The 'Sewing Kit' and its contents was a standard issue item as used by servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1973). This kit belonged to Lt Ian Francis Ahearn (235307) , Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery Service Number 235307, 12th Field Regiment 19 Feb 1968 to 04 Feb 1969. This item was donated by I F Ahearn, who served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, 12th Field Regiment in 1968-9. On the 16th May 2025 the Governor General of Australia awarded Colonel Ian Francis Ahearn OAM (Retd) the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Gun Position Officer with 102nd Field Battery during the Battle of Fire Support Patrol Base Coral from 12 to 16 May 1968.Sewing Kit , 1 x 1968 'Housewife' sewing kit pouch comprising of: 6 Buttons / 2 x packs of needles/1 x plastic thimble / 6 wooden x cotton reels with 3 x different coloured thread (black, white, khaki green) Pouch has two compartments, one compartment with button closure, and one compartment with two black ties for closure. Inside pouch on upper compartment, the makers tag is displayed 'C.G.C.F VICTORIA 1968' Needle Kit is branded with the makers - Millwards - Gold Seal - Nickel Plated - Needles Cotton Reels are branded - J & P Coates-blended thread for buttonssewing kit, 1968 house wife sewing kit, 12th field regiment, ian ahearn collection, 235307, royal regiment of australian artillery, lt ian francis ahearn, housewife

Collection re "Paul Denis AHEARN", No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.Basic webbing kit. 1, Belt nylon - plastic buckle (broken) khaki. 2. Belt padding - Austcam. 3. Harness shoulder. Nylon under, webbing outer. 4. Pouch, compass. Austcam , One steel clip. 5. Pouch rectangular. Austcam, 2 steel clips. 6. Carrier, water bottle (empty) 2 steel clips. 7. Pouch rectangular Austcam 2 steel clips, buckle broken. 8. Carrier water bottle. Austcam. 9. Bottle, water plastic, green. 10. Cup, Canteen steel. 11. Pouch, ammo, small - 3 mag. - Austcam - 2 steel clips. 12. Pouch, ammo small - 3 mag - Austcam - 2 steel clips.Most of the above have name "AHEARN" written in texta. Th4e belt padding has "AHEARN P.D. 331325".aust army, webbing, equipment, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details. Notebook is a USA issued item.Green covered message notebook issued and label from USA Department of Defence with insignia of Dept of Defence on the cover. Paper inside blank for 1st few pages and then lined up and across and carbon paper inside back page.Cover labelled "Department of Defence" and "Message Notebook".paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection, message notebook, usa

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn", No. 331325. Refer cat No. 11108P for details.Green camouflage uniform armband/ brassard with 'Singapore' embroidered across the top with a patch of Singapore flag just below and a circular patch in white with a red cross."Singapore" embroidered on top.ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, brassard, first aid, singapore

Collection re Paul Denis AHEARN. No. 331325 refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details. Two workwear sets of shirt and trousers. 1.2.3.4. - Cotton polyester fabric, DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform). Colours are - beige, brown, dark purple and light purple. Buttons - brown coloured plastic. Pocket lining - same fabric. 1.3. Shirts - collar, two patch pockets with two button down flaps. Sleeves with cuff and velcro tape. Manufacturers label - white coloured fabric, back below collar. 2. 4. Trousers - waistband, button down belt keepers, two inset side pockets, two large patch pockets with two button down flaps, concealed - on side of trouser leg. One patch pocket on back. Metal and nylon zipper fly. Manufacturers label - white coloured fabric. Right pocket lining,Manufacturer's details - black ink print. 1. 3. "ADA/ VICTORIA 2009/ ^/ SPECIFICATION ARMY (AUST) 6542/ NSN: 8415 66 153 8734/ SIZE 100R/ NAME/ SERVICE NO./ 75% COTTON 25% POLYESTER (followed by Laundry Instructions) MADE IN AUSTRALIA". 2.4. "ADA/ VICTORIA 2008/ ^/ SPECIFICATION ARMY (AUST) 6542/ NSN: 8415 66 153 8769/ SIZE 95L/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ 75% COTTON 25% POLYESTER (followed by Laundry Instructions) MADE IN AUSTRALIA".uniform, shirt, trousers, dpcu, army, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn

