Webbing, Patten 37 with two ammunition pouches & a felt covered enamel water battle with cork attached. Khaki in colour.On belt: “MTK D [up arrow] D 1956 Normal” Handwritten: “Mangano 545125” On belt & underside right shoulder strap: “Hennequin 3203281”military equipment - kit bag - army, webbing, passchendaele barracks trust

Issued to Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 2nd AIF. (Born Bendigo, enlisted Mangalore) Initially enlisted as V59636 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 9.3.1943 age 26 years. At discharge from the AIF on 28.6.1946 he was a Pte in the Australian Army Catering Corps. Kit bag, khaki colour, sausage shape with brass eyelets at top for pull rope. Name and Regimental Number hand written on in white.“Stevens N.C VX123648”military-equipment, kit bag, bags, wwii, second world war, world war 2, storage

1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau was part of the 1st Australian Logistics Supprt group based in Vung Tau South Vietnam. Item in the collection of Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, Vietnam.Kit Bag, green colour canvas, 8 eyelets on top with flap and nylon tie cord, a section has been painted white to put details on.(illegible top line) “1 Aust FD Hosp” “Vung Tau”military equipment - kit bag, personal effects- containers, vietnam

Kit Bag, brown canvas, cylindrical Top closed with rope threaded through 8 brass eyes. Rope threaded through material loop on base to form a shoulder strap. Circular flap sewn into top to cover contents when bag is closed.military equipment, containers, kit bag, passchendaele barracks trust

Item issued to Flying Officer Geoffrey Wilkin NEVILLE No 438263 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3291 for his Service History.RAAF Kit Bag, blue canvas, white rope attached through brass eyelets. Identification details stenciled on. A white circle has RAAF No 1. F/O NEVILLE 438263 53 Forest Street Bendigo Vic K36/Q.military equipment, containers -personal, kit bag raaf

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No 397661, collection. See Cat. No. 5942P for details of his service.Brown canvas Army issue kit bag also known as a 'sausage bag' due to it's shape. Eight metal eyelets around opening. Cotton rope for closure threaded through the eyelets. Brown canvas flap sewn onto inside of the opening.Handwritten in black on base; 'HERDMAN' equipment, kit bag, sausage bag, army, kevin john herdman

"D" handle, used to close a kit bag. The eyelets on the bag are threaded along the straight edge. It was then able to be locked using a padlock through the small ring area.Brass - "D" handle for kit bag.passchendaele barracks trust, brass handle

Part of the Kevin John HERDMAN, No. 397661 Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. "D" handle used to close a kit bag. The eyelets on the bag are threaded along the straight part. It can then be locked using a padlock through the small loop on the end of the curved sections.Lockable metal D-ring handle for kit bag. Curved section and straight part are hinged. Loop on the end of the curved section fits through a slot in the straight part.d handle, kevin john herdman

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Two metal kit bag handles, one oval shaped and one U shaped. 1. Metal (silver plated cast) oval shaped handle with rectangular holes on each end for attachment to a bag. 2. Metal (silver plated cast) “U” shaped handle with rectangular holes on each end for attachment to a bag.kevin john herdman, kit bag handle, equipment

Kit bag issued to Donald William Wallace, No.34268 RAAF, WW2. Enlisted 9.10.40. Discharged 1.16.45. Rank Corporal No. 1 Engineering School - Staff.Grey/green kit bag issued during WW2 with series of stud holes along top to allow it to be drawn closed. No. 5 stamped on the side. Small flap on inside top.Marked on side "34268 RAAF 49059".kit bag, equipment, engineering school, donald william wallace

This is a standard issue, Australian Army Kit bag (referred to as a "Sausage Bag". It is made out of canvas, colour brown. It has numerous brass eyelets around the opening. Inside is a flap of similar canvas sewn to one side.On the base in white paint VX123648. The surname "Stevens" is blotted out by a 12 cm Square shipping label. It is partially destroyed. Surname Stevens . Inscriptions - on side in ink is name and NR. V59635 CPL Stevens N.C.ww2, army, kit bag

