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Admiral Lord Louis Mountbattern, G.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O.
Art
Maker: Unknown British Government Thos Forman and Sons
One of a series of Second World War posters featuring portraits of British military leaders and politicians. The series was presented to the Memorial by the United Kingdom Information Office, Martin P...ARTV10360
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Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew B. Cunningham, Bart., G.C.B., D.S.O.
Art
Maker: Unknown British Government Thos Forman and Sons
One of a series of Second World War posters featuring portraits of British military leaders and politicians. The series was presented to the Memorial by the United Kingdom Information Office, Martin P...ARTV10369
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Ahoy There. Are My Civvies Ready?
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Supply H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British poster produced immediately after the cessation of hostilities of the Second World War. The poster highlights the need for civilian clothing with the huge population influx with the return to ...ARTV03385
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And the navy goes on
Art
Maker: Foster, Harold The Admiralty Thos Forman and Sons
This British Second World War poster, with artwork attributed to Harold Foster, was issued by the British Admiralty to help promote the work of the Allied navies. The poster was likely made between 19...ARTV02280
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Australian Postcard Collection 1914-1918
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Postcards printed in or about Australia or Australians. The collection covers themes such as patriotism, camp life, humanitarian organisations, fund raising events in Australia, humour and cartoons, A...RC00686
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Back the Boys with War Savings: Save at Least a Bob in the Pound Every Pay Day [Cruisers]
Art
Maker: Unknown National Savings Committee H.M. Stationery Office J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting personal savings. During the Second World War great emphasis was placed upon saving money. By being frugal with money, it meant that less money was being spen...ARTV03418
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Back the Boys with War Savings: Save at Least a Bob in the Pound Every Pay Day [Cruisers]
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office National Savings Committee Howitt, John Newton
British Second World War poster promoting savings. During the Second World War, frugality was encouraged to reserve funds for essential war related goods.ARTV01503
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Back them up!
Art
Maker: F.A.A. H.M. Stationery Office British Colour Printing
This 1942 British Second World War poster was created by His Majesty's Stationary Office on behalf of the Ministry of Information. This poster depicts a convoy of Allied destroyers, firing guns to its...ARTV02228
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Back them up! A British cruiser ramming an Italian submarine in the Mediterranean
Art
Maker: Stone, Marcus H.M. Stationary Office
This 1942 British Second World War poster was created by His Majesty's Stationary Office on behalf of the Ministry of Information and features artwork by Marus (Marc) Stone. The poster depicts a Briti...ARTV02206
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Back them up!: In the Mediterranean British submarines have caused great havoc to Axis shipping
Art
Maker: Rumbold, Gilbert H.M. Stationery Office Chromoworks Ltd
This 1942 British Second World War poster was created by His Majesty's Stationary Office on behalf of the Ministry of Information and features artwork by Gilbert Rumbold. The poster depicts a submarin...ARTV02208
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Battle: How WE Are Helping in the Battle
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Supply H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster depicting a battleship firing at a close target which is hidden by the mixture of smoke and wash from the ocean. The poster was likely produced to be hung in factories,...ARTV03485
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Battle : How we are helping in the battle
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster depicting a battleship firing at a close target which is hidden by the mixture of smoke and wash from the ocean. The poster was likely produced to be hung in factories,...ARTV01597
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Before: After: Completed in 117 Hours at an H.M. Dockyard
Art
Maker: Unknown The Admiralty H.M. Stationery Office Hubners Ltd
British Second World War poster depicting and highlighting the work that British shipyards can completed in a short period of time. The poster depicts two scenes: the upper depicts a crew of workers o...ARTV03445
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Beware: Whether alone or in a crowd...
Art
Maker: Lacoste, Gerald Wightman & Co., Ltd.
