The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
RSSILA membership badge with impressed serial number reverse '70619'. The badge shows a sailor and soldier with rifles surrounded by a blue enamel circle with the words 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE'. Underneath is a red enamelled banner with the word 'AUSTRALIA'. The badge is surmounted by a King's Crown with the date '1919' in the middle.
Associated with 6862 Lieutenant Ernest Tasman Hearne. Lt Hearne enlisted on 30 June 1915 and served as a Gunner with 4 Field Artillery Brigade. He was promoted to Lieutenant and served with 2 Division Artillery. He was gassed in late 1917 and returned to Australia on 2 March 1919. During World War Two he served as a Major with an Anti Tank Battery of the Royal Australian Artillery. His service number was N1199827.
Chrome plated steel boot hook designed to assist in pulling on leather knee boots. This is a folding version, designed with a notched axle to allow the actual hook to fold back into the handle. The ho
Leather belt pouch worn by Lieutenant Ernest Tasman Hearne during his service in the AIF. The pouch has a single top flap secured by a strap fitting over a brass post. The makers' marking 'LEATHERIES
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with 6862 Lieutenant Ernest Tasman Hearne who enlisted on 30 June 1915 and served as a Gunner with 4 Field Artillery Brigade
Brass and enamel membership lapel badge for the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) showing a white enamelled shield with brass figures of a sailor and soldier in the c
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Associated with 6862 Lieutenant Ernest Tasman Hearne who enlisted on 30 June 1915 and served as a Gunner with 4 Field Artillery Brigade. He
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with 6862 Lieutenant Ernest Tasman Hearne who enlisted on 30 June 1915 and served as a Gunner with 4 Field Artil
Brass and enamel membership lapel badge for the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) showing a white enamelled shield with brass figures of a sailor and soldier in the c
Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. The obverse of the shield shaped badge is surmounted by a King's Crown with white enamel in the centre and '1927' within. The centre o
