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Anzac Race Game folding playing board
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Square playing board designed to fold in half. The reverse of the board is finished in dark green, while the playing surface is printed with a basic race game layout of 67 yellow playing spaces runnin...REL/11487
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Boat Badge : Geleitboot Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Coat of arms for the city of Emden, mounted on wooden plaque. Positioned above the coat of arms is a rectangular brass plaque engraved with 'Geleitboot 'EMDEN'.REL/00909
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Acting Leading Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32932.002
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Commemorative china cup and saucer : Sydney Emden battle.
Heraldry
Maker: Samuel Radford Ltd
Commemorative white china cup and saucer. The cup is printed with a depiction of HMAS Sydney beneath crossed British and Australian flags. A wreath is superimposed on the crossed staffs and above it ...REL/07779
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German Metallsammlung ring
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German man's ring made of iron displaying an Iron Cross with a 'W' in the centre. Impressed in the inside of the band is 'Metallsammlung 1914'.REL33815
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German Naval button : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Assmann & Sohne
White metal Imperial German Navy sailor's button featuring the standard Crown and anchor design on obverse, while the reverse, a brass insert with an integral attachment loop, is stamped with manufact...REL31582
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German 1895 pattern other ranks naval belt : Torpedobootemannmaal Michuletz, SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard Pattern 1895 brown naval leather belt with adjustable brass buckle. The buckle bears 'GOTT MIT UNS' motto, surrounding the Hessian crown symbol. The original owner has written in black ink on...REL34528
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German ring
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Men's ring made from German silver displaying an Iron Cross on a black enamel background. There are some faint markings on either side of the Iron Cross though they have been considerably worn down.REL33816
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German Seaman's collar : M Meinhold, German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Junior NCO's and seaman's blue cotton square rig collar with three white stripes around the edge. Incorporated into the collar are white front and rear panels. Stampe...REL45576
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Greenstone pendant commemorating the defeat of SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney : Stoker Frederick Dott, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Teardrop shaped New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) pendant, or miniature meri club, with engraved gold band 'H.M.A.S. SYDNEY 9.11.14'. The pendant is suspended from a small gold ring.REL28807
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HMAS Sydney Medallion : Leading Signalman J W Seabrook, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Kerr, W
HMAS Sydney medallion made from a Mexican eight reales coin of 1895. It is surmounted by the King's crown which carries two banners with the upper banner reading 'NOV 9 1914' and the lower reading 'HM...REL38552.001
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HMAS Sydney (1) souvenir ashtray
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A scallop-edged brass souvenir ashtray, made to commemorate the destruction of the German cruiser SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney in 1914. The outside scalloped rim of the ashtray features three cigarette re...REL29457
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HMAS Sydney sweetheart brooch : Leading Signalman J W Seabrook, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch featuring the crest of HMAS Sydney in gilt on white enamel with a banner below which reads 'H.M.A.S SYDNEY'. A gilt naval crown, surmounts the crest and both are set ...REL38552.004
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Identity disc made from Mexican silver coin : Chief Petty Officer G J Blake, HMAS Pioneer
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver identity disc made from a Mexican eight real coin. The obverse of the coin is partly effaced, but the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA' and an image of a bird holding a snake in its beak and talons re...REL36514
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Junior NCOs and seamans blue and white cotton collar : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Military contractor
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Junior NCO's and seaman's blue cotton square rig collar with three white stripes around the edge. 'I.T.4. / 560 / K' has been stencilled in red paint on the white cott...REL/10302.002
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Junior NCOs (Matrosen Division) navy blue woollen short walking out jacket : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Military contractor
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Junior NCO's (Matrosen Division) navy blue superfine short walking out jacket with rank insignia of maat (ship's mate). This double breasted jacket has lapels with a s...REL/10302.001
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Marine Society Award of Merit : Leading Signalman J W Seabrook, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Marine Society Award of Merit in silver, engraved on reverse.REL38552.003
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Mexican dollar : Captain J C T Glossop, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver Mexican dollar. The obverse shows an eagle surrounded by a wreath and the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA'. The reverse of the coin shows a liberty cap surrounded by stylised sun rays. Treasury deta...RELAWM00284.002
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Mexican Dollar commemmorative medallion : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: W Kerr
Fob medallion incorporating a Republica Mexicana silver dollar coin with a decorative crown and scroll soldered to the top of the coin reading 'Nov 9 / 1914 / HMAS. Sydney. SMS. Emden'. Manufacturer's...REL31583
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Model Nameplate : Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
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 ...REL/00903
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Piece of shell fragment, SMS Emden : Yeoman of Signals A J Welford HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Piece of shell fragment from SMS Emden. The metal is heavily fatigued and cracked with one side smooth and the other rough and crazed. A projectile embedded in the alloy is visible from both sides. Th...REL28639
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Rug made from SMS Emden's signal flags : Yeoman of Signals A J Welford, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small floor rug made from coloured signal flags taken from the SMS Emden by Australian sailors from HMAS Sydney (I) after the defeat of the Emden in November 1914. The flags have been cut into strips ...REL28638
