Historical information

Object issued to and used by National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, Service no. 3797139, who served in 3 RAR, Royal Australian Infantry Corps in Vietnam 1971.

Physical description

Khaki cotton, Army issue sewing kit. Inside has two pouches; the bottom one with a flap. Outside has black tape used to keep kit closed when rolled up. Contains a reel of beige sewing cotton and black folded paper containing seven sewing needles.

Inscriptions & markings

C.G.C.F / Victoria / 1968 / Regimental No 3797139. Name: Bowd RM.