Boer War 1899 - 1900 Army issue water bottle. A variety of water bottle designs were used during the South African War & a member of the 4th Victorian Imperial Bushman carried this bottle.Water bottle. blue coloured, round, cork attached by metal chain, hanging leather strap & metal buckle.containers, military equipment - water, passchendaele barracks trust

Boer War era use.Uniform brass button from Victorian Mounted Rifles worn in Boer War.uniforms - army, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Field telephone set D MK V - used for sending messages in the field via voice. Serial No. 21396.Rectangular metal box with hinged lid, containing communication apparatus for sending verbal messages. Attachments on sides & rear for carrying straps. Hook & eye latch on front for securing lid.Instruction plates on inside of hinged lid. “Serial No 21396”communications - telephonic, military equipment - army, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust

Peg used for either securing a tent or for tethering horses.Peg, wooden, octagonal, with metal ferrule on top & metal reinforced point, rope inserted through peg at top.military equipment - army, trades -carpentery, metalcraft - iron, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) & .2) Pair of leather leggings, stitching, leather straps & brass buckles, rectangular shape used in a cylinder shape.uniforms - army, costume - footwear accessories, passchendaele barracks trust

Examples of the harness used on WW1 horse drawn vehicles.There are 6 pieces of leather strappings, for hourse drawn with heavy metal fittings. .1 Leather strap 23 cm x 3 cm wide. 3 pieces of iron link fittings. .2 Leather strap large. 55 mm wide 77 cm long 5 metal links. A 23 cm smaller piece of leather strap is attached to the links. .3 Piece large leather strap. 77 cm long. One end has opened up. Links missing - other end has 31 cm x 3 cm strap sewn on. the smaller strap has stamped into it - E + A Noir it 1915. .4 Large leather strap 77 cm long width 5 cm. One end has 5 iron links. Other end has smaller strap sewn on. 48 cm long width 3.5 cm .5 + .6 Very large strap. Avg 12 cm wide - length 103. 4 sets iron couplings with smaller connections strap and irons at each end. .3) Stamped on smaller strap: 'E + A Noirit 1915'ww1 - horse harness, military equipment, transport - horse, trades - leatherwork

Brown canvas roll bag with leather trim. A stitched leather handle is attached to the top with metal clasps. The top of the roll is reinforced with a wooden brace enclosed in a canvas sleeve. Inside is a large pocket with khaki cotton pocket and two open flaps, all secured with cotton straps. Two leather straps used to secure the bag when rolled up are missing.Nilpersonal effects, travelgoods, trades-leatherworking, medicine - nursing

John Fawcett Shawe No 1190 enlisted in the 8th Batt AIF on 17.9.1914 age 32 years. Embarked for Eygpt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, WIA 25.4.15 GSW right leg, rejoin unit 31.5.1915, WIA 12.7.1915, GSW's, records state both thighs, sides then finally chest. Return to Australia 17.3.1916, discharged from the AIF 6.8.1916. (The medal was previously used to show awards in a different context, Shawe did not win a MID) Medal, court mounted, (1) re J F SHAWE. Victory medal with metal oak leaf MID.1190 PTE J F SHAWE 8 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Item used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIF.Croix de Guerre, French medal awarded for bravery.“1914 - 1918 Republique Francaise”numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust

Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFMilitary Medal 'MM'. Replica not engraved used to show awards gained by the 38th BN AIF."For Bravery in the Field"numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust

Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFDistinguished Service Order 'DSO'. Replica not engraved.military history, numismatics-medals-military, passchendaele barracks trust

Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIF.Meritorious Service Medal 'MSM'. Replica not engraved. "For Meritorious Service"numismatics-medals-military, passchendaele barracks trust

Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIF.Distinguished Conduct Medal 'DCM'. Replica not engraved.:For Distinguished Conduct in the Field"numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust

Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFMilitary Cross 'MC'. Replica not engraved.numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust

Standard issue saddle used by the Australian Light Horse, artillery and transport units during WW1 and after (between the wars). The Universal Pattern saddles were designed to have interchangeable parts, making them easy to repair.1912 Universal Pattern steel arch brown leather saddle. Tree is made of wood with shredded cotton waste padding attached. Various brass rings are located on the saddle for attaching sundry equipment. No stirrups, stirrup leathers or girth. The leather seat covers the frame between the front and rear metal arches and is attached to them using linen webbing slings. Leather sweat flaps on each side.Stamped on the rear of the seat: 'S (broad up arrow)'australian light horse, military equipment, saddle, transport

Soldier's Pay Book for Use on Active Service. Light khaki canvas cover, black lettering on front, plain back. 14 paper pages with black typing detailing No, Rank, Name. Page 3 - Rate of Pay; Page 4 - Next of Kin; Page 6 - Cash Payments; Pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 - Short form of Will; Page 14.On cover: “GREENAWAY ALBERT GEORGE”, “A G GREENAWAY” Stamped on back: “Reconciled” Inside front cover: “No 2123 A G G , A. Victoria - B. Cofe, C. Aunt, D. Aunt, E. Dependent” Inside back cover: “TAB - 18.5.16 E J 1st 30.3.16”, “TAB 28.6.16 - 23.8.16, 3.9.16 W7B” 2 chv 26.2.17 - R Meadow chv 7.3.17 - R 2 documents - army records, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Uniform of ER FORREST, Navy Technician. Overalls used in combat Refer also to Cat. 335.5 & 348.2.1) Overalls, cotton, grey, shoulder epaulettes .2) Shirt, cotton, blue, "AUSTRALIA" patches on both sleeves, rank insignia on both sleeves. .3) Gloves x2, cotton, white .4) Hood. cotton, white.1 "FORREST 143" in black texta on front patch over right hand breast pocket .2 "FORREST E.R." in black texta on front patch over right hand breast pocket navy, uniform

