Historical information

WW2 standard army issue kitbag.

Significance

Name and serial number of soldier stenciled on bag. Details of service available on Australian WW2 Memorial Roll. Donated by a family member who was a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.

Physical description

The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp to enable fitting of a padlock (end of straight section of D has been broken off - see photo). The name and army serial number of the owner are stencilled in white paint on the side of the bag.

Inscriptions & markings

Along side of bag:
D.F. NEWTON
VX41537
61419
Stencil of "armoured arm holding battleaxe" (see photo - a unit insignia?)
On base:
D. NEWTON
VX31537
61491
"A white solid circle"