This Gear box universal, with its Cone assembly ( inc lens) in conjunction with Magazine 500 exposures unit ( see CAT 5561) is part of the F22 aerial camera assembly. As an assembly, the type F22 aerial camera came into RAF and RAAF service c1942. It was used by the RAF over Europe and by the RAAF extensively through the Sth. West Pacific area of operations, during WW2. This type of camera was used through the Vietnam war up to the early 1980's. The F22 camera assembly when mounted in the reliable Canberra aircraft, did aerial survey work in PNG, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sumatra and the Australian mainland. This type of camera was used in Spitfires, Mosquitos, Avro Lincolns and Canberra aircraft.Heavy, metal construction. The base is a rectangular box shape and mounted to that is a funnel shaped tube. Inside the tube are numerous small baffles around the sides painted matte black. The box has a 7 pin electrical connector. The box section can be opened by releasing catches. It has a timber base. Near the mouth of the tube, outside, is a panel with a slot and indentations F5.6 F8 F11 F16.There is a tape label near mouth if tube with writing embossed "LENS S/NO 2767849" The box has a label "GEARBOX/UNIVERSAL. MODEL 14A/4249 SERIAL No. 1685"aviation, reconnaisance, camera, photography

Issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment, this belt is designed to attach a range of different equipment. Issued to Malcolm Angus 3112710, served Vietnam.Webbing belt, green colour, belt has a series of holes along length for belt adjustment and equipment attachment, brass buckles and keepers.webbing, belts, equipment

This model was a Vietnam era issueTorch, green colour, plastic and metal, 90 degree angle shape, has metal clip for belt/other attachment, sliding on/off switch, battery end screws off same as globe end for replacement.Raised embossed on torch, " FULTON made in U.S.A, MX - 99IU"torches, military, accessories

.1) With the Rising Sun, this was most likely worn in Vietnam. Item in collection relating to Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for service details..1) Shoulder rank insignia 2 stripes “Corporal” to fit around upper arm and over shoulder, centre has sewn on Rising Sun badge with Cpl stripes sewn on under, each side has a pocket for a pen etc, velcro sections on each side. .2) More modern version, darker green, has only one pen/pencil pocket ..1) On inside in texta, “DODD”corporal, rank insignia

Peter Ball was conscripted for two years National Service beginning on 23.4.1969 Regt No 3796117. Postings, Recruit Training Puckapunyal Vic, Infantry Corp Training Singleton NSW, Infantry Corp Reinforcement Wing Ingleburn NSW, Jungle Training Centre Canungra QLD 3 weeks, ankle injury 5.9.69, return to Ingleburn, Basic Signals Course Ingleburn 5.11.69 - 10.12.69, Volunteered for service Vietnam, passed medically fit, fly out 3.3.1970 for Saigon, posted to Reinforcement Wing Nui Dat for 3 weeks acclimatisation training, posted to 6 Pl B Coy 8 RAR 25.3.70, embark HMAS Sydney for Australia 1.11.70, disembark Brisbane 12.11.70, posted to Enogerra Barracks Brisbane, posted to Vic Barracks Melbourne 5.3.1971 for discharge, posted to Sale 2 weeks with CMF fortnight Camp, discharged from the Army 23.4.1971 with the rank of PTE. Enlist in the CMF Geraldton WA in A Coy 16 RWAR on 24.6.1978 same Regt No, discharged re interstate transfer on 18.2.1981, rank L/Cpl.Pay Book No C 23443, brown covers with green tape on binding, print in black on front, hand written in black texta, white label on with hand writing in blue pen, 40 pages with entries in blue & red hand writing, large purple “DISCHARGED” stamp on many pages, rear page has a yellow envelope taped on with 3 X “Pay Book variation Authority” slips in, off white, layout in green, typing in black with red hand written items on, rear page cover has photo of a soldier with name, rank and date onFront cover in texta, “3796117 BALL PETER CHARLES”, date stamp on page 1 “23 APR 1969”, rear page photo date has ,”26.4.69”. Pay book Variations Authorities dated, “14.12.70, 14.12.70, 15.12.70” pay books, administrative record, soldiers

