Loughland enlisted at the age of 14, having misled the recruiter about his age and ability to ride a horse. Served in the mounted regiment of the British Army in the late 1890s.
Boer war medal, South Africa 1901, Transvall, Orange Free State, Cape…
Two brass coloured stars on blue, red and light blue ribbon and a red, blue,gree, yellow and light blue ribbon. 2 silver coloured round medals on a red, blue and white ribbon, and a blue, red, grey and lightblue ribbon, all held together on a long…
One brass coloured star on a cream blue and white ribbon, 3 silver coloured round medals on a green, orange and black ribbon: a red, blue and white ribbon: and a blue, red, grey and light blue ribbon on a long pin.
silver-coloured metal medallion and white and red ribbon, contained within a black shiny box. Has golden writing on its top (8 characters), silver coloured clasp. Inside has purple velvet with inset for medallion.
copper-based metal medallion and rainbow ribbon (purple, red, blue, yellow, pink, white stitching. Medallion face has a bird between two flag-poles, with flags on them. At the centre of the bird's wins sits a floral/sun-like feature. The barwhich…
Cream coloured A4 sized certificate with a sepia coloured sketch of a soldier surmounted by an orange speckled rising sun print containing the text ' Life Governors Certificate' and relevant text pertaining to the election of Laurie Goss as an…
Cream coloured paper certificate attached to a silvery cardboard backing . On the front of the certificate is typed "Senior Citizen of the Year /For Recognition and Appreciation/ Lawrence Philip Howard Goss/...../ from the N.S.W Council of the…
Cream coloured paper certificate attached to a silvery cardboard backing . On the front of the certificate is typed "Senior Citizen of the Year /For Recognition and Appreciation/ Lawrence Philip Howard Goss/...../ from the N.S.W Council of the…
5 Framed medals ( 2 six pointed star medal bearing the insignia of King George VI, and 3 round, lustrous silvery medals bearing the profile of King George VI. The laminated article containing a mini bio appears to be a black and white photocopy. A…
Metal in the shape of an elephant with crown on head, looking to the proper right. Three fleur-de-lis(?) on its chest. Same design as the elephant in accession number (2011-07-0479-01).
Shallow square silver-coloured metal dish with open, rounded corners. In the bottom, centre of dish a depiction of an elephant with a crown on its head, looking to the proper left. Three fleur-de-lis (?) on its chest. Inscriptions on the bottom of…
Medal in the shape of a six pointed star with a ring of metal attached at the top. Front of medal has image of a crown at the top, with 'GRJ/VI' written underneath, enclose d in circle.
Medal in the shape of a six pointed star. Attached to ribbon with metal ring. Ribbon is yellow ribbon with central red stripe, with thin dark blue and light blue stripes either side. Top of ribbon has large black stitching. Front of medal has a crown…
Medal in the shape of a six pointed star. Attached to ribbon with metal ring. Ribbon is dark blue, red and light blue. Top of ribbon has large dark blue stitching. Front of medal has a crown at the top with 'GRJ' inthe centre and surrounded by the…
Metal badge in the shape of a cross, with pin on back. Natzi Germany symbol can be seen on the front of the badge. '1939' is inscriobed on the bottom of front side.
5 adjacent medals and ribbons attached to one vertical pin on back. Ribbons are red, navy blue, sky blue, green, yellow, and cream in colour. Medals suspected to be made from copper alloy, two appear to have been gold plated.
Proper left medal - Gold metal with red and green ribbon interspersed with white stripe. Proper right medal - Silver metal with orange centre stripe, with white, black and light blue stripes on either side. Both ribbons held together with metal…
Gold-coloured badge depicting an eagle, two anchors crossed beneath the eagle. An escutcheon with red and white alternating stripes with blue upper section is across the eagle's breast.
Gold-coloured body with vertical pin on back. Picture of two dophins either side of anchor above a ship in water, surrounded by laurel. Text: 'HARBORD OLD SALTS' ASSOCIATION DIGGERS'.
Bronze-coloured badge, vertical metal pin on back. Crown, rising sun and anchor, text: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA'. Relief text on back: '1947 / ISSUED BY C'WEALTH GOVT / N5393 / AMOR / SYDNEY'.
