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Rain and bloody misery
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Maker: Colahan, Colin
Eight members of the Australia Forestry Unit based in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, dressed in large hats and coats move away from a military vehicle in the foreground, tracing a path up a fenced hillside ...ART22311
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Rank badge: Flight sergeant's cloth crown sleeve insignia - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of flight sergeant's embroidered rank crowns, to be worn on the sleeve. Each badge shows a light blue crown embroidered on RAAF blue cloth.REL25322
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Rank badge: Warrant Officer cloth sleeve badges - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of Warrant Officer's cloth sleeve badges. Badge is a light blue and red Royal Coat of Arms embroidered on RAAF blue cloth.REL25323.001
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Rank badge: Warrant Officer cloth sleeve badges - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of Warrant Officer's cloth sleeve badges. Badge is a silver/white Royal Coat of Arms embroidered on RAAF blue cloth.REL25323.002
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Rank badge : Warrant Officer M A O'Keefe, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Warrant officer's blue, black and red embroidered rank sleeve badge, showing the Royal coat of arms, on a dark blue wool ground.REL/14496.002
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Rear Gunner, Halifax bomber
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Maker: Adams, Dennis
External view of a gunner in the rear turret of a Halifax bomber. This is a Boulton Paul Type E turret with four 0.303 inch machine guns. Dennis Adams portrayed Royal Australian and United States nav...ART22962
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Rectangular protractor : Flight Officer A J D Leslie, 463 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: W & G
Six inch plastic rectangular 'A' Mark VI map protractor. The protractor has a voided rectangular centre and 'J L Leslie' is printed in blue ink on one side.REL30736
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recto: A Good Foot Rule: Keep Your Boots in Repair for Safety's Sake; verso: Dirty Work at the Cross Roads; Keep Those Gangways Clear
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Maker: Mendoza, Montague Philip Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to promote safe working practices. It is one of a series of ...ARTV02092
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recto: Get first aid immediately...; verso: When aloft wear a safety belt
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Maker: Mills, Arthur George Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
A wartime health and safety poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service. Designer Pat Keely was one of a group of leading graphic designers employed by the Royal Society for the Preve...ARTV01723
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recto: Good Handles Prevent Bad Hands; verso: Remember Those Tools...or They'll Jolt Your Memory
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Maker: Mills, Arthur George Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to promote safe working practices. It is one of a series of ...ARTV02095
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recto: Hand Rails Stop Falls: Use Them; verso: Better careful than sorry
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Maker: Mendoza, Montague Philip Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to promote safe working practices. It is one of a series of ...ARTV02094
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recto: Horseplay; verso: In Cases of Serious Injury the Chief Dangers Are Shock and Extension of the Injury: Don't Move
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Maker: Keely, Patrick Cokayne Ministry of Labour and National Service Loxley Brothers Ltd
British Second World War cautionary poster. During the war, it was important to have each work-age individual available for work. This poster provides advice on first aid in cases of serious injury. ...ARTV02076
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recto: It's not your job to take risks; verso: Made to measure...
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Maker: Moore, Desmond Robinson, Wyndham Ministry of Labour and National Service and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
One of over 200 work health and safety posters issued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) aimed at workers in the industrial factories and workshops supplying the British War ...ARTV01718
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recto: Keep oil off Floors; verso: Beware Sharp Edges! Wear Protectors
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Maker: Giles, F Kenwood Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to promote safe working practices. It is one of a series of ...ARTV02096
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recto: Warning; verso: Beware Eye-Pickers...
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Maker: Cusden, Leonard Mendoza Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
Several in a series of accident prevention posters issued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) aimed at workers in the industrial factories and workshops supplying the British ...ARTV01639
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recto: Watch your step; verso: Lash ladders
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Maker: Rothholz, Hans Arnold Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to promote safe working practices. It is one of a series of ...ARTV02097
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recto: Yank Them Out!; verso: Out - SPLINTERS!
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Maker: Angrave, Bruce Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to promote safe working practices. It is one of a series of ...ARTV02093
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Red Cross wallet : Warrant Officer V J Hibbens, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black leather fold over wallet. There are three compartments inside to hold notes and papers. One of the compartments is stamped in gold 'GOOD WISHES FROM THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY'.REL38774
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Release More Coal for the War Drive
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Maker: Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. With the cost of the war mounting as the years passed, the British Government promoted domestic saving to provide more support for front line ac...ARTV02057
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Release more coal for the war drive: Switch off that light...