British national security poster issued to warn those working in shipping to not to give away information in regards to the movements of Her Majesty's ships. It is a bold design that makes use of cari...ARTV02110
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Big Four 21st Birthday
Art
Maker: Unknown [S.L. : S.N.], 1944 (LONDON : JAS. TRUSCOTT & SON)
Under the Railway Act 1921 (UK), many different, small, railway companies were grouped together into four main companies, known colloquially as the 'Big Four', which came into effect on 1 January 1923...ARTV02504
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Bott, Lloyd F., CBE, DSC (Lieutenant), 1917-2004
Manuscript
Maker: Bott, Lloyd F
Manuscript titled `The Royal Navy's 15th Motor Gunboat Flotilla', describing operations and sorties along the coast of Brittany to land agents, arms, and supplies for the French Resistance and to evac...MSS1493
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Bravo! British Shipyards
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by The Admiralty to pay tribute to the work of British shipyards. The poster depicts the dramatic shillouette of a large ship in a shipyard superimposed into its...ARTV03438
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Bravo! British shipyards
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster issued by The Admiralty to pay tribute to the work of British shipyards. The poster depicts the dramatic shillouette of a large ship in a shipyard superimposed into its...ARTV01535
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Britain Expects That: You Too, This Day, Will Do Your Duty
Art
Maker: C F The Admiralty Chromoworks Ltd H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster highlighting the national (patriotic) expectation that each Briton 'do [their] duty'. The poster depicts a flag-bearing signaler in the upper section, with a bodiless s...ARTV02087
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Britain - Spearhead of Attack
Art
Maker: Blake, Frederick Donald [S.L. : S.N., N.D.] (LEEDS : ALF COOKE LTD.)
This British Second World War poster depicts an illustrated map of the United Kingdom and north-western Europe - particularly France, Germany, and a few other, smaller occupied countries. The poster...ARTV02331
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British patriotic embroidery
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Patriotic souvenir embroidery on blue cotton sateen, mainly in red, white, blue and black couched longstitch. The top of the embroidery bears the words 'UNITED WE STAND', and a king's crown. There ar...REL/06667
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Stoker 1 E T Barry, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL37826.002
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Sub-Lieutenant H B Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28964.004
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British weapons to defeat Hitler
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office H.M. Stationary Office Greenslade & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicting military vessels; the battleship, a cruiser and a destroyer. A small mass of land in the background has a single palm tree. The poster celebrates British mil...ARTV02318
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Captain John Collins CB photographed at the handing over of HMS Shropshire to the RAN. Captain ...
Photograph
Captain John Collins CB photographed at the handing over of HMS Shropshire to the RAN. Captain Collins (later Sir John Collins, KBE, CB) accepted the British Cruiser on behalf of the Australian govern...P00444.093
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C.1939. FIVE BLACKBURN SKUA FIGHTER/DIVE BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF THE RN FLEET AIR ARM FLYING IN ...
Photograph
C.1939. FIVE BLACKBURN SKUA FIGHTER/DIVE BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF THE RN FLEET AIR ARM FLYING IN FORMATION. FROM THE NEAREST THE AIRCRAFT ARE L2889, A7G; L2874, A7C; L2887, A7F; L2890, A7H; L2881, A7L.(NAVA...304487
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Collar badge : Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division collar badge. Brass badge in the form of a bird positioned in front of an angled anchor. Below the bird and anchor is a scroll with the motto, 'STEADY HOOD'. The ...REL35855
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Crawford, Fredrick (Chief Petty Officer, RN, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Crawford, Fredrick
CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE COVERING SERVICE IN THE ROYAL NAVY (1898-1910), TRANSFER TO THE RAN IN 1912 AND LATER SERVICE IN THE RAN FLEET RESERVE (1924-1929) BEFORE RE ENGAGEMENT IN THE RAN 1939. CPO CRA...PR82/073
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Crested china bust of a sailor : First World War
Heraldry
Maker: Carlton China
Crested china bust of a sailor. The tally band on the sailor's cap reads 'H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT'. On his chest is the coat of arms for Barnard Castle, County Durham, England. Across his chest reads 'The ...REL23610
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Discharged Sailors and Soldiers get the job that suits you...
