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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Cleaning Kit, Small Arms, F88 Styer rifle, Mid to late 20th century
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Used for cleaning of military small arms.Used by Australain Military Forces F88 Styer Rifle Small arms cleaning kit in a olive green pouch. The pouch has a flap opening secured with three metal press studs and two internal compartments secured with Velco strips. On the front is a nylon webbing loop with a metal slide clip. The kit contains 18 items, with two multitools, a two ended green toothbrush (large and small brushes), a four piece metal rod sections which screw together to form a barrel pull through with two eyelet (long and short) flannel and two wire brush attachments. The kit also contains a black small ended long brush, and a yellow ended large brush. Two 5.56 dummy rounds are included. Also included are a small green plastic container, and a small plastic slotted top with three holes. A red painted knurled metal top attachment with a screw thread, central vent hole and slotted top for an F88 rifle is also included. On the front is a nylon webbing loop with a metal slide clip for belt attachment.8465-00-781-9564 on the ouside of the pouch. F88 stamped on red metal tool top. HP 223 5.56 stamped on the base of the dummy rounds. Arrow marked on the green plastic slotted top. S,A.F. Marked on base of small plastic container. f88, small arms, cleaning kit, australian military, styer rifle -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Rank Insignia Display Frame, 06/02/2007
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Badges of rank obtained by Chris Albers during his deployment to Cambodia with the United Nations.Timber frame, Glass front.Rank Insignia of a senior Caption in the CPAF, Cambodian Peoples Armed Forces. cambodia, badges, rank -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Cap, Military, 20016
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Green Cotton, Embrodied Insignia red backround, yellow 5 pointed star.vietnam, vietnamese army, cap, military cap, vietnamese uniform -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Correspondence Letter
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...This was a covering letter sent to Edgar Rowllings in 1922 regarding his medals awarded to him for his service in the British Merchant navy during WWI.This cover letter, sent in 1922, was to Edgar Rowllings who served in the British Merchant Navy.Standard template letter sent in 1922 by the Board of Trade, London SE1 to Merchant Seaman Edgar Rowllings.Stamp for the National Scheme for Disabled Men merchant navy, marine department (war medals branch), edgar rowllings, national scheme for disabled men -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Wire Cutters and Pouch
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Late WW2 or early post-war wire-cutters with webbing pouchKhaki webbing pouch containing a pair of steel wire cutters Wire Cutters marked M R Lwire-cutters, webbing pouch -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring a scene of three tents and inscription "From One in Camp". Note - 'Camp' nearly indecipherable. Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Tool - FPL-3000 Military Field Pocket Light
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Small rectangular cardboard box containg a black cylindrical metal and rubber flashlight or torch. The outside of the cardboarch container has black ink markings for identification and manufacture. A white printed ID label containing a barcode is attached to the bottom of the box. The pocket light has a metal attachment clip on its side and a rubber covered on/off switch on the bottom of the light. The body of the light has a knurled section for grip. The lens top section of the field pocket light unscrews of the body to enable the top of the pocket light to be unscrewed to enable battery insertion.FPL-3000 Military Pocket Light Made in Australia NSN no: 6230 66 139 1304 Ocean Graphic Pty. Ltd. Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. *6230661391304023* FPL-3000 Black/Green Filter The field pocket light has the NSN marking 6230-66-139-1304 with the Department of Defence arrow marking at the side of the top of the flashlight.fpl-3000, military, field pocket light, australian military -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed medals and letter
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Edgar Rowllings was born in Rangoon, Burma in 1878.This is a letter addressed to Edgar Rowllings. It is his authority to wear war medals awarded for the mercantile marine. The medals are complete with miniatures and riband bar. Envelopes that contained the medals also have wearing instructions The letter has the stamp of the Board of Trade, Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922. The medals authorised are the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal.Insignia of the Board of Trade which says Com-of Council for Trade Stamp of the Board of Trade Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922 Signature of superintendent of issuing M.M.O.merchant navy, british merchant navy, british war medal, mercantile marine war medal -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Artwork, other - Diorama, Cambodia, 2007
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Chris Albers served in Cambodia, with the UN Forces late 90's Glass case rectangle, Land Rover UN markings, Figurines UN Military, plastic foliage.UN cambodia, un forces, -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Footwear - Boots, Leather, 1945
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical WW2 Australian army boots used throughout all areas of Australian Army involvement.Brown WW2 Australian Army boots size 5/6 with leather laces, hobnailed leather sole with steel toe and heel platesR^P 1945 6 5boots, leather, hobnails -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring foliage, an Union Jack, a four-leaf clover, and an inscription "Hurrah for England".Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Commemorative Medallion
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Bandage Case
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant).Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Brown vinyl case with silver coloured clasp at front and cotton stitching around edgingTo W.HARRISON From S & L Staff June 1940 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Belt, Patt. '37 W.E, 1937 Khaki Webbing Belt, 1940
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki Pattern 1937 Webbing belt minus its two rear brass buckles. hand-written name ("W. A. HARRISON") and service number (VX41478) Carrier PLN 2/5 Bn S^ ME Co 1940 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Wooden wall-hanging, Cedar Wooden Wall Hanging, 1941
