This is a polished steel mirror mounted in a green nylon holder. The front of the holder/case has the government broad arrow embossed into it. The mirror is protected by raising the nylon flap up and clipping it shut. There is a hole in the top rear holder part to hang the mirror.vietnam war, mirror, personal kit

Ref Cat 5825. Was used in cleaning items of Soldiers personal kit.This is a rectangular piece of soft cotton material - orange colour. It has red cotton stitching around the hem. Inside has signs of boot polish black.cleaning kit, vietnam war

Military issue item. The contents had a very strong smell and to be kept away from eyes.Insect repellant bottle, rectangular shape, rounded edges, green colour, screw top lid set in, embossed raised details on both sides and base regarding use and makers details.One side main details, “ (arrow up) INSECT REPELLANT PERSONAL, CONTENTS 3 FL OZ DSN6840 - 66 - 023 - 2942”, On other side, “ SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTD B/C 6F 18082”accessory, insect repellant, military

Captured from Hindenberg Line east of Bullecourt 3?.5.1917, Second battle of Bullecourt, by Frederick WIGMORE No 1273 6th Australian Machine Gun Company. He enlisted in the 23rd Batt AIF on 11.1.1915. Embarked for Eygpt on 4.5.1915 then to Gallipoli late August 1915. Disembarked from Gallipoli 10.1.1916. Transferred to 6th M G Coy 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 24.3.1916. Awarded Military Medal at Moquet Farm 25.8.1916. Promoted Cpl 11.6.1917. Promoted Sgt 19.12.1917. WIA 29.8.1918, GSW severe to forearm. Discharged from the AIF 21.4.1919. Refer Cat No 09.2..1) Steel Binoculars with metal / leather lens cap. Engraved details of German owner. .2) Leather Binoculars case with neck strap, brass studs & buckles. Machine sewn & felt lined. Handwritten in black letters on front of case: F WIGMORE, 6th AUS MGC On binoculars: D F 03.6 Fuch U F Emil Busch, A G Ruthenow, "2 MGK 5R 124.8, "Serial No. 105069 Handwritten on lens cover: Captured from Hindenberg Line East of Bullecourt 30/5/17military equipment, personal effects, german forces

The camera belonged to Benjamin Marshman LONG No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. He enlisted on 15.9.1915 aged 47 years. Serving overseas he was hospitalised on 26.4.1916 with heat stroke. He was discharged from the AIF on 5.12.1916 as the unit was disbanded. He had 3 sons in the AIF. Horace (Swag) No 437, 9th & 4th L.H. Regt - he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. Benjamin (Marsh) No 439, 4th L.H.Regt - he was hospitalised twice necessitating a return to Australia. Reuben (Rube) No 2192, 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF - he was WIA in France twice. Swag and Marsh met up with their Father while overseas. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details .1) Tan leather case. .2) Auto graphic Brownie Camera, black bellow style (uses No. A-120 Film).Handwritten inside case flap: A SQD B M Long ARU" (AUST REMOUNT UNIT) Handwritten on back of case: 97 (Regimental No) equipment, military forces, personal effects, photography, cameras

The item belonged to Thomas Seymour PETERSON LAC 52647 RAAF. Enlisted 28.3.1942 aged 18 years. At discharge on 11.12.1945 he was posted at 17 Repair and Servicing Unit.Trench Art - Letter opener, metal chrome finish, made using a .5 caliber casing as a handle.personal effects, metalcraft, trench art

Belonged to Robert Clarence MASON No 7516. Enlisted 7.10.1916 in the 25 reinforcements 2nd Batt AIF, reported for duty 19.10.1916. Embarked overseas 14.6.1917. Transferred to 40th Batt 24.12.1917. Hospitalised 13.5.1918 with Dysentery. Discharged from the AIF 22.9.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Diary. Red Cover with silver print & logo on front. Silver Rising Sun badge on back cover. Personal details handwritten in pencil. One entry.R.C Mason 7516 40th Batt AIF en 19.10.16.documents - diaries, gifts, personnel effects

