In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National Service Act 1951', which called-up men for compulsory military training for a period of 176 days. The 14th Battallion was located in Victoria. The coat has historic significance in the wider context of Australia’s involvement in the Cold War (particularly in Vietnam) and in the establishment of a National Service Scheme. Olive green army man coat with four outside pockets - two on the chest, two at the bottom; each pocket has one metallic button attached. Coat has a metallic zip as well as metallic buttons; two velcro scratches at the wrist level. Extra removable padding inside, which is attached with plastic buttons. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder reading '14 National Service Battalion'. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder - reading '14 National Service Battalion' Manufacturing details on the inside reading: Coat, Cold weather, Man's, Field M-65. Olive green colour. Style 8120/8542 DSA 102-81-C1204. 1. Wear as outer garment or as under-layer in cold-dry climate. 2. Wear button-in liner for added insulation. 3. Adjust closures and drawcords to ventilate; avoid over-heating of body. 4. When hood is used, lower extension shall be worn over neck opening, preventing water. 5. Brush snow or frost from garments before entering opening. 6. For fast drying, remove liner from coat. 7. Do not expose to high temperature of a stove. 8. Lubricate slide fasteners with wax. 9. For cleaning and restoring of water repellency return to laundry for machine washing in accordance with established procedures for quarpel garments. 10. Do not starch. Do not remove this label. Black ink pen inscription on manufacturing label reading '3/715875' and 'N.Wain'war, army, coat, man's coat, australian army, military uniform, national service scheme, cold war, vietnam war

Royal Army. Medical. Military Manual452p., hard cover, illus (some col.).Contains owner's personal notes at end of text. royal army, military manuals, military hygiene, sanitation

A book in the possession of Major W.A. Cronk 59 Bn used in the training of Military Personnel in the early 20th Century.This book would have been used in the training of Military Personnel in Small Arms Training.An oblong book/pamphlet buff colour cardboard cover.On the front cover in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. Inside page 2 in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. army, military, small arms, .303-inch machine gun, fire control.

History of Australian Army Colour Patches in WW1 and WW2.Colour patches make units easier to find in large camps.Oblong book, paper covers blue front white back. Rising Sun on the front cover.Published by The Sun Melbourne.colour, patches, australian army, military.

There are no distinguishing features on the item to be able to link it to any one event.Metal bayonet with wooden and medal handle, four screws holding the wood to the metal frame. The bayonet has a release button to free the the blade to a position as required. There is a metal scabbard to house the bayonet blade, there is a metal loop on the scabbard to hang onto a belt. There is a round sight on top of the bayonet.T4 37248military, bayonet, australian army.

These machete's were issued to military personnel posted in jungle like conditions.The machete would have been used by military personnel during WW2 and during the 1950s.Steel blade machete with wooden double sided handle. The handle is attached to the wood with four steel rods. There is an olive green scabbard made of cotton material oil impregnated. The scabbard has a pocket on the front to hold a sharpening stone and has steel on the top opening to keep the opening firm, there is a steel catch for attachment to webbing and a cloth loop with press stud to hold the handle of the machete in place when in the scabbard. There is a cotton fabric loop through the handle.On the handle of the machete MA67. The item number on the scabbard is not readable.army, military, machete.

More than Bombs and Bandages, Australian army nurses at work in WW1, hard cover with dustjacket, 344 pages published by Big Sky publishing with black and white photographs, with inscription and signature of author Kirsty Harris.Kirsty Harrisaustralia, military, nurses, australian army, ww1, nursing.

Photograph: black and white photo of soldier in uniform. Head/shoulders portrait. Framed with glass and wooden frame. Bone mat. Signed with pencil on bottom of photo : ' L. Keith Dammatt ? 'Surbiton & Wokingorganization, military, male portrait, army, ww1

Photograph: black and white photo, wooden frame, buff surround on tan background, of soldier in uniform. Taken from waist up, seated. Sergeant stripes on sleeve. Written on bottom ' Chesney Ltd., 50 Strand, London'Chesneyorganization, military, male portrait, army, ww1

Photograph: black and white photo enclosed in buff coloured folder with Vincent Kelly, Bendigo embossed on bottom Rh corner. Photo is mounted on tan card with Bartlett Bros Bendigo imprinted on bottom. Man is posed standing with hand on hip, wearing jodhpurs and gaiters with spurs, bandolier across chest.organization, military, male portrait, army, ww1

