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25.01.2022 Pictured are just one section of two regiments of Australian Light Horse that on the 31st of October 1917, braved shell and machine-gun fire to gallop over 3 miles of open plain, and with bayonets drawn,charge the Turkish stronghold of Beersheba. The men and horses were ravenously thirsty, the horses having had no water for nearly 60 hours, which gave an urgency to the attack, for once the horses smelled water there was no stopping them. TheTurks overwhelmed by the speed and ...sheer audacity of the attack, failed to lower their gun-sights quickly enough, enabling the light horse regiments to gallop beneath their fire. Within an hour Beersheba was won, and most of the precious wells were saved. This victory was strategically important as it opened the way to the taking of Palestine and Jerusalem, thus changing the course of history in the Middle East. Of the 800 men and horses involved in this charge, 44 horses were killed, 32 horsemen died and 36 were injured. It was one of the last great cavalry charges in military history and one of the most successful https://hubs.ly/H0xfqXG0 The Australian Light Horse is an iconic part of our history. From the Boer War through World War One the Australina Light horse has taken its place in. We hope to keep their history and their story alive through our Light Horse inspired collections. Come and see our complete collection dedicated to the Australian Light horse and their mounts. #Beersheba #LightHorse #WW1 #WWI #GreatWar #AustralianLightHorse #Horse #History #historic #military #collection

24.01.2022 We will remember. 1 minute of silence on the 11/11 at 11am. For all those brave men and women that have taken up the call to fight and defend Australia. Lest we forget... Stay safe. #remembranceday #lestweforget #veteransday #remembrance #poppies #veteran #digger #diggerstribute

23.01.2022 Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat. Britain’s wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Lt.Gen. Sir Leslie Morshead presented certificates to Australians for gallantry during the fighting around El Alamein, when troopships stopped at an Australian port. https://hubs.ly/H0yc0HX0... #ElAlamein #Victory #Army #WW2 #WWII #war #secondwoldwar #historynerd #historic #military #collection #history #ww #soldier #militarylife #veteran #war #armedforces #OurVeterans #TYFYS #veteran #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers #collection #onlineshopping #hobby #follow #newcollection #collectors #limitededition #militarylife #veteran #war #armedforces #Army #Navy #AirForce #ADF

22.01.2022 Private Harvey Gallipoli Centenary Bear Bundle https://hubs.ly/H0L8rKl0 The unique Limited Edition Private Harvey Gallipoli Centenary Bear is a must have addition to any collection. Private Ernest Harvey, the Gallipoli Centenary Bear, stands about 40cm in his boots and slouch hat and wears the standard A.I.F. webbing, complete with water canteen, bayonet and helve (the handle for his entrenching tool). Limited to just 10,000 units worldwide, this superb collectable fellow comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. This bundle contains a free tag, a set of miniature replica medals, swing mounted, including the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, a miniature precision moulded short magazine Lee Enfield, the standard rifle of the A.I.F., and a stand.

22.01.2022 A national commemorative service will be held in Canberra on Monday 7 June 2021, recognising the 50th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, including the Battle of Long Khanh in the Vietnam War. The event will be broadcast live on ABC. Learn more https://hubs.ly/H0PGBKM0

21.01.2022 This Light Horseman is picking these red anemones to press within his diary, he will and send them pressed and dried with letters or postcards to his loved ones back at home in Australia. His mount is just as pleased with the first fresh green grass she has tasted since leaving Australia. This was quite a common practise amongst the Light Horsemen, delighted as they entered the Holy Land, by the change from the monotonous dry dust of the desert. The winter rains in the wester...n Mediterranean region bring out a fabulous display of wild flowers covering the countryside; none more eye catching or abundant than the beautiful red anemones, Anemone Coronaria. Each individual flower blooms for a few weeks, and tracks the sun on sunny days. Anemones grow in a number of other colours, which are more selective about their habitat, but these vivid red anemones are the most numerous, and flower throughout all regions of Israel. In fact these beautiful winter flowers are so widespread and so spectacular that they now attract many tourists to Israel, and by popular vote in 2013 were declared to be Israel's national flower. https://hubs.ly/H0xfqXF0 #Beersheba #LightHorse #WW1 #WWI #GreatWar #AustralianLightHorse #Horse #History #historic #military #collection

