The authors presentation of the years of the Vietnam War both in Vietnam and in Australia.One of many books written about the Vietnam War (Australia).Book, Paperback - The Vietnam Years (from the jungle to the Australian suburbs) by Michael Caulfield; Published 2007.Cover of the book has at the top, a picture of Australian soldiers in Vietnam; at the bottom presents pictures of activities in Australia at same time of pictures of anti-war protestors. The book tile rests in the middle of the cover: The Vietnam Years. From the jungle to the Australian suburbs. The authors name is at the very bottom of the cover: Michael Caulfield. vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

A faithful model of an M60 machine gun, the prime heavy shooter of infantry sections.A faithful depiction of that weapon which was often crucial to survival in Contact circumstances.Wooden, metal and plastic model M60 machine gun on tripod.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

A faithful depiction of an M16 automatic rifle that gradually partnered the SLR rifle as the typical weapon for riflemen and other soldiers.The model represents the M16 automatic rifle that, with the SLR rifle, became the 'best friend' to many infantry soldiers and other elements of Australian Armed Forces in Vietnam.The M16 rifle is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine. Wikipedia Length: 38.81 in (986 mm) (M16A1); 39.63 in (1,007 mm) (M16A2); 39.37 in (1,000 mm) (M16A4) Caliber: 5.56 mm (.223 in) Designed: 1959 In service: 1964–present Muzzle velocity: 3,150 ft/s (960 m/s) (M855A1 round) Produced: : 1963–present; Sights: Iron sights: Rear: aperture; L-type flip; Front: wing-protected post; Various aiming opticsM16 automatic rifle; made of metal, plastic.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The L1A1 SLR rifle was the first 'best friend' for infantry and other elements of the Australian Armed Forces; the rifle was the closest focus for troops during training and drill.The L1A1 SLR rifle was often the survival factor for troops in a combat situation hence it was treated reverently by the soldier and kept in best working order even in extreme circumstances.LiA1 SLR Rifle. Known as the L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) and is known for is straightforward fieldstripping and robust nature. The L1A1 is the British version of the Belgian FN FAL rifle. The L1A1 is a reliable, hard-hitting, gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle. The weapon was extensively used by the Australian Infantryman. The L1A1 SLR rifle was the initial general issue to infantrymen and other elements of the Armed Forces. L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) Type: Battle rifle Wars: Cold War, Vietnam War, Falklands War Designed: 1951 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN) Number built: Over 1 million Weight: 4.0–4.96 kg (8.8–10.2 lb) Length: 1,090 mm (43 in) Barrel length: 533 mm (21 in) Cartridge: 7.62 mm NATO Rimless Calibre: 7.62 mm (.308 in) Action: Gas and return spring operated, tilting block Rate of fire: 20 rounds/min semi auto Muzzle velocity: 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) Effective range: 600 m (656 yd) Feed system: 20-round detachable box magazine Sights: Aperture rear sight, hooded post front sight Accesaries bayonet, sling, grenade launcher, telescopic sights Serial No. AD8100176vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The Sub Branch male members began an annual day out in 2005 whereby they took travel by train to and from Gisbourne to enjoy each others company over a lunch and an ale and to while away the time. In a lighthearted spirit, the Break The Seal competition was began to honour that member who held off the longest before succumbing to the 'call of nature'.Significant is respect to being a lighthearted evidence of the comradeship and supportiveness of Vietnam veterans.Trophy shield of mahogany polished wood for the Breaking of the Seal award at the members' annual day out. Brass plates on the shield record the winners from inception in 2005 to retirement in 2014Shield heading on a gold plate at the top of the shield records: D Viets Whistlestop Tour, Gisbourne. "Break"-The-Seal "Perpetual Trophy. Individual brass plates record the winners since inception in 2005 until the Trophy was retired in 2014. Central in the body of the trophy is a circular disc imprinted with By Presidential Decree with sketches therein: possum on the left, a beer glass in the middle and a koala on the right with a jagged lightening like slash diagonally through the middle of the circle.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, social

