Historical information

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.
Commonly called a "Housewife".

Physical description

Khaki coloured roll up style sewing kit with fawn coloured tape to secure it closed. Inside has one and one buttoned pocket. Item contains needles, safety pins, various cottons and a thimble. Button pocket secured with a brown Bakelite button. White manufacturers label sewn on inside.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed in black on white manufacturers label; "R.G.C.F., VIC, 1977 (upwards arrow) 8315-66-013-0931", No. Name.
Handwritten in black on label: "398130, LIVINGSTON"