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Collection
81 Results
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Distinguished Conduct Medal: Lance Corporal Richard Norman Kirby, 20 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL48056.001
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National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) flag : 8 Platoon, C Company, 5 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Autographed National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) flag. The flag comprises a horizontal section of red and blue fabric sewn together and a yellow five pointed star sewn in the centre. Written in pen o...REL27023
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Pick Axe : Courtney's Post, Gallipoli
Heraldry
Maker: Richard Thomas Ltd
Pick axe with a curved pointed end and a shorter flat end. The ferrule bears an impressed arch with the following text: 'RICHARD THOMAS Co' impressed within it, 'BIRMINGHAM' and '1903' beneath it. St...REL/10141
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Next of kin Plaque : Private Richard George Charles Edwards, 22nd Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge. ...REL47517
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Japanese good luck flag : Naval engineer officer Kensaburo Kihara
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Printed rayon Japanese national flag presented to Imperial Japanese Navy engineer Second Lieutenant Kensaburo Kihara as symbol of good luck. Large characters across the top translate 'Going into the g...REL41180
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1939-1945 Star : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-1945 Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details.REL33370.001
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Piece of a Union Jack : Midshipman R S Veale, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small corner piece of a Union Jack.REL/02529
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL33370.003
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Australia Service Medal : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint
Australia Service Medal. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL33370.004
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Pacific Star : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pacific Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details.REL33370.002
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Wedding presentation tray : Brigadier H B Taylor MC and Bar, 19 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Reproduction Old Sheffield silver plated presentation tray engraved with 'To BRIG. & MRS H.B.TAYLOR. With Best Wishes from THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS of the 19th Bn. FIRST. A.I.F.'. Twenty four signatures ...AWM2017.1154.1
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Fragment of a High Explosive German shell : Courtney's Post, Gallipoli
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Large fragment from the upper section of a German High Explosive (HE) shell. There are several ridges on the inside side of the end of the fragment, indicating the thread where the fuse was screwed in...RELAWM00423.003
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Fragment of a High Explosive German shell : Courtney's Post, Gallipoli
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Fragment from the bottom section of a German High Explosive (HE) shell with the wall of the casing measuring 64mm thick. A grooved and ridged section on the outer shell shows where the copper driving ...RELAWM00423.002
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Autographed Nazi vehicle identification flag : Private W J Murray, 2/2nd Machine Gun Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Red cotton flag with a brass grommet of 9 mm diameter in each corner. Appliqued at the centre of one side is a white disk on which is a black swastika. The centre of the flag has the service numbers a...REL38225
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Autographed Japanese flag: Able Seaman Edward Marshman, HMAS Napier
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Autographed Japanese national flag. Handwritten on the 'sun' in the centre is 'H.M.A.S. NAPIER TOKIO BAY August 28th 1945' as well as a drawing of Mount Fuji and a kangaroo and emu. Approximately 11...AWM2018.892.1
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Wooden box of eye instruments from HMAS Perth : Major A R Hazelton, Australian Army Medical Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Weiss & Son
Wooden box with metal hinges and decorative clasp. The top of the box is marked with a broad arrow and the words '23174 PRICE WB/ HMAS PERTH' in pencil. Inside the box the lid is stamped with the make...REL/21926
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Neck tie: Wing Officer Amy Gwendoline Stark, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Richards
Plain black rayon tie, with tags on reverse detailing the supplier (Richards) and the material (RAYON).REL/04432.003
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Autographed French flag : Staff Sergeant J A Johns, 9 Australian Field Ambulance AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
French flag comprised of vertical sections of blue (hoist), white and red fabric sewn together. Sewn to the back of the white section is the brown oval colour patch of the Australian Army Medical Corp...REL35044
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Next of kin plaque: Private Alexander Jackson (Charles William Lacey), 9th Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge. ...REL/14814
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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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Jacket : Chief Petty Officer Stoker W E R Whitehead, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Clothing Factory, South Melbourne (MTX)
Double breasted blue serge coat as worn in No 2 dress. The coat has no vents, welt pockets with square edged flaps over each hip, two rows of three brass buttons with king's crown, fouled anchor and '...REL33395
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Military Medal : Corporal W J Harding, 14 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/18373
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Turkish Flag captured at Beersheba : Private W A Prentice, 2 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Turkish National Flag with a white crescent moon and five pointed star sewn onto a red cotton background. The background is made up of two pieces and has been sewn together approximately one third of ...RELAWM15791
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Next of kin plaque : Second Lieutenant Archibald Henry Searle, 67 (Australian) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
Heraldry
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge. ...RELAWM17145.004
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Autographed Australian flag : Prisoners of war captured in Greece, 2/5 Australian General Hospital
Heraldry
Maker: Kettle, James Gerrard 'Jimmy'
Improvised Australian red ensign with a genuine piece of hemp flag halyard with metal fittings inserted into the hoist end. The main body of the flag is constructed out of one large and one small pane...REL28404
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Autographed Japanese undershirt : Private S Herron, 2/20 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Japanese issue unbleached calico undershirt with a low stand collar, narrow yoke, single left breast pocket with a rectangular flap, and long sleeves without cuffs. The shirt fastens down the front wi...REL/01823
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Autographed ship's survival biscuit : Able Seaman G Mearns, HMAS Perth (I)
Heraldry
