Showing 35 items matching "war to the knife"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Clasp knife
... before the Second World War. knife pocket knife clasp knife ...Standard issue army clasp knife as issued to Corporal R D Whitehill, who served in Vietnam in 1st Transport Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps from 25 May 1966 until 20 Apr 1967. An example of the standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War.Silver-grey multi-purpose pocket-knife, all stainless steel construction, with blade, spike and can and bottle opener. There is a metal loop attached to the top of the pocket-knife. knife, pocket knife, clasp knife, whitehill, ron whitehill -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Clasp knife, 1945
... Clasp knife issued to the Australian Army during ...Clasp knife issued to the Australian Army during the conflict in Vietnam. This is a continuation of the standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War.Nickle plated steel. Equipped with a friction folding blade, marlinspike, can/bottle opener and screwdriver stub.Whittingslowe opener 15737, patented in Adelaideclasp knife, knife, pocket knife -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Clasp knife
... Clasp knife issued to the Australian Army during ...Clasp knife issued to the Australian Army during the conflict in Vietnam. This is a continuation of the standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War.Stainless steel pocket-knife with blade, spike and can and bottle opener. There is a metal loop attached to the top of the pocket-knife. DAD Opener 15737pocket knife -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchWeapon - Edged Weapon, Bayonet, C1895
Bayonet converted to fighting knife. Thought to be Lee Enfield/Metford Boer war period bayonet. Sold out of the system by the Govt and muzzle ring removed.12/26 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Tool - Carr Fast. Clasp Knife
... . Military world war 2 knife Right side of tin opener: "CARR ...Clasp knives were made for military use in the Australian army during World War 2. The 'CARR' symbol indicates that the knife was made by Carr Fasteners company in Whittingslowe factories. The 'arrowhead symbol' below the 'CARR' symbol indicates that the knife was produced for military use.This item is significant as it provides insight into the tools used by the Australian Military in World War 2. It also provides historic insight into the companies that produced and supplied the tools to the military.Metal handle. One blade folds out of the handle. One tin opener folds out of the handle adjacent to the blade. On the opposite end and side of the handle a marlin spike folds out. On the end of the handle is a ring.Right side of tin opener: "CARR / Arrowhead symbol"military, world war 2, knife