Collection re Paul Denis Ahearn, No. 331 325 refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.1. TO 6. Trousers - cotton polyester woven fabric with DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform). Colours - colours include light, dark and olive green, khaki and dark and light brown. Trousers have a waistband button down belt keepers, two inset side pockets, two largepatch pockets with two button or nylon and metal zippers or Velcro on concealed cover flap. 1.2. Back patch pocket, metal and nylon zipper fly, Bottom of trouser leg - elastic drawstring with plastic toggle clip. Green coloured plastic buttons. Manufacturers information - white coloured fabric label on green coloured pocket lining - right side,Manufacturers details - black ink print. 1. 2. Illegible print. 3.6. "ADA/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ AUG 2016 or FEB 2017/ PO: CC3001/NSN: 8414.66.161.6291 or 8415.66.161.6411/ SIZE 34r (84-89 CM)/ ^ /NAME/ PM KEYS NO/ MAIN/ 75% COTTON/25% POLYESTER/ STRETCH" followed by Laundry instructions.paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection, uniform, trousers, work wear, dpcu, army

Collection "Paul Denis AHEARN", No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for his Service Details.1. & 2. Shirt and trousers. Cotton/polyester fabric, DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform). Coloured - colours are khaki, green dark green, brown and light brown. Manufacturers label, white fabric, print illegible. Green coloured plastic buttons. 1. Shirt - collar, two patch pockets on front with metal and nylon closer on side, front epaulette with rank insignia. Three stripes, black embroidery - Sergeant, name (AHEARN) patch above right pocket. Sleeves with cuff and Velcro tape. Sleeve patch pockets with two button down flap concelaed. 2. Trousers - waistband, button down belt keepers, two inset side pockets, two large patch pockets with two button down flap, concelaed; on side of trouser leg. One patch pocket on back, metal and nylon zipper fly.uniform, shirt, trousers, dpcu, army, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection Paul Denis AHEARN, No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details.1.2.3. Undergarments, khaki coloured waffle knit cotton fabric. T-shirt design. 1. Short sleeve with ribbing knit on neckband, sleeves and waistband. Manufacturer's information on white coloured fabric label on neckband. 2.3. Long sleeve with ribbing knit on neckband, cuffs and waistband. Manufacturer's white coloured fabric label - illegible print.Manufacturer's details - black ink print. "Forest presentations/ NSN: 8415-66-144-6824/ SIZE 105 (XL)/ Fibre: 100% cotton/ NAME;/ SERVICE NO./ ORDER ?? CC2624/ MARCH; 2010/ MADE IN CHINA".uniforms, undergarments, army, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn

Collection re Paul Denis AHEARN, No 331325 Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.Undergarment - long sleeved T-shirt design, with sleeve cuff. Olive green coloured wool knit fabric. Possibly thermal undergarment and doesn't appear to be military issue. Manufacturer's information, white coloured fabric label at back of neckband.Manufacturer's details - black coloured embroidery "UNDAWEAR/THERMAL/ MADE IN NEW ZEALAND/ SIZE: L"uniforms, undergarment, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325, refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.1. Jumper - khaki coloured medium ribbed knit wool/nylon fabric. Has V neck with fine ribbed knit band, cotton fabric shoulder epaulettes and elbow patches on long sleeves. Left sleeve - fabric shoulder Rising Sun badge with Queen's Crown and lettering embroidery "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". Right and left sleeves - Rank Insignia patch - single stripe - Lance Corporal. 2. Jumper - khaki coloured coarse ribbed knit wool/nylon fabric. Has crew neck with ribbed knit band. Cotton fabric, DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform) pattern in khaki, green, dark green, brown colours over shoulder and shoulder epaulettes and elbow patches. 1. 2. Manufacturer's label - white coloured cotton fabric - on neck band.Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. "ELEGANT KNITTING CO/ PENRITH, N.S.W. 1994/ (047) 32 2491/ 8405-66-139-0888/ SIZE 115 - 125 cm XL/ ^/ SERVICE NO/ NAME" Reverse side 80% Wool 20% Nylon followed by 'MACHINE WASHABLE' Laundering instructions. 2. "ELEGANT KNITTING CO./ PENTRITH, N.S.W. 1994 (041) 322491/ 8405-66-134-9380/ SIZE 105- 115 cm L/ ^ / SERVICE NO/ NAME" . Reverse side "80% wool 20% Nylon" followed by laundering instructions.uniform, army, jumper, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re Paul Denis AHEARN. No. 331325 Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.1.2.3. Polo shirt style with long sleeves. Fabric, front and back of torso, olive green coloured cotton polyester interlock stretch fabric. Collar and long sleeves, DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform) with colours, light, dark olive green; dark and light brown, cotton polyester woven fabric. Shirt has collar with 1/4 length nylon and metal zipper front closer, long sleeves have velcro and tape cuff, two large patch pockets with velcro flaps, elbow patches and small pencil pocket on left sleeve. 2. 3. Manufacturer's white coloured cardboard label insitu on zipper, no fabric label.Manufacturer's details - black ink print. "8415-66-161-6257/ ORDER 514096 SIZE S XL/ STYLE 20C222UV COLOUR AMOS/ 145186:01: 0086"ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, uniform, dpcu, army, polo shirt

Collection for "Paul Denis AHEARN" No. 331325, refer Cat No. 11108P for his Service Details.1. & 2. Trousers, khaki coloured, wool polyester fabric. With waist band, belt keepers, fob pocket, two inner side pockets and one inset back pocket with button down flap. nylon and metal zipper fly, with metal hook and bar closer. Khaki coloured plastic buttons. Lining - green coloured polyester fabric to waistband and all pockets. Manufacturer's label on white fabric on back pocket lining.Manufacturer's information - black ink print. 1. A.G.C.F./ VIC 1988/ ^ / 8405-66-018-5532/MACQUARIE 88/ BATCH 0/ SIZE 92.5 RC/ W. 92.5 IL>79/ ARMY NO./ NAME" followed by Dry cleaning and care instructions. 2. "ADA/ 4500299219/ 2004/ SIZE W 93 IL78/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ 50% WOOL, 50% POLYESTER" followed by dry cleaning and care instructions.uniforms, army, service dress, trousers, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re "Paul Denis AHEARN", No. 331325, refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shirts, khaki colour cotton/polyester fabric, with collar shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap and plastic buttons. 1. Long sleeves with button cuff. 2. 3. 4. 5. All short sleeves. Sleeves - right and left - Rank insignia patch, three stripes, Sergeant. Left sleeve - fabric shoulder patch. Rising Sun Badge with Queen's Crown and lettering embroidery "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". 1.& 5. Oval Shape. 2.3.4. Rectangular shape. Manufacturers label at back below collar. 1.4.5. Illegible. 2.3. with black ink print. Manufacturer's information - black ink print. 2.3. "ADI/ 1992/ ^/ Size 42/ 8405-66-133-5957/ Service No./ Name/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON" followed by Laundry Instructions. uniforms, army, service dress, shirts, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re "PAUL DENIS AHEARN" No. 331325, refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.1. & 2. Shirts, khaki colour, polyester cotton fabric, with collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap and plastic buttons. Short sleeves with left and right Rank Insignia patch - Queen's Crown in gold, white and red coloured embroidery - Warrant officer. Left sleeve - fabric shoulder patch - rectangular - Rising Sun Badge with Queen's Crown and lettering embroidery "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". Manufacturer's label at back below collar - white fabric.Manufacturer's information - black ink print. 1. & 2. ADA/ 1996/^ / SIZE 45/ NSN: 8405-66-133-5960/ SERVICE NO/ NAME/ POLYESTER COTTON" followed by laundry instructions.uniforms, army, service dress shirt, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re "Paul Denis AHEARN", No. 331325, refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.Shirt - khaki coloured cotton/polyester fabric. Short sleeves with collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap. Plastic buttons. White cotton manufacturer's label at back below collar. Sleeves - right and left sleeves - Rank Insignia patch - two stripe corporal. Left sleeve - fabric shoulder patch, Rising Sun Badge with Queen's Crown and lettering embroidery "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY".Manufacturer's information, black ink print. "ADI/ VIC 1990/ ^/ SIZE 39/ 8405-66-133.5954/ SERVICE NO/ NAME" followed by Laundry instructions.uniform, army, service dress shirt, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325, refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.Jumper - khaki coloured fine knit wool fabric. Has V neck with ribbed knit band, long sleeves with knitted cuffs and waistband. Shouder slots for shirt epaulettes. Manufacturers label - white coloured cotton fabric inside back of neck. label has faded and edges frayed with sections illegible.Manufacturer's information - red and black ink print. "Ja ........./N.S.W. ^ 1969/ SIZE 44/ 8405-66-024-7648".uniforms, army, jumper, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details. Goggles are for Ballistic, Laser and Dust Protection.Pouch of Eye protection equipment. 1. Green canvas pouch with two pockets with two adhesive straps to attach to belt and adhesive close. 2. Black combat goggles. Hard plastic and rubber wrap around frames with elastic head strap with adhesive attachment. Plastic/ glass eyewear tinted with ballistic and laser protection. 3. Yellow outsert lens with clips to clip into combat goggles. 4. Grey outsert lens with clips to clip into combat goggles. 5. Instruction leaflet on use and maintenance of equipment.Pouch label EPS-21 Combat Goggles. Ballistic.ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, equipment, combat goggles set

