The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Brown leather sword cover with the initials 'C F C ' stamped on the hilt cover which is secured by a single strap and buckle. There is a reinforced chape.
Officers sword cover presented to Major Charles Cox by his Dundas friends as a recognition of his services in South Africa, 6 Febraury 1901. Born in 1863 at Pennant Hills, NSW, Charles Frederick Cox was educated in Parramatta and became a clerk with the New South Wales Railways Traffic Audit Branch in 1881. Cox enlisted in the New South Wales Lancers in 1891and served twice in the Boer War, first with the NSW Lancers and then with 3 NSW Mounted Rifles. Back in Australia, Cox returned to the Lancers which became 1Light Horse Regiment in 1903. He became the commander in 1906 and was promoted to lieutenant colonel on 2 April 1908. In September 1914, Cox was appointed command the AIF's 6th Light Horse Regiment. The regiment arrived at Gallipoli on 19 May 1915. Two days later, Cox was wounded by shrapnel, was evacuated and did not rejoin his regiment until 1 July. In September, Cox became acting commander of 1 Light Horse Brigade. In December 1915 the appointment became permanent and Cox was promoted to Colonel and temporary Brigadier General. He was to hold this post for the duration of the war. Cox returned to Australia in March 1919. In 1920 he was elected to the Senate and was appointed to command 4 Light Horse Brigade, and then 1Cavalry Division in 1921. In 1923 he was transferred to the retired list with the rank of honorary Major General. He died at Croyden on 20 November 1944 and was buried in the Carlingford Cemetery with military honours.
Khaki service dress tunic, unlined with brass Australian Military Forces buttons and 4 patch pockets on front. All insignia including rank, gorget badges and ribbon bars have been removed except for o
Khaki service dress tunic, unlined with brass Australian Military Forces buttons and 4 patch pockets on front. All insignia including rank, gorget badges and ribbon bars have been removed except for o
Brass name plate with 'S.M.S. Emden.' engraved and highligted in black paint. There are two holes at each end for attachment. On the reverse written in pen is 'Taken from the show case in which model
Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps for 'TRANSVAAL', 'DRIEFONTEIN', 'PAARDEBERG' and 'RELIEF OF KIMBERLEY'. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Issued to Samuel Curtis Masters for his
King's South Africa Medal with the clasps 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901' and 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902'. Impressed edge with recipient's details. James Gordon Legge was born in London in 1863 and emigrated with his f
Bonze button featuring an infantry bugle and the number '1' in the centre, and 'N.S.W RIFLES' around the edge. This button was worn by an unknown member of the 1st New South Wales Rifles. The 1st N
Queen's South Africa Medal with the clasps 'WITTEBERGEN', 'DIAMOND HILL', 'JOHANESBURG' and 'CAPE COLONY'. Impressed edge with recipient's details. James Gordon Legge was born in London in 1863 and
