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Blue Bar Cock Pigeon No139 : Dickin Medal winner
Heraldry
Maker: Whittle, Gordon
Mounted skin of a carrier pigeon. The Blue Bar cock carries an alumium ring on his right leg that is impressed '139:D [broad arrow]D:43:T'.RELAWM30785
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Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George : Lieutenant Colonel H W Murray, 4 Machine Gun Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. Unnamed as issued.OL00666.002
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's detailsREL34980.002
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Victory Medal : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's detailsREL34980.003
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Union Jack : Sergeant J C Thomson, 2/7 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Double sided pieced and stitched Union Jack. Written in indelible pencil on the white sections is 'CRETE to EGYPT', '1st June to 9th June', 'by boat 1941', 'VX5721 J.C. Thomson', 'VX7141 McMillan G.J'...RELAWM20230
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Dickin Medal certificate : Australian Army pigeon DD 43 T139
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Certificate Number 41 accompanying the Dickin Medal awarded to Australian pigeon DD 43 T139. The card is printed in black, with the details of the recipient bird hand written in black ink. There is an...RELAWM30697.002
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Dickin Medal : Pigeon T139
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dickin Medal awarded by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in Britain for animals displaying outstanding gallantry or service in wartime. The bronze medal bears a raised laurel wreath around the...RELAWM30697.001
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Distinguished Conduct Medal : Lance Corporal H W Murray, 16 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.OL00666.004
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French Croix de Guerre : Lieutenant Colonel H W Murray, 4 Australian Machine Gun Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
French Croix de Guerre. Unnamed as issued.OL00666.012
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RAAF Escape & Evasion map : Ruth Hunter, Canteen volunteer, 'The Hut', St Andrews Cathedral, Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Air Force
Airman's rectangular silk map, printed in black, with a legend in the lower left corner with a scale of miles, and the title 'North Eastern Area'. Depicts eastern New Guinea with large inserts showing...REL40079
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German finger ring : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Hand made aluminium finger ring with an engraved 'iron cross' motif. Around the sides of the ring are engraved leaves and the dates '1917' and '1914'.REL34996
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Shell splinter : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Jagged 35 mm piece of shell splinter with an overall layer of surface corrosion. Some machining marks are visible on one surface, their pattern suggesting that the fragment came from the base of a she...REL34994
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Case for wire cutters : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: W & G Genders
Brown leather case for Australian Army wire cutters. The case is of sewn and riveted construction, and has a buckle and strap to retain the wire cutters in place. Stamped into the upper section are th...REL35005.002
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Australian 1952 Olympic Games team blazer: Captain Claude Vincent Smeal, 3 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Mid-green wool cloth men's blazer with patch pockets at the left breast and both hips. The opening of each pocket, and at a point 8 cm from the end of each sleeve, is decorated with a band of grosgrai...REL45961
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Cigarette ends from haversack of Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Giles, George James
Two ends from self-roll cigarettes. Presumably partly smoked by Giles and retained for future use.RELAWM04500.014
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Irvin flying jacket : Flight Sergeant R Mansfield, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Brown leather Irvin flying jacket lined with sheepskin. The jacket has a high collar and long sleeves with zippers running from the cuff to the elbow along the inner arm. A triangular leather patch wi...REL36880
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Sergeant J A C Knight, 24 Battalion, CMF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details. A bronze oak leaf is sewn to the ribbon signifying the award of a Mentioned In Despatches.REL41762.004
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Australia Service Medal 1939-45 : Sergeant J A C Knight, 24 Battalion, CMF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal (1939-45). Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL41762.005
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Underpants : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Thorpe & Co
Thick plain weave cream cotton underpants with front opening and a single pressed metal button closing the waist. The waistband is higher at the back and is stamped inside in black, 'THORPE & CO. LTD....RELAWM04500.008
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Steel helmet : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British issue Brodie pattern steel helmet with a Hessian cover gathered to fit beneath the brim and around the base of the crown. The khaki painted helmet has a two piece leather chinstrap, and a line...RELAWM04500.009
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Breeches : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of mud encrusted khaki wool cord breeches with leather strapping inside the knees. The self fabric leg extensions below the knee are bound with khaki cotton drill and closed with a pair of cellul...RELAWM04500.004
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Boots : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of standard issue brown leather ankle boots without toecaps, with eight pairs of brown painted brass eyelets threaded with leather laces. The soles have steel toe taps and horseshoe shaped heel p...RELAWM04500.005
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Puttees : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of loosely rolled, mud encrusted khaki wool twill puttees, each with a wool worsted tape tie.RELAWM04500.006
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Shirt : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Other ranks' issue grey wool flannel shirt with back yoke, low stand collar made from blue and white striped cotton ticking, plastron front with centre front placket closure, and long sleeves with sli...RELAWM04500.007
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Clasp Knife : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Steel clasp knife with gouged bone scale handle. The knife is equipped with a single edge blade and spear-point can opener, both hinged to fold into the knife body. One end of the knife has a pivoting...RELAWM04500.002
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Pacific Star : Sergeant J A C Knight, 24 Battalion, CMF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pacific Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL41762.003
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Packet of White Cloud tobacco : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Ogden's
Rectangular silver foil packet of tobacco with printed yellow, black and white label showing a rural scene with castle tower and 'OGDEN's/ White Cloud Tobacco/ BLENDED FROM CHOICE GROWTHS'.RELAWM04500.019
