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Forum: Colonial Police and Paramilitary Badges 30-11-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,088
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi All, Sorry to rehash an old thread, but...

Hi All,
Sorry to rehash an old thread, but thought I would also post my SAC items here.

My great-grandfather removed the lugs from the back of his badge for gallantry so that he could mount it...
Forum: Other Military Topics 06-02-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Thanks Hussar100. I know the unfortunate thing...

Thanks Hussar100. I know the unfortunate thing that the Aussie soldiers have never come to terms with is the fact that their mates were not recorded as KIA. Even though they were fully equipped at...
Forum: Other Military Topics 31-01-15, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Thank you to all for your kind words. I am a...

Thank you to all for your kind words.
I am a member of the 2/33 Australian Infantry Battalion Association, and I felt a website would have a greater reach compared to some sort of publication.
Just...
Forum: Other Military Topics 31-01-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By POL_AIR_1
LiberatorCrash.com

Hi All,
On Monday of this week (Australia Day), a joint effort between the 2/33 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF Association and Medals Gone Missing launched a new website.

The website is called...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 18-05-14, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,037
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Japanese 'Hiroshima' medallion

Hi All,
I am wondering if someone can please help me with the following identification. I have tried to google this, but cannot seem to find anything.

I was recently given a copy of a 1945...
Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 26-08-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Thanks guys, I will keep trying to do some more...

Thanks guys, I will keep trying to do some more digging. We need to try and make sure we have the correct colours for the presentation.

The reason we are hunting for it is exactly as the reason...
Forum: Formation Signs and Unit Colour Patches 26-08-13, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
Posted By POL_AIR_1
158 Aust Gen Tpt Coy

Hi All,
I am wondering if anyone can please help me with a photo/drawing of the
158 Australian General Transport Company colour patch from WWII (1943).

I cannot seem to find it in any searches...
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 13-05-12, 12:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi All, I got a response from Phil & he said...

Hi All,
I got a response from Phil & he said the same about the patch in Keith Glyde's book. This is the only reference of it, and it was unconfirmed.
Phil says from a personal point of view "as...
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 11-05-12, 01:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Thanks BC, Even with the description above I...

Thanks BC,
Even with the description above I was picturing something different in my head.
Great photo thank you.
Cheers,
Matt
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 11-05-12, 01:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi John, Thanks for the info. Any chance of a...

Hi John,
Thanks for the info.
Any chance of a scan/picture at all please?
Cheers,
Matt
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 11-05-12, 01:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Cheers Mick, I have flicked him an email. ...

Cheers Mick,
I have flicked him an email.
Regards,
Matt
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 10-05-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi Philip, Yeah mate, it is. Cheers, MS

Hi Philip,
Yeah mate, it is.
Cheers,
MS
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 10-05-12, 02:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi BC, I have seen some photos where the AIF...

Hi BC,
I have seen some photos where the AIF wore a "Rising Sun" badge on the front of their white caps.
I am hoping that maybe slick_mick may know some more about any formation patches etc??
I am...
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 09-05-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi BC, I came across a good link from the AWM. ...

Hi BC,
I came across a good link from the AWM.
It is from the 9 Div war diary.

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/records/awm52/1/12/14/awm52-1-12-14-1.pdf

Here are also some more photos (again...
Forum: Infantry and Special Forces 08-05-12, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,257
Posted By POL_AIR_1
1 Aust Corps Ski School

Hi All,
In the past few days I have found out that my grandfather was attached to the 1 Aust Corps Ski School in Lebanon during 1941-42.

I would love to talk with anyone that may have photographs...
Forum: General Topics 29-04-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,630
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Thank you to all who posted in this thread.... ...

Thank you to all who posted in this thread....

Unfortunately I fell ill before going to SYD, so together with catching up with friends & family, the march, and a general lack of energy I really...
Forum: General Topics 14-04-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,630
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Cheers BC, My avatar is a photo of my...

Cheers BC,
My avatar is a photo of my great-grandfather's South African Constabuary "Badge for Gallantry" that was struck at the request of Baden-Powell.

Joss Richardson was the one I was...
Forum: General Topics 13-04-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,630
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Army Surplus/ Militaria Stores

Hi All,
I am going to Sydney for Anzac Day so I can march with my grandfather's battalion (and then join them for a reunion afterwards). This is pretty exciting for me as my grandfather passed away...
Forum: Police 28-03-12, 02:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,995
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi Guys, Its been too long since I have been on...

Hi Guys,
Its been too long since I have been on here!!

Amazing photos of the uniform and badges. I just found out the other day that up until about 12-18 months ago my great-grandfather's SAC...
Forum: Police 19-01-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,995
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi Andrew, Great badges!! I have a document...

Hi Andrew,
Great badges!!
I have a document here that talks about soldiers of the SAC having a dislike to the blank centre on the voided Queen Victoria badge. Apparently they would unofficially fix...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 03-12-11, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi Pippin, I too stumbled across this site as I...

Hi Pippin,
I too stumbled across this site as I was searching for information on family awards & badges.
You will really enjoy it here!!

Hi Keith,
Wow, what great information. Thank you for...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 03-12-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
Hi
Views: 893
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Welcome Andrew. I am sure the forum will help...

Welcome Andrew.
I am sure the forum will help with your collecting.
Regards,
Matt
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 03-12-11, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By POL_AIR_1
G'day Mark, and welcome. I was briefly in the...

G'day Mark, and welcome.
I was briefly in the pipe band as a drummer in my high school days.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Regards,
Matt
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 03-12-11, 05:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By POL_AIR_1
Hi Zorgon, Welcome to the forum. That is...

Hi Zorgon,
Welcome to the forum.
That is quite an array of items you collect, but I totally understand about drifting with collecting.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Regards,
Matt
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 03-12-11, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By POL_AIR_1
G'day and welcome to the forum. I'm sure you...

G'day and welcome to the forum.
I'm sure you will learn a lot.

Cheers,
Matt
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