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Anzac Day Souvenirs Collection, Souvenirs 1
Published Collection
Maker: Australian War Memorial Various
The collection contains material related to the commemoration of Anzac day from 1916 to the present. The collection contains invitations, programs and other documents, including verses, pamphlets, st...RC00069
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Appeals and Fund Raising Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 5
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Contains a variety of material associated with Appeals and Fund raising bodies who were collecting money in Australia for many different causes during and after war. Among the beneficiaries of these e...RC01106
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Army Unit Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 6
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Contains souvenir histories, colour patches, nominal rolls, anniversary mementoes, and souvenirs of graduation ceremonies for particular army units.RC01121
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Carved wooden kangaroo : Private G L Crawford, Australian Army Medical Women's Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Stylised wooden kangaroo carved from a single branch of two-toned wood. The base of the kangaroo has been kept rough with the bark attached but the body of the animal has been sanded smooth.REL30528
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Cigarette and Trade Card Collection
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The cigarette and trade card collection consists of series of cards which were issued by cigarette companies, or other companies such as confectionery firms, cereal manufacturers and clothes companies...RC00682
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Engraved aluminium photograph frame made from part of a crashed German aircraft
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Aluminium photograph frame made from part of a crashed German aircraft, showing rising sun, a koala clinging to the staff of an Australian flag, and 'AUSTRALIA FOR EVER!'REL28948
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Folder 4 of 4 - Diary of Maude Elizabeth Edmondson, 1926; c.1941
Digitised Collection
Maker: Edmondson, John Hurst 'Jack' Edmondson, Maude Elizabeth
Papers of Maude Elizabeth Edmondson relating to the life and Second World War service of NX15705 Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 2/17 Battalion, Australia and Libya, 1916-1956. Wallet 1 of 4 co...AWM2020.22.289
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Folder 1 of 4 - Photograph, letters and service papers relating to the life and military service of John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 1916-1941
Digitised Collection
Maker: Commonwealth of Australia Unknown
Papers of Maude Elizabeth Edmondson relating to the life and Second World War service of NX15705 Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 2/17 Battalion, Australia and Libya, 1916-1956. Wallet 3 of 4 co...AWM2020.22.292
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Folder 2 of 4 - Service sheets and manuscripts relating to the life and military service of Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 1941-1956
Digitised Collection
Maker: Rats of Tobruk Association Various
Papers of Maude Elizabeth Edmondson relating to the life and Second World War service of NX15705 Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 2/17 Battalion, Australia and Libya, 1916-1956. Wallet 3 of 4 co...AWM2020.22.293
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Guide to Australian Historical Events and Commemorations Collection, Souvenirs 7
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The collection contains a diverse range of items relating to events of importance to Australia's history, as well as items produced during the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 activities commemorating th...RC02992
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Guide to the Australian Comforts Fund Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 8
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The collection contains stationery, leaflets, booklets and other items relating to the work of the Australian Comforts Fund and its State Divisions during both the First and Second World Wars.RC03112
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Handkerchief printed with ships and aircraft, and 'Our brave heroes on guard'
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Printed cotton patriotic handkerchief. The cloth has an outer border of red and yellow printed chains and an inner border of khaki dots. A circle at each corner contains the Union Jack. Rising from th...REL28927
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Hand painted leaf : 8 Division
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dried hand painted leaf from Malaya showing a tropical scene, with palm trees, a beach, and a blue sky with white clouds. Beneath is the text 'GREETINGS! (yellow) FROM (white) MALAYA (red edged with b...REL36136
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Letter accompanying souvenir pennant : Leading Seaman T R Howie, HMAS Nizam
Heraldry
Maker: Howie, Thomas Robert
Letter written in ink on Salvation Army/Australian Comforts Fund/YMCA letterhead from Leading Seaman Thomas Robert Howie to his mother. In it he notes that the accompanying felt pennant was sent to he...REL41240
