Hampton & Sons 1942

Inside of shoulder strap; 53120 GLENN R.E. 1, Blue enameled water bottle, sealed with a metal top cork attached to the bottle by a cord. 2. Leather water bottle harness and over the shoulder carry strap.1. Water bottle cork, “RIDER & BELL SYDNEY” 2. Bottle harness; “53120, D^D KH 1942 G^” Inside shoulder strap; “53120 GLENN R.E”passchendaele barracks trust, water bottle, blue, enamel

Canvas strap worn by soldiers as part of equipment to attatch ammunition pouchesManufactured in 1946 by GMH for military purposesCanvas strap with centre section 280 x 85mm stitched to 450 x 25 mm lengths each end. Brass fittings each endGMH 1945 D Dmilitary, war, canvas

brown leather compass case with shoulder strap.Enbeeco, made in England Perrin on leather case Alan J Perrin POC on leather shoulder strap

Clothing. Swimming costume.Ladies black woollen knit swimming costume. Two shoulder straps - width 2 cms. Skirted model with pants section attached. No bodice support or shaping.Jantzen Melb fabric label stitched inside left shoulder strap; Georges Melb fabric label stitched inside right shoulder strap; Jantzen diving girl label stitched on lower left of skirt.costume, female, swimwear

Item in the collection re “MAJ. JOHN BALSILLIE MBE” Refer to Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL and Council history.Brown leather Sam Browne Belt fitted with double clawed brass buckle. A brass stud and leather loop secured the free end of the belt tongue. The shoulder strap, 32 mm wide, is connected by a similar loop and brass stud arrangement. A pair of "D" shaped rings are mounted at the bottom of the belt (for the sword). The belt also has a flat brass hook mounted against the belt, between the “D” rings. The belt is double layered on the back and left side section.Stamped inside the shoulder strap are the letters "HQEC"uniform, ceremonial, maj john balsillie

SX3212 N.S. DUNOWOver the shoulder leather water bottle harness. The shoulder strap is adjustable, the strap is threaded through brass rings attached to the bottle harness.On shoulder strap: “SX3212 N.S. DUNOW” On water bottle harness: “SX3212 DUNOW W. WA^ AUSTRALIA DOHF^”passchendaele barracks trust, harness, water bottle, leather

Belt or shoulder strap fixed cotton webbing pouch used by Military during WW 2Manufactured and distributed by GMHCotton webbing pouch, fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links, brass and buckle for shoulder strap fasteningGMH 1943 DoDmilitary, pouch

This standard design life jacket was made by sailmakers Harry West Pty Ltd at Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales from 1930s to 1950s. Harry West - Harry was a chandler, sailmaker and rigger. He made and sold all kinds of canvas and rope goods including sails, awnings and covers. In 1925 he was advertising life buoys but by 1933 he was advertising life jackets. He and his wife Margery had six children. His business was still operating in 1954, when an article on the craft of sailmaking appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald. His sailmaker's loft was located, traditionally, close to Sydney's harbour. Life Jackets - Life jackets were part of the equipment carried by the Life Saving Rescue Crew of South Western Victoria, including Warrnambool, from around 1858 until the 1950s. The purpose of a life jacket is to keep the wearer afloat until he or she is rescued from the water. Life jackets were first invented in 1854 by Captain Ward of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Britain. The early life jackets were filled with cork, which is very buoyant. However, many times he cork caused the jacket to rise up quickly with a force that caused unconsciousness, sometimes turning the person face down in the water , causing them to drown. After the tragic loss of the ship RMS Titanic in 1912 and the lost lives of those onboard, a woman named Orpheus Newman designed the Salvus life jacket (Salvus means safe), which was filled with kapok instead of cork. Kapok comes from seed pods of the Ceiba Pentandra tree and is waterproof as well as buoyant. These Salvus jackets were used by the Royal Navy until new synthetic materials became available around the time of World War II.This life jacket is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Life jacket, canvas covered, with two kapok padded compartments joined by shoulder straps and waist ties. Designed to slip over the head and tie at the waist. Inscriptions on pouches, some stencilled, some hand written, and inspection text on shoulder strap. Made by Harry West Pty Ltd., Sailmakers, Balmain, Sydney.Stencilled on pockets: “- - - NDARD / LIFE JACKET” [STANDARD LIFE JACKET], “HARRY WEST PTY LTD / SAILMAKERS / BALMAIN, SYDNEY” Stamped on shoulder strap: "XM3271RC" Hand painted on pocket: “DAVIES”flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, captain ward, royal national lifeboat instution, kapok, life jacket, orpheus newman, salvus jacket, life saving, rescue, rescue crew, l.s.r.c., life saving equipment, marine technology, lifeboat, shipwreck victim, vintage, harry west, balmain, sydney, davies, standard life jacket, survivor, shipwreck, sailmakers, harry west pty ltd

