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Aircraft spotters chair
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel-framed canvas chair which reclines to the horizontal. Rests on four spiked feet on a swivelling base. Adjustable armrests are provided with wooden cradles for use in holding binoculars and the u...REL29218
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Air raid siren : Ainslie Bus Depot, Canberra
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cylindrical air raid siren made of tin-plated sheet steel that has been riveted together. Painted light grey, the siren has three groups of flutes for sound direction and a pointed canopy, which has b...REL/20179
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Ammunition bin plate found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Opaque plastic notice with the words 'BULLETS NOSE OUTWARDS BELT ROUGH SIDE UP' etched in black text measuring 4mm high. The two left hand corners show signs of small retaining screw holes. The right ...RELAWM31788.259
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Ammunition box : .38 calibre cartridges
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Maker: Unknown
Green stained wooden box of screwed and routed construction. Used for holding 180 boxed .38 calibre pistol cartridges. Comes complete with a sliding wooden lid, a 'T' shaped key attached to a split pi...REL32653
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Amplifier Type A 1134A Ref. No. 10U/90
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation on British aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal with two attached cords with sockets. The...REL/06009
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Amplifier Type A1134/A Ref. No. Y10U/90 modified by the RAAF
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Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for use on British aircraft and later modified by the RAAF. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal and has two yellow p...REL/01131
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Armourer's kit for Oerlikon SSG 36 20mm anti-tank rifle : German Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular brown leather case designed to hold spare parts and armourers tools for a German Oerlikon SSG 36 20mm anti-tank rifle. The case has two main compartments, each covered with a leather flap...REL33285
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AR14 Receiver
Technology
Maker: Unknown
AR14 radio contained in green wooden box with white writing on the top 'Miss D. SUMMERSON, LAWAS VIA LABUAN SARAWAK BORNEO'. On the Side of the box is stamped in white paint 'RAAF CASE TRANSIT. REF ...REL33430
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Australian Grenade Discharger : "B" Company 2/30th Battalion : Gemencheh River
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Grenade Discharger battlefield relic : "B" Company 2/30th Battalion : Found at Gemencheh River in 1961. Heavily corroded.RELAWM32115
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Avdel pin found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Black metal Avdel clip with GA 1 stamped on the exterior of the clip.RELAWM31788.257
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Back pad for 3 inch mortar sling
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Maker: Unknown
Khaki cotton pad with a reinforced stiffening plate inside. The pad has a gap at both ends to slide onto a sling or harness. The reverse side of the pad is stamped with 'F [broad arrow symbol] S'.REL45807
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Binoculars : Gunner J K Vonow, 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Small pair of non military style, nickel plated field glasses, partly covered in textured brown leather. There is a centrally mounted adjusting wheel fitted for focus. Both eye pieces are dented and b...REL31827.001
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Boat's lantern : Midshipman P H Wilson, HMAS Canberra
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pentagonal, tin-plated steel, candle-powered boat's lantern with clear glass sides. The lantern has a solid base bearing a central candle socket holder on a raised circular platform perforated around ...REL/04094
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'from crater 6' '. Illegible characters at top of label.REL/02064.023
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '21 feet from crater R.A.A.F.'REL/02064.026
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '66 feet from crater No 2 R.A.A.F.'.REL/02064.008
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 ft from crater No 1'.REL/02064.007
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '32 feet from crater No 1.'REL/02064.020
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 feet from crater No 1.'REL/02064.021
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER No 2'.REL/02064.012
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin Air Raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER No1 RAAF'.REL/02064.017
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '150 feet'.REL/02064.003
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '15 feet from crater No 2 RAAF'.REL/02064.009
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'feet from crater' 'RAAF'.REL/02064.002
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '332 feet from crater'.REL/02064.006
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'FOUND IN CRATER No1 RAAF'.REL/02064.004
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '78 feet from crater No 2'.REL/02064.005
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 feet from crater No 2.'REL/02064.022
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Illegible writing engraved on surface. Label adhered to surface reading '10 ft from crater No 2 RAAF''.REL/02064.014
