< > Rare 1940s Aust Home Front Royal Melbourne Regiment VDC Headquarters Baton No. 0039 $326.62 Out of Stock This item will be shipped within 10 days. Enter your e-mail address to be notified when product is in stock Notify Me! Seller Info theantiquestore (798) Seller Accepts Shipping Policy Orders are generally dispatched the following business day. Standard shipping times are usually 1-3 business days for domestic and 5-10 days for international. Return Policy Money Back / Exchange within 14 days Ask Seller a Question Report Seller Description An exceptional piece of Australian military history for discerning heritage collectors. This authentic, service-issued hardwood duty piece is explicitly stamped with the unit initials R.M.V.C.H.Q., identifying it as equipment from the Royal Melbourne Regiment, Volunteer Defence Corps, Headquarters. Formed in 1940, the VDC served as Australia’s Home Guard, mobilized to protect vital domestic infrastructure against potential wartime vulnerabilities. This artifact features the crisp, low-digit armory rack number 0039, indicating it was uniquely assigned directly to the Headquarters command staff or guard detail rather than a standard field platoon. Turned from dense, shock-absorbent native hardwood, the piece features a classic ebonized factory finish and a traditional ring-turned grip. It retains excellent display character with minor service wear and scuffs authentic to its period of issue. The original leather wrist loop has been replaced with a durable, modern synthetic cord. Specifications: Unit Markings: R.M.V.C.H.Q. (Royal Melbourne Regiment, Volunteer Defence Corps Headquarters) Registry Identifier: Rack No. 0039 Era: Circa 1940–1945 (World War II) Material: Ebonized Hardwood Length: 46 cm Maximum Diameter: 3.3 cm Weight: 300 grams Logistics: Pickup: Available from Thornleigh, NSW 2120 Postage: Tracked shipping available nationwide and worldwide (calculated at checkout)   Reviews (0) Currently there are no reviews for this product. Add Review Questions Currently there are no questions for this product. Ask Question See more products from this seller << Previous | Next >>