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Maker: Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. With the cost of the war mounting as the years passed, the British Government promoted domestic saving to provide more support for front line ac...ARTV02039
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Re-opening of communication services to the continent...
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Maker: Freedman, Barnett
This poster was issued by the General Post Office to inform British Citizens of the resumption of communication services to continental Europe. This is one of a series of GPO wartime posters to featur...ARTV02442
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Ribbon bars : Flight Lieutenant A J Henry, 103 Squadron Royal Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Ribbon bars for Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal. There is a brass pin fastening on the reverse.REL/13352
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Rifle bucket : Light Horse units
Heraldry
Maker: Blackman Leather Goods Ltd
Standard issue blocked brown leather rifle bucket for attachment to the Pattern 1912 UP saddle. Bucket is complete with a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket, to attach it to the...REL30045.007
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ROCKY CREEK, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-05-28. MRS. A. GRENFELL, OBE., VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ...
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ROCKY CREEK, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-05-28. MRS. A. GRENFELL, OBE., VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BRITISH YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION AND A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MRS. WINSTON CHURCHILL, WIFE ...066676
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ROCKY CREEK, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-05-28. MRS. A. GRENFELL, OBE., VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ...
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ROCKY CREEK, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-05-28. MRS. A. GRENFELL, OBE., VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BRITISH YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION AND A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MRS. WINSTON CHURCHILL, WIFE ...066675
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Rout out rats!
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
This British poster shows a spotlight picking out a snarling infected rat that is crawling across wooden floorboards.ARTV03697
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Royal Australian Air Force battledress trousers : R H Thompson, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory
RAAF blue battle dress trousers with concealed five button fly and front pleats. The trousers have two side pockets, two inset rear pockets with concealed button flaps and one patch pocket on the left...REL/09823.002
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Royal Naval Reserve shoulder boards for lieutenant commander
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of shoulder boards bearing a gilt Navy button with a screw attachment and a pair of integral laces for attachment. The rank insignia is sewn to a black wool cloth backing which is lined with whit...REL34088
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Royal Navy battledress blouse : Lieutenant H F Chandler RNVR, 849 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Navy heavy black woollen twill battledress blouse with fold down collar and two pleated patch breast pockets. The blouse is fastened down the centre by four gilded brass Royal Navy officer's but...REL31742.001
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Royal Navy battledress trousers : Lieutenant H F Chandler RNVR, 849 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Navy black heavy woollen twill battledress trousers with concealed six button fly closure. The trousers have two side pockets and an inset back pocket on the right hand side secured by a button ...REL31742.002
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Royal Navy letter sachet : Leading Seaman T R Howie, HMAS Nizam
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Rayon folding letter sachet of sewn construction. The exterior is in dark blue with the Royal Navy badge and the words 'Royal Navy' silkscreened in yellow, and features a decorative border in a pale r...REL41239
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Royal Navy sweetheart brooch : Mrs Henrietta Grosvenor
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch in the form of a silver officer's cap badge, with red enamelled crown and blue enamelled anchor mounted on a silver bar with a brass pin back. A blue ename...REL34690
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Rush aid to Russia!...
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Maker: Ministry of Supply J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War poster depicting the heads of Lord Beaverbrook and Averell Harriman printed in black and white against a red colour background. William Maxwell Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook was a...ARTV05118
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Rush British arms to Russian hands...
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Maker: Nikolai Radlov Ministry of Supply Unknown
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Supply in 1941. It was produced for display in factories to encourage increased production in support of the entry of the Soviet Union on the ...ARTV02309
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Russia's fight is ours!