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'DUG OUT OF CRATER' 'REAR OF HOUSE'.REL/02064.015
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '9 feet from crater R.A.A.F.'REL/02064.018
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER No 2.'REL/02064.019
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER'.REL/02064.013
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '150 feet from crater No 1 RAAF'.REL/02064.010
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 feet from RAAF No 2 crater'.REL/02064.011
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '8 feet from crater' 'R.A.A.F.'.REL/02064.016
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Bomb fragment from first air raid on Darwin
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Jagged, irregularly shaped bomb fragment. There is a small circular hole at one end, which appears to have been professionally made.REL34636
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Boxed Mine Detector, No 4A
Technology
Maker: Unknown
No 4A Mine Detector, in original wooden box of issue. Box is finished in an olive drab and is stencilled on the lid 'DETECTOR MINE 4A'. One side is marked in black paint 'Z5/ZA-27991/1' and S/1/67 QT...REL36705
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Boys Anti Tank Rifle Cartridge Magazine Box
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Boys Anti tank Rifle Cartridge Box made from pressed metal. The cartridge box is painted olive drab. The cartridge box features a hinged lid which is locked by a clip lock.REL35905
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Brass tube : Range Finder, Anti Aircraft Mk 3
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Stepped and flanged section of brass tubing. Originally formed part of the internals for the missing left arm of REL32499.001, Mk 3 Anti Aircraft Range Finder.REL32499.009
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British 18 pounder shellcase : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
British 18 pounder artillery shell case. The base is impressed '18 PR II LOT.B 7751 JM (within diamond) [broad arrow symbol] 24 CF EOC B 1917'. The striker is impressed '7/17 8/17 F.3 NN. 2 No 1/II [b...REL39667
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Brown leather Nambu pistol holster with shoulder strap : Imperial Japanese Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather holster with shoulder strap (for use with Nambu pistol). The cleaning tools and spare magazine are missing.REL27756
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Canvas pad for 3 inch mortar carrying harness
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cushioned khaki canvas pad with two tabs attached along the top edge. The pad is reinforced with a heavy machine stitch in a star pattern from the centre outwards.REL45809
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Carcano Model 91/24 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Carcano Model 91/24 bolt action carbine. Hexagonal knox form stamped 918 ROMA OR-O and the serial number. Full wood stock and top hand guard with a bayonet boss end cap. Rear sight broken. Missing the...REL33524
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Car number plate : General Sir Brudenell White, Chief of General Staff, Australian Military Forces
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Maker: Unknown
Rectangular black steel number plate with 'VIC' down the side in enamelled white lettering and '42' across the front. Each side has a reinforced hole for attachment to the car.REL31503
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Carry box for Number 74 'sticky bomb' anti tank hand grenades
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Green rectangular steel box with rounded corners used to store and transport five Number 74 'sticky bomb' anti tank grenades. The box is hinged at three points and opens through 180 degrees into two h...REL29714
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Case for binoculars : Gunner J K Vonow, 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Leather storage case for field glasses. The case is kidney shaped with a hinging lid. The lid has a small brass release clasp fitted to the front. The base is missing and the interior lining, consisti...REL31827.002
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Case for Portable oxygen set Mk IA
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Maker: Unknown
Rectangular wooden storage case for Portable oxygen set Mk IA. The lid is hinged and secures at the front.REL29983.002
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Case for Rule Slide MG Mk IV for Vickers machine gun
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Maker: Unknown
Khaki cotton webbing storage pouch for the Rule Slide MG Mk IV. Comes complete with a belt loop and carry strap with brass buckles. The front is secured by a heavy duty brass press stud.REL31231.002
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Chakmak knife : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Chakmak knife. Part of a set of two small knives used in conjunction with a kukri. Designed with a blunt blade, used primarily for sharpening or honing the edge of a kukri blade. This example has a sl...REL39718.004
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Chartboard, Type D
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Air Ministry chartboard, type D. Consists of pressed fibre board with a pair of metal parallel movable plotting arms. Attached to the arm is a transparent plotting rule and brass scales for recording ...REL35530
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Cockpit Lamp Mark 1A
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cockpit lamp manufactured to specifications decreed by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British military aircraft from the Second World War. Lamp is composed of frosted glass and is housed in a...REL/06154