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] Sent home to his mother from Liban on 25-10-41 Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Oval shaped slice of wood from the cedar tree in Lebanon. Carving of a cedar tree across top and emblem of Australian Commonwealth Military Services half way down and Cedar of Lebanon across the bottom half. Stained with light brown varnish. Original bark of tree all the way around the edge.Two stamps in French possibly where it was made, Artiols bois des cedres. Becharry Liban. Salim Kabalan. Hand written message;- Mother with all the best to you Bill. Dated 25-10-41 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Money Belt
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Brown leather money belt, with metal buckle. The belt has four pouches on the exterior of the belt with the pouches being secured closed with metal press studs. At the rear of the belt is the following inscription: “With Best Wishes from the Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of the City of Prahran”harrison, ww2 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring large “1917” made up from national flags of United Kingdom, Belgium, France, USA, Russia and Portugal. Beneath is embroided “Souvenir de France” in silver (?). “I’m thinking of you” printed at base of card. Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Textile - Red Chain Bandage Box, Bandage Box, 1940
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings of Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant, which is consistent with the rank on this jacket). Name not written on item but known to be part of set which includes slouch hat, which does contain the name, and other related items which include Service Number, verifying identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Blue coloured rectangle box with orange, red & white labels on one side and ends of boxSide label: Sterilized neat Edge RED CHAIN BANDAGE 4 Inches 6 Yards Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney End labels: Red Chain Bandage 4 Inches 6 Yards -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Money Belt, AMF Money Belt
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Brown leather money belt with metal buckle and 3 pockets secured by metal zips. Affixed to the belt is a brass regimental shoulder badge, with the initials “ RF” ( Royal Fusiliers ) and brass flaming grenade with 7 points. Also affixed are 2 brass buttons.The inscription on the brass button nearest the buckle refers to “Australian Military Forces”; and the remaining brass button has inscription too small to decipher, with a rose imprint.harrison, ww2 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring floral arrangement plus flags of Russia, France, United Kingdom, Belgium. Reverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Container - Water bottle, Australian, WW2, 1942
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings of Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant, which is consistent with the rank on this jacket). Name not written on item but known to be part of set which includes slouch hat, which does contain the name, and other related items which include Service Number, verifying identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Australian WW2 blue enamel 2 pint water bottle with cork and metal stopper. Wool felt cover and leather 1903 Pattern carrier. Cork and metal stopper is attached with twine sewn to the cover.D^D KH 1942 G^ QP D^D KH 1942 Acceptance mark G^ -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wooden plate or platter, Souvenir Wooden Platter, 1941
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] Sent home to his mother from Liban on 25-10-41 Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Oval shaped slice of wood from the cedar tree in Lebanon. (Liban) Stained with light brown varnish. Original bark from tree all around trhe edge of plateStamp in French possibly where it was made, Artiols bois des cedres. Becharry Liban. Salim Kabalan. Hand written message;- Edna with all the best to you Bill. Dated 25-10-41 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Artwork, other - Pouch, Magazine, US .30 calibre M1 Carbine, 1944
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Khaki webbing pouch for two .30 Calibre, M1 Carbine 15 round magazines. Metal Lift-the-Dot studs.Front of flap reads U.S, inside flap reads Camlin Fashions of America Inc. 1944pouch, magazine, m1 carbine, cotton canvas -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card depicting a Deperdussin-type aircraft with wings of colours of Russia, Belgium, United Kingdom, France, Serbia and Italy. “Until the End” embroded in pink belowReverse details TBAcard -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Magazines x 2,15 Round, US .30 calibre M1 Carbine
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Metal rectangle cases with discoloured tape wrapped around bottom of magazinesmagazine, m1 carbine -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Mess Tin, 1939
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...The Mess Box ( 0089.1 ) is one of two with the partnering box referenced at 0089.1Aluminium Mess Tin with metal movable steel handle attached to one end.Inscribed on aluminium plate affixing handle to box “ C & B. Ltd. 1939. “ with arrow pointing upwards. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Gaiter
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...This pattern of gaiter was worn by US troops during WW2. These particular gaiters were shortened by Australian troops and used in the New Guinea theatre of operations.US M1938 Canvas Gaiter (Right), khaki with leather laces and hoop and loop fastening. Webbing strap and brass buckle. Shortened for use by Australian troops in New GuineaLangdon Tent & Awning Co. 2 Rgaiters -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Gaiter, Patt. '37 W.E, Gaiter, 1942
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Gaiter webbing, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Hand-written name ("W. A. HARRISON") and service number (VX41478) JJ 1942 size 2 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Mess Tin, 1939
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...The mess box ( 0089.2 ) is one of two issued with the partnering box referenced at 0089.1Aluminium Mess Tin with metal movable handle attached to one end.Inscribed to aluminium plate affixing handle to box “ C & B 1939 “ with arrow pointing upwards. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Gaiter
... Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain ...This pattern of gaiter was worn by US troops during WW2. These particular gaiters were shortened by Australian troops and used in the New Guinea theatre of operations.US M1938 Canvas Gaiter (Left), khaki with leather laces and hoop and loop fastening. Webbing strap and brass buckle. Shortened for use by Australian troops in New GuineaLangdon Tent & Awning Co. 2 Rgaiters