Art
Maker: T F Ministry of Labour and National Service H & C Graham Ltd Litho
British First World War poster issued by the Ministry of Labour. It encourages disabled sailors and soldiers to make sure they get the job that suits them by contacting their nearest Employment Excha...ARTV01225
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Dix, Charles G (Captain, CMG, DSO, Royal Navy b: 1881)
Manuscript
Maker: Dix, Charles G
TYPESCRIPT OF A PUBLISHED ARTICLE ENTITLED "ANZAC : IMPRESSIONS OF THE LANDING AND 14 WEEKS WORK ON THE BEACH" WRITTEN BY THE COMMANDER OF THE FLOTILLA AND BEACHMASTER, APRIL TO AUGUST 1915. DESCRIBES...MSS1343
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Don't waste bread!
Art
Maker: Ministry of Food Clarke & Sherwell Ltd.
bakery products, bread, woman, submarine; poster produced by the British Ministry of Food, encouraging reduced consumption of bread with consequent saving of scarce resources at the time of the 'sink ...ARTV00378
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EFM telegrams may now be sent from this country to Naval personnel...
Art
Great Britain Post Office war poster advertising that EFM telegrams could be sent to Naval personnel serving in Her Majesty's seagoing ships and some Allied seagoing vessels. This item has been digit...ARTV02437
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1805 "England Expects" 1915: Are you doing your duty today?
Art
Maker: Unknown Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Seargeant Bros
British recruiting committee poster; No. 101. Depicts Horatio Nelson against the backdrop of First World War battleships silhouetted against a setting sun. By including the black and white drawing of...ARTV00448
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Every Minute Counts! Early Stopping Will Make a Late Victory
Art
Maker: Unknown The Admiralty H.M. Stationery Office Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of staying on task and the collective amount of time wasted from only ten minutes per day. The poster highlights that by stopping work early...ARTV03443
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Feed the guns with war bonds and help to end the war
Art
Maker: B T Thomas, Samuel Herbert H.G.B. Ltd
This striking design by Bert Thomas (1883-1966) was poster No. 124 issued by the National War Savings Committee in September 1918. It depicts a sailor and guns aboard a battleship at sea. The poster w...ARTV00962
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Feed the guns with war bonds and help to end the war
Art
Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert National War Savings Committee Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd
British First World War poster issued by the National War Savings Committee (Poster No.125). It features an image by Bert Thomas in the top third of a Naval gun crew printed in light brown and black. ...ARTV00972
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File 3: Royal Navy
Published Collection
Maker: Various
This file includes items pertaining to performances organised and contributed to by members of the Royal Navy during the First World War. Included in this file is a program related to a joint concert...PUBS002/004/003/003
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Full Ahead: Production
Art
Maker: Keely, Patrick Cokayne The Admiralty H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War poster encouraging war production to be increased to 'full speed'. The poster depicts a sailor talking down a speaking tube connected to traditional ships throttle lever. On t...ARTV02085
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Full dress cocked hat : Rear Admiral J C T Glossop, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Moore, Scantlebury & Coote
Flag officer's black beaver cocked hat bound all round with 50mm wide gold bullion lace. Each end bears a gold bullion tassel with dark blue and gold eyes. The right side has a black silk cockade supe...RELAWM14955.001
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Full dress sword belt : Captain J C T Glossop, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Moore, Scantlebury & Coote
Captain's full dress sword belt. Black leather belt, 40 mm wide, has two slings 25 mm wide. All are covered with black silk webbing and are embroidered with three gold bullion thread stripes. The buck...RELAWM14955.003
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Give 'em both barrels
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office The Admiralty Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World poster designed for display in factories. The poster depicts a Royal Navy sailor arming a set of twin Lewis guns above a caricature of a factory worker using a large rivet gun suc...ARTV01536
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Give 'em Both Barrels
Art
Maker: Unknown The Admiralty H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World poster designed for display in factories. The poster depicts a Royal Navy sailor arming a set of twin Lewis guns above a caricature of a factory worker using a large rivet gun suc...ARTV03439
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GREAT BRITAIN C.1950. GENERAL VIEW OF THE FLIGHT DECK OF HMAS VENGEANCE OFF WEYMOUTH SHOWING TWO ...
