Cricket bat, timber, handle has a black tape wound around. The face has extensive inscription on. The bat near handle has two symbols which appear to be St George and The Dragon with “Trademark” stamped under.On bat face “ Army Special” “war Product” “ A.A. Amenities Service” “ Please return —NDL- -O Amenities officer”equipment, cricket, amenities

Wallace John Hilson VX73637 2nd AIF, enlisted 10.2.1942 age 21 years, discharged from the Army 12.11.1946 with the rank of Craftsman in 1st Aust Mech Equipment W/Shops. Refer Cat No 1516 for his Fathers details.Set of four WW2 medals brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.On all, “VX73637 W.J.Hilson”awards, medals ww2

Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2

These were bought at "A. Jolly's" store, Darwin on 4 Aug 1939 by Cpl Truscott. Advance party No.12 G.P. Squadron Darwin. They were bought for personal use. A note was attached to this item which mentions two of his friends killed in aircraft crashes. CPL Harold William Johnson 1727 RAAF and SGT Walter James Cox 2403 RAAF. Refer to service of Lyle Truscott NR 1842 RAAF WW2. Cat 4040.8P.1. Mug - standard issue white enamel mug with handle. It originally had a black rim. 2. Plate - White enamel with dark blue rim.2. Stamped on back was makers name I. Feng Enamelling Co. Ltd 24 (?) Made in Hong Kong.ww2, raaf, no.12 sqn, mess kit

Flying gloves worn by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record.Pair of brown leather flying gloves with adjustable wrist straps secured with a press stud. The inside lining bears the manufacturer's name.Stamped on the inside lining of .1): 'FOWNES, OWN MAKE, WORCESTER'.flying gloves, raaf equipment, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Refers to service of LAC Lance & Percy CoatesThis is a pocket sized booklet. It has a blue cardboard cover. It is fastened with two staples. THE PRINTING IS IN BLACK INK, IT HAS A RUBBER STAMP OF MCGILLS Agency, Melbourne. Inside it has 31 pages of aircraft silhouettes. Page 31 has drawings of a German paratrooper and his equipment.First page written in ink is LAC Coates. There are a few penciled entries with aircraft engine power.ww2, aircraft, paratrooper

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record.Large circular magnifying glass. One side is convex and the other flat.equipment, magnifying glass

Wrist mounted flying compass worn by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Circular faced brown bakelite flying compass with rotating dial. Degrees and NSEW marked on the dial. The direction needle is suspended in liquid. Brown leather strap with buckle for attaching to wrist.Stamped on the back: 'US ARMY COMPASS, WRIST. LIQUID FILLED, TAYLOR MODEL'.flying compass, equipment, navigation equipment, maps, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Flying instruments used by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Rectangular padded and sectioned wooden box containing seventeen brass, stainless steel and plastic air navigation instruments. The box is covered in black leatherette and hinged with small brass hinges. A silver coloured clasp secures the box closed. A metal plate is pinned to the middle of the lid.equipment, flying instruments, air navigation, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Pen and pencil set presented to Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons by Eaglehawk RSL on 14.11.1951. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record..1) Blue coloured hinged presentation box with cream coloured padded lining. Brass hinges and clasp. .2) Navy blue bakelite fountain pen with gold coloured nib and cap. .3) Navy blue propelling pencil with gold coloured tip and cap..1) Printed in brown on inside lining: 'Onoto'. .2) Printed on navy blue shaft in red: ' M 9in a circle)'. Stamped on cap clip: 'TCR' Engraved on cap: 'To Ian from Ehk RSL 14.11.51" .3) Engraved on cap: 'To Ian from Ehk RSL'accessories, writing equipment, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons, memorabilia

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer to Cat No.5140.2. Box 173 for his service details.Ammunition basic pouch. Khaki webbing and canvas, metal buckles and straps for closure and attachment to webbing belt, stamped black lettering and numbers on inside closure."8456.66.026.1864. J. T. O. 1968" Inside4 top closure.basic pouch, webbing, equipment

Items in collection of K.W. Peatling. Refer to Cat 5140.2, Box 173 for his service details.Pouch - water proof, green and black camouflage colours, lid flap cover has a stud hole and green cord to attach to a section on the pouch with a stud hole, rear has a metal sliding keeper to attach to a military webbing belt.equipment, camouflage, pouch

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer Cat 5140.2, Box 173 for his service details. The kidney shape is for fitting into a kidney shaped steel mug which then fits into a webbing pouch for fitting against the body. This type was used through the Vietnam era and beyond.Green plastic water bottle, kidney shaped with screw top lid attached.For water only, do not apply canteen to open flame or burner plates. On the base, US 1966.water bottle, equipment

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer Cat No. 5140.2. Box 173 for service details. Water bag holds the equivalent of 3 bottles.1. Clear rubber bladder with screw neck spot for filling, with green plastic cap. 2. Camouflage, plastic pouch for water bladder, webbing straps on back with black plastic buckle, metal press stud for closure on front, 3 eyelets in bottom on pouch.1. AGM M#G Co 1971 ^ 8465 66 024-4020equipment, army, water bag

