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Gas Mask
Appears to be type used by German Troops later in the warType of gas mask carried by enemy soldiers who would have been fighting against soldiers of the 4th Light Horse Regiment in France in 1918Face mask made of leather, with light khaki fabric head straps. plastic eye windows. Metal part has internal thread to accept filter canister. Canister is roughly cylindrical with and external thread to allow fixing to the mask.Metal part of face mask pressed into the sheet metal: D2 Canister pressed into the sheet metal: G.J.B. 1918 Canister green ink stamped: A.G.P.A. 14.APR.1918 M2 11.C.H. Canister red ink stamped: 3 blurred letters or digits.gas mask german -
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Beret
It was the practice of Regimental officers to fix cloth rather than metal unit badges to their field beretsRoyal Australian Armoured Corps black beret with cloth regimental badge of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment sewn onOutfitter's label (Herbert Johnson) sewn into lining.black beret -
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Rifle Bucket
This type of rifle bucket was in use by the 4th Light Horse Regiment AIF in 1918. It was introduced into service following the Charge at Beersheba (Palestine, Oct. 31 1917) which lead to the introduction of the Cavalry sword to the Light Horse Brigades of the 1st AIF. The use of the cavalry sword required the riders arms to be free and this caused the relocation of the rifle from being slung on the rider's shoulder or carried in his right hand to being carried by the saddle. The Sword and the Rifle Bucket continued in use after WW1 by the 4th Corangamite Light Horse, the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment and the 19th Yarrowee Light Horse Regiments in the 1920's and 1930's and possibly as late as 1941/42 prior to mechanisation and the demise of the use of the horse in combat. This item was designed to allow the rifle to be carried secured to the saddle and allow the right arm to be free to use the sword in combat. This Rifle bucket has had the mid strap replaced in service as evidenced by the use of 'black waxed, hand made thread', which was the type of stitching used by the Army on all saddlery and harness. On the rifle bucket, the makers name is usually stamped on this strap and the in service replacement of the strap explains why the maker's name is not present. The reinforcing leather at the lower edge of the bucket is unusual and judging by the colour of the leather it was added to the bucket by the regimental saddler as a repair probably at the same time as the mid section strap.None sightedrifle bucket, light horse, saddlery -
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Weapon - Bayonet, Scabbard and Pattern 1892 Bayonet Frog, Bayonet, Scabbard and Pattern 1892 Bayonet Frog on Sam Brown Belt on Jack's mannequin
This type of bayonet was used by infantry Rifle Regiments of the British Army and by Infantry Battalions of the Australian State Defence Forces in the 1890's; then by some infantry battalions of the Australian Army especially in a ceremonial roleThere is no record found of this type bayonet frog in use by 4th/17th/19th Light Horse Regiments. Use by VMR (the colonial predecessor to 4th/17th/19th Light Horse Regiments) is unlikely. Bayonet, Scabbard and Pattern 1892 Bayonet Frog on Sam Brown Belt on Jack's mannequin. Bayonet frog made of 'buff' leather, and stained brown on the front. Hand stitched with reinforcing tin plated copper rivetsold hand writing illegiblebayonet frog 1892 1888 buff leather, bayonet and scabbard of usual materials, -
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Functional object - Razor Gillette, Gillette
Razors were standard issue to soldiers. Having been issued with a razor they had no excuse for not shaving.Gillette razor and blade in metal case. Case painted blue with gold coloured border on lid.Case has Gillette trade mark on lidshaving gear, razor -
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Booklet, Alf Amedee, Teacher of Languages, The Interpreter
Issued to Australian troops on Western Front of World War 1Soft covered 16 page bookletworld war 1, western front, publications, languages -
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Water bottle
Standard Army issue item. Original owner not knownArmy issue water bottle. Steel construction with blue baked enamel finish. Housed in khaki felt jacket. In leather carrier. No strap.Leather has manufacturer's stamp; "WHITEHOUSE & HARTLEY WALSALL 3038" Stopper marked "DD", Defence arrow and "QP"water bottle -
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Presentation Binder & Case, Lt Col Frank Pearson OAM ED EM, 2010
Lt Col Pearson served in the Australian Army from 1930, then in World War 2. Postings included 1/54 AA Coy in Darwin and and 2/6 Aust Armoured Regt in New Guinea. After the war he was appointed Commanding Officer of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Armoured Regiment (CMF). Frank was instrumental in establishing the unit museum.Loose leaf presentation binder presenting the service history and CV of Lt Col Frank Pearson.lt col frank pearson, biography -