18.01.2022 Sister Bernadette, The Nurse Bear Bundle https://hubs.ly/H0LqK8B0 The unique Limited Edition Sister Bernadette Nurse Bear is a must have addition to any collection. Sister O'Meara's uniform represents the 'working dress' of the Australian Army Nursing Service and includes zephyr grey dress with white collar, white veil and scarlet cape; her rank of Sister is shown by the stars or 'pips' worn on her epaulettes, which are accompanied by curved bronze 'AUSTRALIA' titles. She w...ears the Rising Sun badge at her throat as a brooch and the cloth badge of the Australian Army Nursing Service is displayed on her right sleeve. Sister Bernadette O'Meara stands 40cm in her working shoes and comes with certificate of authenticity. Only 10,000 worldwide. This bundle contains a free tag, a set of miniature replica medals, swing mounted, including the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, a stand, and free Special Armistice Centenary traditional long stemmed fabric poppy with a special Centenary of Armistice ribbon. See more

13.01.2022 Remember to Remember this November. Our Veteran charities still need your support. Poppy sales go virtual amid COVID-19 battleground https://hubs.ly/H0z35m30 Our Veteran charities are still out there doing the good work they have always done, but they need your support. Help them continue the fight through donating online or purchasing a badge or lapel pin from a local volunteer. Every little bit helps the veterans in our community. ... #diggerstribute #intheirhonour #veteran #digger #Army #navy #airforce #rsl

13.01.2022 The final Battle of El Alamein in November 1942 was a turning point in the Second World War. The defeat of the advancing Panzerarmee Afrika of the "Desert Fox", Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, by the Eighth Army of General Bernard "Monty" Montgomery ended Germany's hopes to take Egypt and the Suez Canal were dashed. https://hubs.ly/H0ybSW30 #ElAlamein #Victory #Army #WW2 #WWII #war #secondwoldwar #historynerd #historic #military #collection #history #ww #soldier #militarylife #veteran #war #armedforces #OurVeterans #TYFYS #veteran #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers #collection #onlineshopping #hobby #follow #newcollection #collectors #limitededition #militarylife #veteran #war #armedforces #Army #Navy #AirForce #ADF

12.01.2022 Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th every year in most of the allied countries to acknowledge the end of First World War in 1918. Traditionally people wear artificial poppies to acknowledge the day around the world to commemorate the service given by both men and women in World wars. The poppy because the poppy flowers are most popular that grew on the battle fields of First World War. Lest we forget... #remembranceday #lestweforget #veteransday #remembrance #poppies #veteran #digger #diggerstribute

12.01.2022 This cold cast bronze miniature figurine remembers the charge of 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba on 31 October 1917. Eight hundred men of the 4th and 12th Light Horse regiments charged as a cavalry across open desert with bayonets in hand. Turkish defenders had no time to adjust rifle sights and fire went over the heads of the horsemen. Within minutes horses were leaping trenches. Such was the speed of the attack demolition teams were unable to destroy the town's wells a...nd other key buildings. The charge of the 4th Light Horse delivered Beersheba and opened the door for the capture of Jerusalem in December 1917. https://hubs.ly/H0xfqXH0 The Australian Light Horse is an iconic part of our history. From the Boer War through World War One the Australina Light horse has taken its place in. We hope to keep their history and their story alive through our Light Horse inspired collections. Come and see our complete collection dedicated to the Australian Light horse and their mounts. #Beersheba #LightHorse #WW1 #WWI #GreatWar #AustralianLightHorse #Horse #History #historic #military #collection

10.01.2022 The New Purple Poppy Puppy Pack. Only $69 https://hubs.ly/H0L8t9V0 Includes a Remember Their Service Purple Poppy Pet Bandana. Featuring an imprint of ‘Aussie’ along with his handler, Sapper Shaun Ward in the Baluchi Valley, Afghanistan 2008, this classic ANZAC Biscuit Tin is jam-packed with an array of some of the popular Purple Poppy products including a Purple Poppy Reusable Mug, Purple Poppy Lapel Pin, Purple Poppy Drink Cooler, Purple Poppy Material Badge, Purple Poppy... Collar Charm, Purple Donation Poppy Wire/Stem, and a Purple Poppy Dog Plushie. Supports the work of Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation

