Monash's Letter Seeking Advice on Transporting Military Headwear
A Hand-Written letter from Monash to his Daughter, Bertha: dated 29/12/30 and headed 'Iona'; Monash writes to ask for 'Bert's' advice the best way to transport his 'White military helmet, peaked forage cap and two felt hats' as well as additional headwear…
Robertson Family and Second Lieutenant's Gallipoli Items
Second Lieutenant Alexander John Robertson - Killed in action at Gallipoli, August 1915, a group of items associated with Robertson's death, shortly after his arrival at Gallipoli, together with some Robertson family items: 1: the 'Dead Man's Penny'…
Military Postcard Collection with Anzac Education Pamphlet and Photograph
A collection of US, English and Australian military postcards, 1916 and later, including an Anzac education pamphlet circa 1916 and a vintage photograph of soldiers
Miracle Survivor's WWII Personal Effects & Caterpillar Club Membership
Joseph Herman RAAF '466' Squadron - 'Caterpillar Club': Personal effects of miracle World War II survivor Joseph Herman who on the night of November 4, 1944 was piloting a Handley Page Halifax B III bomber over Germany when hit by anti-aircraft fire.…
1915 AEF Postcard Book with Soldier's Letter in Tin Box
Book 1915 Australian Expeditionary Force postcards book of 'Cairo' postcards, with personal hand written letter from an Australian soldier, enclosed in an original 1915 dated tin box, marked for the Australian war Contingent Association, London.
Lord Louis Mountbatten's Signed Letter to Nurse Joan Richardson
Lord Louis Mounbatten: Signature 'Louis Mountbatten' on letter dated 3rd Sept 1945 on 'South East Asia Command Headquarters' letterhead to Joan Richardson (Dowson) MBE Oam who served as a Vad nurse in Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Australia & New Guinea and on…
Homeward Bound 1943: Souvenir of Ninth Division Voyage
World War II: Booklet 'Homeward Bound 1943', a souvenir of the voyage of the Ninth Division back to Australia aboard the Rms 'Queen Mary' after the Allied victory in North Africa. Ex Joan Richardson (Dowson) MBE Oam who served as a nurse in Palestine,…
WWII Souvenir Booklet and Magazine
World War II: Booklet 'AIF RAAF At Sea November 1941', a souvenir of the voyage aboard the Rms 'Queen Mary' to North Africa; plus '2/6 A.G.H. Magazine' Christmas Number Dec.20 1943. Ex Joan Richardson (Dowson) MBE Oam who served as a nurse in Palestine,…
Petition for Release of Lieutenant in Boer War
Boer War: 1902 printed letter signed 'Ew Witton' (with the envelope on which it was sent) asking the recipient to sign a petition to the King for the release of Lt George Ramsdale Witton, who was sentenced to death for murder - together with 'Breaker'…
Reginald Roose Francis: Maritime & Military Correspondence Collection
1850s-1960s Maritime & Military correspondence relating to Reginald Roose Francis including letters, photographs, ephemera & documents from throughout his career as a purser on board the Orient Line Rms 'Ophir', 'Otway' & 'Omrah' from 1908-11; then during…
WWI Shell Bowl & Verdun Postcards
A trench art bowl made from a World War I shell, together with a booklet of 24 World War I postcards 'Verdun', (2 items), the bowl 16.5 cm diameter
Boer War Tapestry: Embroidered Signatures of Colonial Combatants
Boer War: tapestry (68 x 68 cm) embroidered in red & blue silk, headed '1899 - Boer war - 1900 - 1901 - 1902' with the dates of major conflicts bordering the embroidered signatures of Colonial combatants usually showing their brigade/regiment beneath -…
World War I: The War Illustrated (Oct. 10, 1914)
World War I the War illustrated magazine dated 10th of October 1914
World War I Australian Soldier's Memorabilia Collection
Archive - World War I Australian soldier of the 48th Battalion, AIF. Including trench art cigarette ashtray with German belt buckle, other German belt buckles, Australian & German jacket buttons, Australian insignia, German metal soap (Seife) container…
Jervis Bay Advertising Booklet, c1918
Advertising booklet of Jervis bay. Claylands Estate St Georges basin, Australia's naval base. For Campbell & Jackson, Estate Agents, north Sydney. 28 pages & tipped in coloured sale plan, c1918.