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Loose tobacco from haversack of Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Mass of loose tobacco for self-roll cigarettes.RELAWM04500.013
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1939-45 Star : Sergeant J A C Knight, 24 Battalion, CMF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL41762.002
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Service dress tunic : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Other ranks' pattern khaki wool twill service dress tunic with a stand and fall collar. The collar is fastened by a brass hook and eye. Khaki wool shoulder straps are secured to the tunic with a small...REL34982
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Victoria Cross : Captain H W Murray, 13 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Hancocks
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse with date of action. Engraved suspender with recipient's details.OL00666.001
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Victoria Cross : Flight Lieutenant W E Newton, 22 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Hancocks
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details; reverse cross with date of the royal assent to the award.RELAWM32315.001
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George Medal : Sergeant J A C Knight, 24 Battalion, CMF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
George Medal. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL41762.001
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Helsinki 1952 XV Olympia bronze Participation Medallion: Captain Claude Vincent Smeal, 3 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Rasanen, Kauko Kalervo
Circular bronze medallion. The obverse displays a pair of angular, stylised athlete's heads in profile facing right, each wearing laurel wreaths. The upper head is in relief, the lower one incised. Th...REL45960
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Pyke Brothers Riverina Pride flour bag signed by 'Lads and Regiments in France' : Private S H Nest, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pyke Brothers brand calico flour bag printed with a circular design in red and blue ink with lettering, scrolls and ears of wheat. The logo reads 'PYKE BROS DEVON ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COOLAMON. N.S.W. A...REL27538
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Web equipment : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Mills Equipment Company
Set of mud encrusted 1908 infantry pattern khaki web equipment, comprising: waist belt; two sets of five small arms ammunition pouches (Carriers, cartridge, 75 rounds); small haversack; shoulder strap...RELAWM04500.001
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Service dress tunic : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Other ranks' wool serge service dress tunic with stand and fall collar secured by a pair of brass hooks and eyes, pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps, expanding hip pockets, also with tri...RELAWM04500.003
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Haversack for box respirator : Private G J Giles, 29 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: H.G.& R. Ltd
Khaki canvas haversack designed to hold the British Small Box Respirator. The haversack is roughly square, and has a top flap secured by a pair of brass press studs. The bottom section of the bag is r...RELAWM04500.010
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Russian Cross of St George, 3rd Class : Corporal S F Lumb, 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Russian Cross of St. George, 3rd Class. Unnamed as issued.REL44017.004
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Neck badge Companion of the Order of the Bath: Major General G F Wootten, 9 Australian Division
Heraldry
Maker: Garrard & Co Ltd
Neck badge of a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. Unnamed as issued.REL23847.003
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Distinguished Service Order and Bar : Captain and Temporary Major H W Murray, 13 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Service Order and Bar. Unnamed as issued.OL00666.003
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General Service tube whistle : Major F W D Forbes, 21 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: J Hudson & Co
Standard nickle-plated brass tube-bodied whistle with intergal suspension loop, double window and lead fipple. The maker's details and the date 1914 are impressed into the main barrel of the whistle. ...REL/11933
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Wooden beam from Lone Pine, Gallipoli : 24 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden beam, that has been crudely squared along its length. One side of the beam has been torn away, leaving it rough and splintered. This has caused the beam to taper down to point at one end. At th...RELAWM00429
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Victoria Cross : Private Arthur Stanley Gurney, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Hancocks
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details and reverse cross with date of action.REL22319.006
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1914-15 Star : Private S F Lumb, 1 Australian General Hospital, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL44017.001
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Victory Medal : Second Lieutenant S F Lumb, 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL44017.003
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Second Lieutenant S F Lumb, 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL44017.002
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Colour patch : Second Lieutenant S F Lumb, 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Horizontally aligned rectangular colour patch divided diagonally blue over white (for wear on upper right sleeve), for 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF.REL44018
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'Thunderer' General Service whistle : Major F W D Forbes, 21 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: J Hudson & Co
Standard escargot pattern general service pea whistle made from cast and soldered nickel plated brass with integral suspension mount and steel loop. A cork ball is held within the bulb. The mouthpiece...REL/11934
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King's South Africa Medal : Sergeant R C Gifford, South African Light Horse
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
King's South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Impressed around edge with recipient's details .REL42469.003
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Victory Medal : Private R C Gifford, 5 Battalion, South African Infantry
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL42469.005
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Distinguished Conduct Medal : Sergeant R C Gifford, South African Light Horse
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Ed VII). The original naming has been ground down and the edge engraved (in place of the normal impressed naming) with Gifford's details .REL42469.001
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Private R C Gifford, 5 Battalion, South African Infantry
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL42469.004
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Queen's South Africa Medal : Sergeant R C Gifford, South African Light Horse
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Queen's South Africa Medal with campaign clasps for Belfast, Laing's Nek, Relief of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights and Cape Colony. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL42469.002