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Book, Margaret Grant, A Rich Heritage, A Story of Courage and Victory. Elsie and Sloan Bolton, DCM, not dated, about 2006
Trooper Sloan Bolton DCM enlisted in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment and served at Gallipoli and in Palestine. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in capturing a German field gun at Beersheba on 31st October 1917. In the same action he was instrumental in preventing German engineers from destroying the wells. This biography describes his war service and his family life and considerable achievements after the warTrooper Sloan Bolton DCM enlisted in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment and served at Gallipoli and in Palestine. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in capturing a German field gun at Beersheba on 31st October 1917. In the same action he was instrumental in preventing German engineers from destroying the wells. This biography describes his war service and his family life and considerable achievements after the warSoft covered book 216 pagesInscribed by author: "Margaret Grant daughter of Sloan - proud of that name - Margaret"world war 1, beersheba, 4th light horse regiment, sloan scotty bolton, elsie bolton, margaret grant -
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Shoulder Titles
Unit shoulder titles were worn on general duty and ceremonial orders of polyester dress. The titles for the 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment were in the form: “PWLH” . In 2011, Army Standing Orders for Dress discontinued the wearing of unit titles, replacing them with the title “AUSTRALIA Illustrates a change change in Army orders of dressTwo pair of metal shoulder titles mounted on 10 x15 cm board. 1 pair: PWLH 1 pair: AUSTRALIAuniforms, orders of dress, polyester, shoulder titles -
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Millbank filter bag, M & Co
Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify water but stopped one from drinking mud. The filtered water was run in to a water bottle containing sterilizing tablets.Light green cotton bag. Fitted with brass eyelets in top corner for use as hanging point.Manufacturer's stamp: "M & Co. 1945, Defence broad arrow, CAT No A.F. 0005" -
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Belt, Web, 1937 Pattern
Standard Army issue item from 1937. In service during and after World War 2. Web belt, 1937 pattern with brass buckles and keepers. Original finish - not treated with blanco, paint etc.uniform, webbing, belt, equipment -
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Framed Drawing, HEADQUARTERS 29th BATTALION AMF
The building depicted is at 16 George Street Fitzroy Victoria. It later was to be the HQ building of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Black & white drawing of HQ 29 Bn AMFOn front: "Presented By Lt Col Garde To The 4th/19th P.W.L.H Officers Mess On leaving the Regiment on 30th December 1986. From the Estate of the Late Lt Col Hosking Commanding Officer Of the 29th Battalion Australian Military Forces Circa 1940 On back: Inscription repeated drawing, 29 bn -
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Book, Captain B. H. Liddell Hart, THE TANKS The History of the ROYAL TANK REGIMENT and its predecessors HEAVY BRANCH MACHINE-GUN CORPS TANK CORPS & ROYAL TANK CORPS 1914-1945 VOLUME 1 1914-1939
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Book, Captain B. H. Liddell Hart et al, THE TANKS The History of the ROYAL TANK REGIMENT and its predecessors HEAVY BRANCH MACHINE-GUN CORPS TANK CORPS & ROYAL TANK CORPS 1914-1945 VOLUME 2 1939-1945
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Ammunition Box, 1944
Box is marked "W.C.C.U" - perhaps Wesley College Cadet Unit. In earlier times, school cadet units were allowed to learn safe handling of weapons including the Vickers machine gun. This object probably held belted ammunition.Sheet metal ammunition box, probably for .303 inch belted ammunition. Double hinged lid, Leather handles. Painted green Manufacturer's stamp at each end.: " R P L" over "S" over "1944" On one end in white paint "2" On top in white paint : "W.C.C.U" - and "2" ammunition box -
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CD, Hand over parade 13 Dec 2011
CD Containing 27 still photos of parade of hand over of Commanding Officers of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment on 13 Dec 2011 - LTCOL Ed Luisetto to LTCOL Mike Kalmscd, parade -
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Book, Christopher Jobson, Looking Forward Looking Back - Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army
Hardcover book on the customs and traditions of the Australian ArmyISBN: 9780980325164 (hbk)army traditions, army history, customs of the service, army traditions, army history, customs of the service -
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Collection, match box labels, not known
