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24.01.2022 Remember to Remember this November. Our Veteran charities still need your support. Poppy sales go virtual amid COVID-19 battleground https://hubs.ly/H0z33Q20 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

23.01.2022 This painting truly represents the close bond of empathy and understanding between the Australian Light Horseman and his horse. This light horseman has been bitterly disappointed, for the mail has come and he has missed out again. This was the experience of trooper Ion Idriess for this is what he wrote in his diary in 1916... "June 21st Yesterday fifteen bags of mail (thousands of letters) came for the 5TH. And yet there was not one solitary letter, parcel, or even newspaper ...for me." September 19th Why the hell don't I get any letters or parcels? My mates are always getting them: I don't get a lousy newspaper even." Another Light Horseman, Major Harold B Suttor wrote in his diary in May 1918.. "Thurs 9. One ton of mail arrives and not one letter for me - usual luck" Feeling forlorn and forgotten this Light Horseman has ridden his mount aside from the rest of his section, and feeling rather sorry for himself has plopped down on the ground to indulge in a little wallow in self pity alone. His horse may not understand just why his rider is so unhappy at this moment, but horses are very sensitive and intelligent creatures, and he certainly can feel that his master is upset. He bends his head down over his masters shoulder, nuzzling him perhaps with a little nicker of horse sympathy, to let him know that he is by his side, feeling his sadness, and he is not alone. His Light Horseman responds by laying his head against that of his horse and giving him a hug and caress. Perhaps soft words are spoken, perhaps none are needed, but mutual sympathy is expressed and appreciated by both, and so each are comforted and reassured by the other. https://hubs.ly/H0xfsVc0 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

22.01.2022 Go on Bert! Get it done! Australian World War II veteran walking 96 kilometres for charity https://hubs.ly/H0vNfTy0... #armedforces #OurVeterans #TYFYS #veteran #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers

20.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 I was in a fog of shock and grief. It was then that I entered Legacy House their incredible support allowed me to grieve and be a parent. Today, Legacy supports 52,000 widows, widowers and families. Kathryn and Imogen are just two of those people that have been supported by the ongoing work that Legacy does. Their journey is not over however, and many more families like Kathryn and Imogen need help. Please get behind Legacy this week, donate, support and share their messa...ge. Whether you make a tax-deductible donation, buy a badge, fundraise for Legacy or Volunteer during Legacy week, your compassion will continue to make a difference in the lives of struggling families. https://hubs.ly/H0vlNpr0

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 For all those service Dads out there. Thank you for your sacrifice at home and for country. Have a happy Father's Day. #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #dad #happyfathersday #father #love #family #daddy #fathersdaygiftideas #gift #giftideas #fathers #fathersdaygift #gifts #fatherhood #shoplocal #dadlife #papa #giftsforhim #dads #smallbusiness #anniversary #fatherdaughter #bhfyp #veteran #tyfys

19.01.2022 Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said Legacy Week was known for its trademark badges and was a simple way that Australians can support our ex-service personnel and their families, and say ‘thank you’. Every year since 1942, Legacy volunteers have fundraised across Australia for the families of veterans who stand by our service men and women both during and after their service, Mr Chester said. This year has been unprecedented in so many ways, and the coronavir...us crisis has heightened many of the pressures that our veterans and their families are experiencing. That is why it is more important than ever that we all do what we can to help organisations like Legacy support the families of veterans and I encourage Australians to consider buying a badge or supporting Legacy online. Legacy Week support during COVID-19 - CONTACT magazine https://hubs.ly/H0vqG-w0

18.01.2022 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/H0xfvTm0 #Beersheba #LightHorse #WW1 #WWI #GreatWar #AustralianLightHorse #Horse #History #historic #military #collection

18.01.2022 Celebrating International Dog Day. The purple poppy uniquely recognises our brave animals that have served in conflict all over the world. Lets not forget the role our four legged friends have made to our proud history. 5% of the sale of these products are donated to support the organisations supporting our service animals. Find out more at https://hubs.ly/H0v31vh0... #nationaldogday #Dog #animal #celebrate #veteran #TYFYS #veterans #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers #historynerd #historic #military #collection #history #Army #WW2 #WWII #war #secondwoldwar #WW1 #WWI

17.01.2022 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

17.01.2022 101-year-old Sergeant Bert Le Merton is just 200m shy of the half-way mark on his long march on to a 96km Kokoda-Track-length fundraising target. Keep it up Bert, we are all rooting for you! Sergeant Bert half way to Kokoda distance - CONTACT magazine https://hubs.ly/H0wlLm60

13.01.2022 1942 THE BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA. OUR WORLD WAR II DEFENDERS REMEMBERED. https://hubs.ly/H0vlNdS0

