The flag is of the National Liberation Front or Viet Cong. It was adopted in 1960 and was a variation of the North Vietnamese flag. In 1975, it became the flag of the provisional government of the Republic of South Vietnam. It seems that the VC seamstress confused the year for 1966, as a decision to locate the new Australian base was not made until early that year.A black and gold frame of a Viet Cong flag. The flag is red and white with yellow embroidered letters. Viet Cong Flag - c1966. This viet Cong flag reads: Long Thanh-Baria's Provincial Liberation Armed force Determines/Resolves to destroy the Australian bases in Nui Dat - 1965 flag, viet cong, long thanh-baria's provincial liberation armed force, nui dat, vc

Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay - The Viet Cong and their gang will bot be able to survive in this land. On the reverse there is a sketch of a VC on a road facing GVN soldiers, aircraft and armour.On the front reads:Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay with the details under the heading in Vietnamese. On the reverse side there is a sketch of villager facing GVN Soldiers, Aircraft and Armour. With writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment, gvn soldiers

The flag is of the National Liberation Front or Viet Cong. It was adopted in 1960 and was a variation of the North Vietnamese flag. In 1975, it became the flag of the provisional government of the Republic of South Vietnam.Wooden framed flag: top half is red, bottom half is blue with a yellow 5-pointed star in the centre.Viet Cong flag taken in battle 18 May 1970. Kindly on loan from Andy Perry (SS US) Royal Australian Navy.viet cong flag, flag, viet cong, vc, north vietnam, national liberation front, nlf

The flag is of the National Liberation Front or Viet Cong. It was adopted in 1960 and was a variation of the North Vietnamese flag. In 1975, it became the flag of the provisional government of the Republic of South Vietnam.Framed Viet Cong flag. Timber frame with army green mounting. Red flag with yellow 5-pointed star in the centre.viet cong, flag, vc, nlf, national liberation front

The flag is of the National Liberation Front or Viet Cong. It was adopted in 1960 and was a variation of the North Vietnamese flag. In 1975, it became the flag of the provisional government of the Republic of South Vietnam.A Viet Cong flag. The top half of the flag is red and the bottom half is a faded blue. In the centre of the flag appears a gold star. The edges have been sewn and on the left hand side is sufficent space for a pole to be inserted. flag, vc, bruce jeffery, 3112731, 7rar, viet cong, national liberation front, nlf, north vietnam

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

Standard issue item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A discoloured booklet written in Vietnamese and English describing the mines & booby traps used by the Viet Cong. Front cover yellowed cardboard with shield with sword. Star on wings over anchor.booby traps, mines, viet cong, australian army

CAN VINH VIET CONG CHU Y. - Viet Cong Soldiers - Pay Attention. You have only just evidenced part of the destruction and death that is waiting for you. The powerful air forces of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces and our allies will wipe you out, your friends, and your bases. You only have one hope to remain alive - that is to rally immediately to the righteous side. You probably can't even imagine the destruction of the bombing that will continue to increase endlessly until you are completely wiped out. You can save yourself and your comrades... Rally to the righteous and just side immediately. On the reverse is a dead NVA/VC soldier with jets overhead.Psychological Warfare Pamphlet to say that the powerful Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces will destroy you. Picture of dead soldier and planes on the back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, terry michael collie, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 2790361

Mike Wells (donor of this item) told the museum that he took this flag from "the body of a bandit who got in the way of bullets". This is part of a collection donated by Captain Michael Wells (Service no: 2243275) who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. Captain Wells served in Vietnam from May 1966 to January 1967 with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV).He was Operations Advisor at Phuoc Thuy.Silk Viet Cong flag for placement over the body of North Vietnamese soldier. Flag is blood stained. Top half is blue, bottom half red, with a yellow 5-pointed star sewn in at the centre.'Wells' is a name imprinted on hem.north vietnam flag, flag, mike wells, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 2243275, capt mike wells, the mike wells collection, viet cong, vc

The flag is of the National Liberation Front or Viet Cong. It was adopted in 1960 and was a variation of the North Vietnamese flag. In 1975, it became the flag of the provisional government of the Republic of South Vietnam. The top half of the flag is red and the bottom half is blue. In the centre is a yellow 5-pointed star.viet cong, vietnam, tilka, flag, national liberation front, nlf, north vietnam

Written by Dr R. G. Wyllie who was an Australian physician who work as a volunteer in Vietnam for six months.A Copy of Vietnam Through Foreign Eyes: The Truth of Viet Cong Terror written by Dr R. G. Wyllie who was an Australian physician who work as a volunteer in Vietnam for six months. 1961-1975, 1961-1975 -- atrocities, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- medical care, australian physician, viet cong, nurse carolyn milne, dr r.g wyllie, song-nai provincial hospital

Photograph on cardboard encased in plastic leaf of a collection of captured Viet Cong weapons. Dark photograph of weapons laid out on canvas. Weapon captured at Long Tan on 18 August 1966photograph, viet cong

The Viet Cong were extremely resourceful and would make items from whatever was available. This improvised lamp, known also as a trail lantern, was designed to burn any salvageable fuel. It provided sealed storage of the fuel in an easily portable form. A large leaf was often used to focus the light forward to illuminate a track.Glass bottle with metal collar and lid connected with a metal rings and chain. Has a wick.Alcool DeMenthelamp, vc, viet cong, lantern, trail lantern

Pamphlet contains three sketches of patrol, ambush and sea mines. The reverse is identical but the quality of the sketches are poor.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361