A collection of 44 Federal match box labels depicting badges of Australian Army establishments, corps and units. Mounted on green felt and displayed in a glass fronted wooden frame. army badges, mtach box labels, federal safety matchesmatches -
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Tripod, Bren Light Machine Gun
Used for setting up in defensive position for firing on fixed linesThe 4/19 PWLH Regiment was previously equipped with Bren guns. However being a mounted unit, Bren LMG were either carried as personal weapons of the unit's assault troopers or mounted on Mk1 Ferret Scout Cars or Saracen Armoured Personnel Carriers. As far as is known, this tripod was not on issue.weapons, mounts, bren gun, tripod -
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Domestic object - Silver tray
On 19 May 1908 authority was given for the formation of the 'Australian Volunteer Automibile Corps'. This Corps was disbanded in 1916, but during its short life it proved to be the forerunner, but not the ancestor, of the present day Royal Australian Armoured Corps. During World War 1 the first Australian armoured car despatched to the war was manned by volunteers of this Corps. On 1 July 1929 the 19th Light Horse (Yarrowee Light Horse) ceased to be maintained. In 1935 the 19th Light Horse (Armoured Car) Regiment became the 1st Armoured Car Regiment (Wimmera Regiment) forming part of the 2nd Cavalry Division with detachments at Horsham, Nhill, Dimboola, Rupanyip and Murtoa.Electroplated nickel EPNS silver tray, oblong with bowed sides. Tray patterned with concentric striations. 14.5 cm elliptical space in centre containing inscriptions. On front: "FIRST ARMOURED CAR REGT TROOP DRILL CONTEST A Sqn, B Sqn, C Sqn 1934." On back: Hallmark - G 712 6 pointed star containing "8" over boomerang. EPNS S&Snhill, 1st armoured car regiment, silverware, troop competitions -
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Sign- 2nd Armoured brigade
Varnished wooden board, 50 x 25.5 cm, bevelled edges, on which is mounted three chromed (?) metal atachments - 1. Badge of 2nd Armoured Brigade depicting a battle axe held in an armoured right arm (14 x 18 cm) 2. Title on curved strip (in the style of title, embroidered as worn on uniforms) - "4/19 P W L H" 3. "OFFICERS MESS"Refer physical descriptionsign, 2nd armoured brigade -
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Book, Dr David Holloway, Endure and Fight, 2011
The history of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment.The 4th Light Horse Regiment is a distinguished predecessor unit of the modern day 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Hard covered book. 873 pagesOn cover - badge of 4th Light Horse Regiment. On fly leaf: "This edition of Endure and Fight is limited to 513 copies, the number of the 4th Light Horse Regiment's other ranks who embarked for overseas service in October 1914. This is copy number 211.world war 1, unit history, 4th australian light horse regiment -
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Framed photograph, Sgt Philip Hill, 1993
Sgt Philip Harry Hill, 29 June 1940 - 1 December 1992, served in the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment between 1959 and 1992. His specialty, and passion, was gunnery instruction. Sgt Hill was a highly respected member of the RegimentColoured photo of Sgt Philip Hill, in uniform of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Oval, in wood frame.PRESENTED TO 4/19 PWLH SGTS MESS FROM GLENISE HILL 9 FEB 93sgt hill, 4 19 pwlh members -
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Flare pistol, Early 20th century
German Hebel Model 1894 flare pistol. Breach loading. Steel construction, wooden pistol grips. This firearm has been rendered inoperativeSerial No FL 25469flare pisrol -
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Book, The ANZAC Book, 1916
Written and pictorial items prepared by the men of Gallipoli while on Gallipoli. A poem, "When it's all over" was written by Harry McCann of the 4th Aust Light Horse RegiementGreen hard covered book with the title handwritten on a grey panelHand written name and address of owner - A.R Smith. (A member of 3 Aust Light Horse). For the benefit of Patriotic Funds connected with the A.&N.Z.A.C.gallipoli, world war 1, anzac book, gallipoli, world war 1, anzac book -
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Book, "The Advocate", 3rd Light Horse Regiment A.I.F. 1914-1919 Unit History
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Book, Halstead Press Limited, Australian War Memorial, 7/1945
Guide to the Australian War Memorial as at 1945Hard cover book, 114 pp, including fold out plans of the memorialhistory, guide, australian war memorial -
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Decanter, Not later than 1937
Crystal decanter, with EPNS (?) top. Stopper missing. 20TH LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Presented by LIEUT. A. CLARK October 1937decanter, mess property, decanter, mess property -
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Holster, pistol, Probably early 20th century
Pistol holster, 1937 pattern, webbing construction with brass fittings, painted black. With lanyard, black paintedaccoutrements, field equipment, pistol holster