A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corner there is the name McLean and under this reads DSN 7610-66-043-7060. Under this the then number 3 in black texta and under this there is a stamp which reads HQ CRAASC 3 Div, Raynard Street, COBURG Vic. There is the Australian Army Insignia and under this is the title of the booklet. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, 7.62mm self loading rifle and bayonet., 7062 automatic rifle

A light green coloured cardboard cover with information in black. There is the Austrlian Coat of Arms with the title of the booklet under this. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-024-4120. The booklet is held together with a blue binding.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, 66mm light anti-tank weapon - m72

A blue coloured cardboard cover with information in black. There is the Austrlian Coat of Arms with the title of the booklet under this. The booklet is held together with a blue binding.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, 66mm light anti-tank weapon - m72

A blue coloured cardboard coer with black information. top right hand side reads DSN 7610-66041-6416. There are two punch holes down the left hand side.There i a folded faded document which is held together by a rusty metal staple inside the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, m 60 machine gun 7.62

A blue coloured cardboard cover which has faded down he left hand side and top of the booklet. The information on the front cover is in black. Top right hand side reads 7610-66-027-2817. There are two punch holes and two metal staples down the left hand side of the bookletaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry heavy weapons, portable flame thrower m2a1-7, flame thrower, m2a1-7

A stained blue coloured cardboard cover with red informaion on the front of the cover. There is a code near the top right hand corner which reads WO Code No.9516. There are three punch holes and two metal staples down the left hand side of the booklet. The booklet is covred with a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, 7.62mm self loading rifle and bayonet.

Stamped on blade is D/D 45.

A blue coloured cardboard cover with the information on the cover in red. Top right hand corner reads 7610-010-5256. Under this is WO Code No. 8903. Under 1955 in brackets reads Reprinted, modified for Australia, 1958. There are three punch holes down the left hand side and the booklet is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, rifle and bayonet

This holster was copied by the Canadians from the British Pattern 1937 web equipment designed to hold the British .38 Calibre Enfield No.2 Mk 1 Revolver. Canada produced its own P37 webbing during WW2 and commenced production in 1940. Two companies produce the vast majority - Z L & T Ltd in Guelph, Ontario and M S & U Ltd (Montreal Suspender and Umbrella Manufacturing Company Limited) in Montreal, Quebec. A great deal of webbing was sent to Australia. These pistol cases saw much use by our troops during WW2 and holstered US Smith & Wesson 'Victory' model and various British Webley .38 revolvers in addition to Enfields.Khaki cotton webbing holster with press studded flap for a .38 calibre revolver. Webbing sleeve on interior for the cleaning rod and three brass hooks on the rear, two to allow attachment to a P37 web belt plus a top hook to permit attachment of a P37 web ammunition pouch. Z L & T Ltd (holster) UNITED CARR CANADA (snap fastener)

A faded blue coloured booklet with black writing and the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. Down the left hand side are two metal fasteners. At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. Under this the number 39 has been stamped on. australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire

A bluish (faded in places) cardboard cover with red information on it. There is a stamp on the front thatr reads 3 RAR Library - Not to be removed) Top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-3500. Also contains amendment list 2 which is inside the booklet. There are two metal staples and two punch holes down the left hand side. The booklet is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, m16 rifle, infantry platoon weapons

A bluish (faded in places) cardboard cover with red information on it. Written in black texta is the name E.W. Brown. Top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-3500. Also contains amendment list 2 which is inside the booklet. There are two metal staples and two punch holes down the left hand side.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, m16 rifle, infantry platoon weapons

Book. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesBook. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesweapons, vehicles, vietnam - military, vietnam war - artillery, 1961-1975, armoured vehicles, language: vietnamese, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - weapons, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a Digger from 11 Platoon, D Company 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) directing a RAAF Huey 'slick' helicopter into land to collect the captured weapons held by one of their number and taken from the dead and wounded VietCong during an ambush at Bien Hoa, South Vietnam.photograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, huey helicopter, viet cong, bien hoa, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, 6 rar/nz (anzac), raaf

