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  1. Australia Service Medal : Wing Commander C C Learmonth, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL/15999.005

  2. Bracelet made from coins: Lieutenant M Bell, United States 32nd Infantry Division

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Sweetheart bracelet made from an Australian florin and domed sixpence and threepence coins joined at the sides by strips of aluminium passing through a drilled hole. Mounted in the centre of the brace...

    REL43159

  3. Bracelet made from coins: Lieutenant M Bell, United States 32nd Infantry Division

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Sweetheart bracelet made from an Australian florin and domed sixpence coins joined at the sides by metal loops passing through a drilled hole. Mounted in the centre of the bracelet is a florin cut int...

    REL43158

  4. Collar badge : 42nd Infantry Battalion (Capricornia Regiment)

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    42 Infantry Battalion, Capricornia Regiment left hand collar badge. A kangaroo is centrally located within the badge outside of which, in a circular frame are five stars and the words, 'CEDE NULLIS' [...

    REL39043

  5. Commander of the Order of the British Empire (military division) : Air Commodore A H Cobby, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Garrard & Co Ltd

    CBE (military) in original case. Unnamed as issued.

    REL28778.001

  6. Distinguished Conduct Medal : Sergeant D R Taylor, 2/7 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo VI). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL/10640.001

  7. Distinguished Flying Cross and bar : Wing Commander C C Learmonth, 14 and 22 Squadron, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar. Cross and bar engraved reverse with respective years of issue.

    REL/15999.001

  8. Pacific Star : Warrant Officer Class II D R Taylor, 2/7 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.

    REL/10640.004

  9. Souvenir pennant : HMAS Katoomba

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Dark blue felt pennant, with a lighter blue hoist and suspension tabs. Screen printed in yellow with the name 'H.M.A.S. KATOOMBA', and in colour with the badge of the ship, which shows the geographica...

    REL31495

  10. 1939-45 Star : Wing Commander C C Learmonth, 22 Squadron RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    1939-1945 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.

    REL/15999.002

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