Items like this were made in Unit lines in the Australian Base Nui Dat Vietnam. A type of trench art. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Souvenir, 7.62 mm SLR round with a section of a safety pin embedded into the inner lead lining, green army cord attached to wear around the necksouvenir, trench art

.1) This is a Australian military issue towel. .2) This was obtained in Vietnam origin unknown, “KB 138” is a washing No allocated to individuals to have washing done in the town of Baria near the Australian Base Nui Dat. Washing was taken to Baria in bulk from a unit and when it came back it did not necessarily mean you got yours back. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704..1) Bath towel, green cotton with sewn edging all around, white tag in one corner with faint details. .2) Bath towel, green cotton, ends of towel are patterned with frayed ends, texta pen numbering & lettering on..1) On white tag faint,”........Beach SA 1969”, on the other side, “(arrow up)”, in black pen, “PB” .2) In faint black texta pen, “KB 138”, in one corner in texta, “PB”.towels, bath, accessory

Uniform re Lt Col Murray Metherall, refer Cat No 590.2 for service history..1) Jacket blue colour, Patrol Blues, gold metal buttons, service ribbons Vietnam and long service, shoulder rank insignia. .2) Trousers, khaki. (Not part of Patrol Blues jacket.uniform, ceremonial, blues

Seymour and Puckapunyal areas Military history. "Spans well over 130 years from the Colonial days, the post Federation era, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and 1st National Service scheme to the Vietnam War and the 2nd National Service scheme".Soft cover book. Soft cover - heavy gauge paper, black, red and white print on front and back. Front illustrated black and white photograph soldiers on parade with background of buildings. Bacl - illustrated lightly coloured map. 65 pages - cut, plain, sewn, gloss white. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs and maps.book, military history, seymour and puckapunyal

Paper notes used for foreign currency. A collection of bank notes from Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Military Notes, Hong Kong, China, East Timor and Vietnam.See photo filesbank notes, military notes

This jacket is part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, exlosive disposal and laundy operations. The jacket was manufactured in 1968 and was worn by an unknown RAAOC serviceman. The patches on his sleeves denote that he had earned qualifications as a parachuter and a marksman and that he was a Warrant Officer 1. Due to the period of manufacture it can be presumed that the serviceman whom this uniform belonged to served Vietnam War.As an historic military uniform dating to 1968, it is presumed that this item would have been used in service during the Vietnam War. The wearer of the uniform is unknown, however the patches and flashes attached signify that the serviceman worked for the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, earned qualifications as a parachuter and marksman and ranked highly as a Warrant Officer 1. The item is representative of a type of uniform worn by high ranking RAAOC servicemen during the 1960’s. It is also in very good condition for its age.A khaki coloured waist length jacket which is composed of a heavy fabric. The jacket fastens with five buttons down the front and a buckle. The buttons are composed of brown plastic and the buckle is a dark grey metal. The buckle is attached to a waistband on the right-hand side which loops around to a strip of fabric on the left-hand side which passes through the buckle. There are two breast pockets, one on each side of the chest. The right breast pocket is fastened with a brown plastic button and the left breast pocket is missing its button. Each pocket has a flap of fabric which covers the button area. The jacket has a collar and an epaulette on each shoulder which are each fastened with one brown plastic button. There is a ribbon of fabric on the interior of the collar with no inscriptions. There are identical crescent shaped red patches on each shoulder, each showing the words in navy blue stitching "Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps". The upper right sleeve has a khaki coloured parachuting qualification patch, which depicts an air balloon in white stitching, with wings on either side in light blue stitching. The lower section of each sleeve has a Warrant Officer First Class khaki coloured patch. This depicts a shield in red, black, white, blue and gold stitching in the centre which sits beneath a gold and blue striped line and a gold star. There is a gold kangaroo to the left of these motifs and a gold emu to the right. Beneath these motifs there is a ribbon in white, blue and gold stitching with the word "Australia". In addition there are curvilinear green decorative elements with yellow flowers on their ends. The left-hand sleeve also has a brown marksmen qualification patch. This depicts two crossed rifles in white and brown stitching. There is a white label with printed inscriptions on the interior of the left breast pocket. There is also a band of fabric on the interior back waist band which has three button holes.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: E.W. PTY/LTD. SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1968 (a broad arrow) Class 8405-66-025-641 Batch A.W... Mill (the ‘A.W...’ is in stamped purple ink and there are some other purple inscriptions that are difficult to decipher) SIZE OF CHEST 39/49PR MATCHING TROUSERS 37 PR DRY CLEAN ONLY CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS ONLY NAME..... ARMY No..... (the number 40 is also wrtten in faded black ink in the top right corner of the label)military, jacket, army, raaoc, royal australian army ordnance corps, parachuting, marksman, warrant officer, uniform