Military Ephemera Collection
Collection of postcards, autograph albums, photographs and ephemera, many military related items, World War I and World War II period, inspection will reward, too many items to list,
Lt. Gen. Drew's Visit to Brooke Army Medical Center, 1968
'Visit of Lieutenant General Sir Robert Drew and Lady Drew to Brooke Army Medical Center [Texas], April 12-17, 1968' privately prepared presentation album with a letter from Major General Milburn and over 40 large-format photographs recording the visit.
WWII Medals and Boxes with Accompanying Letters
Medals: World War II 'O.H.M.S./ Post Paid' Medal boxes to recipients from 'Director of Navy Accounts', 'Air Ministry', 'Royal Signals Records', 'R.A.S.C. & A.C.C. Records' and 'Infantry Records' etc, many with accompanying letter from 'Under-Secretary of…
War Letters from the Front: A Collection by W.F. Adcock
A hand written letter from the front line dated January 6, 1943 plus a bound edition of war letter by W F Adcock
King George V's Demobilization Letter to WWI Soldiers
A World War I demobilization letter, on Buckingham Palace letterhead with stamped signature of King George V, text reads: 'The Queen and I wish you God-speed, and a safe return to your homes and dear ones. A grateful mother country is proud of your…
Defending the Empire: Navy and Army Illustrated (1895-1896)
One vol: Navy and Army Illustrated Vol 1 Dec 1895 to June 1896, a magazine descriptive and illustrative of everyday life in the defensive services of the British Empire.
WWII Bomber Command Archive Collection
Flight Lieutenant Clive Woodward (Bomber) Estcourt, RNZAF (NZ 391045), RAF Bomber Command World War II archive collection. Includes historical memorabilia from pre-World War II, World War II period and some later material. Estcourt flew as a bomber aimer…
French Silver Snuff Box with Crimean War Provenance
Antique French plate silver snuff box, extensive embossed decoration to lid, base & sides. Gilt washed interior. Provenance: enclosed in the snuff box is copy of letter indicating that it was originally the property of Major General Drummond, who carried…
Programme: Cardiff vs. New Zealand Army XV 'Kiwis'
Official Programme from the later Welsh leg 2nd N.Z.E.F. 'Kiwis' tour, 1945-46, Cardiff vs. New Zealand Army XV 'Kiwis'. December 26th 1945. Pale blue with 2 folded leaves, includes teams, particulars of the New Zealand players and adverts.
Rhine Army XV vs. Kiwis Programme, 1946
Programme from the German leg 2nd N.Z.E.F. 'Kiwis' tour, 1946, Rhine Army XV vs. Kiwis, Wuppertal Stadium 13th March 1946. Single folding leaf with the teams.
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Kiwis vs. Auckland Souvenir Programme, Art & Menu Items
Souvenir Programme, Art work & Menu [3 items], [1]. The Kiwis vs. Auckland, Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday, July 20th 1946. 'Greetings to a Magnificent Bird of Passage'. 4 l., illustrated, 285 mm, original blue pictorial covers featuring a kiwi and egg,…
London Chronicle Reports First Fleet and Botany Bay Events
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, December 1-3, 1789: With a short report about an on-board dispute leading to a duel between Captain Gilbert of the Neptune and Lieutenant McArthur of the Botany Bay Rangers, December 3-5, 1789: With separate…
Commemorating the Australian Fleet's Arrival in Sydney, 1913
Navy: Attractive 4-page programme 'To Commemorate the Arrival of The Australian Fleet, Sydney October 4th, 1913'
Supreme Court Trial Delayed Captain's Return to Sydney
A Supreme Court Trial At Melbourne, May 1846 letter from Captain Richard Hanmer Bunbury, with rectangular 'Paid At Melbourne' marking (rated at 3/9 - 3 times the basic rate) addressed to his wife, then in Sydney, with arrival backstamp. Bunbury is writing…
Letter from Highly Decorated Soldier
A two page hand-written letter by 'Lieut. C.H. Upham'. 'C.' Coy. 20 BN. 4 Inf Bde. N.Z.E.F. Thurs. 23 Oct./41', ink on lined paper, to a fellow soldier, Rewa' Including: 'Many thanks for your letter. I was very pleased to hear that you are alive and well,…
WWI Trooper Ephemera with Banjo Patterson and Gallipoli Photos
World War I Trooper William John Wright Light Horse Regiment Ephemera comprising, a photo postcard of himself with A.B 'Banjo' Patterson & three other soldiers taken in Egypt 'Love to Mother From Will, I Am Sending You Some For Each of the Girls, Will'.…
Australian Heroes and Sea History
