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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet, Japanese Type 30
Japanese Type 30 Bayonet, to fit Arisaka Type 30, 38 and 99 Rifles Hooked quillon (made prior to 1942) Nil -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Scabbard for Japanese Type 30 Bayonet
Steel scabbard for 182.1Nil -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Bayonet, L1A2
Steel Bayonet for the Australian 7.62mm SLR Rounded fuller (hence L1A2 - not the very similar L1A1)Nil -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet Scabbard, L1A2
Steel scabbard for L2A1 bayonet with cotton webbing P37 bayonet frogNil -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Sighting Telescope (component part)
Appears to be part of sighting telescope for artillery. Further ID information has been sought from various sources, in including the Royal Australian Artillery History Company. The RAAHC have been most cooperative and interested in attempting to identify the equipment of which this item is a part, but with no firm details on its use or history at the time of cataloguing. Detailed communication between RAAHC and MERSL are available from the latter.Off-centre ring part way along barrel has engravings for elevation (?), ranging from 57 to 69 (see 4th picture above). Actual numbers engraved are 57 63 69, with small engravings to mark each degree between these intervals. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Japanese Field Telephone, Japanese Army Field Telephone Model 92, Early 1940s
Wood-encased telephone (aluminium-reinforced edging strips) in leather carrying case. Hinged lid mostly aluminium (some wooden trim). (Missing from original: Metal dividers/calipers should be held by the leather strips on front of case).Metal instruction plate inside lid - shows wiring diagram with instructions in Japanese. Serial No. (Front of wooden box): 146112 (other inscriptions in Japanese) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Leather, Ammo, 1987
Australian manufactured black leather ammo boots to the British pattern used by the Australian armed forces.Used by Australain armed forcesAnkle high, black stiched leather ammo boots with nylon laces on 12 eyelets, internal leather tongue and moulded synthetic soles. Size 10G.Made in Australia 10*G 1987boots, footwear -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Case for Dial Sight, 1942
Leather case for Dial Sight for 15 pounder field gun (Case only; Dial sight not present) D^D CASE NO. 107 (AUST) NO. ... DIAL SIGHT (No. obscured by scratch in leather) F.S. 1942 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Helmet, Steel US M-1, Vietnam era
Vietnam eraM1 steel helmet used by the United States military from WWII to 1985. Painted textured finish light olive green. The rim edge has a crimped metal band running around it, with a rear seam. Mounted on each side of the helmet there are D shaped swiveled metal loops for a chinstrap. The adjustable chinstrap is made of olive drap coloured nylon webbing with blackened metal clips. A two pice clip system metal fastener is used to connect the two pieces of the chinstrap.On the inside of the helmet is written in black textra the name MORCOM, No 37019, and 1966-67.helmet, headgear -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Helmet, Steel US M1
Standard M1 helmet with liner. Photo 0188b shows inside helmet with liner removed. Photos 0188d-f show liner onlyOnly markings are as in photos 0188a & 0188c.headgear, helmet -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Helmet Liner US M-1C Paratrooper Helmet
Fibre helmet liner with internal webbing (chin strap missing).On webbing, stamp designating part number etc, as shown in photo 0189c. headgear, helmet -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canteen, Water, Circa 1960s
Used by Australian Army circa 1960s.Used by Australian Army circa 1960sUnpainted US style aluminium canteen formed by two seam welded halves (front and back sides) with an aluminium threaded top for attaching a top to the water canteen. The water canteen has a black plastic screw top lid attached to the neck by a metal link chain. The front of the water canteen is bowed outwards with the back being flat with a curved top doorway shaped indentation.australian army, water canteen, aluminium -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Bomb, Aerial Practice
The 11 Pound Practice Bomb was used in Australia to train air crews both during and after WW2. When the bomb hit the ground it produced a smoke cloud so that the aircrew could see where their bomb had landed. There was only a small explosive charge in them. Cylindrical, finned steel bomb weighing approx. 11lb painted silver with three stripes (blue, yellow, red) painted around the mid-section. One attachment point/loop. Cast iron nose. None. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
British QF 2 Pounder 40mm Naval (Pom-Pom) Round, 1931 (shell case), 1941 (projectile)