06.01.2022 The charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba on the afternoon of 31 October 1917 was a bold attack. 800 men of the 4th and 12th Light Horse regiments charged across open desert with bayonets in hand and flew over the Turk trenches. The charge captured Beersheba and opened the way to Jerusalem. This special set of proof quality medallions is created to honour the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse in the Centenary year of the famous 'cavalry' charge at Bee...rsheba when 800 light horsemen captured the Turkish stronghold and turned the tid https://hubs.ly/H0xfrXf0 #Beersheba #LightHorse #WW1 #WWI #GreatWar #AustralianLightHorse #Horse #History #historic #military #collection

05.01.2022 Remember to remember. The Armistice Centenary Bear salutes all who served and comes with a group of miniature replica WWI medals, a remembrance poppy and a Centenary of Armistice armband. He has not been named and wears no webbing or colour patch to represent a single aspect of service. He is every digger. The unique Limited Edition Armistice Centenary Bear is a must have addition to any collection. Standing about 40cm in his boots and slouch hat and limited to just 10,000 un...its worldwide, this superb collectable fellow comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. https://hubs.ly/H0z3mQy0

05.01.2022 Remember all those that served. Originally known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November and marks the signing of the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies that ended the Great War of 1914-1918. The Second World War began just 21 years later. Almost a million Australians served during that conflict lasted close to six years. Armistice Day was then renamed Remembrance Day.... Now Remembrance Day is a day to remember and honour all Australians who have served. #remembranceday #lestweforget #veteransday #remembrance #poppies #veteran #digger #diggerstribute

04.01.2022 Our favourites to win the race - Galloping Jack! Appointed colonel of the 12th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force, on 22 February 1916, Royston won the immediate affection and respect of his men, becoming a light horse legend at the battle of Romani on 4-5 August. In temporary command of the 2nd Light Horse Brigade, the 'massively built' 56-year-old Royston galloped around the battlefield with astounding energy and courage, reputedly riding fourteen horses to a s...tandstill. His nickname, 'Galloping Jack', would stick. Late in the first day's battle a bullet lodged in Royston's calf. Ordered by Major General (Sir) Harry Chauvel to have the wound treated, he galloped off before the dressing was completed, trailing strips of bandage. On the second day of battle Chauvel ordered him to hospital. Royston left within a few hours and the bullet stayed in his leg until his death. Next day the 1st L.H. Brigade was also put under his command for the Bir el Abd operation and on 9 August he took command of the 3rd L.H. Brigade. At the battle of Magdhaba in December he created another legend. Confronting several Turkish soldiers, he flourished his riding cane and ordered 'Hands up' in Bantu. The startled Turks dropped their rifles and surrendered. https://hubs.ly/H0z3b1M0 #melbournecup #millinery #military #collection #onlineshopping #hobby #follow #newcollection #collectors #armedforces #OurVeterans #TYFYS #veteran #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers

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02.01.2022 Captain John Murray Bear Bundle https://hubs.ly/H0LFB-l0 Captain John Murray continues the Great War commemorative bears collection and story. The original 1914 edition Private Murray bear shared the story of Australia's entry into the war and became the central character in the much loved Australia in the Great War diaries shared by thousands of Australians. For the many thousands of Australians who enlisted in the early years of the war the idea of the "Great Adventure" was... soon replaced by the realities of deadly new technologies such as aeroplanes, tanks and poisonous gases. But nothing was more deadly than the relentless shells of heavy artillery and the often futile charges into no-man's land. Murray, like many who served, could be promoted through the ranks to replace those officers lost in the fighting. Officers did not wear the 1912 designed standard dismounted troops' khaki uniform with its loose fitting jacket, puttees and slouch hat. Instead they purchased the standard officers' tunic, shirt and tie, and trousers. The three 'pips' on Murray's epaulettes denote his Captain rank and he would wear only the standard British Service Cap, or his Brodie helmet in battle. For hundreds of thousands of Australian wounded, injured or seriously ill, hospitalisation was for the most simply a break from the fighting. Most would return to the front to face the perils once more. With Captain Murray we proudly remember their service and sacrifice and the courage of those who returned to contributed to Australia's development for years to come. The Captain John Murray bear is limited to 5000 units world wide. This bundle contains a set of miniature replica medals, swing mounted, including the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, miniature precision moulded Short Magazine Lee Enfield, the standard rifle of the A.I.F., and a stand.