Two books to include i) The All-Australia Memorial History, Heroes and Helpers, 1917 includes hundreds of photos and biographies of AIF members ii) The History of the Sea
AIF Heroes and Sea History
Two books to include i) The All-Australia Memorial History, Heroes and Helpers, 1917 includes hundreds of photos and biographies of AIF members ii) The History of the Sea
Original Boer War & Pre WWI Sketches by Norman Little
Album of 50+ original Boer War/Pre World War I pencil sketches by Norman Little.Norman Little was born in the UK in 1883. While at school he displayed an aptitude for art which saw him go on to study at the Royal Academy School where he was a Prizeman.…
Changi POW Football Premiers Trophy & Bobby Small's Legacy
The Changi prison Australian rules football association premiers trophy plaque, 1942 the hand written cardboard trophy laid down on metal backing with a later plastic protector, drawn and inscribed in pencil 'Richmond Football Club, Premiers, 1942,…
Controversy in the Skies: Famous Aviators' Signed Photos
Famous & Infamous Aviators: Mrs Keith 'Chubbie' Miller & Captain W. A. Lancaster, signed & inscribed photographs [Broothorn Studio, Melb.] following their arrival in Australia, having flown from England in the 'Red Rose' Avro Avian III. They had crashed…
Naval Memorabilia Collection
World War I Naval ensign (152 x 103 cm), 'Souvenir & Official Programme of the Naval Review' (1909), Booklet 'How to join the Royal Australian Navy' (early 20th century), 2 postcards & booklet. (6 items)
Collection of Signed Historical Documents
General William Birdwood (1865-1951, Commander of Anzac troops during the Gallipoli campaign), signature on 2-page handwritten letter; also 1916 letter from Sir Robert Henry Muirhead Collins; piece signed by Sir Roden & Lady Cutler; plus another…
Military Dress Uniform and Memorabilia Collection
Staff Surgeon Commander William Rhodes Harrison (1886-1967), military dress uniform and associated naval dress uniform, jacket, trousers, epaulettes, belts, hat in original tin box, dress sword with original leather case, three World War I service medals…
Australian WWI Veteran's Military Medal and Trio Group
An Australian Named World War I trio and military medal military medal named to 1360 DVR H. SMITH 41st/BTY AUST. F.A. World War I 1915 trio named to 1360 DVR H. Smith 15th BN A.I.F. A well documented group with original paper work, to Pte Herbert Smith…
Lt Col Umphelby's Boer War Documents and Campaign Accoutrements
Property of a Boer war officer: Lt Col Charles Edward Ernest Umphelby i) A selection of documents including three South Africa Boer war period letters: Modder river February 7th 1900. Bloemfontein 25th March. Murdy 13th February. Note: Lt Col Umphelby was…
Changi and Sime Road: WWII POW Camp Collection
World War II Changi and Sime road POW Camp 1941-45. Archive collection of paintings, ephemera etc. From women's civil section. Includes paintings by then 15 year old Joan Hanson subsequent resident Western Australia and letter of provenance signed by the…
Anzac Ephemera Collection with Kerry & Co. Booklet
Group World War I Anzac Ephemera, including three handwritten postcards of camp in Mena; 32 page booklet of Expeditionary Force Encampments (Australia) by Kerry & Co. (cover damaged, interior good); and booklet of Marylebone red cross Hospital showing the…
RAF Tee Emm Magazine Collection (1941-1946)
World War II Literature: RAF wartime 'Tee Emm' magazine collection, volumes 1-5, complete set of 60 issues from April 1941 to March 1946 in excellent condition. (60)
Military Booklets & Programmes, Peace & Anzac Memorabilia (9 items)
Anzac & Military: Attractive & colourful group of military booklets & programmes. Noted, 'Peace-Anzac Memorial Day 1919'; 'Souvenir Programme Victory Celebrations Signing of Peace Sydney NSW 1919'; 'Sunny South Souvenir'; 'The Fighting Forces' Hostel…
US Navy Visits Australia Booklets
Great White Fleet: Group of booklets pertaining to the U.S. Navy visits to Australia in 1908 & 1925. Noted 'Programme For Melbourne 29th Aug to 5th Sept 1908' & 'Australia Greets America, Souvenir Programme Visit of the American Fleet to Australian Waters…
WWI Propaganda Album and Historical Artifacts
Rare 1914-16 Aust great Concentration Camp Propaganda album. Also, 'Official History of the war,' Vol two (121 pg); World War I photo of soldier based Liverpool; and booklet originally owned by Dr Monticone, chief interpreter Aust Intelligence
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