Souvenir tea towels made for the 40th anniversary commemoration of the formation of the Australian Women's Army Service which was formed on the 13th August 1941. These tea towels are linen and are screen printed in olive green on a plain background. The tea towels feature the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. These tea towels have the following screen printed in colour: The 'rising sun' badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces with "A.W.A.S." uppermost and "40th ANNIVERSARY" above the badge and "AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE" below the badge. Beneath that "1941 - 1981" and the note "PURE LINEN" world war 2, ww2, awas, a.w.a.s., nurses, service, womens, women's, army, australia,

A pair of souvenir brass ashtrays which were awarded as first prize trophies to Cpl M R Williams The underside of the ashtrays are engraved with details of the award and indicating that they were sports competition trophies. See 00274.1 and 00274.2.world war 2, ww2, sport

, bell-bottoms did not become part of the standard uniform for the Royal Navy until the mid-19th century.These "bell-bottoms" were often just very wide-legged trousers, unlike the modern version of bell bottoms, which are cut with a distinct bell shapePart of complete uniform donated by H.M.A.S.Cerberus on Mornington Peninsula,Many sailors would have spent leave time in this cityA pair of sailor's white bellbottom pants as issued by the RAN for everyday work wear. W J READ WR 1584 not yet logged

Chrome plated solid tapered cylinder replicating an actual 40mm artillery round. Three indents evenly spaced around the cylinder 50mm from the base. A further three smaller tear-drop shaped indents are evenly space around the cylinder 250mm from the base and corresponding to the larger indents. The indents are painted red. The base is a milled protuding rim on the shellcase with some inscriptions on the underside. Between the base of the shellcase and the milled rim is an indented space around the cylinder.Numbers and letters stamped into the underside of the base as follows: 40 MM N2 DRILL in 7mm high letters highlighted with red infill. 9-58 in 4mm high numbers highlighted with red infill. 5mm Circle containing letters BM on either side of a larger T. Defence arrow symbol with equal sides and shaft. 3mm circle containing the letters KW.

One of 2 types of badges issued to female relatives, this one being a round rather than an oval one. It is in good condition, no parts missing although it has not been cleaned or polished in some time. The badge has the Royal Crown at the top of a blue enamelled stirling silver circle . Underneath and attached to the circle is a blue enamelled horizontal stirling silver banner with 2 eyelets at either end of the banner. In the centre of the circle is an anchor with a chain entwined around it.

Locker of wooden construction that has apparently been made to store and carry a serviceman's kit. The locker is stained and polished, has a hinging lid and has two handles for carrying. The lid is attached by three metal hinges and the lid has a hasp for padlocking. The locker has an internal removable shelf for additional storage space (for small items). The locker has external steel strips at the top surface and steel angles at the corners for protection.The name "J. KITT V50015" is stamped into the wood at the inside of the locker.

Pair of Australian Army standard issue brown leather boots. High ankle support, tied with cotton laces.

Example of Australian Army standard issue belt worn by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The belt is jungle green in colour with multiple mounting points for special clips which hold a variety of pouches.

Example of Australian Army standard water canteen complete with carrying pouch issued to soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The pouch and canteen are jungle green in colour and are worn attached to the webbing belt issued to defence personnel. refer item 00289.1.

Example of Australian Army standard issue mess cup for holding cooked food used by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The mess cup is lightweight alloy designed to fit the standard issue water canteen also issued. The cup has a folding handle for ease of carrying and can be used to carry hot food.

Example of Australian Army standard issue belt worn by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. This belt is fitted with a pouch for carrying the standard water canteen and is complete with the standard issue water canteen and mess cup.

Example of a harness worn by Australian soldiers to support various items of equipment carried in the field. This harness is worn over the shoulders and is attached to a wide padded waist belt which is fastened at the front. This harness design has multiple mounting points for attaching a variety of items of equipment. This harness is made from camouflage patterned fabric and is complete with various pouches which are described in the following items.

Example of Australian Army standard issue water canteen carried by soldiers during the 1990s. The water canteen is jungle green in colour and is carried in a special pouch made from camouflage material. The water canteen fits into a mess cup which is also carried in the pouch.