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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Transmission Assembly, Ferret Scout Car
The Ferret Scout Car Mark 2, was developed by the British Army in the late 1940s and came into production in the 1950s. The Ferret first saw service in the British Army in 1952, and a little later in Australia. There were many series and Marks of the Ferret. In Australia two were primarily used. The Mark1, which had no turret and a crew of three, and the Mark2, with a turret and a crew of two. The Australian Army used the Ferrets as scout cars until the 1960s, they were disposed of by public auction in the early 1970s. The Ferret is a light armoured car, intended for light reconnaissance work, they are very mobile and were well suited to their role. The vehicle was designed by Daimler, as a further development on the successful Daimler Dingo of WW2. The Ferret is fully armoured and the standard model of the Ferret Mk2 was further strengthened shortly after its design and became the Mk2/3 (this is the usual model referred as the Mk2). The motor was Roll Royce B60 motor, giving the vehicle a power to weight ratio of 29.35 break horse power per tonne, the vehicle weighs 3.6 tonnes, although a combat weight would be 4.3 tonnes. It is four wheel drive, constant, and has a top speed of 93 k.p.h. (approx 50 m.p.h.).Fuel consumption is only about 34 litres per kilometer. The Ferret is 3.8 metres long by 1.9 metres wide and is 1.9 metres high, not including radio aerials. The ground clearance is .33 of a metre and the track width is 1.5 metres.ferret scout car, transmission -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
bandolier
Designed from the experience of the British Army in the Anglo Boer War 1899-1902 for infantry and mounted troops. Bandolier included as part of the 1903 Pattern Bandolier Equipment ensemble. Dismounted troops very quickly rejected the Bandolier Equipment and it was replaced by the 1908 pattern Infantry web equipment. Australian horse mounted troops continued using the 1903 Bandolier equipment til they exchanged their horses for motorised vehicles in the early 1940's These bandoliers were worn by soldiers of the 4th, 17th, and 19th Light Horse Regiments and their precedent untis from c. 1905 to c.1942. Current 4/19th soldiers wear a bandolier styled on this bandolier when carrying a lance in Parades.Bandolier, 1903 pattern, 90 rounds mk. 2. Leather, Veg. tan, colour brown, brass buckles studs and triangle.M. A. RISK 1915 (Manufacturers mark and date of manuf.)leather, bandolier, 1903, accoutrements, equipment, 9 pockets -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
slouch hat
Army issue hat used to resemble Hat wiorn by Light Horse soldiers 1903-1942Represents the hat worn by soldiers of teh 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse RegimentsHat, Felt, Rabbit fur, Khaki colour with Khaki 4 fold, Emu Feather plumes, chin strapMade by Fayrefield, Melbourne 6 7/8 1971horse, hat, light, slouch, plumes -
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Field Ration Eating Device (FRED), CMI Pty Ltd, 2009
A standard component of Army ration packs from the 60's to about 2010A pressed steel tool with one end shaped for use as a spoon and the other incorporating a bottle opener. A 2 cm long fold out can opener blade is fitted to the side. A 3 mm hole is drilled through the device at the can opener end. Yellow (anodised ?) finish.Defence Stock No: "7330-66-010-0933" Contractor: "CMI" Year of Manufacture: "2009" Defence broad arrow.army, fred, rations, can opener, ration packs, cmi, field rations eating device -
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Pouch, pistol ammunition, Z L & T Ltd
1937 pattern webbing pistol ammunition pouch. Top opening flap secured by brass press stud. Fitted with two 3mm dia brass belt hooks.Under opening flap: "Z L & T Ltd 1948" Stamped inside body of pouch: "2030" 20mm circular ring stamped on back of pouch. Marking inside ring not decipherable. army, ammunition, webbing, accoutrements -
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Book, et al, Medals to Australia with valuations, Second Edition, Undated
Hard cover bookISBN 0 909979 15 4medals, australian army, williams, valuations -
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Order of Ceremony, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment, Laying Up of the Guidons of Victorian Light Horse Regiments and Commemorative Service for the 90th Anniversary of the Charge of the Nek, 08/2005
The 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment was the custodian of the guidons of the 8th, 13th, 17th, 19th, and 20th Light Regiments. On 7 August 2005 the Regiment, with due ceremony, presented these guidons to the Trustees of the Shrine of Remembrance to be laid up in the Shrine. The activity also commemorated the charge at The Nek during the Gallipoli campaign of World War 1. This charge over artillery and machine gun swept ground resulted in the slaughter of 8th and 10th Light Horse Regiment members for no tactical gain.Soft covered bookletarmy, gallipoli, ceremonial, shrine of remembrance, the nek, laying up guidons, light horse regiments -
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Riding Breeches Bedford cord
This type of riding breeches was used from 1903 to 1942 by Mounted troops of the australian ArmyThis type of riding breeches were used by soldiers and officers of the 4th, 17th, 19th Light horse RegimentsBreeches, Bedford Cord (wool), Khaki Brownbreeches bedford cord riding -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Leggings Mounted Troops, Hugo Fischer Ltd
Leather Leggings were used by mounted troops in the Australian Army from its inception in 1903 to approx 1944Soldiers of the 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse Regiments wore this type of legging in the 1930's and 40's1 Pair Brown Russet Leather Leggings, Hugo Fischer Ltd 1938 R.G. with broad arrow (dept Supply inspectors mark)leggings trooper leather -