Maker: Moir's
Round ship's survival biscuit stamped 'MOIRS' across the centre. The top of the biscuit is inscribed in ink 'H.M.A.S. PERTH', together with the signatures of some of the ship's crew. Identifiable sign...REL/01925
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Photograph of 'Gladys' : Private C J Brill, 56 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Half of a photograph, showing a young woman in a coat with a fur collar. The name 'Gladys' is signed diagonally on the photograph. Beneath the image of the woman is some purple handwriting which is no...RELAWM14076.006
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1914-15 Star : Sergeant A H Searle, Australian Army Pay Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.RELAWM17145.001
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Victory Medal : Second Lieutenant A H Searle, 67 (Aust) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recpient's details.RELAWM17145.003
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White ensign presented to Captain C B W Radford, Salvation Army, by Royal Australian Navy Commando Beach Group B
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White ensign originally flown by Second Beach Group, Royal Australian Navy Commando 'B' at Tarakan in May 1945. The lower left canton is inscribed 'TO CAPPY from R.A.N. COMMANDO 'B' In APPRECIATION'. ...REL/14315
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Oversized wooden novelty 'cut thoat razor', HMAT Marathon 'crossing the line ceremony': Captain Charles Henry Linklater, 33rd Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Oversized wooden 'cutthroat' or 'straight' razor, measuring 73 cm long when fully opened. The wooden 'blade' has been painted silver (although much has worn away) and overpainted with dabs of brown pa...RELAWM09891
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Wedding presentation tray : Lieutenant T E Davis, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Hecworth
Circular silver plated tray with two handles and a pattern of raised grapes and vine leaves around the rim. The centre of the tray has an embossed design of Acanthus leaves. Within this are engraved t...REL/00379
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Deceased Soldier's Kit tag : Private C J Brill, 56 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular white cardboard tag with a vertical red stripe through the centre. At the top is printed 'Australian Imperial Force, Kit Store.'. Beneath this is 'DECEASED SOLDIER'S KIT.'. Underneath is...RELAWM14076.007
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56 Battalion colour patch : Private C J Brill, 56 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Unit colour patch for the 56th Battalion. The vertically aligned rectangular patch is made of two parallel strips of colour, white and green. The white strip is made of wool flannelette and the green ...RELAWM14076.004
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Souvenir Australian red ensign : Private C J Brill, 56 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small souvenir Australian Red Ensign. The flag is backed with white fabric. The the end near Union Jack is frayed. The other end of the flag has been damaged.RELAWM14076.005
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Rising Sun hat badge : Private C J Brill, 56 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Stokes
Damaged Rising Sun hat badge. The badge is twisted and part of it is broken away due to shell damage. The reverse of the badge has two lugs for attachment.RELAWM14076.003
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Second Lieutenant A H Searle, 67 (Aust) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.RELAWM17145.002
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Pair of silver fingernail guards: Sergeant Major H W Blyth, New South Wales Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of silver fingernail guards with embossed plum blossum decoration surrounded by a meander pattern border.REL/00743.002
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Left flying overboot : Baron M von Richthofen, Geschwader 1 German Air Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Flier's knee high left overboot, custom-made from narrow sections of pelts, possibly deer, with the fur side being outermost. The pelts have been sewn together vertically with linen thread using the '...RELAWM00705
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Commemorative gong : 2/33 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Cut down, Japanese brass 75mm shell case with head stamps for the Nagoya Arsenal. Two brass hooks have been set into the base to allow the case to be suspended as a gong. The shell is engraved around ...RELAWM20443.001
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Rylstone fund raising signature quilt : 1915
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White linen, commercially produced single bed sheet, that has been subsequently autographed and embroidered to make a quilt or coverlet. All embroidery is in two gauges of white cotton embroidery thr...REL28488
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Full dress cocked hat in carrying tin : Lieutenant Commander R S Veale, Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Naval officer's full dress black beaver cocked hat lined with loosely pleated white silk and a leather sweatband. The upper edged of the hat is edged with black silk lace woven in an oak leaf and acor...REL33559
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Signed handkerchief : Driver V C Ball, 1 Company, Australian Army Service Corps, Gull Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Square plain white cotton handkerchief with 25mm wide hem. A felt colour patch (triangle, divided vertically into white and dark blue, on a grey background) of 1 Company, Australian Army Service Corps...REL31815
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RAAF blue peaked cap : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAAF blue wool gabardine peaked cap with a black mohair band, gold bullion and velvet embroidered officer's cap badge with a gilded brass eagle, and a black patent leather chinstrap secured by two bla...REL33356
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Pair Douglas protractors in sleeve from navigator's case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: London Name Plate Manufacturing Company W & G W&G
Pair of square clear celluloid protractors stored in a heavy green cardboard sleeve. Printed in the face of the sleeve is 'W&G / "DOUGLAS" / COMBINED PROTRACTOR / AND PARALLEL RULE / AN ACCURATE INSTR...REL33366
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RAAF blue peaked cap : Air Commodore R N Dalkin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Gieves Ltd
Officer's RAAF blue wool twill peaked cap with black mohair band, black patent leather peak, lined in green, embroidered in gold bullion thread with double row of oak leaves, black patent leather chin...REL33352
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RAAF blue service dress trousers : Air Commodore R N Dalkin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Gieves Ltd
Pair of RAAF blue wool gabardine winter service dress trousers with narrow silk lined waistband with tab, button and slide front fastening and a five button fly. There are adjusting tabs with metal sl...REL33354
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Navigator's canvas and leather case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Green leather and canvas navigator's case consisting of a backing board bound in green leather on the reverse and lightweight canvas on the front, finished with green leather piping. Integral to the c...REL33364
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Military Medal : Lance Corporal T L Axford, 16 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/13178