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer cat No. 11108P for his service details. SLR is a self loading gas operated semi automatic rifle and was standard issue in Vietnam War until early 1990's.Black metal 7.62 Rifle Magazine with spring open at one end.Nil markings.ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, slr magazine

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn". No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.1. Necktie - polyester viscose olive green coloured fabric with white coloured polyester fabric lining manufacturers label attached back centre seam. 2. Necktie - wool polyester dark khaki coloured fabric with same colour polyester fabric lining. Two manufacturers labels attached, one on lining, second back centre seams. Remains in original cellophane. 3. Dress belt - polyester dark khaki coloured webbing dress belt with silver coloured metal slide buckle and belt tip. Remains in original plastic bag with manufacturers information. 4. Braces - for trousers, dark khaki coloured elastic material with leather buttonhole attachments with silver coloured metal slides for length adjustment. Manufacturers stamp and handwritten detail.Manufacturers details. 1. White embroidery on black fabric "AUSTRALIAN TIE CO/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% VISCOSE/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ WARM IRON/ USING INSERT". 2. BLACK INK ON WHITE FABRIC "ADA/ MADE IN CHINA/ MAY 2016/ 50% wool/ 40% polyester/ dry clean only". CENTRE SEAM - WHITE EMBROIDERY ON BLACK FABRIC "ADA". ON CELLOPHANE "8840-163-1435". 3. On plastic bag "8440-66-163-1610/ ORDER 511090 SIZE B/ STYLE 20H72$ COLOUR KH4B." 4. Stamp - purple ink "C^P/1991". Handwritten - black ink pen 'AHEARN 331325".uniform, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, accessories, army

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" no. 331325. Refer Cat 11108P for his service details.Canvas shoulder bag in 'Austcam'. There is a flap to cover the opening at the top which is held shut with two nylon straps with plastic buckles. It has a 50mm wide shoulder strap with a plastic buckle at one end. Sewn on the front panel are 5 slots for pens and pencils. Inside are 3 pouches sewn onto back panel. On top is a 25 mm nylon strap handle, 180 mm wide.ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, army, equipment, shoulder bag