Photograph
GREAT BRITAIN C.1950. GENERAL VIEW OF THE FLIGHT DECK OF HMAS VENGEANCE OFF WEYMOUTH SHOWING TWO OF THE THREE BRISTOL SYCAMORE MARK 50 HELICOPTERS WHICH HAD JUST LANDED AFTER HAVING BEEN FLOWN FROM TH...P00444.038
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GREAT BRITAIN, C.1950. THE THREE PILOTS OF THE BRISTOL SYCAMORE MARK 50 HELICOPTERS CHAT WITH THE ...
Photograph
GREAT BRITAIN, C.1950. THE THREE PILOTS OF THE BRISTOL SYCAMORE MARK 50 HELICOPTERS CHAT WITH THE CAPTAIN OF HMAS VENGEANCE AFTER DELIVERY OF THE THREE HELICOPTERS AT WEYMOUTH. LEFT TO RIGHT LIEUTENAN...P00444.039
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GREAT BRITAIN 1955-08-23. ROYAL NAVY SEA VENOM AIRCRAFT BEING HANDED OVER TO THE RAN FLEET AIR ...
Photograph
GREAT BRITAIN 1955-08-23. ROYAL NAVY SEA VENOM AIRCRAFT BEING HANDED OVER TO THE RAN FLEET AIR ARM AT HMS SEAHAWK, CULDROSE. THE SEA VENOM, A TWO-SEATER DAY AND NIGHT ALL-WEATHER JET FIGHTER, WAS OPER...P00444.037
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GREAT BRITAIN 1955-08-23. SEA VENOM AIRCRAFT OF 808 SQUADRON RAN FLYING IN FORMATION DURING A ...
Photograph
GREAT BRITAIN 1955-08-23. SEA VENOM AIRCRAFT OF 808 SQUADRON RAN FLYING IN FORMATION DURING A CEREMONY HELD AT HMS SEAHAWK, CULDROSE. THE AIRCRAFT ARE STILL IN THEIR ROYAL NAVY COLOURS. (NAVAL HISTORI...P00444.040
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
Art
Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV00284
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Horsfield, John Arnold
Manuscript
Maker: Horsfield, John Arnold
Thesis "The art of leadership in war : the Royal Navy from the age of Nelson through World War 2 as a case study". PhD, University of California, 1977.MSS0944
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I Need Bones for Explosives: Put Out Your Bones Salvage
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03396
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I Need Your Rags: Put Out Your Old Rags for Salvage
Art
Maker: Unknown H. Manly & Son H.M. Stationery Office
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03400
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Into action
Art
Maker: Department of Information
This British Second World War poster depicts the Allied naval convoy en route to north Africa as part of Operation Torch between 8 and 10 November 1942. This large-scale invasion focussed on 3 key cit...ARTV02218
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Join the Royal Marines: help to man the guns of the fleet
Art
Maker: Unknown The Admiralty Recruiting Department W. H. Smith & Son
A British recruitment poster for the Royal Marines issued by the Admiralty Recruiting Department soon after the First World War. It features an image of four Royal Marines manning a naval gun position...ARTV05210
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Join the Wrens: and free a man for the Fleet
Art
Maker: Unknown
A Second World War recruitment poster for the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) featuring a three-quarter length depiction of a woman dressed in the uniform of a WRN set against a blue sea and horizo...ARTV10337
