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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Pouch, Basic, Patt. '37 W.E. (Vietnam Modified)
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Pattern 1937 khaki Web Equipment Basic Pouch with brass snap fastener and improvised belt loop at rear. The Patt. '37 W.E. equipment brass belt hooks and brace buckle have been removed to allow the pouch to be placed lower on the US M1956 belt used by Australian forces in Vietnam.equipment, accessory -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Kitbag, Australian Army, WW2
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...WW2 standard army issue kitbag.Name and serial number of soldier stenciled on bag. Details of service available on Australian WW2 Memorial Roll. Donated by a family member who was a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp to enable fitting of a padlock (end of straight section of D has been broken off - see photo). The name and army serial number of the owner are stencilled in white paint on the side of the bag. Along side of bag: D.F. NEWTON VX41537 61419 Stencil of "armoured arm holding battleaxe" (see photo - a unit insignia?) On base: D. NEWTON VX31537 61491 "A white solid circle"personal accessory, carry bag -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Kitbag, Australian Army, WW2
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Held by Montmorency/Eltham sub branch for some time; background details uncertain. Likely donated by by family member. Owner was Leslie 'Rocky' Walton (b. 9 Jun 1921) who enlisted at Casino (NSW) on 2 Aug 1942, living at East Preston at the time. He was discharged on 15 April 1946 while posted to 2/43 Aust. Inf. Bn.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope (fitted on this item) to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp (see photo; 13 cm x 8 cm) to enable fitting of a padlock. A canvas loop (see photo) is sewn to bottom edge of bag to enable rope to be passed through for bag to be slung on shoulder. The name and army serial number of the owner are stenciled in white paint on the side and bottom of the bag. Stenciled on side and bottom of bag ... VX82295 WALTON Laccessory, personal items -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Kitbag, VX41478 W. A. Harrison, Kitbag
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Haversack, Patt. '37 W.E, Haversack
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Container - Mk IV Oil Bottle for .303 Lee-Enfield Rifle, 1942-46
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical MkIII oil bottle for the .303 calibre Lee-Enfield rifle. This one was made at Orange in New South Wales sometime during WW2 (from 1942) because the main ordnance factory at Lithgow was unable to keep up with requirements. Orange was a 'Feeder Factory' and was one of several operating in the area. Brass cylindrical receptacle. Brass stopper and spoon applicator with leather washer..OA (Orange, Australia)oil bottle, lee enfield -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - 1855 Pattern Sappers and Miners Lancaster Sword Bayonet, Carl Reinhard KIRSCHBAUM, 1855 Pattern Sapper and Miners Lancaster Sword Bayonet, 1855
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...This bayonet and scabbard was made for the Charles Lancaster .577 calibre Oval Bore Carbine and was known as the Pattern 1855 'Sappers and Miners' bayonet because they were designed for use by the Corps of British Royal Sappers & Miners. The first model Sappers and Miners bayonet appeared in 1841 and differs significantly from this type. Pattern 1855 bayonets were issued to some volunteer units of the Victorian defence forces in the late 1850s, Stylised beaked-brass pommel with T- shaped attachment slot. A steel press stud operates the locking catch via a steel leaf spring on right side of hilt. Two-piece black chequered leather grips. Left grip has four small steel rivets, right grip three rivets and the leaf spring securing screw. Brass cross-guard with formed muzzle ring. Long single-edged, pipe backed, quill pointed 24 inch (615mm) steel blade. Original leather scabbard with brass locket and chape.Knight's Head stamping of the German Solingen-based firm Carl Reinhard KIRSCHBAUM bayonet, victorian defence forces, lancaster carbine -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Map Case No. 2, 1942
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...This 1942-dated Map Case was still in use post-1982 when it was used by a member of the 5/6 Royal Victoria Regiment. This new Melbourne-based battalion was created on the 17 August 1982. Open-sided with a khaki canvas flap attached to a resin-impregnated board.. Hinged to the top edge is a celluloid cover. Four clips holds the cover (and any map) to the backing board. The flap is secured by a pair of Carr Australia press studs on the back. The underside of the flap has four loops for chinagraph pencils and a wider pocket and loop for a Protractor. Two brass buckles are provided for a web shoulder sling. C. G. Hartley & Co. 1942 ORMISTON 3200879 5/6 RVR -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Leggings - Stohwasser Pattern
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Brown Stohwasser leggings were worn from WW1 through to later years, these worn by John Cordwell in the CMF 1936. Part of the Cordwell collection donated by the family, worn by John Cordwell (Past President) during his service in the CMF 1936Pair of brown Leather Leggings of the Stohwasser Pattern with leather straps and steel buckles.clothing -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Cigarette Case
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Correspondence Letter
