reverse: Top-Aust Made. Brooch Fastener. V86292. Not Transferable. Property of RSL (Number is a membership number, NOT a service number; V =Victoria)

rsl membership

RAN current

Commonly worn as a lapel pin, hat badge, or souvenir piece by veterans, serving personnel, and collectors.

oval blue enamel badge featuring a fouled anchor (an anchor wrapped in a chain) in the center, encircled by the words "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY", and topped with St Edward's Crown

• Reverse: Clutch pin with clutch missing

Issued in 1918 in Ballarat, Victoria, to raise funds for the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF). The ACF was a voluntary organization that supplied fit and well Australian troops overseas with food parcels, clothing, tobacco, and comforts, as well as running front-line canteens and rest clubs.

Features an arched frame inscribed with "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT", a central Commonwealth Coat of Arms (kangaroo and emu flanking a shield), and a lower ribbon reading "TRENCH SHOP 1918". [ • Manufacturer: struck by the Melbourne maker Stokes & Sons.

These miniature badges were privately purchased and worn by family members, wives, or sweethearts of soldiers serving in the First or Second World Wars as a token of pride and connection.

• Rising Sun Motif: The top features the iconic Australian military "Rising Sun" (General Service Badge) sunburst design first introduced in 1902. • Scroll Wording: The bottom banner reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES". • Colour Patch: The centre displays an enamel rectangular unit colour patch (red and blue diagonal/split design) representing 6 Division Royal Aust Artllery

ww! and ww2 social history

HMAS Vendetta (part of the famous "Scrap Iron Flotilla") made numerous dangerous runs supplying the besieged garrison at Tobruk and later operated across the Pacific and New Guinea campaigns. Crew members and survivors formed the Vendetta Veterans Association in post-war years (with chapters in cities like Sydney and Melbourne) to honour their wartime service

Obverse ; Blue enamelled shield featuring raised forearm with dagger and Vindico above (‘Vindico is Latin for ‘revenge’) in Gold lettering. Blue shield is enclosed by white enamelled ‘V’ with words Vendetta Veterans Ass’n inscribed along its length in Gold. Both enclosed by outer shield, base point end in red enamel with 1939-1945 inscribed in gold lettering. • Reverse T G Luke Melb

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war and Remembrance

• Red Poppy and "Lest We Forget" lapel pin combined with a row of miniature military service medals on a backing card marked "$50 POPPY" and "R.S.L. POPPY APPEAL".

: Features a red enamel poppy with a "Lest We Forget" banner paired with a miniature replica of a military service medal ribbon and set.

WW! remembrance

Australian Anzac Day lapel pin and backing card featuring an iconic World War I recruitment poster background and a slouch hat badge. • Pin Badge: A miniature metal Australian slouch hat

• Backing Card Artwork: Features the classic 1915 Australian World War I recruitment poster "Boys Come Over Here / You're Wanted" designed by A. Vaughan for the South Australian Government, alongside the phrase "Their name liveth for evermore". Produced and stamped by A.J. Parkes,

war and remembrance

remembrance

Funds raised from these appeal tokens support welfare programs, housing, mental health, and medical support for Australian veterans and their families through the RSL Victoria and national branches

a $50 ANZAC Appeal lapel pin and cardboard backing card featuring an oval "Remember the ANZACs" design depicting a soldier leading a donkey,

• Design: An oval brass-toned badge with the text "Remember the ANZACs" and an image of a soldier and a wounded or carrying companion with a donkey (paying tribute to Simpson and his donkey at Gallipoli). • Backing Card: States "This donation of $50.00 goes to the RSL General Appeals Patriotic Fund" with the motto "Lest We Forget" and tax-deductible reference number

The piece honors the 90th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli, which took place on April 25, 1915.

red poppy badge on Card with a price tag of $25.00. Circular gold-toned metal badge or medallion depicting a red poppy with the text "The Landing on Gallipoli – 90th Anniversary – 1915–2005".

card displays a landscape view of the Gallipoli peninsula coastline and ridge.

ww1 remembrance

red and black enamel poppy lapel pin with a gold-tone trim and a banner that reads "Lest We Forget", commonly worn for Remembrance Day or ANZAC Day to honour service members. Red enamel petals with gold-colored veins, a dark center, and a curved black ribbon banner.

Obverse: "Lest We Forget" lettered in gold/white on the banner. Reverse $10.00 Cash’s Awards. Clutch Pin Fastener

Rectangular. Vintage 2000 Scouts Australia "Their Service Our Heritage" veteran lapel pin; produced as part of a national heritage award program

Obverse: A soldier and child in front of a memorial, silhouetted against the Australian flag. Reverse: Clutch Pin fastener

vintage-style Australian flag lapel pin (pre 2007) Quantity 4)

Obverse: Australian flag flying from mast-head Reverse: A J Parkes. Stick pin with protective cover attached

remembrance

often used to honour veterans and is sometimes associated with ANZAC Day commemorations.

Obverse: a stylized Australian flag and silhouettes of 4 service members. Reverse: Clutch Pin fastener

remembrancw

Obverse. Features the St Edward Crown, an eagle with outstretched wings and the motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" on a blue enamelled circle. Reverse. pin and clutch clip

a commemorative lapel pin or tie pin often used as veterans' association pins, and ceremonial blazer lapel pins

Obverse: the 7th pattern of the Australian Army Rising Sun badge, set within an oval green enamel background. Badge surrounds the St Edward’s crown (standard 1954-1992) and “The Australian Army” on a banner along base (all gold coloured). Reverse: pin and clutch clip

Obverse: the 7th pattern of the Australian Army Rising Sun badge, set within an oval green enamel background. Badge surrounds the St Edward’s crown (standard 1954-1992) and “The Australian Army” on a banner along base (all gold coloured). Reverse: pin and clutch clip.

Fund raising memorial Item ANZAC Day 2006

Illustration of fund raising Memorabilia

Oval metal

Obverse- Horse and rider image . 'We will remember them' above image, 'ANZAC' below image. Reverse - Pin Fastener, '$5' above pin - A. J. Parkes AUST MADE 2006