Equipment - SWAG, CANVAS, GAIRS, c.1939

Historical information

Refers to history of Edmond Paget Seymour, VX 102058 (V25458). Enlisted 15/8/42 into 2nd AIF age 43,
Discharged 13/6/43. Rank Lt.Colonel. Last unit was 14 Armoured Regiment Initially in CMF - enlist Dec 1936.

Physical description

WW2 Model of a swag. It has a hood/bag section which acts as a carry bag or pillow. The main body would form a type of "A" frame style. The right side has strong US pattern press clips to keep it shut. It has a mattress (probably Kapok) which is clipped in and is formed of 14 cotton covered cells. The bottom of each cell has a black waterproof material. The whole swag rolls up and fits inside the hood section for transport.

Inscriptions & markings

At the top of bag/hood is: E.P. SEYMOUR.

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