The Ordnance QF (Quick-firing) 2-pounder was a 40mm British autocannon known as the 'pom-pom' and used as an anti-aircraft gun by the Royal Navy. The name came from the sound that the original guns made when firing. This QF 2-pounder is not the same 2 pounder used by the British Army as an anti-tank gun and a tank gun, although they both fired 2 pounds (40mm) projectiles. Brass shell case with iron/steel explosive projectile2 PR 1 1931 CF MF LOT 15anti-tank -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Mortar Bomb, 2 Inch
The ordnance SBML two-inch mortar was a British-designed mortar used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War and later. It was more portable than larger mortars and had greater range and firepower than rifle grenades. It could launch a 960g High-explosive bomb to an effective range of 460m.Steel cylinder with six perforated tail vanes.. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - QF 1 pounder 37mm (Pom-Pom) Round
This round was fired by the QF 1 pounder gun known as the Pom-pom because of its distinctive sound when firing. It was the world's first automatic cannon and was used by many different countries. It achieved notoriety when used by the Boers in the South African War 1899 - 1902.Brass case and iron pom-pom projectile.V S & M -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canteen cover, Circa 1960s
Used by Australian Army circa 1960sFelt lined khaki green stitched water canteen cover with two metal press studs on the top front of the cover used for attaching the top to the front. There are four stitched lines on the front of the cover from the top to the bottom. The cover has stitched reinforcement around its top opening. A metal belt loop attached is stitched to the back of the cover with webbing.cover, canteen, khaki, australian army -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Italian 75mm Anti-aircraft Round, 1939
Shell for the Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34. This gun fired a 6.5kg shell to an effective range/height 8,500 metres. Australians encountered these weapons in North Africa from 1941 to 1942. Brass shell with cast iron projectile.S M I 14-6-39 L.7 U.T.A.N FIRENZEworld war two, ww2, second world war, italian, north africa, north africa campaign, cannone da 75/46 c.a. modello 34, 75mm anti-aircraft round -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Artillery shell for 25 pounder Gun/Howitzer, 1954
The Ordnance QF 25-pounder was the major British field gun and howitzer during the Second World War. Many Commonwealth countries used them during WW2 and Australia produced the guns at General Motors Holden. They were renowned for their rapid rate of fire and when firing at maximum range (12,253m -13,400yds) one gun could have up to 5 shells in the air at once. In North Africa during WW2, they were sometimes called upon to act as anti-tank guns. A shortened and lightened version of the gun was made in Australia and used in jungle operations.Steel conical projectile25 PR MK 1 L35 ME 11/54 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - 40mm L60 Bofors Anti-Aircraft Round
The Bofors gun (which fired this round) was designed in the 1930s by AB Bofors, a Swedish arms manufacturer. It proved to be one of the most successful light anti-aircraft guns used during World War II. Apart from being used by most of the Allied forces, captured guns were used by the Germans and Japanese. The Bofors had a rate of fire between 80 - 100 rounds per minute when hand-loaded via 4-round clips. Effective maximum range was approx. 3,800m. On land, the guns were mounted singly on numerous types of chassis whilst Naval guns were either single or dual mountings. A few countries still use the Bofors Gun to this day.Brass case with iron/steel projectile -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Mortar Bomb M362A1, 81mm
In 1970 the US M29 81mm mortar replaced the British 3-inch mortar which had been used by Australian forces since WW2 .The Australian designation is F2 81mm Mortar. It remains in use today. Maximum range is approx. 3,600m with the 4.27kg M362A1 projectile. Effective bursting area is approx. 34m in diameter.81mm Mortar bomb of steel and cast-iron construction with 6 tail vanes. The example shown here is a High Explosive bomb with a dummy fuse.Dummy Fuse A66 81mm 362A1 N63(4 H.E.S 1-HX-7-L&S/V- 66-M141mortar -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Ordnance QF 3-Pounder Naval Gun Shell Case, 1901
Mk II Shell used by the Ordnance QF 3-pounder Vickers (47mm / L50) naval gun first tested in 1903. It was used on Royal Navy warships. Effective firing range was 2000 yards (1829m) approx.Brass naval gun shell case.II C V S & M 2 - 8 - 01 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
British 18 Pounder WW1 Artillery Round, 1916
The Ordnance QF 18-pounder was the standard British field gun of the First World War and was used by both British and Commonwealth Forces. It was horse drawn until the army replaced horses with motor vehicles in the 1930s. The gun was still in use with the Australian Army in the early days of WW2 until replaced by more modern 25 pounder gun/howitzers. Rimmed brass shell with iron and steel projectile.18 PR II M.A.C. 255 F BA 19816 1916artillery -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Backpack, 1973
