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Australia Service Medal : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 3 Operational Training Unit, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL41846.005
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Bell rope for ship's bell : HMS Glory, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bell rope bound with decorative, knotted and whitened rope work. Connected to the bell clapper by a small brass shackle and used to ring the bell.REL29310.003
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Brass plaque accompanying the bell of HMS Glory
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brass plaque with impressed lettering 'BELL of H.M.S. GLORY - AIRCRAFT CARRIER 1945-1955'. The enscribed brass plaque is screwed to a routed and shaped timber plynth.REL29310.004
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Acting Leading Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32932.002
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lieutenant G A Beange, Royal New Zealand Volunteer Naval Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Unnamed as issued.REL37352.005
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Lieutenant J M Lyons, 17 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL37353.004
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Sergeant R W Moffatt, 17 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL34728.003
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Warrant Officer Class 1 P Carrick, 19 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20, impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL42230
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British War Medal 1914-20: Wireless-Telegraph Operator A F Bonner, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20, impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/07726.002
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British War Medal 1939-45 with Mentioned in Despatches oakleaf: Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 20 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL41846.004
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Burma Star: Lieutenant G A Beange, Royal New Zealand Volunteer Naval Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Burma Star with Pacific clasp. Unnamed as issued.REL37352.003
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Camphorwood Trunk : Sergeant W R Dovey, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Camphor wood trunk made up of 4 separate sides, a base with four individual footings and a lid made with four sides and a top. The corners are joined by dovetail joints and are reinforced by two small...REL/18657
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Cigarette case, hand made at Rabaul in 1946
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Cigarette case made from duralium (duralumin), an alloy of alumiminium and copper used in aircraft manufacture. The top of the lid is inlaid with brown bakelite. The cigarette case is oval shaped with...REL29644
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Clapper for ship's bell : HMS Glory
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brass and iron clapper for ship's bell, HMS Glory.REL29310.002
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Colour patch : 3 (Tropical) Battalion, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
3 (Tropical) Battalion, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force colour patch. The colour patch consists of a rectangular grey base with a horizontally aligned purple strip.RELAWM07941.054
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Decanter stopper : KGS 'Komet'
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver topped cork decanter stopper comprising a circular silver cap, the top of which is engraved 'K.G.S. KOMET'. A 50 mm screw descending from the inside of the cap allows a cork to be firmly attach...RELAWM12258.002
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Defence Medal : Lieutenant G A Beange, Royal New Zealand Volunteer Naval Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Unnamed as issued.REL37352.004
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Distinguished Flying Cross : Flight Lieutenant W K Bolitho, 20 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Flying Cross. Engraved reverse with year of award.REL41846.001
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Farrier's shoeing hammer : Imperial Japanese Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Lightweight farrier's hammer with wooden handle and a short steel head with two claws.RELAWM29965
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German Imperial ensign : KGS 'Komet'
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Horizontally striped black,white and red Imperial German flag with the white stripe expanding to a roundel in the centre. The roundel is finely screen printed with a crowned Prussian eagle in black, r...RELAWM12258.001
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German Imperial Flag : Private S W Brenton, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Imperial German flag which consists of horizontal black,white and red stripes, with the white stripe expanding to a roundel in the centre. The centre is adorned with the Imperial German eagle in black...REL28856
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German marksmanship medal : Private S W Brenton, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small silver medal awarded as a shooting prize. Obverse shows profile head of Albert, King of Saxony, and the words 'Albert Von G.G. Koenig Von Sachsen'. Reverse reads 'Dem Besten Schutzen' [for the b...REL28857
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German post office sign from Rabaul, New Britain
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
The sign is rectangular in shape with a convex appearance. The sign has a grey background and brown border, with a German heraldic eagle is emblazoned on the centre of the sign. The words 'KAISERLICHE...REL/07272
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German side drum: Bugler Valentine Flemming, Australian Naval and Miltary Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: C.W. Moritz Unknown
Side drum with the main body of the drum made from brass. A brass ring has been added to the top and bottom of the drum, each with 5 points attached to fit the drum tensioning screws. The outside of t...RELAWM08283
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German sign, 'Hospital for Natives' from Rabaul, New Britain
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular enamelled metal sign. The sign has a white background and a dark brown border. In the centre is the German heraldic eagle emblazoned in gold, black, red and white enamel. The words 'KRANK...RELAWM07393.001
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Imperial German flag : Sergeant W R Dovey, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Imperial German flag which consists of horizontal black,white and red stripes, with the white stripe expanding to a roundel in the centre. The flag is finely screen printed and the centre of the round...RELAWM14100
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Imperial German Naval ensign : Major C H D Lane, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Imperial German flag. The flag is finely screen printed with horizontal black, white and red stripes. The central white stripe expands to a roundel situated slightly off centre. The Imperial German Ea...RELAWM08071
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Inlaid walking cane : Engineer Lieutenant D P Herbert, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden walking cane with a simple knob head, all manufactured from the same piece of wood. The tip is protected with a steel stud and nickel plated steel band. The upper half of the cane is inlaid wit...REL37668
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Inscribed hardtack biscuit : Lieutenant P K B Quinn, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Square army ration biscuit stamped diagonally across the centre with 'PAPUA GOVT'. Written in blue ink across the front of the biscuit is 'What Soldiers' [sic] Live On From Rabaul 5/10/14.'REL/00913.001
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Japanese congratulatory banner presented to Yoneda Ichiro, captured in Rabaul, 1945
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Artificial silk banner with, with separately applied side strips of brocaded silk, printed at the top in red, yellow, mauve and gold with a wreath, red character translating as 'Congratulations', cros...REL/11977
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Japanese congratulatory banner presented to Yoneda Ichiro, captured in Rabaul, 1945
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Artificial silk banner printed red, pink, blue and green, with an eagle within a wreath, rising sun with red rays, mountain and red Japanese character at the top which translates as 'congratulations'....REL/11976