These trousers are part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, exlosive disposal and laundy operations. The trousers were manufactured in 1969 and were worn by an unknown RAAOC serviceman. The patches on the sleeves of the corresponding jacket denote that he had earned qualifications as a parachuter and a marksman and that he was a Warrant Officer 1. Due to the period of manufacture it can be presumed that the serviceman whom this uniform belonged to served in the Vietnam War.As historic military uniform trousers dating to 1968, it is presumed that this item would have been used in service during the Vietnam War. The wearer of the uniform is unknown, however the patches and flashes attached signify that the serviceman worked for the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, earned qualifications as a parachuter and marksman and ranked highly as a Warrant Officer 1. The item is representative of a type of uniform worn by high ranking RAAOC servicemen during the 1960’s. It is also in very good condition for its age.khaki coloured trousers which are composed of a heavy fabric. The trousers button up at the front with 6 plastic buttons. There is an additional strip of fabric attached to the right-hand fly which can be fastened with an extra button on the interior of the left-hand fly. There are an additional 6 buttons along the interior waistband. There are also three buttons on the exterior waistband down the front and a buckle. The buttons are composed of brown plastic. There are two open hip pockets, one on either side, and another button-up pocket on the right-hand side of the back. There is a white label with inscriptions attached to the interior of the back pocket with an extra piece of fabric attached for mending patches.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: CONWAY BROS. PTY. LTD ADELAIDE 1969 (a broad arrow) Class 8405-66-025-6183 A W M 7 (these characters are stamped in faded black ink) SIZE & WAIST 33R MATCHING JACKET 37-38R in a box are the words: DRY CLEAN ONLY. Re-press on original seams. Creases set by Si-ro-set. Mending patch attached. (end of box containing words) NAME.....DOCKSEY (‘Docksey is in hand-written black ink) ARMY No.....216308 (numbers also hand-written in black ink) (the number 40 is also wrtten in faded black ink in the top right corner of the label)military, army, raaoc, marksman, royal australian army ordnance corps, parachuting, warrant officer, uniform, trousers

.1) Hard cardboard cover, red buckram with gold print on front & spine. .2) Dust cover paper, off white background, black print on front & spine. Gold monochrome photo of 3 medals with ribbons on front, black & white photo on back. Inscription on title page. 154 pages, cut, plain, off white, illustrated black / white photos.Handwritten in black in on title page: “175 (Copy No 175 of 1000)” Dust cover spine: “Awards for Vietnam 1962 -73” Title page: “Australian Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962 - 73. Being a record of British and Foreign decorations Awarded to Australian Servicemen. Limited Edition” book, awards, gallantry, vietnam

Item issued to individual units in the Australian Army for Outstanding Service by the South Vietnamese Govt during the Vietnam War.Badge, South Vietnamese Unit Citation with Palm. Rectangular shape, gold edging, centre has fabric coloured red each end, yellow centre & centre is of a brass palm leaf. Rear has pin & clasp.On rear: "GRACO GI"citation, palm unit, south vietnam

Belonged to 3789179 PTE FRANK FRIGERIO, 7 RAR South Vietnam, April 1967 - April 1968 Brown canvas kit bag, Australian pattern. 8 Eyelets around the opening.Written in texta: “ 2. 3789179 PTE FRANK FRIGERIO 7 RAR” Printed on other side in white paint on dark paint background: “3789179 FRIGERIO” Written in white paint on dark blue background on base: “1021”container, kit bag, 7 rar

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968..1) - .3) Set of 3 black nylon tubes divided into 3 cells for a flat appearance. Air nozzle & bung at one end. equipment, mattress, section inner