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.287.non-fictionAustralia's long-standing love affair with the Diggers has blinded us to the dark side of the Anzac legend. This book tells the story of the Australian soldiers in the Great War who were not heroes, soldiers who committed offences and crimes, those who deserted, robbed and murdered their comrades and more.australian army - imperial force - 1914-1921 - history, australian army - military deserters - 1914-1921

Index, ill (plates), p.281.non-fictionSince the second world war the British army has been engaged in armed conflict around the world in every year except 1968. This book is the fighting soldiers view of these campaigns.great britain - army - military life, great britain - military - personal narratives

ill (b/w), plans, p.104.non-fictionA detailed history of the American designed half-tracks which served the Allied nations in World War 2 and for many years after.half track vehicles - military, united states army - history

index, bibliography, ill, maps, tables, p.245.non-fictionThe 3rd division was the longest serving citizen soldier formation. This book is the history of the 3rd division from 1916 to 1991citizen military forces, australian army - 3rd division

Ill, p.240.non-fictionLeading military historian Richard Holmes has selected over 200 rare and unusual photographs to illustrate the wide range of the British Army's experience in the First World War - on all fronts, from Mesopotamia (Iraq) and Gallipoli to the Flanders trenches." "The book's topics include the preparations for war and the mobilisation of 1914; the 'roses of no-man's land' - the contribution made by nurses; 'blighty ones and other ones' - the wounded and their treatment; 'brother lead and sister steel' - soldiers and their weapons; scenes from the battlefield and the campaigns where Tommies fought; the armistice and its aftermath.world war 1914 -1918 - pictorial works, great britain - army - military life

Black and white photograph . Group of men, some in normal clothes and in army uniform, some men are carrying buckets and pans. To the right a tent and 2 stoves and lots of buckets and pans. On back of photo: 21st October, 1912. World War 1 camp site.W.H. Robinsonorganization, military, casley collection. army personnel.

It's the only place in the world where you can be bogged down in mud up to your neck and get dust in your eyes. vehicles, military -- vietnam -- history, army -- equipment

The leaders who shaped the Australian Army from the Veldt to Vietnam.Australian military history is full of big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences - Monash, Chauvel, Jacka and Blamey. But what about the others, influential but lesser known army strategists and leaders, who shaped the Australian Army? this book pulls them out of the shadows.australia. army - officers - biography, australia. army - military personnel - biography

It's the only place in the world where you can be bogged down in mud up to your neck and get dust in your eyes. vehicles, military -- vietnam -- history, army -- equipment

It's the only place in the world where you can be bogged down in mud up to your neck and get dust in your eyesvehicles, military -- vietnam -- history, army equipment

The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam

The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam, bien hoa, saigon, royal australian army provost corps

Large plastic silver button. Plastic silver seven point star shaped badge with crown on top. Plastic silver RAASC badge.Button has RAASC, ER on front. Stokes Melb on back Star has Royal Australian Army Services Corps, ER, Honu Soit Qui Mal Y Pense on front. S. Wann & Hudson on back. RAASC has nil. australian buttons, australian army, australia military badges, buttons, army corps, royal army corps, australian royal army corps

pricilla, wardle, trainee, nurse, 1905, 1908, military medals, australian army nursing service, ballarat, hospital, certificates, general, infectious diseases, sleeman

.1 BLUE ENAMEL DRINK BOTTLE .2 CORK HAS METAL TOP WITH EYE. STRING THREADED THROUGH EYE.RIDER & BELLlocal history, military, water bottle, army

Black and white postcard photograph of two men in Australian military uniform standing in front of a tent and some buildings.On back of photo: "Lt Tom 'Diver' Derrick, VC, DCM (right) with Lt Reg Saunders congratulating each other following their successful graduation from the Officer's cadet training unit, Seymour Victoria, 1944. Lt Saunders was the first Aboriginal Australian commissioned in the Australian army. Australian War Memorial"australian army, military officers, reg saunders, tom derrick

This type of slouch has was worn by cadets during their training, as shown by the hat band.Khaki slouch hat with brim pinned to one side. Pale green and blue band around circumference of hat. Leather band inside. Inside: John Bardsley & Sons / Pty Ltd / 1983 - Size 55cm / Pure Fur Felthat, slouch hat, cadet, army, military, australia, uniform