Vietnam era Australian Army backpackVietnam era Australian Army backpackAustralian Army Vietnam era khaki green multi compartment canvas with cotton/polyester adjustable webbing and metal buckle securing straps. The backpack has two main compartments located at the top and bottom, with two smallèr comparments located either side of the top. The back pack has a hard plastic insert at the back, with two padded shoulder carrying straps. Two padded strips are located on the rear of the backpack. Two adjustable webbing and metal buckle straps secure the top compartment. Three adjustable webbing and metal buckle straps secure the bottom compartment. A wide webbing with multiple insert metal eyelets is stiched across the middle front of the back pack, two across the side at the top, and one across the top flap. The top flap has a webbing strap handle, a stiched clear plastic identification compartment, and two reinforced stiched slits on either side of the rear of the flap.1973 is printed on the rear of the backpack.vietnam, australian army, backpack -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - HMAS Maryborough Insignia photo
Glass framed photo of the HMAS Maryborough insignia. Naval gold coloured crown with blue, red and green jewel inserts located above a gold coloured plaque. The plaque has a gold coloured edge with a gold coloured pig on a blue background on the left, a picture of a building with a frame tower on a red background located on the right, and a picture of trees on a white background located on the bottom. At the bottom of the picture is a gold edged blue ribbon with the words HMAS Maryborough in gold lettering. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Unknown - Scale model HMAS Maryborough (1)
Model of the ship served on by W Thomson during WWII.Scale model of the HMAS Maryborough that was operated by the Australian Navy during WWII.Grey and black painted plastic and wood scale model of the Bathurst class HMAS Maryborough (1940 to 1946) minesweeper (commonly known as corvettes) mounted in a wooden frame glass sided and top case. It has cotton rigging with metal anchor chains. An inscribed metal plate is located on the front glass side. The upper of the model is painted grey, and the bottom black. J195 is painted in black lettering on the bow of the model.J195 H.M.A.S Maryborough 1940 - 1946 Made by W. Thomsonmodel, hmas maryborough, bathurst class, minesweeper, corvette -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - RAAF Point Cook Crest
Metal RAAF Point Cook crest mounted on a small dark red coloured plaque. The plaque has a mounting slot on the back and foward sloping curved sides meeting at a lower point. The circular RAAF crest has a jeweled crown at the top, black lettering at the bottom, and gold lettering on a circular blue enamel background surrounding a brown coloured line drawing of an eagle flying over water with the sun in the background.Point Cook Royal Australian Air Force First And Foremostraaf, point cook, crest, metal, plaque -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Ration Pack Emergency, WWII
WWII emergency ration pack used by Australian Armed Forces.WWII emergency ration pack used by Australian Armed ForcesWWII emergency ration pack used by Australian Armed Forces. Small rectangular shaped khaki green painted tin plate metal container with lid. Black ink printed usage instructions on the front and rear of the lid. Department of Defence logo printed on front cover.On front of the lid. MADE IN AUSTRALIA EMERGENCY RATION To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this fation must be reported at first oppurtunity. Instructions for use are printed INSIDE the lid. KEEP PACK INTACT D(up arrow)D On rear of the lid INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FRUIT RATION & MILK TABLETS: MEAT & VEG. RATION: ration pack, emergency, wwii, australian armed forces -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Fur Felt, New Zealand, 1916-1918
This head-wear was Introduced by Lieutenant colonel William Malone whilst in command of a New Zealand Territorial unit (Taranaki Rifles) just prior to World War 1. The hat's crown was said to mirror the outline of Mount Taranaki. The hat was formerly adopted by the New Zealand army in France in early 1916 and is commonly referred to as the 'Lemon Squeezer'. It is still in use for ceremonial purposes. Note: Lieutenant colonel Malone was killed in action on Gallipoli in 1915 during the battle of Chunuk Bair. Fur felt hat, khaki, similar in appearance to a Scout's hat but with a higher crown and longer 'bashes'. Blue/red/blue cloth Puggaree with brass WW1 NZ Artillery badge. Often referred to as a New Zealand "Lemon squeezer" of WW1.hat, headgear -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin Box
Word War I tobacco tinTin box with a fragile, thin, paper-like label on front showing signs of wear and rust.Luxor Virginian Tobaccoworld war i, tobacco