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jungle Green uniform, Australian Army, Vietnam (entry unfin)
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Jungle green uniform - VIETNAM -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Camouflage Uniform, Australian Army, Vietnam (entry unfin)
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Railway Spikes (Burma Railway), 28 April 2022
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Retrieved from original location by Kevin Myers during official military preparations for a Hellfire Pass memorial in recognition of the allied POW lives lost during construction of the Burma-Thailand railway during WW2.Direct connection between local (Montmorency and Victorian) soldiers in WW2 and the work undertaken by allied prisoners of the Japanese Army.Steel spikes used in construction of the Burma-Thailand railway during WW2.Noneprisoner of war, burma, ww2, railway -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Map - Burma Railway Map (annotated)
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Fold-out sheet of paper showing and describing the details of locations along the railway; part of a numbered series of maps -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Burma Railway Memorial – Photos
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Burma Railway Memorial – Explanatory Letter
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Hellfire Pass was a location on the Burma Railway which POWs constructed under instructions from Japanese military.Letter from Kevin Myers who was a member of the team that constructed the memorial at Hellfire Pass in 1989. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Ford
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Thach
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Mount Hood
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Presentation to Navy League from representatives of USS Mount HoodCeramic Badge on Wooden ShieldOn Plaque: USS MOUNT HOOD AE29 On Presentation Plate: PRESENTED TO NAVY LEAGUE OF VICTORIA 25 – 28 APR 97 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Fife
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Wooden shield with plaque painted onto haut relief carved badgeOn Shield: USS FIFE DD-991 SUCCESSUM MERERE CONEMUR On Presentation Plate: PRESENTED TO NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE CHAPTER FROM COMMANDING OFFICER USS FIFE (DD–991) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Dark Navy Blue Wool Beret
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Dark Navy Blue Wool BeretManufactured by Hills Hats New Zealand 1992 Name - ‘Pascoe’ written in marker pen. Size - Large. Number - 3806243. Internal badge mounting with black lining cover. Black ribbed ribbon edging. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Skill-At-Arms-Badge - Sew on
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Crossed Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) Rifles. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Album - Nicholson Photo Album
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Photographic record of overseas places visited by local resident who was a member of armed service during WW2. Des Nicholson was born in Northcote in 1909. He enlisted in the military in mid 1940, having already served 2 years in the Citizens’ Forces. Before he signed up, he lived in Kew with his mother, Isabella. His enlistment documents indicate that he was employed as a transport driver, although his discharge papers state that he was a hairdresser. His photo album shows pictures of him demonstrating skills in that area in various deployments overseas; his enlistment documents refer to his unit being the 8th Division Petrol Company, while for much of his service he was assigned to Nursing Duties in the 2/7 Australian General Hospital. His overseas postings included travels through India to the Middle East, Egypt and Greece. While fulfilling these duties, he was an interested photographer, keeping records of the sights he saw in many of the places he visited, as well as photos of the military living conditions and the people he worked with on a day-to-day basis. The ‘tourist’ photos Des took would be of particular interest as a current-day comparison for those folk who might be familiar with the locations he passed through. After the war, Des again lived with his mother but eventually, in 1953, he married Kathleen Watson who lived in Eltham. The wider Watson family was well-known in the area, and the sisters Kathleen and Ruby were residents in the Glen Park area in Eltham North. After Des and Kath married they continued to live in Kath and Ruby’s house near where the current soccer and cricket sporting complex is now located. Ruby never married and they evidently stayed in the same place until, one by one, they each died in the early 2000s. Photos taken by a resident of Eltham while on active service overseasPhoto AlbumOn Front Cover: DAVID'S TOWER JERUSALEMphotographs, ww2, overseas, india, middle east -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Navy Dress Trousers
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Navy Dress Shirt
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Naval Dress Tie, Naval uniform
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Oilskin
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Helmet, Steel
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Steel Helmet, Model "M1916"ET6 (small indented stamp inside near rim). Indicates manufactured by Eisenhuth Werke Thale (spelling?) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Army Canteen
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Aluminium army canteenNil