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by the Department of Information in 1941. It is a reproduction of four separate Soviet War posters, each depicting Russia's strong determination to destroy Hitl...ARTV05116
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Sailor's cap : Stoker W R R Burnett, HMAS Australia
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Seaman’s cap with HMAS Australia tally ribbon. The dark blue wool cap has a whitened canvas cover with two brass eyelet vent holes on each side. Internally, the cap is lined with brown cotton headlini...REL35730
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Save Coal, Don't Use the Poker: Battle for Fuel
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. With the cost of the war mounting as the years passed, the British Government promoted domestic saving to provide more support for front line ac...ARTV02042
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Save Fuel for Battle
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster aimed at encouraging the restrictive domestic use of fuel. Posters such as these, encouraging Britons to conserve certain essential goods, were common. They aimed at re...ARTV02024
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Save Fuel for Battle: 'Lag' Tanks and Pipes
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War proclamation-style poster encouraging people to 'lag' their tanks and pipes. The process of lagging involves insulating pipes and household hot water heaters such that they re...ARTV02033
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Save Fuel for Battle: Power Eats Fuel
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Maker: Unknown Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of saving energy, thereby saving fuel. The poster identifies that each power, steam and heat require fuel and that fuel should be saved for ...ARTV02010
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Save Fuel for Battle: Read Your Gas Meter; Read Your Electricity Meter; Measure Your Coal and Coke
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War proclamation-style poster encouraging the economical use of coal and coke. The poster encourages people to read their has and electricity meters, as well as measure their coal...ARTV02032
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Save Fuel for Battle: Save Fuel in These Ways
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War proclamation-style poster encouraging people to economise their use of energy with regards to room heating, water heating, and cooking. Throughout the Second World War, govern...ARTV02034
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Save Fuel for Battle: Stoke Your Boiler This Way: And Not This Way
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster identifying the correct way of stoking a boiler. The poster highlights that with regular maintenance and proper stoking the boiler will be more efficient. Posters such ...ARTV02029
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Save Fuel for Battle: The Daughter Who Heaped on the Coal
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo Ministry of Fuel and Power Chromoworks Ltd H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of using fuel economically. The poster is one of a campaign featuring humorous cartoons by Henry Bateman that involve a scenario with a cent...ARTV02038
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Save Fuel for Battle: Use Paraffin Stoves This Way
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster identifying the correct way of using paraffin stoves. The poster highlights that with regular maintenance the stove will be more efficient. Posters such as these aimed ...ARTV02028
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Save Fuel to Make Munitions for Battle: The Brother Who Turned the Gas Full On
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Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo Ministry of Fuel and Power Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of using fuel economically. The poster is one of a campaign featuring humorous cartoons by Henry Bateman that involve a scenario with a cent...ARTV02027
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Save fuel to speed victory
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Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. The title runs from the upper left corner to the lower right of the poster, and is printed in red ink. A lump of black coal is depicted in the ...ARTV02040
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Save rubber!...
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Henry Hildesley Ltd
British Second World War poster advising people to save rubber. As the war dragged on and German U-Boats were disrupting vital trade with America in the North Atlantic, Britain experienced an acute sh...ARTV02485
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Save rubber
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Henry Hildesley Ltd
British Second World War poster advising people to save rubber. This poster encourages people to recycle their rubber boots. As the war dragged on and German U-Boats were disrupting vital trade with A...ARTV02424
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Save Tractor Fuel: Release the Tankers to Feed the Tanks
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the need to save tractor fuel. The subtitle of the poster highlights that by restricting the use of tractor fuel, it would mean that a greater percentage o...ARTV02011
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Savings are like the best books
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office James Hawthorn & Brother Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the National Savings Committee, London, encouraging savings. During the Second World War, the Government endorsed and advocated war savings as a device to sti...ARTV02431
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Scarf : Flying Officer R F Turner, 570 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Tootal
Black rayon scarf with a small white polka dot pattern and a black fringe at each end. Fabric label sewn to one corner reads 'TOOTAL SCARF REGD PATENTED FINISH GT. BRIT. 291473/4 & 304900 WASH AS SIL...REL39569
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Scarf : Lieutenant R A E Cansdale, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Square fine white woollen fabric scarf marked in black ink in one corner 'R.A.E.CANSDALE'. Worn on informal occasions by naval officers in undress jacket, when detachable collar of the shirt and tie h...REL34267
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Scarf : Squadron Leader B A Grace, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Cream coloured rayon scarf, used when flying, woven with a geometric patten, printed with two rows of a black dot pattern and finished at either end with a fringe of tassels. Presumably the tassels we...REL40981
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Seat pack type parachute : Flight Lieutenant E S Hall, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Seat-type parachute harness with white cotton webbing straps for the arms and legs leading to a four point central front harness lock located on a broad central chest belt which also contains the ripc...REL/04151
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008211
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008221
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION. OPERATOR SQUARING UP...008220
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008213
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008214
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008215
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008225
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008219
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008229
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008228
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008224
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008217
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTME...008227
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008218
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAHS FROM THE DEPARTME...008216
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008226
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008212
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008222
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SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
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Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTM...008223
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Send Airgraphs...
