Servicewomen Collection

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, W. R. E. N. Salute
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image shows a British Royal Navy admiral taking a salute from a servicewomen of the Women's Royal Naval Service

WW2 greetings card, As You Were! Three servicewomen in uniform, a WRN, an ATS and a WaF, look longingly at an elegant evening dress in a store window. Date: circa 1942

1st Earl Haig at a British Legion Poppy Factory
Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928) - a senior officer of the British Army who commanded the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front in WW1 - pictured at the British Legion

WW2 W. A. A. F. Greetings Card
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, themed on the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, a servicewomen can be seen in the illustration waving towards a fighter plane. May your luck be always sky-high

WW2 Christmas A. T. S. Cards
A pair of Auxiliary Territorial Service Christmas greetings cards, one shows a foil effect emblem with a ribbon, while the other bears an illustration of some servicewomen loading a truck with

Advertisement, McVitie and Price, Christmas Greetings
Advertisement, McVitie and Price, Biscuit Manufacturers, Christmas Greetings'. Illustrations showing service men and women, plane, and ship

Wartime advert for Austin Reed, promoting their women's greatcoats. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Dolcis Shoes, emphasising their comfort and durability as well as their "grace of line". Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Yardley Complexion Powder. Date: 1943

War memorial, Thornaby Cenotaph, Acklam Road, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, is rededicated, 19th August 1984. Pictired, Major Cooper, president of Thornaby branch of the Royal British Legion, centre

Thornaby Aerodrome Memorial, Unveiling and service of dedication, Thornaby, 8th May 1997. Pictured, Salute and standards from ex servicemen organisations are lowered

WW2 - USA - For God (Prince of Peace) and For Country Date: 1943

Male and Female British Servicemen - Piccadilly Circus
Male and Female British Servicemen on leave - Piccadilly Circus, London - WWII. Date: circa 1943

Pepsi-Cola Center for Service Men and Women built and maintaned by the Pepsi-Cola Company for all Allied Forces. Situated on Mason and Market Streets, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

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"ANZAC Day in Perth: Honoring the Courageous Servicewomen of Yesterday and Today" As the sun rises over Perth on ANZAC Day, we pay tribute to the brave servicewomen who have played a vital role in shaping history. From World War II's "The Girls of Today" to the W. R. E. N. Salute, their contributions are etched into our collective memory. In a time when women were breaking barriers, the WW2 W. A. A. F. Greetings Card symbolized their strength and resilience. These cards carried heartfelt messages from servicewomen serving far away from home during Christmas, reminding us of their unwavering dedication. Even amidst wartime hardships, advertisements like McVitie and Price's Christmas Greetings showcased how servicewomen found moments of joy and camaraderie. Their unity was evident as they celebrated together while savoring delicious treats. Fashion also played its part in empowering these remarkable women. Austin Reed's 1943 advert highlighted women's greatcoats that provided both style and functionality during challenging times. Dolcis Shoes emphasized comfort and durability alongside elegance – qualities that mirrored those possessed by servicewomen themselves. Beauty routines held significance even during wartime, with Yardley Complexion Powder being an essential item for many servicewomen. This advertisement reminds us that despite adversity, they still sought ways to maintain grace under pressure. On this ANZAC Day in Perth, let us remember all those courageous servicewomen who selflessly served our nation throughout history. Their bravery knows no bounds; they inspire us to be resilient in times of hardship and united as a community. Today we stand proud knowing that their legacy lives on through present-day servicewomen who continue to protect our freedoms with honor and valor. We salute them all – past, present, and future – for their immeasurable sacrifices made for our country.