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Sailor's housewife : Torpedoheizer Richard Kuhlmann, SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Blue cotton housewife roll. The edge of the roll is reinforced with white cotton tape. When laid flat the roll reveals pockets at either end which are secured by black plastic buttons. One pocket has ...REL31671
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Sailor's tally band from SMS Emden : Surgeon A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sailor's black silk cap tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' embroidered in cream cotton.REL31581
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Seaman's blue jean collar : Able Seaman Gunner O G Morris, HMAS Australia, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Seaman's standard pattern blue jean collar edged with three rows of white tape, and lined with blue and white striped cotton.REL/11988
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Seaman's cap and tally : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German sailor's cap with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' in gold on a black tally band tied around the headband. The cap is made from white cotton with a cane loop stitched inside the upper crown to hold the circular ...RELAWM07993.002
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Seamans gilt brass tie pin : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) seaman's gilt brass tie pin. It has a decorative hexagonal chain pattern on the front and a brooch type pin on the back.REL/10302.004
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Seaman's white cotton trousers : SMS Emden, German Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy seaman's white cotton trousers with buttoned fall front and side-lacing. Marked 'B.A.W. 197. 112' and 'Gerb. Tannert'. Buttons on trousers are corroded. Garment has been badly damaged by ...REL/07839.002
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Seamans white duck jumper : SMS Emden, German Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy seaman's white duck jumper with an integral blue and white striped collar that extends down the back of the jumper. The v-neck is reinforced with extra rows of machine stitching. Two lengt...REL/07839.001
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Seamans white duck trousers : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) seaman's white duck trousers. The small yellow plastic buttons on the fly are concealed and the larger buttons on the waistband for braces are made from light brown pl...REL/10302.003
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Ship's bell from SMS Emden : HMAS Sydney (I)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Ship's bell. Part of the attachment point at the headstock has broken off and is missing. There are four horizontal ridges around bell, one near the top, one near the midpoint and two near the mouth. ...RELAWM12275
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Ship's crest : SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Coat of arms from the bow of SMS Emden. The shield-shaped coat of arms of the City of Emden is manufactured in three sections, two vertical joins being visible. 24 holes approximately 4 cm in diameter...RELAWM05093
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SMS Emden Medallion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown Ziegler
Circular iron medallion. The obverse features the words 'FREGATTENKAPITAN VON MULLER' around the edges with a relief portrait of the captain in the centre. The reverse depicts in relief a picture of ...REL/07669
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Souvenir commemorating the sinking of SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir commemorating the sinking of the SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney. The souvenir features a hinged anchor which sits inside an oval shaped dish. Engraved on the anchor is 'Nov 1914 EMDEN SUNK BY H.M.A...REL34550
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Souvenir teacup and saucer commemorating the sinking of SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Samuel Radford Ltd
Souvenir teacup and saucer commemorating the sinking of SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney. The teacup bears the Australian coat of arms on one side, and on the other side is the federation star above a wreath ...REL38949
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Souvenir wooden 'shell' : Chaplain V A S Little, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir wooden naval 'shell' commemorating the battle between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden off the Cocos-Keeling Islands on 9 November 1914. Lathe turned 'shell' is painted black. There are two painted ...REL30500
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1914-15 Star : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL32932.001
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Sweetheart brooch made from parts of SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sweetheart brooch made from an irregularly shaped silver bar with pin fastening on the reverse. Two small metal boots are suspended from the bar. They are hollowed out and are marked with the parts of...REL/21587
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Sydney Emden medal : Able Seaman H T Bird, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: W Kerr
Unofficial medal made from a silver Mexican dollar and surmounted by a King's crown and scroll. The obverse of the dollar shows an eagle surrounded by a wreath and the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA'. The ...REL/10634
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Tally band : SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' woven in silver.REL/00907
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Tally band : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German black tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' woven in silver.RELAWM09474.001
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Undress jacket : Rear Admiral J C T Glossop, Royal Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Moore, Scantlebury & Coote
Officer's black lightweight wool twill undress or 'monkey' jacket. The double breasted jacket has turn back lapels, two rows of four gilded brass RN officer's buttons, made by Jennens & Co, London, an...REL/00111.001
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Victory Medal : Leading Stoker John Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal . Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32932.003
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West Australian HMAS Sydney Medalet : Leading Signalman J W Seabrook, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Medalet featuring, on the obverse, an image of HMAS Sydney under sail above which are the words 'TO COMMEMMORATE THE VICTORY OVER THE EMDEN' and underneath 'HMAS SYDNEY / 9th Nov 1914'. The designer's...REL38552.002
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Western Australian Sydney Emden victory medalet : Able Seaman W Benney, HMAS Sydney (I), RAN
Heraldry
Maker: J C Taylor's Jewellery Works
Silver medalet in red case. The obverse of the medalet has a relief image of HMAS Sydney in the centre. Around the top are the words 'TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY OVER THE EMDEN'. Below the ship are the...REL/06101