Historical information

During the Vietnam War, waterproof matches were part of the essential equipment for Australian Army soldiers, often supplied as part of survival kits and, in later years, sealed packs were contained within combat ration packs. This item was issued to National Serviceman David G Woods No: 2783285 who served in 7RAR in 1967.

Physical description

A plastic sealed (presumably waterproof) clear wrapping with seven green tipped matches contained in brown cardboard cover with striking surface on one side. Phosphorus sesquisulfide at tip of the match.