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of RAAF Huey 'slick' Helicopters transporting Diggers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, to their drop zone to commence operations. The machine gun depicted in the forefront of the photograph is a 7.62mm belt-fed weapon.photograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, m 60 machine gun 7.62, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - brochure on " Pursuit", issues 59-64 and ADI's Commander's Weapon Station, within a light card white ADI folderadi history, adi vehicles

This cannon ball formed the basis of a discussion with artillerist Peter Webster and historical society members in 2011. The following ideas were put forward. It was approximately 5 inches in diameter and weighed 10lb, Such cannon balls were used in an 18 calibre cannon, which were used only on ships. (12 calibre guns were field artillery). Australia was behind England in its artillery use and used hand me downs. In the 1800's Australia did an audit of artillery and cleared out those no longer in use. By the time of the 1830's 18lb cannons were largely obsolete and removed from service Australia used 18 calibre cannons in Northern Australia at Port Essington and Fort Dundas (Melville Island) Perhaps this cannon ball has no real connection with Australia and came as ballast from some other country.This is one of the more interesting items in our collection and there has been much conjecture over the years as to the story of how it ended up in Warrnambool. In that way it has built its own mystery and provenanceRound metal ball measuring 5 inches in diameter, weighing 10lb. The surface is pitted with the original surface visible in some parts.defence, war, ships, cannon ball, exploration, warrnambool, warrnambool history, warrnambool cannonball

The 3-inch (81.5mm) mortar was used by the Australian Army during WW2 and later until replaced by the US 81mm mortar in the late 1960s. Ammunition was usually carried in these cardboard 3-packs. Three painted cardboard tubes connected by metal bands with wooden spacers. Cotton webbing carrying handle with oxidised brass buckles.No. 1 1943mortar

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

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

A booklet without a cover which is held together by a metal bulldog clip. The infomation on the front is in black. Top Right Hand reads 0652-02-130-2050 There are five punch holes down the left hand side.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, 5.56mm australian steyr, infantry

A blue coloured card vocer with red information on the front. Parts of the cover are faded. At the top right corner reads 7610-66-021-1656. There are two metal screws down the left hand side of the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry heavy weapons, 81mm mortar

A greenish gray coloured covered manual with two punch holes down the left hand side. The information on the front cover is in black ink. Top right hand corner reads DSN 7610-66-048-0380 australia - armed forces - service manuals, 3 inch mortar, infantry, weapons

A greenish gray coloured covered manual with two punch holes down the left hand side. The information on the front cover is in black ink. Top right hand corner reads DSN 7610-66-048-0380. There is a mark made by a stamp which reads ......Wo1, RSD 2 Mil Hosp on the top left hand sideaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, 3 inch mortar, infantry, weapons, 2 mil hosp

A bluish coloured booklet with black information on it. There is the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. At both top and bottom of booklet there is a stamped mark which reads '43 Rly Sqn RAR (SR) ((TN) Down the lef hand side there are two punch holes and two metal staples, At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. Some of the pages have been stapled in and the edges of these pages are slighly torn as they are not in the confines of the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire

A bluish coloured booklet with black information on it. There is the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. Down the left hand side there are two punch holes and two metal staples, At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. Loosely placed on the inside there is an Infantry Training amendment. The booklet is covered with a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire

A bluish coloured booklet with black information on it. There is the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. Down the left hand side there are two punch holes and two metal staples, At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. The booklet is covered with a plastic cover. Very top right corner there is the name of Lt. Evansaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire

A gray coloured booklet with black information on it. There is the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. Down the left hand side there are two metal staples and a metal slide, At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. The booklet is covered with a plastic cover. Part of the cover has been cut off.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire

A blue coloured booklet with black information on it. There is the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. Down the left hand side there are two metal staples and two punch holes., At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. The booklet is covered with a plastic cover. australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire

A faded blue coloured booklet with black information on it. There is the Australian Coat of Arms above the title of the booklet. Down the left hand side there are two metal fasteners. At the top right hand side reads 7610-66-026-6594. Under this here is the number 29 which has been stamped on. On the inside there is Amendment 1 which is loose.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry platoon weapons, small arms fire