This "Purple" Beret sold by Christies in Sydney was produced for the Queensland Ex Survey Corps Association and was not authorised for Service use. The authorised Royal Australian Survey Corps beret was dark blue. The "purple" beret was and is used extensively around Australia on ceremonial occasions such as Anzac Day.Beret, woollen, purple colour with a gold anodized badge - Crown over globe, boomerang with Royal Australian Survey Corps.uniforms - army, costume - male, headwear, numismatics-badges, military, royal australian survey corps, rasvy

Items were in the collection belonging to Athur George Holley No 13556 RAN. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. .1) - .3) Letter in ink on ruled paper, 3 pages. Letter writer is unknown, possibly A.G Holley to a Navy mate, only nicknames are used. Letter is from Box 155 Kempsey. .4) Photo envelope, light and dark brown, Kodak, no photos inside.letters, personal

Catapult (Saunders Falcon) brand. Used by U S Rangers in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 .1) Catapult, black steel, silver aluminium, bakelite handle, rubber band. .2) 12 metal pallets in plastic lid.arms, metalcraft - aluminium

Japanese invasion money for use in Philipines WWII. .1)10 Pesos Note. Bluish tint labelled "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT TEN PESOS" .2)100 Poses Note. Black ink marked "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT ONE HUNDRED PESOS"The words "REAL MONEY" is handwritten on front of ONE HUNDRED PESOS notecurrency, japanese, occupation

Souvenired by Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for his service history.Currency, Notes, Collection: .1) 10 Gulden, purple ink, for use in Dutch Indies, "SI" stamped on front .2) 10 Rupees, red ink, for use in India "BA" stamped on front .3) 1 cent, blue ink, "MD" stamped on front - no country.1) 10 Gulden note = "De Japansche regeering betaalt aan toonder" .2) 10 Rupee note = "The Japanese Government Ten Rupees" .3) "The Japanese Government One Cent"currency, occupation, japanese invasion

Item in the collection re Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Light Brown notebook, "A.A Book 65" Australian Military Forces." revised July 1943. For use by Officers and NCO's.documents - notebook, military

One tablet sterilised the water, the other took away the chlorine type taste.Item belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer 1601. .1) & .2) Metal tin with black metal lid, contains 2 glass tubes with cork stoppers. .3) Glass tube containing 50 blue tables. .4) Glass tube containing 50 white tables. .2) Lid: Sterilising Outfit for use with water bottles (Keep Dry). Instructions for use on underside of lid. .3) x 50 Thio tables. .4) x 50 Sterilising tables.containers - military, medicine - pharmacy, water sterilization

Item relating to J.A.McDonald VX79511. Refer Cat No 2481.2 for his service details.Utility knife with fold out blade and pointed round section for many uses. Attatched to narrow webbing with rusted buckle.utility knife, equipment, accessory

Item was used in conjunction with Cat No 501.Detatchable handle used to convert kit bag from being shoulder carried to hand carried. Made of brass, one curved section and a straight section which threaded through the fabric of the bag.military-equipment, brass handles, kit bags

567.1 Stove, metal, rectangular, hexamine, folds open for use, when closed hold packet of hexamine. 567.2 Sugar, 4 serves in plastic wraps 567.3 Combination ration pack tin opener, spoon“567.3 61-1983-7330-66-010-0931”accessories, hexamine, utensil, sugar

.1) Goggles, black plastic frame, foam padding, black strap. Brand name Oakley. .2) Camouflage paint in plastic container, hinged lid with mirror inside. 3 divided sections with dark green, light green & brown used paint. .3) Patch, square, at top - yellow, middle - white above blue, bottom - bright light green. .4) Foot powder in dark green plastic container, twist lid with holes. .5) Container, dark green plastic cylinder, 11 matches, assorted. .6) Container lid, snap on, for .5). .7) Tube of army personal insect repellent. Dark green plastic tube with screw top lid, unnumbered. Instructions & warnings printed on back of tube. .8) Metal signalling plate, Polished steel signalling plate with small hole in center. Instructions printed on one side. .9) Vinyl sleeve for signalling plate, green. Dole K.1) Written on foam in black texta: DOLEY. .2) Austcam NSN 6850-36-130-0172. Military Sunscreen DDM↑ 0598. .4) Foot Powder, Colbar Pty Ltd, 50g net, B/C 5-98, Formula Salicylic Acid 3%, Starch 10%, Talc 87%. .7) NSN 6840-66-106-0247.military equipment, containers, preventative medicine, goggles

The city of Hue is in South Vietnam. The map was used by a member of the AATTV during the Tet Offensive in Thau Thien province. Map brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2.Colour printed map of Hue Citadel on paper. Aerial view of land, river and building outlines.hue, vietnam, tet

The FULLERPHONE was invented by Capt AC Fuller British Army to resolve a “Eavesdropping” problem by the enemy in 1915. This model was introduced in 1939 and several other MK variations followed later on.Fuller phone MKIV, green wooden box with metal hinged lid, steel strapping around box & lid. Steel handles on 2 sides. Inside is the phone apparatus. On the lid inside is metal plate with instructions on use.“Fuller Phone MKIV 2005”military equpment - communications, communications - telegraphic, fuller