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Join the Wrens: And Free a Man for the Fleet
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS or 'Wrens'). The WRNS was an organisation set up first from 1917-1919 and again from 1939 until its absorption into the ...ARTV03447
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Join the Wrens: And Free a Man for the Fleet
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS or 'Wrens'). The WRNS was an organisation set up first from 1917-1919 and again from 1939 until its absorption into the ...ARTV01544
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Lee-Enfield No 9 Mk I Rifle : Royal Navy
Technology
Maker: Parker Hale Ltd
Lee-Enfield No 9 Mk I Rifle. Receiver marked .22 R.F.N.9 Mk I over P-H 60 and the serial number. This rifle has been converted from a SMLE No IV rifle by boring out the .303 inch calibre barrel and th...REL/16956
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Lock, Harry Foster (Warrant Officer, RN, HMS Newmarket b.1885 - d.1935)
Private Record
Maker: Lock, Harry Foster
2 DIARIES WITH DAILY ENTRIES, KEPT BY LOCK ON BOARD HMS NEWMARKET. MOST ENTRIES RELATE TO DAILY ROUTINE BUT HE COMMENTS ON ASPECTS OF THE WAR, INCLUDING HIS SERVICE AT THE GALLIPOLI LANDINGPR84/225
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Maker's Plate: HMAS Quiberon
Technology
Maker: J. Samuel White & Co Ltd
Circular metal makers plate with an image of a hawk together with the words 'H.M.S. "QUIBERON" BUILT BY J. SAMUEL WHITE & CO. LTD. COWES.I.O.W. 1942'. The breast of the hawk is charged with the Fleur ...REL34531
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Making sailors: boat-drill
Art
Maker: Brangwyn, Frank Ministry of Information
Depicts six sailors standing on the deck of a ship and pulling on the ropes of a life boat. Another sailor stands in the life boat. This work is number 21 from the series of 66 lithographs 'The Great ...ART91701
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Making sailors: "duff"
Art
Maker: Brangwyn, Frank Ministry of Information
Depicts young sailors sitting on stools at the tables in the mess. This work is number 20 from the series of 66 lithographs,'The Great War: Britain's efforts and ideals', published by the British Mini...ART91700
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Making sailors: the gun
Art
Maker: Brangwyn, Frank Ministry of Information
Depicts six sailors grouped around a gun; one holds a shell and another leans over the gun barrel. This work is number 24 from the series of 66 lithographs,'The Great War: Britain's efforts and ideals...ART91704
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Mantel clock : Chief Petty Officer Stoker W E R Whitehead, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Mantel clock in a brown wooden case. The clock face is of white enamel with Roman numerals, and has an hour and minute hand. The blank central section of the face has been painted in oils with a repre...REL33394
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MELBOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, VIC 1946-01-07. A SMALL BOY EXAMINING A SUBMARINE SUIT AS WORN BY ...