Silver-coloured circular medallion with ring of text at edge, 'STEWART HOUSE PREVENTORIUM / FOR OTHERS', with central dark- and light-blue- and white-coloured emblem at centre with repeat of text. Other side with laurel, bronze-coloured engraving:…
Gold-coloured coin, three figures on one side, relief text on other side: 'WAAAF - WRANS - AWAS - AAMWS', '50th / ANNIVERSARY / AUSTRALIAN / WOMEN'S SERVICES / 1941-1991'. Inset to plastic mount with printed paper slip, enclosed in clear plastic box.
Bronze-coloured circular badge with crown at centre top. Ring with text at perimeter: 'ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE / RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. Rising sun emblem at centre with 'A.I.F'. Makers inscription on back of crown, number at lower back…
Silver-coloured circular medal with man riding horse trampling shield with text '1914 1918' on reverse, head of King George on obverse 'GEOGIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:'. Ribbon attached to metal bar. Ribbon folded and stitched.
Circular, gold-coloured medal with winged female figure, laurel wreath and text on other side: 'THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919'. Attached to ribbon at ring, centre top. Ribbon folded and stitched.
Gold-coloured medallion with coat of arms and text 'WORLD WAR II / SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA' on one side, stylised map of Australia with text 'WORLD WAR II / 60 / YEARS / 1945 / 2005' on other. Inset to felted support, enclosed in black-coloured box with…
"United Nations Truce Supervision Organization // OBSERVER GROUP GOLAN // Presented to // Maj.A. Murrary // From ISMAC House // Damascus // APR 92 - OCT 92" Different flags painted around perimeter
Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan with image of thr country, swords, a boomerang, eagle and star; reverse Rememberance Day 11-11-11 // We Will Remember Them with crest of RSL Australia
Australia Victory Medal presented to school children June 1945; The obverse of the medalet depicts a knight with a sword in front of an outline of Australia with the date 1945 at the bottom. The reverse shows a map of the southern hemishere showing…
Ribbons to accompany the British War Medal and the British Pacific Star; Pacific ribbon: red, dark blue, green, yellow, green, light blue, red vertical stripes; War ribbon: red, blue, white, red, white, blue, red vertcal stripes
British war medal awarded for service in armed forces or merchant navy for 28 days or more; also referred to as the victory medal; silver medal with lion on front, King George VI on reverse. Red, blue, white vertical stripes; issued to J.J. Dwyer…
British Arctic Star medal awarded for service above the arctic circle during WW2. Issued to British, Australian and New Zealand Navy service members. Six pointed gold star ribbon has light blue, dark blue, red and white vertical stripes.
Medium brown teak timber carving of paratrooper insignia . Cente background is a parachute , foreground features a sword in the centre of spread open wings . Surmounting the parachute is a 5 point star surrounded by a laurel wreath . White makers…
Cream coloured paper certificate displayed in a pale timber frame . On the front of the certificate is typed "CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, The Department of Veteran's Affairs acknowlwdges with gratitude the volunteer services of RSL VRV WAR MUSEUM on…
Gold coloured circular medal engraved with two crossed keys and framed with branches. Medal is attached to a gold toned bar with a hinge made from the same material. The bar is attached to a pale blue ribbon stitched together with white thread. At…
Gold coloured right angled medal, proper right engraved with a tape measure, proper left engraved with branches. Small plaque hanging down from center. Plaque engraved with geometric shapes and bordered by branches. Medal is attached to a gold…
A bronze medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The recto depicts an Australian Defence Force emblem with the crossed swords of the Army taking precedence. The Federation Star surmounts the emblem. The words 'Anniversary of National Service'…
Gold toned metal brooch with anchor, sun, feather, wings, crown emblem on recto. Inscribed "Service , Australia" on recto. Inscribed "1948, ISSUED BY C WILTH GOVT, AF, 118553, AMOR SYDNEY" on verso. Silver coloured pin attached to verso.
