Made by H E Barry and Son, Brunswick, the soldiers housewife was a portable sewing kit that allowed soldiers to complete running repairs on their uniforms. It included, needles, thread, wool, buttons etc. Barry's also were contracted to provide shorts, shirts and trousers for the army.Soldier's housewife kit in calico bag. The kit comprises: a spoon, a sawing kit wrapped in its own cloth with nine needles and three different colours threads (red, white, brown), a razor in its box on the outside Invicta razor manufactured by E. M. Dickinson Sheffield England, a shaving brush and a band made of leather for sharpening the razor.5th comp. 40th Regtarmy survival kit, housewife kit, army

Machetes similar to this example were issued as part of the USAAF emergency survival kits for B-2 and B-4 crew. This item was brought back from Korea by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) Machete with short slightly curved single-edged folding blade. Black riveted bakelite handle fitted with a thumb operated lock which secures the blade when opened. .2) Black metal detachable blade guard..1) Stamped on blade but partially obscured by corrosion: 'Ca?augus U.S.A.'machete, weapons, edged weapons, us army air force

The bag is a clear plastic with a zip lock top. It is a heavy duty plastic. Instructions for use are printed on the outside. There are two strips of water sterilizing tablets. 10 pills each. There are also two "books" of army matches. Red cover with a crown over two swords and a leaping kangaroo. survival, water, purification

This emergency kit was carried by Merv Schneider when flying missions out of Northern Australia.Red colour case with transparent lid packed tightly with various medical supplies, powders, ointments, drugs, dressings, razor blades and small signaling mirror. Emergency Sustenance Type E-3 Specifications Number 94-40441 Air Forces, U.S. Army.emergency kit, survival kit, merv schneider, medical

Survival kit containing:- Adhesive tape; Waterproof matches; Gauze compress; Sweet chocolate ration bar; APC tablets; Bacitracin opthalmic ointment; Adhesive bandage; Aluminium foil, folded to make container; Soaped tissues; Sewing kit; Fish hooks and lineFRAAS Surgical Mfg Co Inckit, survival, 161 reconnaissance flight

During the Vietnam War, waterproof matches were part of the essential equipment for Australian Army soldiers, often supplied as part of survival kits and, in later years, sealed packs were contained within combat ration packs. This item was issued to National Serviceman David G Woods No: 2783285 who served in 7RAR in 1967.A plastic sealed (presumably waterproof) clear wrapping with seven green tipped matches contained in brown cardboard cover with striking surface on one side. Phosphorus sesquisulfide at tip of the match.woods, 7rar, vietnam, matches, survival, 2783285

Contains mossie headnet and mittens, tablets, safety pin, fire starting kit.0545 - c50 - 9500survival equipment, army