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the General Post Office poster to promote the use of Airgraphs to citizens wanting to send letters to service personnel. This item has been digitised with fu...ARTV02438
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Send him greetings on a christmas airgraph form
Art
Maker: Cooper, Austin H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
This poster was created for a General Post Office (GPO) Christmas airmail campaign. Designed by Canadian British artist Austin Cooper (1890-1964) it features the illustrated Airgraph holiday form issu...ARTV02439
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Service dress trousers : Pilot Officer J C Burraston, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Gieves Ltd
Officer's RAF blue wool service trousers with a double pleat on either side of the front waistband, a five button fly with a further two buttons fastening the waist, and six buttons around the outside...REL34401.003
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Service dress tunic : Flight Officer J Starling, Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Emms
RAF blue wool barathea tunic lined throughout with a polished cotton twill in the same colour. The tunic has pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps, and expanding pockets over each hip with ...REL36872.002
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Service dress tunic : Pilot Officer J C Burraston, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Gieves Ltd
Officer's RAF blue wool service dress tunic with self fabric belt, sewn in place across the back of the tunic, fastened with a gilded brass buckle. The tunic has a pair of pleated breast pockets with ...REL34401.002
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Serving men and women may apply for War Service Grants and Emergency Grants
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : MINISTRY OF PENSIONS, [N.D.] (LONDON : WM. BROWN & CO FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE) Ministry of Pensions Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
Poster issued by the British Ministry of Pensions (formed 1916) to provide information to serving men and women about applying for the war service and emergency grants. This item has been digitised w...ARTV02600
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Shepherd's Grove, England. Informal group portrait of an air crew of No 196 Squadron RAF, beside ...
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Shepherd's Grove, England. Informal group portrait of an air crew of No 196 Squadron RAF, beside their Stirling IV aircraft (7T-H). Left to right, back row: Sergeant Pete Smith (flight engineer); 4206...P02345.005
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She talked... this happened
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Maker: Unknown Ministry of Home Security Fosh & Cross Ltd.
During the Second World War, a fear of information falling into the wrong hands was felt by the warring countries. To remind the civilians and military personnel to keep all information from being ove...ARTV01097
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Shooting stick : C E W Bean
Heraldry
Maker: Mills Munitions Limited
Shooting stick with aluminium head, incorporating a voided folding seat, covered at each end with a leather grip and an aluminium ferrule. A circular aluminium plate is screwed in place beneath the se...REL39635
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Shoulder titles: RAAF Airman - Sergeant J S Freeth, 455 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A pair of embroidered dark blue wool cloth RAAF airman's overseas shoulder titles. 'AUSTRALIA' embroidered in pale blue above a pale blue soaring eagle with its head turned to its left.REL25226
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Side cap : Flight Lieutenant D G Uther, 462 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: L Silberston & Sons Ltd
RAAF blue wool side cap. Missing officer's badge.REL25308.003
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Signalling lamp : Pilot Officer A W Bowman, 455 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: General Electric
RAF distress signalling lamp as worn on the Mae West life preserver. The lamp consists of two cylinders joined by two insulated blue wires. One cylinder, made solely of blue painted metal, has a screw...REL/03333
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Signalling lamp worn on Mae West life preserver: Flight Lieutenant Edward Smith Hall, 129 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: General Electric
RAF distress signalling lamp worn on the Mae West life preserver. The lamp consists of two cylinders joined by two insulated blue wires. One cylinder, made solely of blue painted metal, has a screw to...REL/04154.002
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Sixpenny air letters: the civilian air and letter service to the Dominions...