147081 William Charles Atkinson, enlisted 9/2/1944 aged 18. Discharged 21/2/1946 with rank of Leading Aircraftsman in 7th Aircraft Depot.Kit bag - Canvas, faded blue.RAAF 147081.uniform, kit bag

Equipment part of D. Hutchinson collection 1. & 2. Kit bags - dark green colour canvas fabric, long cylinder shape with closed circular bottom. Top has internal flap and eight brass grommets to allow closure by a drawstring rope. Canvas loop at bottom edge. Manufacturers information - inside bag.Manufacturers details - stencilled in black ink. 1. "RFD CO. AUST PTY LTD/ 5465-06-023-S411/ 1975/ ^ ". 2. "C.S.L. 8-165-66-023-8111/ 1986/ ^". Handwritten black ink pen - 329243 / RADCLIFFE.d. hutchinson, kit bags, army equipment

"Frederick Simons". DOB 23 Oct 1907 Wedderburn. Enlisted 7 June 1941 at age 33 into the RAAF No 41707. Discharged: 4 Dec 1945. Rank L.A.C. in No.1 Aircraft Depot Laverton. Qualified to work on Rolls Royce Merlin Engines.Kit bag - 'tubular' service kit bag. Blue dyed canvas with brass eyelets around opening. Inside is a flap to cover contents when closed.On base is stenciled in white paint: "41707" On side is stenciled "41797".raaf, ww2, equipment, kit bag, frederick simons

Lee Palfrey collection, refer also Cat No 10263Green rectangular Cordura bag. It has a metal mounting clip on the front. The flap is held shut with three press studs. Inside are two pockets with Velcro closing system. The cleaning kit itself consists of 5 metal rods, 2 brass brushes, one eye, one double edged tooth brush, shaving brush, oil bottle, empty oil bottle and a quantity of used 'oily' rag patches.Printed on the front is the Manufacturers details:- The case is : ........"Case, maint, equip, M16A1 Rifle".cleaning kit, m16 rifle, weapons

Kit bag, Military issue, green colour, two carry handles on top. Plastic zip across top centre length of bag. One side has small zip compartment. Plastic covered name section.passchendaele barracks trust, kit bag

This is a small belt worn bag, cotton drill on outside with green vinyl on inside. The flap is held down with 2 press studs. At the rear it is a small green webbing strap with a metal clip for belt mount. There are various first aid items in the kit - some used, some unused. There is a corrosion on the press studs - making them hard to open. The belt clip at rear is rusty.Painted on front is; a "Red Cross" and "Kit. Jungle First Aid".fiirst aid kit, army equipment

Refers to the service of William David Patterson (born Euroa Vic) No. 3795952. National Serviceman. Served Vietnam, 1 A.R.U. 2.4.1970 - 20.5.1970, 8 R.A.R. 21.5 1970 - 12.11.1970 with 6 PL B Coy then HQ B Coy.Military Issue kit bag. Two carry handles made from cotton webbing. Long metal zip. Printed on one side are two large brown rectangles. 1. Top rectangle painted in orange paint is 3795952. Pte W. D. Patterson. 2. The bottom triangle is painted brown as well. On that is painted numbers 1473 in red paint. Under that are 3 trapezoid shapes - green, red, yellow. Under these is a red Kangaroo with apparent letters A.M.F.vietnam war, 1962-1972, army kit

Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2

Part of equipment issued to all soldiers on front line to be used for both serving food and drink. Belongs to Captain Brian Clerehan VX 91862 who enlisted 29/3/43 and was discharged 17/7/46 from 2nd New Guinea Infantry Batt.1. Light brown canvas carry bag for two metal bowls. Fold out piece with metal stud to open/close and metal hooks on back to attach to kit. 2. Silver metal bowl approx .6 litre capacity with metal folding handles - oval in shape. 3. Silver metal bowl approx 0.5 litre capacity with metal folding handles and oval in shape. Small folding ring attached to bottom. Smaller bowl sits inside bigger bowl sitting in canvas container.2. Has engraved between handles "D^D" & "VD".mess kit, equipment, ww2

