These binoculars appear to have been made for use by service personnel, carrying a broad arrow symbol on the barrel. The inscriptions "MG" may indicate the manufacturer or initials of the owner. The service number 48582 may indicate that the pair was owned by Lionel James O'Dempsey, a Victorian who served as a Lance Sergeant with the 3 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment during the Second World War.Brass binoculars with cotton cord acting as strap, fastened via a knot on one side of a small loop cast into the side of the barrel. Two cone shaped barrels with circular convex glass disc on each wide end. Each barrel joined together via a joint platform approximately halfway and 9/10ths of the way up the binoculars. Binoculars can change shape by barrels swivelling on a central pin. Binoculars also zoom in and out (i.e. barrel reduces and expands) due to grooved dial in centre of pin. One eye piece missing on left side, right side intact but able to be unscrewed. Barrels are tinted green from copper corrosion and retractable barrel sections have black colouring in parts.Inscribed on centre platform between eye pieces "M G", in the direction of the wearer. On top of adjustable barrels: "[broad arrow] (right side)", "Mk VSP-/48582"second world war, worl war two, world war ii, binoculars, looking glass, surveillance

William Anthony Theodore (19.3.1917 - 5.1.2007).William 'Bill' Theodore - invitation and program for two events concerning H.M.AS. Bendigo, held on 14 October 1979 and on 11 May 1991. * Program for the Bendigo Girl Guides Association for the transfer of the custody of the Royal Navy White Ensign from H.M.A.S Bendigo, held on 14 October 1979. The White Ensign was autographed by the crew of the ship before it was given to the Girl Guides as a mark of appreciation for their assistance and sustenance during Worl War II. The Girl Guides now feel that the White Ensign should be passed into the custodianship of the City for its care, safekeeping and preservation. Program is printed in blue and has a copy of the White Ensign on the rear of the invite. * Program containing the agenda for the granting of Freedom of Entry to T.S. Bendigo and the anniversary of 50th Anniversary of the Commissioning of H.M.A.S. Bendigo (J187) at Bendigo 11 May 1991. An eight-page program, stapled to a light-yellow card cover bill theodore, william theodore

Cigarette Lighter, World War two vintage? Handmade Trench art from military weaponry. 20mm in diameter. Anti-tank?? Ammunition Note: Could be French Cigarette Lighter donated by Mrs. D. Winspear on 18/08/1977cigarette lighter, worl war ii