Japanese tins which hold the nose caps for shells. Taken from store in Balik-Papan, Borneo. .1) Metal tin, cylindrical shape, yellow colour paint, black Japanese printed writing on sides & on white paper on lid. .2) Metal, brass nose cap for shells with graduated markings on circumference..1) Black Japanese printed writing on sides of cylinder & lid. .2) Graduated markings “0 - 30”, Japanese writing on top section nose cap.weapons, shell, borneo, passchendaele barracks trust

These are WW1 graduated nose caps. Shell nose caps, brass, steel & aluminium with graduated markings. .1) Cone shaped nose cap. .2) Broken ring section, brass stem rounded nose cap..1) Graduated markings “0-22” stamped on cone: “146 287 V RAL T” .2) Graduated markings “K-70”, stamped on cap: “Dopp 2. 96. n/A, K514 (3 below 5)”arms - ammunition, military history - souvenirs, metalcraft- brassware, metalcraft - aluminium, passchendaele barracks trust

Collection of ARTHUR CYRIL EBDON See also: 2605.2, 2606, 2607, 2608.3.1) Brass cup with handle (flattened brass) made from shell case. .2) Brass paper knife made from ammunition (rifle) blade flattened brass. .3) Brass frame (photo/picture) made from ammunition (rifle) & flattened brass, square shape..1) Stamped on base: “St / GFSP 289 / DE2 1916 / ?”metal craft- brassware, handcrafts - trench art, military history - souvenirs, passchendaele barracks trust

WWI shrapnel found on the Somme battlefield & given to ARTHUR C EBDON on one of his visits. See also 2605.2P, 2606, 2608.3.Collection of shrapnel from French WWI battlefields. Consists of 1 piece of rusted metal, 3 lead shrapnel balls & 2 bullet cases.military history - souvenirs, arms - ammunition, passchendaele barracks trust

See also: 2605.2, 2607, 2608.3 Article details the awarding of the French Chevallier de Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour) to ARTHUR EBDON and the reason of awarding.Newspaper article reporting the awarding of the Legion of Honour to ARTHUR EBDON.Top RH corner: "Herald Sun Tuesday 12.11.1991 p5" Bottom RH corner: Life size portrait of "ARTHUR C EBDON painted by Mary Wheeler. Entered in Archibald prize Competition"documents - newspapers, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

See also 2606, 2607, 2608.3. .1) Medals awarded to ARTHUR EBDON. .2) Photograph of a painting of ARTHUR EBDON who enlisted in the AIF in July 1915. He was a Lance Corporal Signaller in 57th Battalion, 5th Division before transferring to 15th Field Company of Engineers, 5th Division. Portrait was painted by Mary Wheeler and entered in the Archibald Prize..1) Photograph attached to maroon card displaying 3 medals. French Legion of Honour, British War Medal, Victory Medal. .2) Photograph of a painting of a seated man who is the recipient of the medals.photography-photographs, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Item re Ebdon.Khaki hat band, felt, cut on bias, black/red triangular, colour patches, machine and hand stitched. RAA 7th Australian Division uniforms - army, costume accessories - hat accessories, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Leave Pass A.A.F., A. 96, paper, black print, hand written in pencil."No 11102 Rank: GNR (Gunner) Eldon RA (A9) Unit: M7 TT9 Absent: 1630 2.10.42 - 0730 5.10.42 To: Bendigo Signature: MAJOR A F MACARTHUR (2.10.42)"documents - licences, military history, leave, passchendaele barracks trust

Copy of original photograph features RUSSELL ARTHUR EBDON VX123702 2/6 Australian Field Company, Group 1 Engine Artificer.Black & white photograph of a soldier in uniform learning against an anchor.photography-photographs, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

WWII Japanese anti aircraft shells removed from magazines beside a gun at Balikpapan a port city on the island of Borneo, in Indonesia by RUSSELL A EBDON VX123702Two Anti aircraft shells, brass cases, black metal projectile with copper collar.arms - ammunition, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Khaki canvas carrier for a Lewis 303 in. gun ammunition magazine, canvas belt & metal loops. .2) x 2 Khaki canvas straps with metal buckles.“Carriers magazine Lewis 303 in. gun 1918 Goordy”military history - ammunition carrier, military equipment, passchendaele barracks trust

Item from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box. Clinometer: A device for setting angles for artillery bombardment.Carry case rectangular, tooled leather, lift up lid, long carry leather strap, brass buckle on strap. Interior of case timber framed, small rectangular padding glued to interior base & lid. Stamped label on case back: “Case Clinometer Vickers .303 Gun Mark II, Hindmarch Bros Ltd 1918” Stamped instructions on interior of lid: “Set degree scale at zero”containers, clinometer, artillery, passchendaele barracks trust

