National Security (Tobacco Rationing) for ex. service personnel after WWII, issued to VX119118 Robert Charles Letts of Bendigo. Also see Cat. No. 4867.2Small sheet of paper - Document Nr. 48037 Front side has soldiers details to be filled out. It also has spaces for authorising officer, date and place. The rear side has a list of what the authorised monthly quota of tobacco is for males & females.Made out to Letts, Robert Charles. 79 Williamson St Bendigo. VX119118. Discharged 27-11-45. Royal Park. Quota is shown as 8 Oz. Fine Cut Tobacco. Name of Nominated Retailer is also shown.tobacco, wwii

These four paper notes are from the Jersey Channel Islands during the German occupation in WWII.Four German government-issued paper notes. There is 1 mark, 2 reichsmark, 20 reichsmark and 50 reichsmark.german occupation money, invasion money, wwii

Video. Video recording of a, "Gardening Australia," programme, ABC Channel, presented by Peter Cundall. Handwritten catalogue has a description of contents. Seems to be around WWII and just after.vcah, wwii, burnley history, peter cundall, abc gardening show, 1991 centenary, victorian college of agriculture & horticulture

Used in WWIIUsed in WWIIClinometer Mk IV: Vickers Machine gun brass and steel. Used for sighting long range fire or a fixed fire line of fire for a Vickers .303 inch machine gun. The top of the clinometer contains a spirit level and at each end there is a brass and steel winder that can depress or elevate the clinometer from minus twenty degrees to plus twenty degrees. The brass scale is graded in five degree units. At the bottom of the clinometer is two brass lugs and a brass steel spring loaded small plate, used for attachment to a Vickers machine gun. Serial number 809.The front face plate has markings: DEP DEGs and ELEV DEGs. The scale is marked in one degree increments numbered in five D degree increments to the left, and five E increments to the right. The left winder is marked from zero to fifty degrees in ten D degree increments. The right winder is marked from zero to fifty degrees in ten E degree increments. The rear face is marked: 1940, the letters TS inside a circle, and No 809. It also has CLINOMETER SIGHT (MARK IV) markings.clinometer, wwii, vickers, machine gun, sight

Surrender of Japan ending WWII.General Douglas Macarhur. & Emperor Hirohito Signing Document.

White tankards with a gold band around the top and bottom. Sepia colour prints around circumference,depicting various aspects of war.RSL badge printed on base WWI,WWII,Korea

This book is an up-to-date guide as to varied and numerous activities of the R.A.F.It is full of accurate information, and will be especially useful for those who hope to enter the service.This book covers RAF information from WW2Rectangular in shape. Made from cardboard and paperRoyal Air Force as it is Today - ABC of the RAF WWII raf, air force, book

A WWII historical novel based on 1942,1943 and 1944. Advance of science adds an incredibly romantic aura which is the vital element.Historical novel with 4 books making up the complete novel.Hardcover mustard coloured front, back and spine with the title on the spine. d day, wwii, operation overlord

Photograph - Lara WWII Honour Roll

WWII military issue man's underpantD^D - Inside back band, V43 / Made in Australia / 1942 / Size 38

Identification discs issued to Private George Charles Styles, 32715, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7 May 1954-12 May 1955Identification discs, "dog tags", WWIIAust, 32715, G C Styles, C of E, A2 Pos

St. George's Hospital, Kew was founded in 1912 by the Church of England. In 1925 a maternity wing was added and the hospital was registered as a Midwifery Training School. After WWII the Church of England decided to sell it. The book deals with its development up until 1980.St. George's Hospital, Kew was founded in 1912 by the Church of England. In 1925 a maternity wing was added and the hospital was registered as a Midwifery Training School. After WWII the Church of England decided to sell it. The book deals with its development up until 1980.st. george's hospital, kew, 1912, hospitals, medical services, nurses, health establishments, ellerslie, church of england, midwifery training school, world war, 1939-1945, health professionals

This Brodie helmet was issued to the BCOF (Japan) in 1946Rare version with Rising Sun BadgeSteel Brodie Helmet with kahki WWII textured (non-reflectiev) paint, leather skul band and webbing chin strap. This helmet has a Rising Sun Badge affixed to the front.brodie, helmet, bcof

Door key tab from the USS Weeroona when requisitioned by the US Army for war service. It was used throughout WWII as a barracks and quarter ship throughout the war. A round brass key tab used by the US Army on the Weeroona.U.S.S. Weeroona 90uss weeroona, wwii, key tab

Used with British No.4 MK1 Infantry rifle. Issued to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII)British No.4 MK 2 bayonet with scabbard. The No. 4 Mk. II was a simplified version of the No. 4 Mk. I which had a distinctive cruciform blade. The Mk 2 bayonet did not require the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. Blade length 203mm. The plain spike gave rise to the nickname 'pig-sticker'.world war two, wwii, bayonet, british