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Spurs Pair
Horse soldiers have worn spurs for centuriesLight Horse soldiers wore spurs of military issue. These spurs are not military issue but are very close in the pattern to the type used in the Australian ArmySpurs Pair made of German Silver with rowels in place. Leather securing straps and leather 'butterfly'spurs riding -
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Boots, ankle, brown
This pattern boot is very close to that worn by Australian soldiers from WW1 to the 1930'sThe boots are very close in appearance to Australian Army Boots of the WW1 period even though it is doubtful these boots are Australian Army issue.Boots, Pair, Brown leather, square toed. Leather SoleStitch line across the front of the boot just behind the toe area. boots ankle -
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Technical Manual, United States Government Printing Office, STOVE, COOKING, GASOLINE, M-1950 ONE BURNER, 10/1951
Used with single burner petrol stoves issued to vehicle crews from 1960'sUser manual. Department of the Army Technical Manual TM 10-708cooking, stove, field equipment, user manual -
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Hat Fur Felt, 1968 1978 or 1988
Hat is type worn by various Australian Soldiers since 1885Recognizable symbol of Australian ArmyHat fur felt, khaki colour with 7 fold puggaree and 'Rising Sun' hat badgeMADE BY "FAYREFIELD" 7 1/4 19?8hat slouch felt brim -
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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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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 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
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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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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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 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Antenna Matching Unit MX-6707/VRC, E-Systems Inc, abt 1980
Component of vehicle radio installations of the Regiment during 1980's. Vehicle installations included: AN/VRC 46, AN/VRC 49, and An/VRC 64The AMU consists of a metal body with a spring top section incorporating the thread for mounting the antenna. Underneath the bottom portion are receptacles and controls. These include: a. antenna cable receptacle, b. control cable receptacle,and c. band control switch. Also underneath is a drain screw and provision for fitting an earth strap. Serial No 1362radio, army, armoured corps, antenna systems -
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Book, Australian Army Public Relations, Australian Army - Army Colour Patch Register 1915-1949, 30 July 1993
Soft covered book Stamps and markings of previous owner - Defence Library Service - Watsoniaheraldry, australian army, colour patches -
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Book, Cameron Simpson, Maygar's Boys. A biographical history of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF 1914-19, 1998
... cover book ISBN No 0 646 32524 8 Australian Army 8th Light Horse ...Hard cover bookISBN No 0 646 32524 8australian army, 8th light horse regiment, history, maygar world war 1 -
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Badge, cloth, 2 BRAAC
Worn on battle dress uniform. Design also displayed on army vehicles as formation sign. 2nd Armoured Brigade no longer exists. The Australian Army no longer has any armoured brigadesCloth badge of 2nd Armoured Brigade, Royal Australian Armoured Corps. Featuring, in black, an armoured right arm holding a battle axe on yellow background. For right sleeveheraldry, army, badges, armour -
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Book, Australian Army Badges. A Collector's Reference Guide. Part One 1930-1942, 1994
35 page book. Illustrations in black & whiteISBN 0 949530 11 5australian army, badges, cossum -
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Rain Coat, 1971
Unit issue item during 1970'sRaincoat, Army issue, plastic material in green and black camouflage pattern. Folds into a pocket when not in use.DSN 8415-66-021-5442. Maintenance Instructions. Size Mclothing, rain coat, uniform -
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Photograph, Badge of Australian Army Veterinary Corps
Framed B&W photo of badge of Australian Army Veterinary Corpsphotograph, aust army veterinary corps -
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Plaque - Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
Plaque depicting badge of Australian Army Training Team. Vietnam. Plastic material fixed to wooden backingvietnam, plaque, training team -
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Book, User Handbook Radio Set AN/PRC 77, June 1967
Hard plastic covered book. Australian Army issued. Technical Manual/User Handbook for Radio Set AN/PRC 777610-66-027-7622book, radio an/prc 77, user manual -
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Book, US Army AG Publications Center, Operator's & Organizational Maintenance Manual for AN/VRC radios & ancilliary equipment, Sept 1972
Soft covered book detailing operator's & organizational maintenance, spare parts, special tools for radio sets: AN/VRC12, AN/VRC43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49,54, & 55, mounting MT-1029/VRC and MT-1898/VRC, antenna AT-912/VRC, control frequency selector C-2742/VRC and control radio set C-2299/VRC. TM 11-5820-401-12 -
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Book, Communication for Armor, November 1965
Soft covered book, the purpose of which is to present, in concise form, the information needed in planning and establishing communication with signal equipment being used in US Armor units. US ARMY ARMOR SCHOOL Fort Knox Kentucky November 1965signals, handbook, usa