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

No 85, Trooper Jack Cox served for four years in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment during World War 1, He was in most of their campaigns in Gallipoli and Palestine. He was awarded a DCM for his actions at the charge at Beersheba in capturing a Turkish machine gun and its 11 man crew.Biography of Arthur John Cox, 1879-1959Signed by author, John Cox, 20/5/2007. ISBN 0 9579556 6 9 biography, a j cox

Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.The boots have been included with the mannequin until boots of teh correct pattern can be located representing the period 1903-1921Boots, Brown leather with leather sole, Leather lacesTo be added when the boots are more closely examined next time the mannequin is disassembledboots ankle

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

Appears to be type used by German Troops later in the warType of gas mask carried by enemy soldiers who would have been fighting against soldiers of the 4th Light Horse Regiment in France in 1918Face mask made of leather, with light khaki fabric head straps. plastic eye windows. Metal part has internal thread to accept filter canister. Canister is roughly cylindrical with and external thread to allow fixing to the mask.Metal part of face mask pressed into the sheet metal: D2 Canister pressed into the sheet metal: G.J.B. 1918 Canister green ink stamped: A.G.P.A. 14.APR.1918 M2 11.C.H. Canister red ink stamped: 3 blurred letters or digits.gas mask german

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

Issued to Australian troops on Western Front of World War 1Soft covered 16 page bookletworld war 1, western front, publications, languages

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

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

Trooper Sloan Bolton DCM enlisted in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment and served at Gallipoli and in Palestine. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in capturing a German field gun at Beersheba on 31st October 1917. In the same action he was instrumental in preventing German engineers from destroying the wells. This biography describes his war service and his family life and considerable achievements after the warTrooper Sloan Bolton DCM enlisted in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment and served at Gallipoli and in Palestine. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in capturing a German field gun at Beersheba on 31st October 1917. In the same action he was instrumental in preventing German engineers from destroying the wells. This biography describes his war service and his family life and considerable achievements after the warSoft covered book 216 pagesInscribed by author: "Margaret Grant daughter of Sloan - proud of that name - Margaret"world war 1, beersheba, 4th light horse regiment, sloan scotty bolton, elsie bolton, margaret grant

Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify water but stopped one from drinking mud. The filtered water was run in to a water bottle containing sterilizing tablets.Light green cotton bag. Fitted with brass eyelets in top corner for use as hanging point.Manufacturer's stamp: "M & Co. 1945, Defence broad arrow, CAT No A.F. 0005"

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

Hardcover book with RAAC insignia on coverbook, tanks

Hardcover book with RAAC insignia on coverbook, tanks

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

Used for setting up in defensive position for firing on fixed linesThe 4/19 PWLH Regiment was previously equipped with Bren guns. However being a mounted unit, Bren LMG were either carried as personal weapons of the unit's assault troopers or mounted on Mk1 Ferret Scout Cars or Saracen Armoured Personnel Carriers. As far as is known, this tripod was not on issue.weapons, mounts, bren gun, tripod

On 19 May 1908 authority was given for the formation of the 'Australian Volunteer Automibile Corps'. This Corps was disbanded in 1916, but during its short life it proved to be the forerunner, but not the ancestor, of the present day Royal Australian Armoured Corps. During World War 1 the first Australian armoured car despatched to the war was manned by volunteers of this Corps. On 1 July 1929 the 19th Light Horse (Yarrowee Light Horse) ceased to be maintained. In 1935 the 19th Light Horse (Armoured Car) Regiment became the 1st Armoured Car Regiment (Wimmera Regiment) forming part of the 2nd Cavalry Division with detachments at Horsham, Nhill, Dimboola, Rupanyip and Murtoa.Electroplated nickel EPNS silver tray, oblong with bowed sides. Tray patterned with concentric striations. 14.5 cm elliptical space in centre containing inscriptions. On front: "FIRST ARMOURED CAR REGT TROOP DRILL CONTEST A Sqn, B Sqn, C Sqn 1934." On back: Hallmark - G 712 6 pointed star containing "8" over boomerang. EPNS S&Snhill, 1st armoured car regiment, silverware, troop competitions

Varnished wooden board, 50 x 25.5 cm, bevelled edges, on which is mounted three chromed (?) metal atachments - 1. Badge of 2nd Armoured Brigade depicting a battle axe held in an armoured right arm (14 x 18 cm) 2. Title on curved strip (in the style of title, embroidered as worn on uniforms) - "4/19 P W L H" 3. "OFFICERS MESS"Refer physical descriptionsign, 2nd armoured brigade

German Hebel Model 1894 flare pistol. Breach loading. Steel construction, wooden pistol grips. This firearm has been rendered inoperativeSerial No FL 25469flare pisrol

Soft cover booklet, 64 pp

Guide to the Australian War Memorial as at 1945Hard cover book, 114 pp, including fold out plans of the memorialhistory, guide, australian war memorial