The box belonged to William Gamaliel Bartlett VX25300 & 35052, refer Cat No 352.3 for service details. The box contains everything from bandages, field dressings, eye wash, bottles of various types, aspirin, oils, soap, tablets of various sorts, syringes, safety pins to name a few. A complete list has been recorded..1) The box is heavy cardboard with a metal frame reinforced edges around all, lid is folding. .2) - .32) There are 31 different items enclosed, with multiples of some items there is a total off 59 altogether.medical, dressings

Item issued to Dr Warwick Rosenthal WW2. Refer Cat No 622.3 for his service details.Webbing side pack, khaki colour, folding flap with two straps and buckles, shoulder strap attached with adjustable buckles, rear has two brass buckle connectors.equipment, webbing, sidepacks

Blank service card issued to German soldiers to send messages homeGerman Field service CardInformation written in German On the back of one card Mr Mcintyre has written how the card was taken from a german prisoner and details of equipment captured.german field service card mcintyre world war one lara

This book deals almost entirely with occurrences within Australia. It describes the background - political, social, industrial, economic-against which the war effort of Australia was projected.This book deals almost entirely with occurrences within Australia. It describes the background - political, social, industrial, economic-against which the war effort of Australia was projected.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume XI - Australia During the War. Illustrations, Photographs,australia, declaration of war, commonwealth cabinet, war pledges of political leadeers, censorship of newspapers, censorship of mail, blind codes, internment camps, hughes, stress of war, military organisations of australia, formation of armies, equipment of armies, matters of policy, gallipoli, conscription, conscription movement, military service referendum act, the last months of the war, economy aspects of the war, commonwealth taxation, patriotic funds, peace conference

This bottle may have belonged to John (Jack) Henry Teale (NX 53563). Teale was born in Riverstone, New South Wales and enlisted on 20 March 1918 at the age of 18 years and 8 months, joining the 33rd Battalion/1st Infantry Depot Battalion A Company in Liverpool; though interestingly, the stamps on his enlistment certificates predate the date of enlistment. Teale's next of kin is listed as his mother, Rebecca; on both enlistment forms, John's father, George's name is crossed out and replaced by his mother. Both parents are confirmed as being alive in a separate attestation document from 22 February, documenting parental permission for enlisted soldiers under 21 years. John Henry Teale sailed from Sydney to Liverpool via HMAS Osterley (also known as RMS or SS Osterley).This bottle was owned by John Henry Teale, a young enlistee from New South Wales. The service number inscriptions provide great research significance, allowing for research into the service history of the owner. The bottle is representative of the uniform and equipment issued to servicemen of the period, the First World War and when compared with other examples, is in comparatively good condition with the casing mostly intact. Dark blue enamelled metal eliptical-cylindrical shaped bottle with flat top and base, fastened at the top with a cork. Cork has metal handle at top with string attached (now broken where attaches to bottle). Bottle is cased in khaki woollen material, hand sewn in places and detached in others. Bottle is carried via a series of leather straps, one of which passes beneath the bottle and runs up the left and right side, ending in a loop attached to a brass metal circle and held in place with a stud/rivet; this strap carries stamped service number. Two leather straps encircle the bottom horizontally and are fastened with studs. Upper strap has service number stamped. Long leather strap passes through metal circles and each end attaches to canvas strap which sits on the shoulder. Canvas strap carries service number also. Strap is adjustable and has several punched holes through which a buckle can pass.Inscribed on canvas strap in ink: "NX53563". On middle of leather strap: "53563". On leather strap under bottle: "53563". On horizontal leather strap: "53563". john henry teale, jack teale, 1st infantry depot battalion, 33rd battalion, world war i, world war one, first world war, the great war, equipment, uniform

The varied manufacturer's marks and years on each utensil suggests that while a set of cutlery may have been standard issue during the Vietnam War era, this particular set may have been pieced together over the years from various issued sets (ranging from 1966 to 1971). The inscribed initials "SJ" may or may not therefore denote the name of the owner, rather possibly a previous owner. This set is representative of a typical set issued to Vietnam War era soldiers and as such, has social significance as an example of standard equipment used by all service people during that period.Three piece fork, knife and spoon set held together by hinged piece of metal attached to back of spoon and wraps around the fork and knife. Spoon handle has two concave circular indentations into which the fork handle sits (having two convex circular bumps); the front of the fork handle in turn has two concave circular indentations into which the knife handle sits (held in place via two convex bumps and the hinge piece. Spoon is fashioned out of a single piece of metal and knife and fork appear to be constructed of a handle piece and a utensil piece. Spoon has stamp of "C & A/O168/D[broad arrow]D" Hinge has engraving "C&A/68/D[broad arrow]D" Fork has stamp of "C&A/66/D[broad arrow]D" Knife has stamp of "MGL/371/[broad arrow]" and on reverse of handle has the initials "SJ" scratched into surface.cutlery, knife, fork, spoon, food, equipment, ration, vietnam war, 1960s