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian pattern hutchie. Green nylon. Eyelets on 4 corners. Nylon tabs mounted around sides. Press studs along ends.equipment, hutchie, tent,

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian Army pattern mattress outer. Green nylon. Divided into 3 sleeves that are held shut by the aid of press studs.equipment, mattress, outer

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian Army pattern hutchie. Green nylon, eyelets on 4 corners. Nylon tabs with bits of string tied on are mounted around all sides. Press studs along ends.equipment, hutchie, tent

All photos relate to the collection of "Francis William (Dinky) DEAN" BEM VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) The soldier on the left standing is Frank Dean. The soldier sitting is wearing a “DCM” being Bruno Flematti No 54679 1 RAR, awarded the DCM over 4 actions in Vietnam 1968/69. On the rear stamped in purple “Nov.69.H” (.2) The soldier centre is Bruno Flematti, soldier on the right is Frank Dean. (.3) Soldier centres is Frank Dean. On the rear in black pen “The terrific trio”. (.4) The man on the left is possibly Max (Dad) Kelly, centre is Frank Dean, the man on the right also appears to be wearing a BEM. (.5) Frank Dean is 2nd from the right, the man on the left also appears to be wearing a BEM. (.7) On the rear in black pen “1999” All photos are in colour. (.1) Group of 5 people, 3 standing, 2 sitting, 3 are in uniform, 1 man and 1 female and a dog. (.2) Group of 3 soldiers, 2 Sgt’s and 1 Staff Sgt. (.3) Group of 3 soldiers in Mess Dress. (.4) Three men in civilian clothes wearing medals, 2 wearing hats. (.5) Four men in civilian clothes wearing medals. (.6) Barracks scene across gardens with large banner “Welcome home Diggers”. (.7) Parade showing a large banner with details of 1 RAR’s service and Battle Honours. photography, military, reunions, francis william dean

The photos all relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3472 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. (.1) The sign “6/58 ARA RQMS Course June 1958” ARA (Australian Regular Army) RQMS (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) Frank Dean is in 2nd row 1st on the right. (.2) Possibly the Officers and Senior NCO’s of 1 RAR in the late 1950’s. (.3) Some time in the 1960’s as many are wearing Vietnam ribbons. Frank Dean is 1st on the right 2nd row. (.4 - .6) “D Coy 1st Battalian of the Royal Australian Regiment”. Possibly taken in the late 1950’s. Frank Dean is in the 2nd row from bottom, 12th from the right. All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of 25 soldiers in 3 rows with sign in front. (.2) Large group of 41 soldiers in 3 rows with building behind. (.3) Large group of 46 soldiers in 3 rows, gardens and car in background. (.4 - .6) Large group of soldiers in 3 rows with sign and flag in front.photography, military

All photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) The soldier receiving the award is Frank Dean, going by the medals he is wearing this is pre Vietnam service, possibly in Malaya 1959/61. (.2) Frank Dean on the right. (.3 .4) Frank is 2nd from the left. (.5) Frank is 4th from the left. Photo is post Vietnam, possibly Malaya 1969 - 71. (.6) The RSM centre is wearing Vietnam ribbons. This is possibly Malaya, 25 years of 1 RAR. (.7 - .10) Frank is on the left, the Officer appears to be British, most likely Malaya 1969 - 71. All photos are B & W. (.1) Soldier being decorated by a Dignitory in civilian clothes. (.2) An Officer and soldier in conversation. (.3 .4) Group of 5 soldiers viewing an event. (.5) Group of 7Officers/NCO’s and 2 civilians toasting in a Mess. (.6) Two Officers and an RSM cutting a cake in a Mess. (.7 - .10) An Officer and a senior NCO taking a salute at a parade. All the same photo.photography, military, malaya

