The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The coat of arms and motto, 'Fear God and Honour the King', on board HMAS Melbourne. The coat of arms or badge is derived from the Common Seal used by the Melbourne Town Council from 1843 until the formal grant of arms in 1940. The crest features (clockwise from top right) a whale, a sailing ship, a bull and a sheep, representing the chief exports of the city at that time. In addition there is a cross of St George with a crown at its centre, probably symbolising fidelity to Great Britain. Underneath is a scroll bearing the Latin motto 'Vires Acquirit eundo', a quotation from Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid that has been adopted by many organisations, including the city of Melbourne. Roughly translated, it means, 'it gains strength as it goes', or 'by going forward it acquires vigour'. The whole is surrounded by a wreath.
British Second World War poster outlining evacuation plans. During the Blitz, particularly, the British Government encouraged parents to send their children to safer areas, usually the countryside, aw
British Second World War poster outlining evacuation plans. During the Blitz, particularly, the British Government encouraged parents to send their children to safer areas, usually the countryside, aw
British Second World War poster outlining evacuation plans. During the Blitz, particularly, the British Government encouraged parents to send their children to safer areas, usually the countryside, aw
British Second World War poster outlining evacuation plans. During the Blitz, particularly, the British Government encouraged parents to send their children to safer areas, usually the countryside, aw
French propaganda print No. 6 in the series '1914!' featuring illustrations by Maurice Neumont. Titled the "Fluctuat nec Mergitur" (loosely translated: [she] is rocked but does not sink), the motto of
This print features a Coat of Arms for the soldiers known as the Rats of Tobruk. The motto reads NON FASCES SED FAECES which is Latin for "Do not move but the dregs". Australian painter, sculptor and