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn", No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details.Nylon back pack. it has two padded shoulder straps, held with 25 mm khaki strap. It has a 25 mm nylon strap for use as a waistbelt. The bag has a couple of plastic clips to also enable belt mounting and a zip across the top.Written on the back is "Cpl Ahearn 331325". Stamped inside is part number 8465-66-139-4068.army, equipment, backpack, paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection

Standard issue sewing kit for personnel. Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn", No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details.Two khaki sewing kits with brighter green straps and 2 pouches in each. Contents as follows; 1. Two coils of cotton with green and white cotton. arge saftey pin with 6 green medium size buttons. Second safety pin with 6 small brown and white buttons and 5 small safety pins threaded on. 2. Blue lens cloth. Two sewing needles, 3 cardboard coils of cotton (white, brown and green), one with a small sewing needle, small piece of camouflage material. large safety pin with 4 green buttons threaded, and 2nd large safety pin with 6 small buttons and a small safety pin threaded.1. Ahearn written on in Texta. Product code stamped inside. 2. No name but products code stamped inside.equipment, sewing kit, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn

Collection re "Paul Denis AHEARN", No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for his service details. Army uniform overalls, DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform) pattern colours olive green, green, dark khaki, khaki and brown, cotton twill fabric. Colar, shoulder epaulettes, elastic waist at back, metal press studs closure, long sleeves and legs. Two front patch pockets, two inset side pockets. Manufacturers information - white fabric label.Manufacturer's details, blue ink print "Stewart & Heaton Clothing/QUALITY UNIFORMS 7 WORKWEAR/ 100% Cotton" with Laundry instructions.uniform, workwear, army, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn

Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform, high viz patches used in different operation. Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" no. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details.Embroidered Australian National Flag Military patch with camouflage border and Australia stitched at bottom. All seven variations are unique as colour shades and camouflage patterns differ slightly. Backing is all in velcro."AUSTRALIA" embroidered into bottom.uniform, ahearn collection

Lens cleaner used on camera lens, binoculars and scopes. Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details.Black hard plastic lens cleaner with soft brushes at one end that is retractable and a clip on side.equipment, lens cleaner, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn

Part of the collection re Paul Denis Ahearn, No,331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for details.Khaki camouflage bayonet pouch. Sewn on stars and studs and strap and metal clip on top to attach to uniform. Small pouch on side,ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, equipment

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn", 331325. Refer cat No. 11108P.Two black knee pad inserts extend oval shaped.equipment, ahearn collection

Hat band worn around the brim of the Australian Army slouch hat. Band is known as a Puggaree Part of the collection of "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details. Khaki cloth band, siz 57 with 7 pleats. Inside light brown in colour with white label showing size and stock code.Size 57P and stock codes on label inside. Also year of manufacture (1994) and insignia of company of manufacture (ADI).headwear, ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, puggaree

Cleaning kit issued for maintenance of a 7.62mm rifle MK1 L1A2 SLR Rifle likely Vietnam era. Part of the collection "Paul Denis Ahearn", No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details.Dark green leather cleaning kit containing the following items; 1. Folding metal tool with flat head screw driver, front site adjustment tool and gas regulator key. 2. Small arms cleaning brush. 3. Metal oiling bottle. 4. Weighted barrel pull through bore cleaner. Kit is in the form of a rolled up pouch with cotton ties.Indecipherable stamped codes on the inside.ahearn collection, paul denis ahearn, equipment, rifle cleaning kit

ID Wallet would be worn on display when in secured ares. Part of the collection of "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P.Khaki colour ID Wallet, folded with velcro deal. one pocket inside and small pocket on back. Two clear plastic pockets on front and long string to put around the neck so ID would be on display. Black elastic tube attached to side for pen or marker and black elastic band on inside in which documents could be held.In Texta on inside "Pat 778".paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection, equipment, id wallet, army