Item relating to "Osburn Marett" VX142527, refer Cat No 1411.2 for his service history.Small two piece heart shaped locket. It pivots at the top section with a small ring. Colour is rose-gold. On one external side is a miniature yellow gold Rising Sun Badge. The badge has red behind the crown and blue enamel behind the wording. The title is "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". Inside on the rear half is a circular space with a clear glass window. There is no image in the window.Stamped on back - 9ct lined.ww2, memorabilia, locket, osburn marett

Gaiters issued to Osburn Percival Marett VX142527. (Born Bendigo, enlisted in the field) He initially enlisted in the CMF on 31.3.1942 as No V246104 age 18 years 2 months, transferred to the AIF in the field on 17.7.1943 as VX142527. His overseas service is listed as Morotai and Balikpapan from 2.6.1945 - 16.6.1946, discharged 25.6.1946 with the rank of Pte in the 2/14th Bn. .1) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles .2) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles. Both make a pair left foot & right foot.On both inside “VX142527 D.P.MARETT”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male