Soldered steel vehicle headlight blackout cover with metal light shield over a central slit. There is an adjustable cover to change the slit size. Below this is a 20 mm diameter hole. The steel has a galvanised finish and has been painted in a drab green colour.

Bubble Sextant model Mark 1XA type A.M. 6B/218 in protective storage box. Complete, with operation instructions. This is an aviation navigation instrument used by the RAF and RAAF during the World War 2 era. A sextant is used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies above a horizontal line of reference. A navigator can use the horizon as this line of reference, but when an aircraft is above the clouds or flying at night, the navigator can’t see the horizon. The bubble sextant solves this problem by providing an artificial horizon.The storage case has a label with the following: "A.M. 6B/218 MK IX A" and the number "10772/42 (V)"

Small plastic model of a Bell helicopter.

Spent ammunition casing to be identified.

Spent ammunition casing to be identified.

Standard Australian Department of Defence issue khaki fur felt slouch hat as worn by Army personnel. The hat brim has a bound edge finish and one side of the brim is folded against the hat crown. The folded brim is attached by a brass clip to the side of the crown. This hat has a 7 fold puggaree and a leather chin strap. MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD MAY 2005 57 O/N 235032

Folded printed paper souvenir of a sports tournament held aboard the HMAT ORSOVA (A67) whilst transporting Australian troops from Fremantle to Suez in April 1916. The document records the winning participants and results of a variety of sporting events held on Wednesday, March 22nd, Wednesday, March 29th and Wednesday, April 5th. There are also results of a boxing competition. The events concluded on Friday, 7th April, 1916. this is damaged having torn along fold lines in the paper.This souvenir was printed at sea aboard the HMAT ORSOVA. See digital images for full details.

Binoculars (or field glasses) used by the Japanese Army during World War 2. Prismatic binocular design with a magnification of 6 x 24degrees. Each eye piece is rotated for fine adjustment of focal length. The tubular optics have a swivel action to adjust for eye width. Manufactured from brass with leathered grips and loops for attaching a carrying strap (included). Finished with a gloss black paint. These binoculars are complete with a brown leather carrying case which has a strap attached for carrying and a belt loop at the rear. Japanese Kanji characters and the chrysanthemum symbol are stamped on the top of the leather case.The binocular body is stamped with the following "MUSASHINO" "TOKYO" "BRIGHTSUN" "6 x 24" "No 8540"

Three examples of the ammunition charge clips used during World War 1 by the Australian and allied forces. These were preloaded with five live rounds of ammunition for the SMLE .303" rifle and were a convenient method of quickly replenishing the 10 round magazine. The clip is made of stamped spring steel with a matte black paint finish. These clips were preloaded with live ammunition and carried in the soldiers ammunition pouches. Whilst in the field the clips were salvaged and reloaded with fresh rounds when the opportunity was available, ie during a lull in battle, etc.Some markings present: two examples are stamped with "E" and "ll", the other is stamped with "K" and "ll".

Standard Australian Army webbing map case with shoulder strap. This map case is complete with a folded Australian Survey map of Puckapunyal, Victoria produced in 1988. Inscription BHG Ltd 1945

United States Army standard issue infantry heavyweight webbing waist belt as worn in World War 1. This is an example of a 'trophy' belt, complete with a souvenir collection of metal insignia, badges and buttons which are attached to the belt. The belt has brass fittings however the original buckle is missing. There are a total of 83 various allied military insignia, badges and uniform buttons from the World War 1 era, 56 metal insignia and badges and 27 metal buttons which are mostly of Australian, New Zealand, Canadian or British origin. Belt manufactured by M W & S Limited of England in 1915.The reverse side of the belt is stamped "M W & S LTD., 1915" and has an "L" stamp and the Defence Department "/|\". The belt reverse also has the following name in black handwriting "A Paxino 9781 2211". Note A Paxino was associated with Frankston RSL Sub Branch for many years.

Printed Certificate of Discharge document used by Royal Australian Naval Brigade. Issued to A. C. Hill to acknowledge his service with the Naval Guard Service from 27th April, 1918 to 21st December, 1918. refer item 00325

Printed Certificate of Discharge document used by Australian Expeditionary Force. Issued to A. C. Hill to acknowledge his service with the 2nd Pioneers, A.I.F. from 14th April, 1916 to 5th November, 1917. refer item 00325

Printed Railway Warrant document issued by No2 Australian Command Depot dated 29th May, 1917. Issued to A. C. Hill to allow travel by railway whilst on leave in Ireland. refer item 00325

Photograph taken in Frankston, Victoria, on the occasion of a visit by French Soldiers, October 1917. The French Soldiers were hosted by the community of Frankston. A. C. Hill can be seen standing to the right in Australian Army uniform. refer item 00325

Photograph form the collection of A. C. Hill. This photograph is believed to be of a World War 1 Australian Army unit encamped in the Langwarrin Military camp near Frankston, Victoria. refer item 00325

Photograph of personnel of an Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron playing cricket at a camp in Bethlehem during World War 1.ww1, army, alh, australian light horse, cricket, sport