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Midget Submarine Metal Relic Souvenir (Japan)
Heraldry
Maker: RAN Relief Fund and King George's Fund for Sailors Unknown
Small L-shaped piece of ferrous metal from one of the midget submarines that was sunk in Sydney Harbour Sunday May 31st 1942. The metal has a hole drilled through it at its widest end, and Japanese ch...REL/21644.001
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Midget Submarine Souvenir Tag (Japan)
Heraldry
Maker: RAN Relief Fund and King George's Fund for Sailors
Torn certificate of authenticity tied to small L-shaped piece of metal from one of the midget submarines that was sunk in Sydney Harbour Sunday May 31st 1942. Printed in blue, the text reads: 'A Guar...REL/21644.002
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Miniature 'Free France' fundraising hat
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Miniature French sailor's cap made of cardboard with white crepe paper over the top and blue paper around the hat band. A sticker reading 'Free France' is attached to the front and a red paper pompom ...REL30723
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Miniature novelty Christmas underwear : Leading Aircraftman R Rooke, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Miniature pink underpants with a yellow fringe trim around the legs. An image of Santa Claus is printed in black on the front of the pants with the words 'MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR/ DON'T GET...REL/02985
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47mm Italian Shell case : inscribed by Walter James Percival, 2nd AIF
Heraldry
An Italian 47 mm shell case on which is punched in small dots the words "TOBRUK / CIRENAICA / LIBIA / 1941", and "W.J.P / QX17507".REL23972
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Model field gun from wedding cake : Sergeant H S Smith, Royal Australian Artillery
Heraldry
Maker: Johillco
Hollow cast miniature field gun with movable wheels and barrel. The cannon has been painted silver and the makers details are stamped on the carriage body.REL29210
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Novelty AIF Victory Boot Match Holders : Lance Sergeant Kenneth Gordon Kennedy, 2/11 Field Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of small leather Australian military boots, with leather soles and laces, and twelve pins (the heads representing cleats) attached to each sole. A small card label, in gold, is tied to one lace a...REL35885
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Orcades sailor doll : Private J C Arney, 2/3 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Wellings, Norah
Velveteen sailor doll. The doll's body is made from twelve separate velveteen sections (blue arms, legs, body and apricot hands, feet head and ears) and the head is painted in the Wellings style, with...REL34431.001
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Oversize Wallet 4 of 4 - Scrapbook relating to the life and military service of Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, c.1941-1950
Digitised Collection
Maker: Australian Community Media Edmondson, Maude Elizabeth Gilmore, Mary Jean Various
Papers of Maude Elizabeth Edmondson relating to the life and Second World War service of NX15705 Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 2/17 Battalion, Australia and Libya, 1916-1956. This collection ...AWM2020.22.296
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Palestinian Customs Declaration for doll : Private J C Arney, 2/3 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Customs Declaration form issued by the Post Office of Palestine at Jerusalem on 28 March 1940 for '1 Doll', value '300 mils'. The addressee is Mrs E Regan of Narromine, Australia. The reverse is signe...REL34431.002
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RAAF souvenir pennant
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular, RAAF blue felt souvenir pennant with two pairs of suspension ties on the hoist end. There is a length of pale blue felt applied down the length of the hoist. The pennant is screen printed ...RELAWM31841
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Rees, Wilfred Benjamin (Sapper), 1893-1987; Rees, James R (Jim) (Private); Rees, Katie (Kate) (Sister); Pawley (nee Rees), Clara 'Farley'
Private Record
Maker: Rees, James R (Jim) Rees, Katie (Kate) Rees, Wilfred Benjamin Various
Collection relating to four siblings of the Rees family, 1576a Gunner Wilfred Benjamin, 5 Divisional Ammunition Column, Private James (Jim), Sister Katie, Australian Army Nursing Service, and Clara (F...PR03283
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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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Shell case lamp stand : Private J C Arney, Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 16 Brigade AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Arney, John Charles
Lamp stand made from polished brass shell casings and bullets. The base is a cut -down 18 pounder shell casing, 34 mm high, into which is centrally mounted a 2 pounder casing. The original 18 pounder ...REL34436
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Souvenir AIF felt pennant
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Traingular dark brown felt souvenir pennant with two pairs of ties on the hoist. Screen printed in yellow and red with 'A.I.F.' and the 'Rising Sun' Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge.REL/02477.004
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Souvenir felt banner : Leading Seaman T R Howie, HMAS Nizam