17th Light Horse Regiment, Bendigo possibly.Leather belt, dark brown, stitched metal, brass buckles (double fastener) & loops, 1 length of leather hanging from belt.“Hector E Baston”costume accessories - belt accessories, trades-leatherworking, passchendaele barracks trust

17th Light Horse Regiment, Bendigo.1) Stitched leather pouch with broken metal button fastener & leather flap. .2) Stitched leather pouch with metal button fastener & leather flap..1) "63 1 ( 10 VMR ALH" .2) "C5 1/10 ALH"trades-leatherworking, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust

Items from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection.Khaki canvas bag, cylindrical shape, khaki canvas strap with metal/brass buckle to bag, brass x 2 fasteners, black printed label on side of bag.Black printed label: "Carriers magazine Lewis 303 in. Gun Hampton & Sons Ltd 1918"containers - military, military history - army - equipment, passchendaele barracks trust

17th Light Horse Regiment, Bendigo.Canvas bucket round, with rope handle & metal eyelets.containers - military, military history - army, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust

Items from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection.Leather waist belt, dark brown colour, embossed with decorative stitching, brass buckle & stud, attached shoulder strap with brass loops & studs, brass buckle. Attached below the belt with leather straps tooled leather pouch with brass loops, buckles & stud.trades-leatherworking, military equipment, uniforms, passchendaele barracks trust

Photographs from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box. .1) Black print bottom: Two hundred officers & men of the 17th & 19th Light Horse were in training at Bendigo last week. 1. LIEUT A V PALMER 2. Jumping in pairs 3. The camp trumpeter 4. LIEUT COL H K RAWSON CO of camp on right with his staff 5. Watering the horses 6. Machine gun practice 7. Some of the men.1) Laminated photocopy of 7 numbered black & white photographs, Light Horsemen Soldiers in uniform, horses, machine gun, mounted on archival cardboard, from newspaper article, black & white top & bottom. .2) Laminated photocopy of colour photograph, 8 Soldiers in uniform mounted on horses, white print label lower right..1) Black print: "March 18 1933 The Weekly Times Magazine Section, Light Horsemen in Camp in Bendigo" (see notes for bottom details). .2) White print: "The Army, then, now, and for the future. All had a part to play"photography-photographs, military history - army, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust

Military issue cigarette lighters with removable lid..1) & .3) Cigarette lighters, metal, silver coloured .2) Lid for .1) .4) Lid for .3).1) On base: “MF 1945 D [up arrow] D MKIIK” .3) On base: “Matilda” personal effects - smoking accessories, metalcraft, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) & .2) Ammunition Pouch rectangular, khaki, webbing, brass buckles, opening at top fastened with metal press studs..1) Inside top flap: “PSS 1940 [up arrow] 15"military equipment, containers, passchendaele barracks trust

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

Hat badge, brass, 8 pointed star surmounted by a crown, central cross circled by motto & laurel leaf wreath. Banner at bottom with Victorian Rangers on it.“Pro Deo Et Patria Forward” (for God & country) numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft - brassware, 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

Boer War era possibly.Badge consisting of crossed flags possibly “Signals”, made of copper. numismatics-badges-army, metalcraft-copperware, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Leather, Stitched pistol holster with brass fasteners. .2) Brass cleaning rod for pistol, sits in the back holster.“Australia [left arrow]” tooled at top of holster under .military history - equipment, trades-leatherworking, passchendaele barracks trust

Bullet cartridge, coloured gold base with silver coloured tip.Etched on base: “CAL VI 7 17"arms - ammunition, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Item from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection..1) Leather rectangular pouch, stitched seams, brass stud closer, leather straps at rear to attach to belt, stamped maker's labels. .2) Metal & brass tool, saw toothed teeth, linear shape, 2 brass eyelets on ends to attach brass & timber detachable handles, handles cylindrical shape. .3) Metal file linear, 3 flat sides.Stamped on belt strap: "Jabez Cliff & Co Walshall 1918"trades-tools-saws, containers, military equipment - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Leather belt, brown, money pouch attached & 1 brass button, copper wire stitching, 2 brass buckles, 2 leather straps.Anterior surface of belt: “VII DG [star of David] T00002 Williamson South Africa”uniform - army, costume accessories - male, trades-leatherworking, passchendaele barracks trust

Torch, plastic right angled, green, belt clip, glass globe, 2 spare glass gloves in base (did have red, green & yellow lens).lighting - batteries, military equpment - 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