This is one of the last 50 x 105 mm cannon shells fired in Sth Vietnam..1) Brass Cannon Shell rimmed. .2) Cardboard tube with end caps to hold shell. .3) Card, RAA Badge..1) Base of shell stamped: “105 mm M14 Type 1 Lot ERM-1-43 1943” Place at base: “Presentation case number 31 of 50. Fired at Nui Dat Sth Vietnam by A Field Battery on the occasion of the Centenary of the Battery, 1 August 1971 whilst on active service with 12 field Regt RAA” .2) Marked: “Container M105A2 UAC 105 mm HOW” .3) Card: “This cartridge is number 31 of 50. Presented to Col Comdt E Comb by the Commanding Officer and all Ranks 12 Field Regiment RAA, Sth Vietnam 1971”.arms-ammunition, military history-army

Box relates to Capt Henry SOUTHBY, 39th Batt. KIA 12.10.1917. Refer Cat No 1906 for his full service history also 1905P, 1903.2.Wooden trunk with hinged top lid, both box & lid metal lined. Carry handles each end & two strap hooks front & back. Key lock in front. Lid has a lock down clip on each side. Lid has metal strip screwed on front & sides. Painted in white on each end of box: “Lt H SOUTHBY 39TH BATT”.personal effects - travel goods, military equipment - containers, trunk, officers

.1) Specialist wooden slide rule for use with range setting of Vickers Machine Gun. Brown varnish with black print on both sides. Two wooden slides pull out from top or bottom. There is a two foot cord at top. .2) Brown corrugated leather case for above. The flap is secured with a steel knob.Both sides: “MG MK III WHH 1940 (.303 Vickers MG for MK VII Ammn” [Ammunition])military history-army, containers, vickers

WWII Tan leather binocular case, empty. The paper instruction has detached from inside the lid, written in black ink in German. Dated 1937. Case has a closing strap & stud at each end. It has 2 straps for mounting on wearer's belt, each held by a stud. There is a darkened buckle on belt side. The hinge is leather, double sewn on both sides.Near belt buckle: Some stamping marks. “Made Jun 1940 & Nazi army badge - Eagle & Swastika” Stamped onto side of lid: “K”military equipment - german army, binoculars

Circular cardboard pill box with label, holds numerous brown coloured pills. Label: “Quinine Sulphate”military equipment - medicine, containers, quinine

Item issued to Flying Officer Geoffrey Wilkin NEVILLE No 438263 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3291 for his Service History.RAAF Kit Bag, blue canvas, white rope attached through brass eyelets. Identification details stenciled on. A white circle has RAAF No 1. F/O NEVILLE 438263 53 Forest Street Bendigo Vic K36/Q.military equipment, containers -personal, kit bag raaf

Item issued to Flying Officer Geoffrey Wilkin NEVILLE No 438263 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3291 for his Service History. Suitcase, black fabric covered with red & brown metal protectors around edges. Inside has a wood surround on edge at top. Carry handle is brown leather.Stencilled on: F/O NEVILLE RAAF BENDIGO VICsuit case, container, raaf

Emergency signaling mirror - Ground to Air .1) Bright polished steel. Cross hairs engraved on reflective surface. Rear face has instructions for use, yellow sticker with black print. .2) Sight. Long piece with viewing hole at end, painted white. .3) White cotton container with tie straps..1) On rear yellow sticker / black print: "Instructions for use of Heliograph Mirror & illustration" .2) Site stamped one side: "27H / 2107" .3) Faded stencil on flap: "Heliograph" heliograph, mirror, ground to air

Pewter metal tankard with medallion attached.Inscribed: "LIMBLESS SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION, PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY SIR DALLAS BROOKS TO MARK THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT ROSANNA GOLF CLUB 4-11-51" Underneath: "Cornish Pewter"tankards, container, limbless soldiers

Rupert EXON, refer Cat No 486P for his service history.Brown buckram sleeve for holding most likely a shaving mirror. There is a small scallop cut out on right side.Handwritten on front: “408 R Exon C Squadron 9th L.Horse”container, sleeve, shaving

Grey metal, oval shaped water bottle, no cap, no stop. AIF Rising Sun & crown etched on front.Etched on front: “ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR”container, water, bottle

.1) Blue metal water bottle encased in khaki felt cover with cork. .2) Webbing straps.container, water bottle, webbing

Suitcase was made by Italian POW's at the prison camp in Murchison, Victoria in the 1940's. Refer Cat No 3673 for other items re POW's. Suitcase made from varnished timber & masonite. Metal handle hinges & locks.container, suit case, pow, italian

Item was made by Italian POW's at the prison camp in Murchinson, Victoria in the 1940's. Refer Cat No 3672 for other items re POW's.Cupboard made from varnished timber & masonite. Inside has 3 x masonite shelves, hinges are metal, door handle is plastic.container, cupboard, pow, italian

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Rectangular calico cloth bag with 2 calico ribbon ties.Handwritten in black in on inside top opening: 410533 RAAF.cloth, bags, containers, accessory

Kit Bag, brown canvas, cylindrical Top closed with rope threaded through 8 brass eyes. Rope threaded through material loop on base to form a shoulder strap. Circular flap sewn into top to cover contents when bag is closed.military equipment, containers, kit bag, passchendaele barracks trust

Map Case, khaki canvas outer, tri-fold with clear perspex sections for securing map inside. Fastens with two canvas flaps & brass press studs & a canvas strap. Small pocket on outside. military equipment, containers, map, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Oil bottle, brass, one end as internal thread. .2) Oil bottle cap, threaded with long spoon like shaped utensil.arms accessories, military equipment, oil, containers