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Japanese identity badge, Zentsuji Prisoner of War Camp : Lieutenant W H Larkin, Lark Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
An oval shaped bamboo badge worn by Lieutenant Larkin whilst a prisoner of war in Zentsuji camp in Japan. On the front top-half of the badge, two Japanese characters are engraved with black ink. Two...REL33280
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Left handed learner's Kip for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden left handed learner's Kip, part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron.REL30802.008
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Menu : Lieutenant P K B Quinn, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Menu from the Rabaul Garrison Officer's mess for 10 October 1914. The paper is from captured German stores and is printed with lettering and motifs of the wine trade. In the top left corner is an anch...REL/00913.002
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New Zealand Service Medal : Lieutenant G A Beange, Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
New Zealand Service Medal. Unnamed as issued.REL37352.006
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Next of kin plaque : Lieutenant F J Miller, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bronze next of kin plaque showing Britannia and a lion together with the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR'. The name of the dead soldier, 'FREDERICK JAMES MILLER', is inscribed in raised letters ...RELAWM16524.001
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Presentation plaque made by Japanese war criminals at Rabaul: Australian Army Chaplain Gordon Henry Young
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Aluminium and brass Christmas presentation plaque engraved with a depiction of Mt Matupit, inspired by Mount Fuji, and the inscription 'TO REV. & MRS. YOUNG MERRY XMAS HIKARI METHODIST CHURCH W.C.C. R...REL/18686
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Right handed learner's Kip for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden right handed learner's Kip, part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron.REL30802.007
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Right handed Swy or Sudden Death learner's Kip for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden right handed 'Swy' or 'Sudden Death' learner's Kip, part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron.REL30802.004
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Sailor's cap tally : HMS Glory
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sailor's black ribbon cap tally with gold cotton woven lettering 'H.M.S. GLORY'.REL34236
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Sailors cap tally : KGS Komet
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German sailor's black silk cap tally with gold embroidered lettering reading 'K.G.S. KOMET'.REL/07817
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Seaman's cap tally band : Imperial Japanese Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Seaman's black cotton grosgrain cap tally band. The ends have been cut and folded into a swallow tail that is machine stitched into place. Each end is stencilled in gold with an anchor. The centre of ...REL/14421
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Ship's bell : HMS Glory
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brass bell from the British Light Fleet Aircraft Carrier 'GLORY'. The bell is made from brass with a black steel headstock. It is impressed with 'H.M.S GLORY 1944' and a broad arrow.REL29310.001
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Side drum : 2 (Tropical) Battalion, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Side drum. The main body of the drum is made from brass. A brass ring has been added to the top and bottom of the drum, each with 8 points attached to fit the drum tensioning screws. The supplier's de...RELAWM16168
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Slouch hat : Captain S G Nottage, 'L' Heavy Battery, Royal Australian Artillery
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Khaki fur felt slouch hat. The hat has a set of three plastic covered brass eyelets on either side and the left side has a brass stud fixed in the centre for securing the left brim to the crown. There...REL/09721
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Souvenir pennant : HMAS Moresby (I)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular blue felt pennant with white felt hoist and suspension loops. Screen printed in white, yellow, brown, dark brown and orange the ships badge shows a heraldic antelope rampant with a naval ...REL36722
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Standard Kip for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard wooden Kip, part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron.REL30802.006
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Standard Swy or Sudden Death Kip for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden 'Swy' or 'Sudden Death' Kip, part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron.REL30802.003
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1914-15 Star : Able Seaman F G Jurd, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL30220.003
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1914-15 Star : Corporal J W H McCullough, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star, impressed on the reverse with recipient's details.REL/10344.001
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1939-45 Star : Lieutenant G A Beange, Royal New Zealand Volunteer Naval Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued.REL37352.002
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1914-15 Star : 2nd Lieutenant R H Norman, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed on the reverse with the recipient's details.REL41635.003
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1914-15 Star : Private R W Moffatt, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL34728.002
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1914-15 Star : Second Lieutenant A L K Cooper, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star impressed on the reverse with recipient's details.REL/11841.001
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1914-15 Star : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL32932.001
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1939 - 45 Star : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 11 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued.REL41846.002
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1914-15 Star: Wireless-Telegraph Operator A F Bonner, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star, impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL/07726.001
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Sweetheart Brooch : HMAS Australia (I) 1914-1919
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sterling Silver and enamel sweetheart brooch for HMAS Australia (I), featuring the Australian coat of arms in white, orange, blue and yellow enamel. The name 'H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA' and the battle honour...REL30196
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Union Jack : Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Union Jack flag. The flag is made from cotton and is double sided, with the crosses of St George, St Patrick and St Andrew sewn individually in place on both sides of the flag.RELAWM16489.001
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United States Distinguished Flying Cross : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 11 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
United States Distinguished Flying Cross. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details & date of action.REL41846.007
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Victory Medal : Captain J K Henderson, 13 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal, impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL28410
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Victory Medal : Leading Stoker John Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal . Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32932.003
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Victory Medal : Lieutenant J M Lyons, 17 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL37353.005
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Victory Medal : Sergeant R W Moffatt, 17 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL34728.004
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Victory Medal : Wireless-Telegraph Operator A F Bonner, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal, impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/07726.003
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White ensign from HMS Glory : Lieutenant W P Mewes, RNVR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White ensign with Union Jack in the canton and the red Cross of St George in the centre. Each piece of the jack and the flag are made from separate sections of wool bunting sewn together. Threaded thr...REL32717