Proper right - Silver coloured round coin medal with lion standing on falcon and "1939 1945" raised inscribed on recto. Verso raised inscription reads "G.BR.OMN: REXETINDIAEIMP: GEORGIVSVID" "93508 ADAMS A . J . " ingraved on base. Proper left -…
Four tin ID tags tied with knots through punch holes to one army green length of woven cord . Upper proper right tag ( Tag #1 ) is hexagonal shaped and stamped " NX206228 C E LODGE NWB " on the recto . Centre tag (Tag #2) is hexagonal shaped and…
Oxidised copper alloy insignia depicting a semi circle rising sun with a crown in the foreground . A banner below reads the words ' AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES ' . The verso has two copper hooks adhered to sew brooch onto garments .
Silver coloured metal pin badge inscribed " RAAOC " . Two silver coloured pins are adhered to the verso proper left and right . Inscribed on verso of the letter A is " S . & H . VIC . "
Gold toned metal small sized button . Adorned on recto with Australian map . A crown surmounts the map . Verso is stamped " STOKES MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered to verso .
Bronze toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with United Kingdom Coat of Arms . The emblen depicts a lion ( proper right ) and unicorn ( proper left ) mounting a centre shiled . A crown surmounts the shield . A small lion sits upon the…
Silver toned metal sword with brass coloured metal boomerang crossing the centre of the swords blade . Boomerange is inscribed " Strike Swiftly " . Two silver coloured metal loops are adhered to verso of sword .
Gold toned metal small sized button . Adorned on recto with Australian map . A crown surmounts the map . Verso is stamped " STOKES MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered to verso .
Gold plastic crest with silver plastic plaque in centre depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces. A crown surmounts the pin. Around the perimeter is inscribed " HONI . SOIT . OUI . MAL . Y . PENSE " At the base is inscribed "…
Gold toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered…
Gold toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered…
Gold toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered…
Gold toned metal large sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered to…
Gold toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered…
Two tin ID tags tied with knots through punch holes to one army green length of woven cord . Lower tag (Tag #1) is oval , higher tag (Tag #2) is hexagonal shaped . Both tags are engraved " 26822 LODGE N W B C of E " on recto and " ABI " on verso…
Gold plastic crest with silver plastic plaque in centre depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces. A crown surmounts the pin. Around the perimeter is inscribed " HONI . SOIT . OUI . MAL . Y . PENSE " At the base is inscribed "…
Gold toned metal large sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered to…
Gold toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with a crown surmounting a scroll banner inscribed " WRAAC " . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered to verso .
Gold toned metal medium sized button . Adorned on recto with shield depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces . A crown surmounts the shield . Verso is stamped " STOKES & SONS MELB " . One gold toned metal button loop is adhered…
Navy blue woven fabric ribbon . Possibly made from cotton . Ribbon is incased in a rectangular brass coloured metal frame engraved with branches . Ribbon is held in place by four folded clamps at verso . Attached at verso is a brass coloured metal…
Brass coloured metal crest with silver coloured metal plaque in centre depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces. A crown surmounts the pin. Around the perimeter is inscribed " HONI . SOIT . OUI . MAL . Y . PENSE " At the base is…
Brass coloured metal crest with pewter coloured metal plaque in centre depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces. A crown surmounts the pin. Around the perimeter is inscribed " HONI . SOIT . OUI . MAL . Y . PENSE " At the base is…
Bronze metal tone crest with silver metal toned plaque in centre depicting three cannon balls and three filed artillery pieces. A crown surmounts the pin. Around the perimeter is inscribed " HONI . SOIT . OUI . MAL . Y . PENSE " At the base is…
Bronze toned laurel wreath with " 34 " positioned centre . Surmounted with a crown . Banner underneath laurel inscribed " THE ILLAWARRA REGT " . Verso stamped " SWANN & HUDSON " Two loops are adhered to the medal verso one top and bottom. Loops are…
Silver / pewter coloured coin medal inscribed on recto "GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP : " with a profile of a man's face. Verso is inscribed " 1914 - 1918 " with an image of a sun, a naked man holding a knife, riding a horse stamping on…
six silver coloured charms linked with two rows of silver coloured chain. Charms have clear glass domed covers. Silver coloured clasp at either end of bracelet. Charms appear to be filled with packed sand covered in an irridescent "mother-of-peal"…