(.1) The men are from C Coy 1 RAR firing SLR rifles at the Battalions jungle training area KOTA TINGI in south Malaya. (.2) Pte John GILES at LASAH north Malaya, operational camp for A Coy 1 RAR. (.3) Pte Victor ALLEN A Coy 1 RAR in north Malaya base camp with “FEARLESS” a 3 month old mascot who wandered into the camp and stayed. While ever music was on FEARLESS would listen. (.4) The soldier in forefront is Max (Dad) KELLY. Served 2nd AIF, BCOF, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam. The photos relate to the collection of William Francis (Dinky DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. All photos are B & W. (.1) Five men on a range shot, four men shooting, a typed sheet attached with details. (2) A soldier kneeling aiming an SLR, a typed sheet attached with details. (.3) Soldier and small dog listening to a radio, atypical sheet attached with details. (.4) Two soldiers patrolling with rifles. (.5) Soldier splashing water over himself. (.6) Soldiers on parade right dressing. (.7) Two soldiers patrolling walking on a log. (.8) Two soldiers reading a book on Malaya. (.9) Two soldiers adjusting slings on their SLR’s. (.10) Two Officers seated having a cup of tea. (.11) Soldier kneeling aiming a shotgun. (.12) Soldier drinking from a water bottle. (.13) Soldier kneeling with a small black dog. (.14) Soldier holding an SLR rifle. (.15) Two soldiers leaning out of an aircraft. (.16) Soldier playing a guitar. (.17) Two soldiers kneeling holding a tin of food. All photos are stamped on the rear in purple. “Public Relations Australian Army Force, GHQ FARELF” (then either) “ELL & a number” or GUN & a Number MC”photography, military, malaya

The story of the Vietnam War memorial and Commemorative gardenBook, cardboard hard cover semi gloss finish, yellow and white print front and back, front has B & W photograph of a soldier tending a small child, back cover has small colour illustrations of flags and emblems, 184 pages plain slightly glossy white, illustrated, colour, B & W and sepia tone photographs.vietnam war, commemorative garden

The kidney shape is for fitting into a kidney shaped steel mug which then fits into a webbing pouch for fitting against the body. This type was used through the Vietnam era and beyond.Green plastic kidney shaped water bottle with screw top lid attached.On one side, “For water only, do not apply canteen to open flames or burner plate”. On the base, “1968 8465 - 71 - 108 - 3703”water bottle, equipment

Pte David John THOMAS was KIA at the Battle of Long Tan. He served in D Coy 6RAR which was awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation for that Battle. Refer Cat No 1870.5 for more service details.Order of Service, 4 pages, folding, printed in purple re the funeral of Private David John THOMAS. Printed on front: 38712 Private David John Thomas 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Killed in Action PHUOC TUY PROVINCE SOUTH VIETNAM 18th August 1966funeral, programmes, 6 rar

Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON, National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. (RAR) Royal Australian Regiment.Document. foolscap, printed in purple type with details of Rules & Regulations re boarding a flight from Saigon, South Vietnam to Sydney. Also recorded are flight times, meals, prohibited items & alcohol abuse.“Boarding Pass No 81”document, boarding pass, vietnam

Sweat rag used during the Vietnam and later era’s, cut from a long bolt of cloth. Camouflage pattern green and black mesh woven cotton hemmed at each end.sweat rag, camouflage

These Military payment Certificates were used in U.S Military Installations, PX’s instead of U.S Dollars. This was to avoid Dollars getting into the black market and used to buy weapons etc. Every few months there would be a shut down and all Payment certificates handed in and new ones issued. They were also used in Australian bases in Vietnam. It was not for use in the main stream, if caught changing these certificates for Vietnamese currency you were in serious trouble..1) 25 cent note, Military Payment certificate, red background,for use only by United States Military, features a Submarine on the front and on the back an Astronaut. .2) 10 cent note, Military Payment Certificate, same front and back as .1) except blue back ground. .3) 5 cent note, Military Payment Certificate, red and blue background, features the head of “Statue of Liberty on the front and the back is only 5 cents..1) “SER No C03913187C, series 681”. 2) “ SER No C12629430C”,series 681. .3) “ G01747260G” , series 591”military payment certificate, u.s

Issued to Troops in Vietnam, commonly known as a “Bum Pack”.Small black pack carried below the main back back pack commonly called the bum pack. Green in colour and attaches to the main waist web belt, the rear of the back pack has reinforced webbing with metal sliding keepers to secure the back pack in place. The inside of the back pack has a waterproof liner.Stamped in white within a rectangle is: 8165-50-823-7622 underneath that is an “arrow up” under the arrow is: CGCF- 1966packs, webbing, equipment