This cutlery set mirrors older examples held in the collection (K04) and may have been manufactured as recently as the 2000s. The manufacturer's name "GROSVENOR" and the defence symbol of the broad arrow indicates that the equipment was produced by an external company.This set is representative of a typical set issued to contemporary servicemen and women and as such, has social significance as a ubiquitous relic of service. The set has strong interpretive capacity, being able to draw on issues of equipment, food, technological shifts over time. The set also represents a shift in defence equipment production from government-run manufacturing, with the Australian Government Clothing Factory and Australian Defence Apparel etc., to outsourced contracted production with existing manufacturers such as Grosvenor, an established cutlery manufacturing company.Three piece fork, knife and spoon set held together by a flat headed pin on the knife handle which clips into corresponding holes on fork and knife handles. Handles are curved (concave) in centre. Spoon has engraving "[broad arrow] GROSVENOR 381"; Fork has engraving "[broad arrow] GROSVENOR 381"; Knife has engraving "[broad arrow] GROSVENOR 3".cutlery, knife, fork, spoon, food, equipment, ration

This case belonged to Leonard Thomas (VX21070) who was born on 23 Aug 1900 in Cardiff England. By the Second World War, Thomas had emigrated to Australia and was residing in Elwood when he enlisted in Caulfield in 1940. Thomas served during the war as a Private and was discharged on 31 May 1949 from the AIF Mov and Control Group. His full service records are not currently available via the National Archives Australia and so it is unclear whether this case was part of the equipment of his role or a personal item.This case contains a number of inscriptions which may aid researchers to understand the life and movements of the owner, Leonard Thomas. The apparent crest is of special interest, suggesting that Leonard Thomas was connected to equine activities though the unavailability of his service records mean this fact is not confirmed. The item has interpretive potential, to discuss matters of equipment, emigration, use of horses during war and possibly leisure activities if the crest is taken as a reference to polo.Horse shoe shaped case in brown leather constructed of a lid and base. Used for storing shirt collars. Lid and base respectively constructed of two pieces of leather (one top and one edge) which are stitched to heavy card interior lining, mustard yellow in colour. The lid and base are held together by a sewn on leather strip and fastened at the top with a metal buckle; the holed strap through which the buckle attaches has broken. This strap in turn passes vertically down the back of the case and underneath (forming the strip which joins the two halves). Exterior base carries handwritten inscriptions, as does the interior lid. Black ink stamps throughout.Stamps read "L THOMAS" along an upturned horse shoe, underneath which are possibly clubs and an up-facing arrow. Service number written on side of case reads "VX21070". Handwritten inscription reads "Leonard Thomas/33 [illegible three words]/Cardiff/April 20th 1921." Interior of lid reads "LEONARD THOMAS 5-2-20" with a striped triangle below.case, horseshoe, cardiff, england, united kingdom, second world war, elizabeth thomas, world war ii, world war 2, 1940s, emigration

Belt belonged to William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Khaki webbing belt with connecting brass buckle. Hand written in dark ink: Signature of Greenman W H, & names/places of theatres of war where he served in the Pacific.webbing belts, eqyuipment

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Navy cylindrical canvas duffle bag with open top. 12 brass eyelets around the top with brown twine threaded through.Printed in white on side: R.A.A.F. 410533 F/D DAVEY Written in white (faded) on base: J13 ----- S VICequipment, kit, military

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Light blue webbing belt with ammunition pouch & pistol holster attached. Pouch & holster secured with brass clips. Belt is secured around the waist with a brass hooked buckle. A short strap containing brass buckles extends from each of the pouch & holster. Pouch & holster flap secured with a brass press stud. Shoulder straps attached with brass hooks to short straps extending from pouch & holster.Inside holster flap: M W & SON 1942 ↑ Inside pouch flap: AM below a crown, MECO 1941 On short strap from holder: AM below a crown?? 1941webbing, equipment, military, raaf

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Blue enamel water bottle covered with a khaki woolen cloth. Bottle is then secured in a khaki webbing pouch. Pouch has 2 straps for connecting to a webbing belt. The bottle's cork has a metal cap with a ring on top. A piece of cord is attached to prevent loss.Stamped on cork cap: Rider & Bell, Sydneyequipment, container, military, webbing

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Small gas mask with black circular canister attached to rubber face covering. Single oval eye piece made from clear plastic like material. A rubber band secures the face covering to the canister.Printed on rubber face covering: L&B.R.Co (G) Oct 1937 Printed on band securing face covering to canister: POPPE LOT 3.11.39 7231gas, masks, military

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Grey metal spring loaded clip with serrated jaws. A brass cylinder is attached. The object is possibly part of a gas mask.Stamped on cylinder: A M 6D.526 MKIVgas, masks, military

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Khaki canvas haversack consisting of 2 compartments covered with a flap & secured with circular metal press studs. 2 circular perforated metal air holes are on the bottom of the sack. Khaki webbing shoulder strap attached to the sack with metal hooks. A piece of cord is attached to a metal ring on one side.Printed on inside of a flap: W&G LTD 1941 Handwritten in blue on same flap: 1321055 CAREY P.L.canvas, haversack, military