Australian Army Driving Licence issued to Ronald James WARE TX1539, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.5.1940. On discharge from the Army in 15.11.1944 he was a Lance Bombardier in 16 Field Bty 2/8th Field Regt. Refer Reg No's 76.3 & 78.2. Army driving licence, brown buckram covered, stiff folded covers re R J WARETop left: No 212048 Centre: Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence Left: Army No TX1539 Rank: L/Bdr Centre: Name (in full): WARE, Ronald James Centre: Date: 26.2.44documents - licences, personal effects, identification, military history - army

Wallet & mirror belonged to Colin ODLUM VX45898 2/23rd Batt AIF. KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 135.2, 136.2P, 137.3P. .1) Brown leather wallet, folds in half, stitched all round. .2) Shaving mirror, polished stainless steel with small slot for hanging..1) Wallet has "C Odlum 2nd AIF" scratched on inside. .2) Shaving mirror has "C Odlum" scratched on one side.personal effects, grooming, toilet requisites, shaving, money containers, metalcraft, leatherwork

The item was possibly issued Air Force personal in the event of being shot down ..1) Rectangular webbed canvas bag with attached flap lid secured with metal press studs and belt hook. .2) Emergency signalling mirror, black background, orange coloured printed directions on the non reflective side and mirror central. .3) & .4) Plastic rigid containers with a metal spring clasp contains medical/survival supplies and directions for use. .3) contains the medical supplies and .4) unclear what some are but has razor blades, sewing kit fishing line and hook kit.survival kit, emergency

Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Rectangular wrist watch. Black hands, watch face originally light coloured. Corners are bevelled thus making it 8 sided. Band is tan leather & riveted on.horology-watches, personal effects, trades-leatherworking

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

.1) Framed coloured photo of tray truck with personal carrier aboard, silver metal frame with glass front & khaki hanging cord. .2) Coloured photo of recovery vehicle towing a troop carrier vehicle. .3) Coloured photo of army vehicle No 12 in bush setting. .4) Coloured photo of land rover under camouflage net in bush setting..1) On stickers on back of frame: "Sgt Jones - APC Lift 9-10-11 Sep - 1984 - Cobram - Hay - 468 klms Trust No 5"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Item souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Japanese hand held an (folding type) made from paper and bambooJapanese writing on one side. Rising Sun on the otherpersonal effects - fans, japanese

Frederick George East served WW1 and WW2. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 538.2.Personnel Identification tag , aluminum, oval shaped with 2 small holes for attachments. inscribed on both sides.Front: "2nd AIF, F. G. East CE Cpt. B3 VX64901" Rear: "P 2147 Wife Rita Sons Ivan and Norman"personal effects - identification, accessory

Items issued to Robert George Bennetts No 119452 enlisted in the RAAF on 8.10.42 age 29 years. At discharge on 5.11.45 he was an LAC in 86 Sqd. He enlisted after in the RAAF No 36088.560.1) Identity disc, metal, round, polished, hole for attachment. 560.2) Identity disc, metal, 8 sided, polished, hole for attachment. 560.3) Chain, metal, small, 3 sections.119452 Bennetts RG. RAAF COFE 04personal effects-identity tags, metalcraft, raaf

.1) Goggles, black plastic frame, foam padding, black strap. Brand name Oakley. .2) Camouflage paint in plastic container, hinged lid with mirror inside. 3 divided sections with dark green, light green & brown used paint. .3) Patch, square, at top - yellow, middle - white above blue, bottom - bright light green. .4) Foot powder in dark green plastic container, twist lid with holes. .5) Container, dark green plastic cylinder, 11 matches, assorted. .6) Container lid, snap on, for .5). .7) Tube of army personal insect repellent. Dark green plastic tube with screw top lid, unnumbered. Instructions & warnings printed on back of tube. .8) Metal signalling plate, Polished steel signalling plate with small hole in center. Instructions printed on one side. .9) Vinyl sleeve for signalling plate, green. Dole K.1) Written on foam in black texta: DOLEY. .2) Austcam NSN 6850-36-130-0172. Military Sunscreen DDM↑ 0598. .4) Foot Powder, Colbar Pty Ltd, 50g net, B/C 5-98, Formula Salicylic Acid 3%, Starch 10%, Talc 87%. .7) NSN 6840-66-106-0247.military equipment, containers, preventative medicine, goggles