Helmet is an examples of equipment (clothing) issued to the soldiers of North Vietnam. It is unknown how it came into the hands of the lender.Significant in respect that the soldiers of North Vietnam were a respected foe and these items represent a tangible reminder of the enemy faced.Pith Helmet as issued to Army of North Vietnam soldiers, olive in colour with a North Vietnam star central to the front.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, north vietnamese army

Book with DVD � A Time To Honour - is souvenir book issued at USA 50th Anniversary Commemorations, Hawaii June 2017A detailed commentary of the Vietnam War, albeit, from the American perspective.Hard Back copy of book issued at USA 50th Anniversary Commemorations, Hawaii, 2017; includes relative DVD: 120 circumference.Title: Vietnam War, 50th Commemorations. A Time To Honour. Stories of Service, Duty and Sacrifice.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, usa

Black army boots similar to general issue in the Vietnam war.Good footwear was critical within the general climate of Vietnam varying from very dry to very wet and considerable humidity.Army boots, black; make: HiTest; size 9.On sole - Hi Test.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

TBAWeapons: an example of armanment rounds as issued in Vietnam war.MF84vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, weapons

Field cutlery for use on patrol.Such items had great relevance to soldiers whilst 'ón patrol'; they facilitated some comfort ie food in often strenuous and tiring circumstances and for many...was their first foray into cooking.Army issue of field cutlery set comprising knife, fork spoon with clip. Made of metal. Each piece is 160 longClip: 7360-66-014-47c7; fork: ca 66, dd; knife: spoon: mcl 171. vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

The pieces represent the type of cutlery utensils issued to Defence Forces over a wide range of conflicts.Significant in respect to being an example of the types of equipment etc that was used during many conflicts including (likely) the Vietnam War.Era of usage is undetermined. Cutlery set, for use in base, comprising knife, fork and spoon, made of metal. Given the different markings on the pieces and the different aging colours, it is likely that this is not a set but notwithstanding that appearance, they still represent the standard issue of cutlery to the Armed Forces for use 'ín base'.Both the fork and spoon have Rising Sun imprinted onto the handles; plus the fork has two half moon swirls at the end of the handles. The knife has a twin line border on the handle. Additionally, the fork has nickel and silver, sheffield england on reverse of the handle.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

WW2 Field Dressings x three pieces.An example of Field Dressings from WW2 which can be compared with Field Dressings from the Vietnam area and also from the current era.Field dressing of WW2 vintage by three pieces of the same item ie 'Field Dressing', each made of cloth material. Detailed usage and instructions. ww2, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Souvenired flag as used by Viet Cong; unknown how it came into hands of the donor.A significant reminder of what enemy the Australian Defence Forces were up against.Viet Cong flag, made of cloth, looks 'hand made'. Dimensions are xxmm long and xxmm wide. Colours are equally red on top half with blue on bottom half; yellow text at top of the flag is Quyet Thang; a yellow star straddles the halfway line of the flag and has yellow 1969 below the star.Colours are equally red on top half with blue on bottom half; yellow text at top of the flag is Quyet Thang; a yellow star straddles the halfway line of the flag and has yellow 1969 below the star.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, viet cong

The bottle of port is one of many memorabilia items from the era.Like all of the Vietnam War memorabilia, this bottle of port is a reminder of the Vietnam War and of the Veterans Service 'in country'. Clay bottle of port; bottle cream in colour with black seal. Bottle has two pictures around the side: black sketch of Vietnam Memorial at Australian War Memorial, Canberra; colour iconic picture of diggers awaiting dustoff. Above the sketch of Vietnam Memorial is text: "Vietnam Memorial', below the sketch is "For all those who served, suffered and died 1962 - 1973"; a map of Vietnam sits between the Vietnam Memorial and the dustoff picture.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, memorabilia

