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Uniform - JACKET AND SLOUCH HAT - WW1, Dalter Lucas & Sons (1910) Ltd, 1918
Slouch hat and Uniform jacket belonging to Edwin James JONES No 3511 AIF. Refer 1367.5 for his service history. The hat was manufactured in 1918 by Dalter Lucas & Sons Bury, UK. It appears to be of a similar style to those issued to Gurkha troops due to the thickness of the felt, the three rows of stitching around the brim and the use of a press stud to pin up the left hand side of the brim..1) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, includes 2 x “Australia” shoulder badges, 2 x “Rising Sun” epaulette badges, 2 x “yellow over purple” colour patches, 3 x “service chevrons”, 1 x “Empire Wounded stripe”, 1 x “Lewis Gun” cloth badge, all metal buttons intact as well as waist belt. .2) Hat, Slouch, kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, leather head band, Rising sun badge, no chin strap..2) Pressed into the hat band appears to be; “Dalter Lucas & sons (1910) Ltd, BURY 1918”uniforms, military clothing, costume accessories - male -
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Book, John Masefield et al, Gallipoli, 1916
... goldfields books military history Arthur T Pearce with love from his ...Red buckram hard cover, no dust cover. Black embossed print, 183 pages. Illustrated black & white photos, maps.Arthur T Pearce with love from his sister M.E.P. Portishead, Christmas 1916books, military history -
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Book, A Corbett - Smith, The Retreat From Mons By One Who Shared In It, 1917
... goldfields books military history Mary P Clanc Faded maroon buckram ...Faded maroon buckram hard cover. Title & author embossed but not inked. 256 pages, illustrated with photos & maps.Mary P Clancbooks, military history -
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Book, Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on The Western Front, 4.1930
Translated from The German by A W WheenGrey buckram hard cover, black printed title, 320 pages, black & white print.books, military history, world war 1 -
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Book, Adolf Galland, The First And Last . The German Fighter Force in World War II, 1955
Translated by Mervyn Savill. This is a translation of Die Essten Und Die Letzten published in Germany in 1953 by Franz Schneeklnth. First English edition published 4.4.1955.Pale blue buckram cover (hand cover), gold fading print on cover, black & white photo, 392 pages.books, military history, air force, german aircraft -
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Book, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, From The Australian Front
... goldfields books military history Green cardboard cover with staples ...Green cardboard cover with staples, black print, 128 pages. Coloured illustration on cover, black & white illustrations, black & white photos.books, military history -
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Photograph - VC PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 2000
All three Victoria Cross recipients received their award in Afghanistan.3 printed / coloured photos of Victoria Cross recipients. Black typed text, plastic / wooden frame, gold trim, glass.Victoria Cross recipients: Tpr Mark Donaldson Cpl Ben Roberts Smith Cpl Daniel Keighranphotography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, vc afghanistan -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Photo c.WW1
ROBERT THOMAS HEARD No 5105. Refer Cat No 1893.2P for his Service History.Tan wooden frame, glass front, white cardboard backing. Sepia photo of soldier, head & shoulders with tie & peaked cap mounted on brown border. Details of subject & presenter at bottom: “Pte ROBERT T HEARD 5105, 57th Batt AIF. KIA Ypres 21/3/1918” Sticker on back: Pictureman photography-photographs, frame accessories, heard -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1916 - 1918
Albert Francis STRAUSS No 1914 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Batt on 26.4.1916 age 27 years. Embarked for England 16.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 28.1.1917 GSW to face, rejoin unit 7.2.1917, hospital 3.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin unit 18.5.1917, hospital 24.7.1917 displaced tendon left hand, rejoin unit 28.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 13.6.1918; WIA 2nd occasion 11.8.1918 GSW left shoulder and arm, rejoin unit 7.10.1918, RTA 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919.Brown moulded wooden frame with olive green mount & glass front. Rectangular enhanced studio portrait of ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS in uniform.Short military history of “ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS of Bendigo”photography framing, strauss -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Portrait of a WW1 Soldier
Oval framed photograph of a WW1 soldier - Possibly "DALZIEL" Photograph - in colour, half length portrait of a soldier in WW1 uniform - khaki colour. Frame - oval shaped, timber, moulded edge, gold and red colour, painted finish. Glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, history, army, ww1 -
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Equipment - VICKERS CLEANING KIT, HERFORDS PTY. LTD, 1941
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service record.Cleaning kit for a Vickers Machine Gun 1) Leather "wallet" for the kit 2) Brass inspection mirror, with cap, for the use of checking barrels. 3) Oil can tin 4) Oil brush, set into the brass cap of oil can 5) Gauge tension, with flat blade one end and bullet shape other end 6) Screwdriver, flat blade, wooden handle 7) Leather pouch with strap1) Front marked "303 INCH VICKERS" 5) Marked "0 - 20" scale 7) Front marked "D.D 303 VICKERS GUN E.B", rear marked "MADE BY RE BOWDEN & SON LTD. (indistinguishable) ST, NEWTOWN NSW 1942" handcrafts - leatherwork, metalcraft brassware, trades-tools, military history, vickers -
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Uniform - SAM BROWNE BELT, 1914-1917
The belt belonged to Regimental Sergeant Major Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM, No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 893 for his service history.Sam Browne Belt, brown leather with metal buckles, has a brown leather adjustable shoulder strap. Re RSM E.F.Dawson.uniforms - army, leatherwork, sam browne -
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Footwear - BOOTS, FLYING, c.1939
The boots belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history..1 & .2 Black leather boots, wool fur lined, straps to hold shut, pairflying boots, footwear, raaf -
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Equipment - INSTRUMENT PANEL RAAF, Early WW2
Belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history.Wood frame block with six (6) instruments, round shape set in the wood frame. The 6 instruments all different all represent a replica of a standard "sperry flight instrument panel". These parts were fitted to most RAF and RAAF aircraft. "M Matheson 87 Reservoir Road Strathdale Bendigo" (Label on rear).instruments, equipment, raaf -
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Uniform - GAITERS U.S, C.WW2
Items belonged to Quentin Clifford BINKS, V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history..1) Gaiter US Army issue khaki colour made of heavy canvas has 10 metal loop holes and studs with lace. The base has a webbing adjustable strap under the instep of a boot. 2.) Same as above.uniforms - army, gaiters, u.s -
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Equipment - NOSE BAG WW1, 1910 - 15 (estimated)
Item issued to Frank Levy (Major) served pre WW1 and AIF in the Light Horse and Artillery. Refer Cat No 1924.2 for his service history.Horse Nose Bag made from heavy duty canvas, round shape, has 8 holes via metal studs. The bag has one strap combining a canvas section sewn to a heavy leather belt adjustable on the one end."F LEVY"transport - horse, military history, trades - leatherworking -
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Container - KIT BAG RAAF, c.1940-41
MAXWELL LENNOX MATHESON 418447 Flight Lieutenant RAAF 1942 - 1948, refer Cat No 1959 for service history.RAAF Kit Bag, blue canvas, sausage shape. The top has 12 brass eyelets for a card strap. White stencil writing on side.“RAAF 418447”containers - military, military - equipment - air force -
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Accessory - BOOK & COVER, 1) 1945; .2) 28.6.1968
The potato’s were called plastic spuds. Peter James Dodd No 217842, refer 2436.2P for his service history..1) Wallet cover, waterproof light canvas, green colour. .2) Book, The M16AI Rifle Operation & Preventative Maintenance. Cardboard cover with cartoon, 30 pages. The manual uses cartoon busty blondes as part of the exercise. .3) Various small pieces of dehydrated potatoes from rations supplied in Vietnam..1) “V44 Made in Australia 1945 D up arrow D F up arrow 12”, “517842 DODD PJ” book, wallets, potatoes -
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Souvenir - PHOTOGRAPH AND ROLL, c. 1967
Peter James Dodd No 217842. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Photograph, original, black & white showing group of soldiers in 4 rows. Photograph is in a cream coloured cardboard folder. The inside cover lists the names, unit & date. RECRUIT DODD is in the 3rd row, 3rd from the left.5 Platoon and Staff, A Company 1 RTB Kapooka - September 1967photographs, kapooka, 5 pl a coy -
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Card - CARD, RATION, 1971
Card used by Peter James Dodd No 217842 while serving in South Vietnam. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Card, folds in 4, light blue colour. 1 side shows a shield with a sword 4 times. The card is a Ration Card put out by US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. The card is for items re beer, liquor, wine, tobacco & electrical. Persons details are in ink. Also signed by the issuing Officer.DODD, CPL, 217842m 17 Const Sqd GP Jan 71 expirycards, ration u.s -
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Book - POCKET BOOK, June 1967
Item issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers.Pocket book, green cover, Australian Military Forces South Vietnam. This book contains the history, the War, Government, language, the people re South Vietnam, 74 pages with drawings & sketches.“7610-66-023-3281”pocket book, south vietnam -
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Accessory - CARD - LICENCE, 1) c.1970; .2) 27.8.1969
Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Card, Australian Force Vietnam PW Instruction Card (Prisoner of War). On white background 1 side details the handling of POW's under the Geneva Convention 1949. Side 2 is a list of key phases in English & Vietnamese. Card is a plastic sealed sheath. .2) Army Drivers Licence, brown canvas outer, folds in 3. Inside details the particulars of W FORBES..2) 3176337 - SPR - Wayne William FORBES Licence No 82172documents - cards, licences, military history - army -
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Currency - CURRENCY VARIOUS, 1.) c.1970
Items souvenired by Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers. The MPC was used in US and Australian bases and was not used in the general Vietnamese community. This was so US Dollars could not make their way into the black market etc. Every few months the MPC was renewed, differant styles, colours etc and old notes were handed in and new ones issued..1) A4 white sheet with 5 Military Payment Currency notes attached via photo corners. The notes are US Military showing 25 cent, 10 cent, & 5 cent. A typed write up is attached to the RHS detailing the reason for & the use of the notes. The sheet is in a plastic sleeve. .2) 2 Official currency notes of South Vietnam set in photo corners on a white background, 1 reddish 20 Dong, 1 brownish 1 Dong.A24 658321 - E2 383786numismatics - notes, military history - army, mpc, vietnamese -
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Currency - COINS VIETNAMESE, 1) 1968; .2) 1966
Items souvenired by Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of extensive collection including his fathers..1) South Vietnamese coin, silver colour, 20 Dong coin has 12 small flats around the edge. 1 side depicts a farmer in a rice field, the other the coin denomination. .2) South Vietnamese coin, silver colour, 5 Dong coin is oval with undulations around the edge. 1 side depicts a farmer in a rice plant, the other the coin denomination..1) Vietnam Cong HOA 20 Dong / NGAN-HANG-QUOC GIA Viet-Nam 1968 .2) Vietnam Cong HOA 5 Dong / NGAN-HANG-QUOC GIA Viet-Nam 1966numismatics - coins, military history, vietnamese -
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Tool - SLR TOOL, C.1960’s
Item issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers.7.62 SLR Rifle tool, metal with 3 sections that swivel from a central point. Used for adjusting rifle sites & gas settings.arms - accessories, military history, slr -
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Uniform - HAT, CLOTHING, BELT, Exact: 4.1968; Estimated: .1) .2) .3) 1960's
Items issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Floppy bush hat, green cotton, round shape, work dress. .2) Army issue woollen khaki sock, size 10.5 - 11.5. .3) As .2) above. .4) Webbed khaki belt with black sliding buckle, dress uniform..4) CCF, (up arrow) 1968 - 8440 - 66.012 - 0304.40uniforms - army, hats, belts, socks -
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Accessory - BAGS, 1) 1965; .2) 1969
Items belonged to Wayne Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Toiletry bag, green water proof with green pull tight cord on 1 end. .2) Laundry bag, khaki cotton with white pull tight cord on 1 end..1) D (up arrow) D Made in Australia (up arrow) CGCF 1965 .2) CGCF (up arrow)1969military equipment - containers, toiletry, laundry -
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Plaque - MILITARY PLAQUES, Post 1970
Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Rising Sun badge mounted centre. The badge has been bent into a curved shape. .2) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Royal Australian Engineer plaque centre. Under is a gold coloured scroll with 1 Field Squadron Group RAE SVN. At the top is a small brass plaque..2) Presented to SPR W FORBESmilitary history - army, plaques, rae -
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Uniform - RAIN COAT & HAT BAND, Exact: .2) 1989; Estimated: .1) 1960's
Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Black & green waterproof camouflage raincoat. Folds up into a pocket which closes with a button. A green carry strap is attached for fixing to webbing equipment. .2) Puggaree with slight curve that fits over crown of a slouch hat, khaki colour..2) CGCF 1989 7-1/8 D up arrow Duniforms - army, camouflage, pugaree -
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Clothing - PYJAMAS, 1968
Pyjamas Army issue 1968. Made in Tasmania. Issued to Maurice Charles Betts at Recruit Training, Puckapunyal Vic. Refer Cat No 1198.2 for his service history. .1) Pyjama top, blue & white vertical stripes. Size M. .2) Pyjama pants, blue & white vertical stripes. Size M..1) Printed on label: “3795164, M BETTS”uniforms - army, costume - male nightwear, pyjamas