Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. These sewing kits were colloquially known as Housewives.Khaki cotton, Army issue sewing kit. Inside has two pouches; the bottom one with a flap. Outside has black tape used to keep kit closed when rolled up. Contains a reel of beige sewing cotton and black folded paper pack containing seven sewing needles.C.G.C.F Victoria 1968 Regimental No. 3797139 Name Bowd R.M.sewing kit, r.m.bowd, 3797139, bowd, equipment, housewife

This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam.A small green in colour booklet, used by a soldier for a permanent leave pass.Royal Australian Regiment Badge 'Skippy Badge'/ III / Permanent Leave Pass3 rar, permanent leave pass, r.m.bowd, 3797139, vietnam, leave, leave pass, bowd