Army Issue kit bag for carrying personal goods eg when re-posted; used by JP Redfern, National Serviceman 19** to 19** including his Vietnam Service.Personally significant to owner but with y a like significance to all soldiers who also used same type kit bag.Army issue Kit Bag, olive drab colour, made of light canvas material; with name and Service number.Name: Redfern JP; Service No. 3791313; yellow dash for colour identificationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Medals from WW1.Significant to remember previous wars and conflicts as it is from these that the qualities and attributes for future generations of soldiers (including Vietnam veterans) have been born.WW1 trio of Medals: 1st medal: 1914-15 Star: The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. 2nd Medal: The medal is circular, 36mm in diameter, silver in colour. The obverse bears an un-crowned effigy of King George V, facing left, with the inscription; ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:’ The reverse depicts St. George naked on horseback, armed with a short sword. The horse tramples on the Prussian shield and the skull and cross-bones. Just off-centre, near the right upper rim, is the Sun of Victory. The dates 1914 and 1918 appear in the left and right fields respectively. The recipient's details can be found on the medal's rim impressed in sans serif capitals - but due to the large numbers that were issued and the several suppliers that were involved this varies. The ribbon is 36mm wide with colours orange, white, black and blue. 3rd Medal: Victory Medal: The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The obverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. Dimensions: rack: xxmm by yymm; medal 1: xxmm x ymm; medal 2: xxmm x ymm; medal e3: xxmm xy yymm. 1st medal: The obverse has, centrally located, a scroll reading 1914-15. 2nd medal: The obverse has the inscription; ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP 3rd medal: The obverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, ww1

Photograph is of high historical significance given Brig. Pearson's achievements in the Vietnam War.Brig. Pearson was a significant Australian figure in the Vietnam War: Major General Cedric Maudsley Ingram "Sandy" Pearson, AO, DSO, OBE, MC (24 August 1918 – 7 November 2012) was an Australian Army officer. He was a Commander of Australian Forces during the Vietnam War, Commandant of the Royal Military College, Duntroon and Director of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.In portrait orientation; framed black and white photo of head and shoulders of soldier in uniformNilvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Soldiers required to take preventative measures to minimise contacting malaria and use of repellant onto clothing was critical.Equipment such as this item can have great significance to some soldiers.Empty small bottle of insect repellant, clothing: 3 fl. ozs; army green bottle.Usage instructions. Dept of Defence symbal.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

On base: 30-550-DEFA MF82 AUSvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, weapon

Amongst field kit, the sweat rag was every bit as important as other items - it served many purpose eg washer, towel, cleaning equipment, pillow, sun shade.Held in high esteem by the field soldier because of its efficient and many purpose usages.Field sweat rag for field soldiers made of soft absorbent material and suitable for a wide range of uses.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Dept of Defence issued equipment: torch.A significant memory for soldiers who had used this equipment.Army issue torch; drab green in colour but with two yellow bands around the stem. Label: Boniface; Markings: MX-99/U; Makers: Bright Star Trade marg Reg.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Dept of Defence issued equipment: trip wire for a wide range of usages including preventative, precautionary measures against enemy.Trip wire was an effective and valuable resource used by Australian soldiers for their protection and an advanced warning of enemy presence whilst in the field.Small cardboard roll of trip wire, attached to beige paper label with red text.IMPORTANT/ run wire through finger and thumb to remove kinks before use.trip wire, explosive device, booby trap, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, weapons

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White Cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.David Anthony B Wallis, Service No. 3794885vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number with a red poppy attached.John Noel McCarthy, Service No. 3112702vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran..A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Peter Raymond Gillson, Service No. 37857vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Leo McNab, Service No. 39354vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Bryan Francis Fitzpatrick, Service No. A34167vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Dennis Lindsay Brooks, Service No. 3787889vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.John Milton Rands, Service No. 2787069.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran .A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Francis Lindsay Raffen, Service No. 4186vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch