"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

Refers to the service of:- William Henry Brownridge VX117364. Enlisted CMF 13/8/42 - Number V500634. Transferred to AIF (VX117364) 12/11/42. Discharged 18/1/46. Rank L/Sgt. Served NT. 17/2/43 - 27/6/44. Moratai & Borneo 10/3/45 - 20/12/45.All in one hammock. It has a waterproof roof made from waterproof cotton. The roof has tabs to deploy it. It has built in walls and the ends are "solid" waterproof cotton. The sides are mozzie nets. One side has a brass zip. The base is of a strong cotton material (non WP). The two ends of the base have thick canvas ends with eyelets. Small cords join the eyelets to a steel ring for suspending the hammock. One ring has a length of sisal rope. The colour of the hammock is drab olive.hammock, us army, ww2, equipment

Items in a collection relating to Edward Judd, refer Cat No 7410 for his service details.1. Water bottle. This is a blue enamel 2 pint water bottle British pattern. It is covered in a drab olive felt cloth. It has a narrow raised neck with a cork stopper. 2. Carrier water bottle. This is a narrow leather strip of about 1/2" (12.5mm) width. At the end is a canvas webbing broad strap. Width 2" (or 50mm). The length of the leather piece is adjustable.On the metal end of the cork stopper, stamped, are “D^D” and the letters “OP”.ww2, equipment, bottle, water

This is an example of the British Brodie Pattern Mark 11 steel helmet. This style of helmet was worn during WW2 by all three services, Army, Navy and Air Force although colour schemes did vary.An example of standard issue WW2 equipment worn by all branches of the Australian services.Camouflage green outer, webbing chin strap, black fabric adjustable lining. Metal rim around outer edge. Appears unused..ww2 equipment

Pattern37 Binocular case was issued to Australian troops during WW2. This an example of standard issue equipment for WW2 soldiers.Binoculars case with single clip stud fastener. Webbing shoulder strap and hooks on the back for attachment to belt. Information regarding the item is also on display .(See second picture)Inside the lid is a stamped label which is unreadable.ww2 equipment, binocular case

Canvas Equipment bag WW2P. Doherty

World War 2 Australian defence department issue folding steel periscope with two mirrors and extendable steel sides. The item is carried in a khaki brown canvas case with a belt loop at the back for wear with standard issue webbing. The case has a top opening flap secured by a press stud button. The periscope extends to approximately 640mm overall.A maker's label on top of the periscope reads 'J.W.H. PTY. LTD. POCKET PERISCOPE 1943 MK.I. AUST.'. 'D (broadarrow) D 523' is impressed below the label. world war 2, ww2, periscope, equipment

Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl

Refer to the service of “John Magnus Cohn" Navy - PM 8291.1. Canvas stretcher, Khaki. It has separate steel bars inside the side pockets. It has a flap on each end approx 32cm at foot end and 59cm at head end. One side has two cotton webbing straps with brass buckles. 2. - 4. Legs - (one leg is missing) The legs are 'W' shaped with a couple of rubber guides made out of steel.Written in white paint - “PM 8291 J.M. Cohn”ww2, sleeping equipment, john magnus cohn

Part of the Alfred Boland Collection. Refer Cat No 2473.Cast aluminium box with hinged lid. It has a short cotton webbing carry strap. There is a curved latch to hold lid shut, colour is drab alive. Inside the lid has a brass clip that used to hold information sheet(s). Inside the bottom of the box has a hard cardboard panel.On front side of box is stencilled = “lamps signalling daylight, short range dismounted services”. “Box spare batteries PMG 1942”container, equipment, ww2, lamps signalling

Francis Robert LEONARD SX8804. Enlisted 13/07/1940. Discharged 17/01/1946. Rank Private, 2/166 Aust Workshops.Khaki webbing belt with evidence of green colouring. The belt has brass clasp fittings and brass sliding keepers. On the inside of the belt, the sewn in adjustment points are very worn and have been well used. There are two close additional brass webbing attachment points towards the centre of the belt."SX8804"passchendaele barracks trust, leonard, webbing belt, equipment, ww2

Leather leggings used as protection by mounted troops.Set of brown leather leggings worn by mounted troops. Small strap and buckle attached to top, long thin strap attached to bottom right of legging. Another piece of webbing attached to studs on bottom of legging.1. No markings. 2. Stamped "1943".leggings, horse riding equipment, 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

The hammock has a water proof top - i.e. similar to oilskin. The roof has anchoring tabs, 3 at each end. The main body of the hammock has cotton and flywire sides, It has a brass zipper one side only for entry. The floor is double layered. Cotton outer with a canvas inner layer. The floor section has a thick webbing spine at each end with 10 eyelets. There are cords made from natural fibres leading from the eyelets, out to a steel ring. There are 2 sisal ropes for suspending the hammock. The colour is a drab olive.hammock, sleeping shelter, equipment, ww2, usa

Small Webbing back pack 37 patternequipment, ww2, army

Whiteequipment, ww2, army

RAN Pattern 37, Webbing White with Brass keepers.equipment, ww2, ran

Khaki. With Upholstery needle & bag sewing needles & Buttons.equipment, ww2, army

Helmet cover Scrimequipment, ww2, army

Khaki, laceup, shortequipment, ww2, army

.303 cleaning equipment, Oil Bottle and pull throughequipment, ww2, army

25 pdr Field Gun, dial sight No.107 Mk II. (1944)equipment, ww2, army

Muzzle cover Bofors Canvasequipment, ww2, army

Holster. Dark Brown Leather with Magazine Holderequipment, ww2, army

Short Webbing Khaki (VX73192 W.J.Cuthill)equipment, ww2>, army

Bayonet frog for .303equipment, ww2, army

Gas Mask with Bag. British Markings 419813equipment, ww2, raaf