Photograph
MELBOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, VIC 1946-01-07. A SMALL BOY EXAMINING A SUBMARINE SUIT AS WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. AN EXHIBITION OF BRITISH MILITARY EQUIPMENT WAS ON DISPLAY AT THE SCHOOL IN AID O...124946
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Mightier yet
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office S L Fosh & Cross
This British Second World War poster was produced in England to highlight the might and power of the British Empire's sea force. The poster depicts a fleet of warships in formation, with a flight of n...ARTV02229
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More! More! More! More! Engines
Art
Maker: C F H.M. Stationery Office Henry Hildesley Ltd
British Second World War poster highlighting the increased need for engines. The poster features a diesel engine as the central image before a background comprised of a convoy of cargo ships. This pos...ARTV02084
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Naval engineer officer's cocked hat
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Naval officer's black 'beaver' cocked hat lined with loosely pleated white twilled silk and a leather sweatband. The upper edged of the hat is edged with black silk grosgrain ribbon. A band of black s...REL/09915
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Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal : Chief Bosun Charles Gibson, HM Coastguard Service
Heraldry
Maker: Wyon, William
Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Impressed on the edge with the recipient's name, rank, unit and date. Obverse: The young head of Queen Victoria with 'VICTORIA' to the left and 'REGINA' to the...RELAWM14233
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Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal : Petty Officer H R Hearn, HMAS Melbourne
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/21008.008
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New Zealand Medal 1846-1847 : Ordinary Seaman C Gibson, HMS Calliope
Heraldry
New Zealand Medal. The recipient's name, rank and ship are impressed on the edge. Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria with a veil covering the back of her head. Around the circumference is the le...RELAWM14230
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Officer's tricorn hat : Women's Royal Naval Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Officer's black velour tricorn hat with a black mohair band. The brim is bound in the same mohair and is fastened to the crown with black cotton tape that threads through three pairs of metal reinforc...REL/01400
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Officer's undress winter trousers : Lieutenant R A E Cansdale, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Naval officer's blue wool superfine winter undress trousers. The trousers fasten with a five button fly, with black plastic buttons, a further two buttons at the waist and a metal hook and slide. Ther...REL34265.002
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On to Japan!
Art
Maker: Sevek [S.L. : S.N., N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : J HOWITT & SON)
A British Second World War poster depicting stylised image of a man standing in front of a fighter aeroplane, positioned like a bow and arrow that is pointed towards the Rising Sun flag of Japan. Also...ARTV00164
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Pair full dress epaulettes : Rear Admiral J C T Glossop, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Moore, Scantlebury & Coote
Pair of flag officer's full dress epaulettes lined with black leather stamped in gold with the manufacturer's details, and with padded blue silk where the epaulette rests on the end of the wearer's sh...RELAWM14955.002
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PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. 1944-09. THE GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP "ROSTOCK" PHOTOGRAPHED AT ANCHOR IN PLYMOUTH ...
Photograph
PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. 1944-09. THE GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP "ROSTOCK" PHOTOGRAPHED AT ANCHOR IN PLYMOUTH SOUND AFTER BEING INTERCEPTED AT SEA BY SHORT SUNDERLAND FLYING BOAT W/10 OF NO 10 SQUADRON RAAF AND C...P00448.211
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PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. 1944-09. THE GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP "ROSTOCK" PHOTOGRAPHED AT ANCHOR IN PLYMOUTH ...
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PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. 1944-09. THE GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP "ROSTOCK" PHOTOGRAPHED AT ANCHOR IN PLYMOUTH SOUND AFTER BEING INTERCEPTED AT SEA BY SHORT SUNDERLAND FLYING BOAT W/10 OF NO 10 SQUADRON RAAF AND C...P00448.212
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PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. 1944. THE GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP "ROSTOCK" PHOTOGRAPHED SHORTLY AFTER BEING ...
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PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND. 1944. THE GERMAN HOSPITAL SHIP "ROSTOCK" PHOTOGRAPHED SHORTLY AFTER BEING INTERCEPTED AT SEA BY SHORT SUNDERLAND FLYING BOAT W/10 OF NO 10 SQUADRON RAAF. TWO RN MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS ...P00448.210
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Pullover : Lieutenant R A E Cansdale, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White polo-neck pullover hand-knitted in 12 ply wool. The body and sleeves are knitted in a single piece. The collar, cuffs and basque are knitted in rib stitch and the body and sleeves in stocking st...REL34266
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Put It There
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Maker: Strube, Sidney Her Majesty's Stationary Office The Admiralty H. Manly & Son
During the Second World War there was a strong push on the home front throughout Allied nations to stress the importance of factory workers, whether they worked on ships, munitions, or food. This Brit...ARTV02383
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Quem queria guerra: A Allemanha ou A Gra-Gretanha? [Who wanted the war: Germany or Great Britain?]
Art
Maker: Anderson, S [S.L : S.N., N.D.]
