Historical information

The wallet was issued to some Australian soldiers in Vietnam and its waterproof characteristic was essential in a very wet environment.

Significance

Significant to the soldier as it protected largely, irreplaceable documents and/or pictures.

Physical description

Made of a flexible plastic material, colour is Olive Drab and has sufficient capacity to carry smaller documents and protect same from moisture.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed onto the item: V44/Made in Australia/1945/D, arrow upwards symbol D/F, arrow upwards 12.