Lady's silk short nighties with shoulder straps, button crutch, crochet edging and needlework flowers is typical of the fashion c1930 and is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C These lady’s silk nighties are an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C 2x Lady's silk short nighties,with shoulder straps, 2 mother of pearl buttons at crutch, crochet edging,and needlework flowers clothing, , crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, needlework, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

This brown leather school bag / satchel was used by Carol Poole (nee Smith) whilst attending Ormond State Primary School 3074 c 1952. Most school children used these bags to carry their exercise books, readers, pens and pencils and lunch to and from daily Classes The bag had 2 shoulder straps that enabled it to be carried on the child’s back Mrs Carol Poole , a member of CMHS, grew up in McKinnon and attended the Ormond State Primary School c1952.A brown leather school bag/ satchel with 2 fastening straps and metal buckles, but minus shoulder straps No 13schools, pupils, ormond state primary school, moorabbin, ormond, mckinnon, bentleigh, satchels, schoolbags

WW2 - 1943Brown leather 1943 Pistol holster with over the should leather strap.“GB^ 1943 D^D JULIUS COHN & CO AUSTRALIA”passchendaele barracks trust, pistol holster, shoulder strap, army

The Samuel Browne belt is named after Sir Samuel James Browne VC. In 1858, Browne lost his left arm in battle (as a result of a sword cut) and as the dress regulations of his regiment required officers to wear their waist belts under their tunics, Browne found this ungainly and devised an external belt supported on the left-hand (sword) side by a shoulder strap. The belt had two shoulder straps when a holster was worn. In the Australian Army, a brown leather version is worn on ceremonial occasions by officers and Warrant Officers Class One of all corps, except those who wear silver dress embellishments (Armoured, Aviation and Nursing Corps). These members wear a black Sam Browne belt. Wide brown pattern stitched brown leather belt with adustable shoulder strap, brass buckle and brass loop fittings (4 at the top and 2 at the bottom) attached to the belt by stitched leather straps.Nonesam browne, belt, clothing

Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings of Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant, which is consistent with the rank on this jacket). Name not written on item but known to be part of set which includes slouch hat, which does contain the name, and other related items which include Service Number, verifying identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki jacket; long sleeve 4 front buttons (attached with continuous leather strip) 4 pockets (buttons sewn on) Shoulder straps (buttons sewn on) Cuff buttons (sewn on) Badges on lapels & on shoulder straps Unit Patches on upper sleeves (Part of set with Slouch Hat, 0030.2)Inside label: V300; 1942; Size (2 - 'faint', may be other numbers indicating size details) Brass badges: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (both lapels); Australia (both shoulder straps) Badge of rank (Sergeant) - 3 chevrons (R upper sleeve) Colour patches on both sleeves for 2/5 Battalion, 6th Division Second AIF Years of Service insignia - 3 chevrons, indicating 3 years O/S service (R lower sleeve) Unit patches - rectangle black over red (2/5 Battalion, WW2)

Worn at base of shoulder strapMetal shoulder badge (pair) with the word AustraliaAustralia

USA Khaki hessian with shoulder strapequipment

Shoulder Straps Back Pack Khakiequipment, ww2, army

Blue Enamel with Webbing but no shoulder strapequipment, ww1, army

The Auliff-Perrin Life belt dates back to WW1 but was used early in WW2 by the RAF and RAAFKhaki cover with shoulder straps and inflation nozzle.

Babies Petticoat, a button on each shoulder strapflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, babies petticoat

Holster for .38 Webley revolver and shoulder strapequipment, ww2, army

Used by a member of the Port Fairy Life Saving Club during competitionsBlue wool, with blue and white logo attached with shoulder straps and a half zipper to attach to a swimming costume. Shoulder straps cross at back joined with the band.PORT FAIRY (Inside lifebouy LSC)recreations, sports, swimming, port fairy life saving club, competition

Original Merbein High School vinyl bag with zip and shoulder strapLarge grey bag with handle, zip opening on the top and insignia of schoolMerbein / M.H.S on insigniahigh school, school bag, merbein high school, education, mhs

The metal knapsack would be filled with water to enable a member of the Country Fire Authority to carry it on their back to help fight fires. Holds three gallons of water.Red painted metal knapsack with webbed shoulder straps. Carry handle and lidded opening on top with shain and metal handle. Grey shoulder straps attached to back."Rega/C.F.A./Sunbury"country fire authority, sunbury, fire fighters, fire fighting equipment, george evans collection

USA Khaki hession with shoulder strap. Labelled A.K.Leitchequipment