13.01.2022 We know how difficult it can be to find that perfect gift for Dad - that's why we have released our Gift Vouchers just in time for Fathers Day! Get him the perfect gift this Father's Day, something he picked himself! https://hubs.ly/H0vxmfB0... #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #dad #happyfathersday #father #love #family #daddy #fathersdaygiftideas #gift #giftideas #fathers #fathersdaygift #gifts #fatherhood #shoplocal #dadlife #papa #giftsforhim #dads #smallbusiness #anniversary #fatherdaughter #bhfyp #veteran #tyfys

13.01.2022 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/H0xfsVg0 #Beersheba #LightHorse #WW1 #WWI #GreatWar #AustralianLightHorse #Horse #History #historic #military #collection

12.01.2022 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/H0xfrX90 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

12.01.2022 Just in time for Father's Day - GIFT VOUCHERS! Let dad spoil himself this fathers day. We have a huge range of military memorabilia, field and tactical gear, out door survival, clothing, caps, and hobbies to choose from. Go on, let him spoil himself this Father's Day.... P.S. we gave an amazing range of socks and ties as well... https://hubs.ly/H0vxmfx0 #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #dad #happyfathersday #father #love #family #daddy #fathersdaygiftideas #gift #giftideas #fathers #fathersdaygift #gifts #fatherhood #shoplocal #dadlife #papa #giftsforhim #dads #smallbusiness #anniversary #fatherdaughter #bhfyp #veteran #tyfys

10.01.2022 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/H0z35Fp0

10.01.2022 Buy a badge and help us support the families of our veterans this Legacy Week 30 August 5 September. The Legacy Week appeal has been running since the 1940’s and is a time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country. The Legacy badge is a special emblem of support for our veterans’ families, symbolising our nation’s greatest values of mateship, compassion and fairness.... https://hubs.ly/H0vqVx50

09.01.2022 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/H0ybYF70 #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

09.01.2022 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/H0z3l680 #melbournecup #millinery #military #collection #onlineshopping #hobby #follow #newcollection #collectors #armedforces #OurVeterans #TYFYS #veteran #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers

09.01.2022 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/H0xfvTl0 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

09.01.2022 Carried by Commissioned Officers for 100 years. This special edition has the Air Force Centenary logo and limited edition number etched into it. Only 250 will be made available during the Centenary year. Superbly crafted & manufactured to the exacting standards required for ceremonial wear by Windlass Steelcrafts, this is the epitome of design, quality and tradition. Carried by RAF Commissioned Officers since its design and adoption by the Air Ministry in 1925. The intricat...e designs that form the pattern are acid etched at forging. These markings can also be personalised on the opposite side for its new owner. https://hubs.ly/H0BgK3z0

08.01.2022 Legacy calls for online donations | Defence News Help Legacy to continue providing emotional and financial support to the families of our fallen or injured veterans by buying a little badge during Legacy Week or donating online today. https://hubs.ly/H0vqT7Z0

08.01.2022 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/H0ybYF50... #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

08.01.2022 Battle for Australia Day Every year on the first Wednesday of September, we commemorate the Battle for Australia. We reflect on the bravery of those who served on Australia's home front, and the islands, the seas and in the skies to the north. It's an important reminder of a challenging time for Australians between 1942 and 1945. AUSTRALIA'S WAR 1942 - This landmark series remembers 1942, the year Australia's focus turned from the war in the northern hemisphere to the immedia...te threat posed to Australia by advancing Japanese forces in the Asia-Pacific. An insightful collection to tell Australia's story in 1942. Historic details included with each piece. https://hubs.ly/H0vgS9s0 #Victory #Pacific #Army #WW2 #OurVeterans #TYFYS #veteran #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers #veterans #military #army #navy #airforce #historic #military #collection #history #ww #soldier #militarylife #veteran #war

05.01.2022 Millions of animals served in the First World War and every conflict since. For them it was not a choice. How do we remember their service? Please join us in commemorating our four legged diggers this International Dog Day #nationaldogday #Dog #animal #celebrate #veteran #TYFYS #veterans #DiggersTribute #diggers #veterandiggers #historynerd #historic #military #collection #history #Army #WW2 #WWII #war #secondwoldwar #WW1 #WWI... https://hubs.ly/H0v378x0

03.01.2022 Still struggling for gift ideas? Not much time left - How about a Gift Voucher? Get him the perfect gift this Father's Day, something he picked himself! https://hubs.ly/H0vxmfC0... #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #dad #happyfathersday #father #love #family #daddy #fathersdaygiftideas #gift #giftideas #fathers #fathersdaygift #gifts #fatherhood #shoplocal #dadlife #papa #giftsforhim #dads #smallbusiness #anniversary #fatherdaughter #bhfyp #veteran #tyfys