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Navy cylindrical canvas duffle bag with open top. 12 brass eyelets around the top with brown twine threaded through.Printed in white on side: R.A.A.F. 410533 F/D DAVEY Written in white (faded) on base: J13 ----- S VICequipment, kit, military

Belonged to 3789179 PTE FRANK FRIGERIO (born Bendigo) 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

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Green coloured canvas bag closed with a heavy plastic zipper. Handles are made from thick khaki coloured stitching. A clear plastic pocket is sewn onto one side to house a name card. Below this is a side pocket closed via a plastic zipper. On the inside of the bag are two large canvas pockets, one of which has a white manufacturer's label attached. On the white manufacturer's label: '8465-66-024-5926,ARKA, 1983' Handwritten in black texta on the plastic pocket: 'M Williams, 2 McClure St, Bendigo, 3550, Australia, Southern Hemisphere'.personal equipment, army chaplain, kit bag, major thomas b. williams

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Kit Bag green canvas with two carry handles with zip top opening along full length, inside has two seperate pouches on one side, details in lettering and other painted on in orange and yellow with a kangaroo.Painted on, “3796117 Pte Ball 1473 AMF”kit bags, equipment

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major T. B. Williams, No 556101, CollectionGreen coloured canvas bag closed with a heavy duty plastic zipper. Handles are made from thick dark green canvas. Each is attached and reinforced with khaki coloured stitching. A clear plastic pocket is sewn onto one side to house a name card. Below this is a side pocket closed via a plastic zipper. On the inside of the bag are two large canvas pockets, one of which has a white manufacturer's label attached.On white manufacturer's label: 'WORMALD CANVAS, 8465-66-024-5926, (upwards arrow), 1989'.personal equipment, major thomas b. williams, army chaplain, kit bag

These handles were for fitting to Kit bags otherwise known as sausage bags.Handle, “U” shape, brass, one side is hinged to swing to other side which has a hole so a lock can be attached.handles brass, kit bags

Item issued to Kevin Joseph Harrison RAAF. Refer Cat No 4157.2 for more re his service details.Blue coloured canvas Ki bag with rope threaded through eyelets at the top, one metal ring on lower side of the base.On the front,” painted on is a kangaroo and a Joey”, under is “146838 RAAF”, below is a depiction of a “star”. On the reverse side “RAAF 147838”, base of the bag, “146838”kit bag, accessory, raaf

Military isssue as part of kit and equipment. Item in the Malcolm Angus collection Regt No 3112710. Toiletry bag, green colour, fine woven waterproof nylon, opening has a green cord pull through for closing, details in black print.On one side, “(arrow up) Made in Australia C.G.C.F 1968”, on other side in black texta, “ANGUS”.toiletry, bags, military issue

The item was possibly issued Air Force personal in the event of being shot down ..1) Rectangular webbed canvas bag with attached flap lid secured with metal press studs and belt hook. .2) Emergency signalling mirror, black background, orange coloured printed directions on the non reflective side and mirror central. .3) & .4) Plastic rigid containers with a metal spring clasp contains medical/survival supplies and directions for use. .3) contains the medical supplies and .4) unclear what some are but has razor blades, sewing kit fishing line and hook kit.survival kit, emergency

Item issued to Maxwell Sydney ANDERSON VX139912, 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 22.5.1943 age 21 years. Discharged 26.11.1945 with the rank of Sapper in 2/4th Aust Field Sqd.Brown canvas kit bag with cord & 12 brass eyelets. Painted one side is a stylized Rising Sun with black center & white triangle rays tips. An emu on the left & kangaroo on the right. Original number was 167211 painted over in yellow paint is VX139912. The name Anderson in light blue is painted below.Stenciled on base in black print: “V167211 ANDERSON M.S”equipment, kit bags