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular dark blue felt banner, featuring the crest of the Nizam (a demi tiger rampant within a white quatrefoil) in yellow, white and black within a yellow rope border, accompanied by the words 'H....REL41238
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Souvenir handkerchief : Aircraftwoman D M Miller, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir black silk chiffon handkerchief with a painted gold edge and additional gold decoration in the bottom right corner. This corner also has an image of a tank in green, gold, white and red, with...REL31854
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Souvenir handkerchief : Aircraftwoman D M Miller, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir blue silk crepe handkerchief with a painted gold edge. The handkerchief is painted in one corner in blue, white, red, green and gold, with a pair of RAAF wings superimposed by a King's crown,...REL31853
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Souvenir handkerchief commemorating the commissioning of HMAS Perth, 1939
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Printed chiffon handkerchief with a red and pink floral border and red edges. In the centre, printed in blue, is the light cruiser HMAS Perth with 'GREETINGS FROM H.M.A.S. "PERTH"' over the bow, and P...REL/04629
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Souvenir handkerchief : Nippon Times 'Unconditional Surrender'
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Artificial silk souvenir handkerchief printed in olive green with a map of Japan surrounded by cherry blossom, birds and Allied flags. At the top is 'Nippon times/UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER BY JAPS COMPL...REL34077
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Souvenir pennant : Able Seaman K N Heffernan, HMAS Quickmatch
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular, purple felt souvenir pennant with two pairs of ties on the hoist. Printed on the pennant is the HMAS Quickmatch badge displaying a blacksmith's hammer, trident and horseshoe on a backgroun...REL33719
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Souvenir pennant : Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment, 1 Armoured Division
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular purple acetate souvenir pennant screen printed in orange, red and white. Pennant has an orange border and shows a tank with a unit colour patch representing the Australian Electrical and Me...REL/13055
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Souvenir pennant : HMAS Doomba
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular grey felt souvenir pennant with two pairs of ties for suspension. Screen printed in black, red and yellow with 'R.A.N.' and a diamond shaped ship's badge surmounted by a naval crown. Beneat...RELAWM32388.004
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Souvenir pennant : HMAS Kanimbla
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular dark blue felt souvenir pennant, with two suspension loops on the host. Screen printed in yellow, brown and red with 'H.M.A.S. KANIMBLA' and the ship's badge showing a flag bearing a lion r...RELAWM32935
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Souvenir pennant : RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular blue felt souvenir pennant with a white felt hoist with loops. Screen printed with white and red with 'R.A.N.' to the right of the naval badge. The naval bage shows a ships anchor with ent...REL36720
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Souvenir serving tray with bullet adornments : Private J C Arney, Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 16 Brigade AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Arney, John Charles
Varnished wooden tray made from three lengths of wood, with a pair of crossbraces set at right angles across the base. Each side is shaped with a set of scallops. The tray top is decorated along its p...REL34435
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Souvenir signet ring : Trooper H G Harris, 2/6 Cavalry Commando Squadron
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Signet ring, plated with a silver coloured metal. The front of the ring has an impressed diagonal line, dividing it into two triangles. In each triangle is an impressed dot.REL/05208.003
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Table decoration with insignia of 460 Squadron : Sergeant K Vosper, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small white metal table decoration stand backed with green felt and decorated with a copper crest of 460 Squadron, RAAF. The crest shows '460' with 'SQUADRON' at the bottom of the circle surrounding t...REL31467
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TSS Strathaird badge
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
TSS Strathaird badge souvenir badge. The background shows a ship's wheel with blue enamel. The foreground is made up of an enamelled P&O house flag divided into four triangular sections - white (top),...REL36015
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'US Air Force in the South West Pacific' souvenir felt banner
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown vertical format triangular felt banner featuring a painted representation of an early model diving Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in green, with red nacelles and US markings, above a map of Austral...REL38798