Item relates to Hewston Collection WWI & WWII. The tin held some of the collection material.Tin, metal, hinged lid embossed with His Nib's & depictions of writing pen & ink nibs. Around tin is raised depictions of leaves & flowers.“204 Special Metal”containers, metalcraft - tin ware

Basic pouch khaki webbing, brass buckle on back. Fold down top with brass press stud closing device. Belt attachment on lower back.military history - equipment, containers, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Green coloured plastic bottle lid .2) Green coloured plastic bottle for insect repellent clothing - with instructions in relief on sideEmbossed on front: “[up arrow] Insect Repellent, contains 3 fl ozs. Thoroughly rub over all exposed parts at sunset. Repeat every three hours if exposed. Keep out of eyes. Do not allow contact with plastic materials such as unbreakable watch glasses etc. Return container”.medicine - pharmacy, military equipment - army, insect, repellant, passchendaele barracks trust

The mug used for washing, shaving, cooking, making a brew. Refer Reg No's 3006 & 3007. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Stainless steel, kidney shaped mug with fold out handle.STOKES MELB 8465-50-242-7843 1969 [up arrow] Written: Peter BALLmilitary, cooking/personal hygiene

Bottle is designed to fit inside item Reg No 3007 then both into item Reg No 3008. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Water bottle, green plastic, kidney shaped with screw top plastic lid.V 1968 [up arrow] 8465-71-108-8705 Written: Peter BALLmilitary, water bottle, basic equipment

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Insect repellent bottle, plastic, oval shape, green colour with screw top lid.[up arrow] Insect Repellent Personal Contents 3 Fl Oz DSN 6840-66-023-2942, Y23-690repellant, insects, personal

The water bag was designed to hold approximately the equivalent of 3 water bottles as in Cat No No 3006. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704.1) Water bag outer, camouflage greens, water proof material, has webbing adjustable strap for attachment to basic kit. .2) Water bag inner, clear plastic with screw top lid..1) 8465 - 66 - 1969 - AGM (the remainder unreadable) Written: Peter BALL .2) 8465 - 66 - 024 - 4020 - CANTHS - P/L 1971 [up arrow]military, equipment, water container

.1), .2) & .3) Water bottle pouches, green webbing & waterproof material, felt lined inside. Each have two folds for closure, metal press studs, metal clips on rear for attachment to belt..1) “Conlons 1968” Written: “YOUNG” .2) “Gunnourie A410603”military equipment - army, containers, carrier, water bottle

.1), .2) & .3) Water bottles, plastic, screw top lids attached to the bottle. .1), .2) Green colour. .3) Greyish colour with green screw on lid..1) “V1968 [up arrow] 8465-71-108-8703” .2) “ACMIL 1982 [up arrow] 8465-66--86-6349” .3) “US 1964 APC”military equipment - army, containers - drink consumption, water, bottle

The 1908 pattern was used during WWI, made from woven cotton & water proofed. The kit is used for school groups.Webbing kit complete including 1908 pattern webbing, gas mask haversack, personnel items, rations. Refer attached sheet. .1) Waist belt with brass buckles & keepers. .2) Braces x 2, connects to waist belt & large pack. .3) Bayonet. .4) Bayonet carrier. .5) Bayonet scabbard. .6) Entrenching tool carrier [fits to .5)]. .7) Entrenching tool handle, wood & metal [fits to .6)]. .8) Entrenching tool, metal, combination shovel & pick. .9) Entrenching tool carrier [fits inside .8)]. .10) Cartridge carriers x 2, 1 left hand, 1 right hand. .11) Water bottle, metal, blue colour. .12) Water bottle cover, khaki wool. .13) Water bottle carrier. .14) Pack, large. .15) Great coat, wool, [inside .14)]. .16) Helmet, steel with inside liner & chin strap. .17) Mess tin carrier, replica. .18) Haversack, side pack. .19) Carry all, white cotton, for personnel hygiene items [inside .18)]. .20) Razor, cut throat [inside .19)]. .21) Comb [inside .19)]. .22) Toothbrush [inside .19)]. .23) Shaving brush [inside .19)]. .24) Laces, leather, not original, [inside .19)]. .25) Soap [inside .19)]. .26) Tin bully beef x 2, replicas, [inside .18)]. .27) Tin stew, replica, [inside .18)]. .28) Pair socks, khaki wool, not original, [inside .18)]. .29) Field dressing, WWII issue, [inside .18)]. .30) Towel, brown colour, not original, [inside .18)]. .31) Gas mask carrier bag & straps. (Cowley) .32) Water bottle, metal, blue colour, [inside .31)].Items 1 - 13, there are numerous markings all stamped on from, “A.A.O.D”, “L”, “R”, “S”, “M.E.C.O”, “49th INF”, Years examples, “8.12”, “1.13”, “1911”military history - equipment / army, medicine-first aid, personal effects - containers, toilet requisites - shaving

Black & white photo of two Australian soldiers wearing slouch hats behind a Vickers M6 gun on a large tripod with water container & ammunition boxes beside it. The small photo has been printed on larger photo paper.photography-photographs, military history-army, arms-ordnance, vickers

Japanese Tin containing 3 nose cones for shells..1) Metal - tin (empty container), rectangular shape, Japanese printed writing on white paper label on long side .2) Metal - tin , lid of container, rectangular shape, Japanese printed writing on white paper on top side.1) & .2) Japanese printed writing on white paper, stained & torn.containers - commercial, metalcraft, weapons, passchendaele barracks trust