This item was donated by Sgt Derrill Vivian de Heer (37643) who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He was in Vietnam with 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment from Nov 1969 to April 1970, 1st Psychological Operations Unit from April 1970 to November 1970 and 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from September 1971 to December 1971.A Copy of The Viet Cong Easter Offensive, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, April - June 1972 by Derrill de Heersgt derril vivian de heer, 37643, royal australian infantry corps, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, 1st psychological operations unit, 4th battalion, the easter offensive, phuoc tuy province, president nixon, president nguyen van thieu, us ambassador ellsworth bunker, nui dat, vung tau, 1st australian task force, battle of nui le, 274 vc regiments, 33 nva regiment, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), arvn, nva, dong khoi operation, 74th north vietnamese army (nva), 4 rar/nz (anzac), baria, long kanh province, galia rubber plantation, binh ba, lt col bich - province chief, xuyen moc, 5th ranger group - south vietnamese, long le district village, hoa long

Brass bugle with an inscription of the maker on the side.bugle, viet cong bugle

Green and white check cotton scarf with tassels on each endscarf, viet cong

In this poignant story, Dr. R.G. Wyllie, an Australian physician who worked as a volunteer in Vietnam for six months, relates his experiences and tells the truth of Viet Cong terrorism as he actually saw it,viet cong terror, terrorism - vietnam, dr. r. g. wyllie, australian physician, baker medical research institute, alfred hospital, melbourne, lockwood graham keith, graham lockwood, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment

In this poignant story, Dr. R.G. Wyllie, an Australian physician who worked as a volunteer in Vietnam for six months, relates his experiences and tells the truth of Viet Cong terrorism as he actually saw it.viet cong terror, terrorism - vietnam, dr. r. g. wyllie, australian physician, baker medical research institute, alfred hospital, melbourne, lockwood graham keith, graham lockwood, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, cpl (temp) allan thomas burman, 3788209, australian national serviceman, royal australian corps of signals, 581 signal troop, 503 signal troop, 110 signal squadron

A booklet which says that Australian Soldiers, Vietnam Veterans, were arrested and fined when they destroyed banners and flags.booklet, victory to the viet cong, australian soldiers, vietnam veterans, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment, moratorium, protest, anti-war

In this poignant story, Dr. R. G. Wyllie, an Australian physician who worked as a volunteer in Vietnam for six months, relates his experience and tells the truth of Viet Cong terrorism as he actually saw it.viet cong terror, terrorism - vietnam, dr. r. g. wyllie, australian physician, baker medical research institute, alfred hospital, melbourne, lockwood graham keith, graham lockwood, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment

An enemy in the shadows, the Viet Cong was the military arm of the National Liberation Front, the Communist Party of the Republic of Vietnam.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- underground movements, guerrillas -- vietnam, viet cong, national liberation front, vietnamese communist party

This booklet was donated by Pte Patrick Francis O'Bryan 3167939 who was in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam from May 1971 to Dec 1971 with the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.A cream and black coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-024-0789. The context in the middle are written in Vietnamese with the English version at the bottom of the page. There are two insignias on the cover. The booklet has a black material binding down the spine. The cover has many stains on it.united states - armed forces - service manuals, mines and booby traps, viet cong, booklet, pte patrick francis o'bryan, 3167939, royal australian infantry corps, 4th battalion, the royal australian regiment

A tan coloured cardboard covr with black information on the front. Top right hand corner there is a faint red stamp that reads 1 Base Ordnance Depot, Reference Library. Above the black line reads Department of the Army Pamphlet and below the black line at the bottom reads Headquaters, Department of the Army May 1966.united states - armed forces - service manuals, viet cong, equipment and explosive devices

A tan coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Above the black line read Department of the Army Pamphlet. Under this are the details of the booklet with an insignia (details hard to read). Under the black line near the bottom reads Hadquarters, Department of the Army May 1966. There is alos a white label with 623.45 R3111 Uni typed on it. The booklet is covered with a plastic cover.united states - armed forces - service manuals, recognition guide, ammunition, viet cong

This booklet was donated by John Anthony (Tony) Wheal, 0316300 who was a pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force. Tony served with No 9 Squadron in vietnam from April 1969 to April 1970.A cream and black coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-024-0789. The context in the middle are written in Vietnamese with the English version at the bottom of the page. There are two insignias on the cover. The booklet has a black material binding down the spine.united states - armed forces - service manuals, mines and booby traps, viet cong, booklet, john anthony (tony) wheal, 0316300, flying officer, flying officer john anthony (tony) wheal, no 9 sqn

There were hundreds of kilometers of tunnels and the Viet Cong used them for living and sleeping quarters, hospitals, arms factories and storage depots. Diorama of Viet Cong tunnel system over four levels in cut away aspectBrass plaque - Manufactured by members of the North West Sub Branch Education Team. P. Austin, J. Forster, M. Zukowski, G .O'Donovan. Presented to the VVAA Museum by the members of the North West Sub Branch, Melbourne. Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia.diorama, tunnels, tunnel rats, viet cong, cu chi

Who caused such destruction of housing in the first days of Tet Mau Than (Tet 1968) ? The Viet Cong.Dear Comrades :Who caused such destruction ? Two images of destroyed houses. TET 1968 ? The Viet Congpamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, tet mau than, tet 1968

Photograph Collage of injured people being extricated from the Mycanh floating restaurant. The Viet Cong placed two Claymore Mines in the popular restaurant on 25/6/1965. Forty one people including US Servicemen were killed and eighty two seriously injured. Two Australian MP's were two of the first rescuers.photograph, saigon, mycanh restaurant, cpl hans hurit, cpl eric watkins, australian military forces, collage