Historical information
Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. These sewing kits were colloquially known as Housewives.
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 pack containing seven sewing needles.
Inscriptions & markings
C.G.C.F Victoria 1968
Regimental No. 3797139
Name Bowd R.M.