Items collected by Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Pouch, black leather containing 18 foreign coins. .2) & .3) Pair of metal cuff links. .4) Small key for winding a clock or machine. .5) Image of WWI digger fashioned from a 6d (sixpence) & brass set of bars.personal effects - money containers, numismatics - coins - french / german, costume accessories - male jewellery, military history - trench art

See also Registration No 2347.2P.1) Ribbon for Australian Service Medal 1945-75. .2) Wallet, green plastic with gold lettering on front: POW Medal Australia. .3) Case, covered in black leatherette, black felt & satin lining for Australian Service Medal 1945-75, contains .1). .4) Paper insert in green wallet giving details of POW commemorative medal history..2) Gold letter on front: “POW / MEDAL / AUSTRALIA” .3) Silver lettering on lid: “AUSTRALIAN / SERVICE / MEDAL / 1945 - 1975”containers, personal effects, military history

Greenish coloured German Metal BinocularsFerrglas 08, indecipherable Serial number Carl Zeiss Jenamilitary-equipment, personal effects, visual aides, binoculars

Belonged to LEO HARRIS No 3132 - KIA 9.8.1916. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3. Brown leather folding wallet with 4 compartments. Closes via 2 press studs. Internal has small pouch with press stud. personal object, money

Clothes brush made of wood and natural fibre bristles.Stamped on side "R↑T" Handwritten in ink on side "149252" Handwritten in ink on top "LAC Jack King"personal effects-grooming, handcrafts-woodwork

The wallet belonged to Clarence W Curnow VX100151 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1444, 1445.2..1) Wallet, leather, black , folds in 3 with brass clip to close front. .2) Leather covered note book attached to 1453.1 by black string through centre of the notebook. Various addresses military dates etc throughout. .3)-.5) 3 Newspaper cuttings in wallet re agriculture sheep etc. personal effects - money containers, notebooks, documents - newspapers, wallet, curnow

Samuel Rosenthal. Refer Cat No 620 for service history, Cat No 1020 re medals.Personalized ID disc, oval, metal belonged to S. Rosenthal. Disc is oval in shape and slightly curved with a small hole in each end" Lieut S Rosenthal Jewish 58th Bn AIF "uniforms - military, indentification disc, personal effects

Certificate of Discharge of Sapper Reginald T Rosewall. Frame. Grey painted metal frame with dark green mount & glass front. Collage. LS black & white photograph, soldiers in uniform, informal group from the Mouth Organ Band, an Australian Military Force Demobilization Procedure Book & Members Personal Equipment Card & page of book showing Soldier's Name and Description on Enlistment. RS certificate black print on cream paper: Certificate of Discharge.Certificate of Discharge of Sapper Reginald T Rosewall. Handwritten in black ink & typed in black on 2 documents, enlistment & discharge information.documents - certificates, frame accessories, r.t.rosewall

Round tin of Kiwi brand black shoe polish. Black painted tin with trademark on lid in red, gold and white.On lid: "By appointment to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh shoe polish manufacturers"containers-commercial, personal effects-grooming, black, polish

Commonly called "House wife kit". Issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586.Sewing kit - khaki green , Folded with 2 pockets ,1 with brown button fastening and black cord tie made of fabric. personal effects - sewing kit, military equipment, house wife

Items belonged to Edward Lane No 40676 RAAF. Refer 211P for his service history also 209.2, 212.3. Wallet, leatherette, brown colour with gold lettering, items of a personal nature in the walletpersonal effects - money containers., wallets, military

Items given out to service personal by the Society.Cigarette lighter, brass, cylinder shape, two piece, has stamped details onOn the top section, “Australian Red Cross Society”metalcraft, cigarette lighters, red cross

.1)Boxed pair of sun goggles, folding, metal rims, tinted glass, adjustable strap, .2) Container box, green colour for the goggles.personal effects - seeing aids, containers