This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments. The front cover illustrates a knitted convalescent jacket (with extra room for bandages, etc) and there are other patterns suitable for men in the services which could be knitted for the Red Cross or Comfort Funds. The back is illustrated with a photo of two men (one in a flying cap, one in army uniform) reading a sign on a wall which states: "Don't help the enemy! Careless talk may give away vital secrets".Front cover, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 120, WWII. Back cover of Patons and Baldwins Specialty Knitting Book no. 120, WWII.MEN'S SERVICE AND CIVILIAN KNITWEAR / No. 120 / 6D. / PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / THIS IS A SPECIALLY DESIGNED CONVALESCENT JACKETknitting, world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd

Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII.Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender.japan, samurai, sword, wwii, world war two

Stories from the 39th Battalion 1941-43, Kokoda to Gona. 70th Anniversary Edition of the Kokoda Track operations, WWII.Hard cover book with dust cover (dust cover same as book). Hard cover - cardboard with dark green glossy coloured background. White and gold print on front, spine and back. Front - illustrated black and green toned photograph of 2 soldiers in uniform in jungle. Back - black and white photograph of 7 soldiers. Brown over red oval colour patch front and back. Front and back flyleaf and end papers illustrated dark green and white maps. 320 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs, portraits, documents and maps.Opposite Title Page - printed donation label - "Donated by 39th Australian Infantry Battalion (1941 - 43) Association Inc. www.39battalion.com” books, military, history, wwii

Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States

See Cat No No 2455.Newspaper re Friedrich Krupp & POW's WWIIdocuments - newspapers, military history - army, krupp

Souvenir tea towel WWII war diary

Post card from male soldier name Trevor, while serving in WWII. Black and white photograph of male soldier's torso and head. He is in uniform and wearing the slouch hat. On the back, there is a post card with handwritten text.Back: "November 1940 / Yours till the cows come home x / Trevor" "Wait till about 1945, / when we'll come back / overed with medals - or something - / maybe - ! / That'll be the day!!"wwii, slouch hat, photograph, postcard, uniform

The 8/13 VMR was raised in May 1948 and was a participant in the Anzac Day marches in the district from that day forward. The sailor is John Neale wearing his WWII RAN uniform; the airman is Jack Larkin wearing his WWII RAAF uniform. The soldier (as yet unknown) also had WWII service. The colour party commander is Lieutenant Ian (Kiltie) McKie; the flag bearer is Hal Slaney.Photograph of social and historic interest to the Albury community showing citizen soldiers including returned servicemen who had volunteered for the Citizen Military Forces in the period immediately following the Second World War. It signifies the return of citizen soldiers to Albury following the war.Two black and white photographs (one framed) of colour party drawn from 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment at the Anzac Day march at Albury NSW 1951. Three members of the front rank are dressed in WWII uniforms representing Navy, Army and Air Force. The flag bearer is carrying a Union Jack. The party photographed forming up in Dean Street near the intersection with Spencer Street and later passing Albury landmark, Mates Corner in Dean Street.Panel at lower centre of frame: "ANZAC Day Albury 1951 / All services represented by serving members of 8/13 VMR"anzac day, albury, neale john, larkin j d jack, slaney hal, mckie, mate's corner

Article about, with photograph of 'Sister Gethla Forsyth' and areas she nursed during WWIINewspaper clippinggethla forsyth, heidelberg military hospital, wwii, world war ii, world war two

Photograph of male soldier in Tel-Aviv during 1942. WWII.Black and white photograph of male soldier holding a cigar and walking on a footpath in a city. He is in uniform and wearing a beret.Back: "Tel-Aviv, / December 1942 / I had a lot on my mind / at the .... and had just / taken a puff from a strong / cigar I'd purchased / against my better judgement, / hence the intense expression! / It's not my normal one, thank heaven - / But - phew! That cigar - / never again!"wwii, tel aviv, cigar, smoking, uniform, photograph

Items belonging to M J TAYLOR 418772 RAAF. Refer Reg No's 112P, 113, 115.2..1) & .2) Information booklets for entry into the RAAF WWII. .1) Printed on front cover: There's a man's job to be done in the air. Join the R-A-A-F Air Crew. .2) Printed front cover: RAAF publication No 78 Air Crew Entry under the Empire Air Scheme.booklets, raaf enlistment

Issued to individuals as part of the war effort in rationing food post WWII.Printed rectangular piece of paper with red text showing squares for 16 rations. This card issued to a Mabel Kelly of Rutherglen.If this Card is found it must be returned at once/ to the Deputy Director of Rationing, Melbourne/ A 820163/ Issued to Mabel Kelly/ Address Rutherglen meat ration card, mabel kelly, wwii, homefront, shopping, world war two

War photography, WWII. "Photograph of Matron A Sage on visit 2/1 AGH New Guinea, January 1944 Matron Principal A Sage, Commanding Officer Colonel Leah. 2/1 AGH." [Former catalogued description, entry P19]Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Matron A Sage and Commanding Officer Colonel Leah in New Guinea January 1944. "Principal Matron A. Sage & sister, enroute to collect AANS P.O.W.s Sumatra WWII" [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo] "NETHERLANDS INDIES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE MELBOURNE / A15586" [Faded purple with ink written negative number, bottom-left back of photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, annie moriah sage