A Portuguese First World War poster depicting eleven images comparing the war readiness of Germany with Great Britain as it asks "Who wanted the war?". Portugal declared its support for the allies sho...ARTV00105
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Radio 3TR program "50 and Over". Lieutenant Commander Hugh Randall Syme GC, GM and Bar talks about his experiences in mine disposal in the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
Sound
Maker: Syme, Hugh Randall Radio 3TR
Mr Hugh Randall Syme was the general manager of the Melbourne Age newspaper in 1957. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy volunteering for the mine disposal unit in the United Kingdom....S00611
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Rating's coat frock : Women's Royal Naval Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) rating's dark blue wool serge coat frock with self fabric belt. The loose fitting coat frock has a high round neck without a collar and has a placket opening down th...REL/00245
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Remember.: "england expects-" : the need is great to-day... : join today
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Maker: Oakley, Harry Lawrence Unknown Chorley & Pickersgill
This First World War British poster was designed by Harry Lawrence Oakley and is designed to encourage men to enlist in the Navy. The poster depicts a sailor standing next to two barrels of a warship ...ARTV04904
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Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal : Petty Officer R Gilbert, HMS Orlando
Heraldry
Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (second type). The recipient's name, rank and ship are impressed on the edge. Obverse: The diademed head of Queen Victoria and the legend 'VICTORIA REGI...RELAWM14718
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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 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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Sailor's instructional handkerchief : Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Fulton-Airey
Printed cotton 'fighting' intructional handkerchief intended for use by a sailor in the Royal Navy. The white cotton handkerchief is printed in black with a dark blue border, within which is an addit...REL33754
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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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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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She talked... this happened
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster divided horizontally in half. The top half depicts two ladies engaged in conversation at a restaurant or cafe. In the left background a further gentleman peers intently...ARTV02511
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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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1910. STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE SECOND CLASS PROTECTED CRUISER HMS CAMBRIAN, THE LAST FLAGSHIP OF ...
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1910. STARBOARD BOW VIEW OF THE SECOND CLASS PROTECTED CRUISER HMS CAMBRIAN, THE LAST FLAGSHIP OF THE AUSTRALIA STATION. NOTE THE 6 INCH GUN ON HER FORECASTLE AND THE 4.7 INCH GUNS TRAINED ON THE STAR...302155
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1914-15 Star : Stoker 2 E T Barry, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL37826.001
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Sub-series 3: United Kingdom units
Published Collection
Maker: Various
This sub-series contains programs, tickets and advertising leaflets for concerts and other productions organised by members of the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and British Army during the First World W...PUBS002/004/003
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Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy
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Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War poster cautions against indiscriminate talk. The poster depicts four couples in each corner, the narrative of the communicated message begins with the soldier in the top left ...ARTV03637
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Tell nobody, not even her: Careless talk costs lives
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Maker: Unknown LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : STAFFORD & CO.)
Depicts a British poster of sailor and his girlfriend, with the accompanying text 'Tell NOBODY- not even HER- careless talk costs lives'. The poster warns of revealing military secrets to civilians.ARTV01007
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Thanks Chum... Keep It Up
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Maker: The Admiralty H.M. Stationery Office Johnson Riddle & Co
British Second World War poster published by the British Admiralty depicting a sailor shaking hand with a shipyard worker. Behind them a ship sits dockside. The poster would likely have been intended ...ARTV01539
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Thanks Chum... Keep It Up
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Maker: Unknown The Admiralty H.M. Stationery Office Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the British Admiralty depicting a sailor shaking hand with a shipyard worker. Behind them a ship sits dockside. The poster would likely have been intended ...ARTV03442
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The British Navy guards the freedom of us all
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Maker: Mason, Frank Henry
This British Second world War poster depicts two allied warships sailing together in formation at sea. The text that "the British Navy guards the freedom of us" highlights the importance of the navy. ...ARTV02240