Art
Maker: G.P.O Unknown
British poster promoting sixpenny air letters or aerograms as the fastest overseas letter service. Costing sixpence the service could be purchased at all post offices. This item has been digitised wi...ARTV02404
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Slide rule : Flying Officer A J D Leslie, 463 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Hemmi's Slide Rule
Ten inch bamboo slide rule with a two part hardboard case. It has an inch scale side ruler, over-range scale extensions, framed perspex cursor, reversible slide with three additional scales and a rear...REL30735
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Slouch hat : Gunner A L Young, 2/3 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Slouch hat with brass rising sun hat badge attached to the left brim. The hat has a five pleated pugaree around the crown and a leather sweatband and chin strap. The sweatband is marked with the manuf...REL30996
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Small patriotic china dish : Great Britain, Second World War
Heraldry
Maker: Lancaster & Son Ltd
Small square dish, with an image of a British bulldog on a Union Jack with ships and aircraft in the background. Above the image is written 'Britain's Challenge' and below 'Come On!!'. The bottom of t...REL23622
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SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND. A RAF KITTYHAWK AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. THIS NEW AMERICAN PLANE NOW IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Nichols, Melmer Frank
SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND. A RAF KITTYHAWK AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. THIS NEW AMERICAN PLANE NOW IN PRODUCTION IS BELIEVED TO BE AS EFFICIENT AS THE LATEST "SPITFIRE", AND IS TO BE SHIPPED TO BRITAIN IN LARGE QU...009923
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Souvenir Handkerchief : Flight Sergeant N F Skinner, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir printed handkerchief with lace edge. The centre of the handkerchief is black, with a border of Tudor roses, Scottish thistles and green shamrocks. At each corner is a badge representing Brita...REL37872
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Souvenir lapel badge : Able Seaman N P H Hutteman, Hospital Ship Oranje
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver lapel pin with the image of a ship above the words 'MS.ORANJE'. A stick pin is attached to the reverse.REL30135
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"So you don't know what your regiment is doing..."
Art
Maker: Unknown 517 (Corps Fld Svy) Coy, Royal Engineers 517 (Corps Fld Svy) Coy, Royal Engineers
civilian, woman; cautionary poster depicting a young woman in evening dress reclining on a sofa while talking to someone on the telephone who is not giving any information to her, and who 'must have b...ARTV07966
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Specimen clasp 'AIR CREW EUROPE' for Atlantic or France and Germany Star
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Specimen clasp 'AIR CREW EUROPE' for wear on the Atlantic Star or France and Germany Star.REL31547
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Specimen clasp 'BATTLE OF BRITAIN' for 1939-45 Star
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Specimen clasp 'BATTLE OF BRITAIN' for wear on the 1939-45 Star.REL31549
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SPITFIRE, LATER "MARK" WITH SQUARED OFF WINGTIPS, IN VERTICAL BANK AWAY FROM CAMERA. UNIT, ...
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SPITFIRE, LATER "MARK" WITH SQUARED OFF WINGTIPS, IN VERTICAL BANK AWAY FROM CAMERA. UNIT, LOCATION (PROBABLY U.K.), DATE UNKNOWN.AC0128
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SPITFIRE, "WILD" (UNREADABLE SERIAL), TYPE, UNIT, LOCATION, DATE UNKNOWN. PROBABLY IN UK. GOOD ...
Photograph
SPITFIRE, "WILD" (UNREADABLE SERIAL), TYPE, UNIT, LOCATION, DATE UNKNOWN. PROBABLY IN UK. GOOD UPRIGHT SHOT OVER CLOUDS.AC0127
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SPRINGBANK, SA. 1944. A GROUP OF OFFICER PATIENTS SUNBATHING OUTSIDE DAWES HOUSE, 105 (ADELAIDE) ...
Photograph
SPRINGBANK, SA. 1944. A GROUP OF OFFICER PATIENTS SUNBATHING OUTSIDE DAWES HOUSE, 105 (ADELAIDE) MILITARY HOSPITAL. AT THE REAR MAJOR H.G.M. ROSELEAR (?ROSEVEAR), 2/3RD PIONEER BATTALION (7), TAKES TE...081960