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Cockpit Lamp Mk IA
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cockpit lamp manufactured to specifications decreed by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British military aircraft from the Second World War. Standard cockpit lamp with frosted glass and connect...REL/11036
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Coins : Captain B H Peterson, Regimental Medical Officer, 2/7 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Collection of four coins; 1936 One New Guinea shilling; 1938 One New Guinea shilling; 1939 One British farthing; One Japanese sen.RELC03056
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Condenser : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
The 2 uF condenser is a rectangular shaped capacitor which is made from aluminium. It has two prongs extending out from one end to allow wires to be wound onto them so it can create a charge.REL35400
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Consolidated B-24J Liberator bomber tool box : 21 Squadron RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Empty consolidated B-24J Liberator bomber tool box. The box is a rectangular shape with a separate hinged lid. The panels of the box are thin plywood and have been joined together along the edges by m...REL41172
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Controller Type 5003 Ref. No. 110J/71
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Controller, British equipment manufactured to Air Ministry standards and supplied to the US Army. The metal and plastic unit is black with a vertical row of five red buttons and black lever on the fro...REL/06160
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Crystal Type DC-11-B for RAAF radio set
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Crystal for radio set manufactured according to standards set by the RAAF for installation in RAAF aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black plastic and has two silver metal pins extending fr...REL/20293
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Dayak Parang : NX44333 Lieutenant Cresswell Herbert Chalmers
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel single-edged parang (machete) with convex edge and wooden grip. The parang's wooden scabbard is bound with plant fibre twine and terminates in a copper chape (tip).AWM2018.171.2
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Drum magazine for .303 inch Vickers 'K' or 'GO' gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Circular, one hundred round drum magazine with cotton webbing handle, for use with the Gas Operated .303 inch Vickers 'K' machine gun.REL31078
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Drum magazine : .303 inch Vickers 'K' or 'GO' gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Circular, one hundred round drum magazine with cotton webbing handle, for use with the Gas Operated .303 inch Vickers 'K' machine gun.REL31079
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Drum magazine : .303 inch Vickers 'K' or 'GO' gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Circular, one hundred round drum magazine with cotton webbing handle, for use with the Gas Operated .303 inch Vickers 'K' machine gun.REL31077
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Dummy Lewis Machine Gun : 17 Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps, Yerong Creek, NSW
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Dummy light machine gun manufactured from local materials by members of the Victorian Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). The handle and breech of the gun are carved from wood to which has been nailed a fo...RELAWM20293.001
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Ensign Midget Model 22 Camera Case : Sergeant B J E Morris, WAAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather case for Ensign Midget Model 22 camera. The case has an adjustable carry strap and a flap opening secured by a press stud fastening. In faint writing underneath the flap is '92530 RAAF' ...REL27628.002
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Escape compass : Sergeant R S Turner, 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Corps
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Small escape compass with a brass body and glass top. Within is a 'floating' steel disc perforated with four evenly spaced holes. North is marked with a dotted line.RELAWM24594
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Extraction tool : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Extraction tool possibly used in deactivating mines and bombs. The extraction tool consists of a brass cylinder which is attached to a wider piece of brass tubing at the front end. Fitted around the p...REL35393
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Eye cup : Range Finder, Anti Aircraft Mk 3
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Green painted spring-loaded extendable pivoting brass arm. A circular black rubber eye cup is fitted at one end, and a hinged clamp is attached at the other.REL32499.008
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Farrier's tongs: Japanese Imperial Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel farrier's tongs/clinchers with interlocking jaws and arms secured by a large rivet. The upper jaw is 28mm lomg; the lower jaw 24mm long. The inner surface of each side of the jaw bears a hollowe...RELAWM29962
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Filter for gas mask civillian : M R Shields, Air Raid Warden, Brisbane, Queensland
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Metal round green gas mask filter with evenly spaced holes at the bottom and top. Inside the canister is cotton gauze and filter material.REL39940.002
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Floodlight Lamp Type B Ref. No. 5C/793 fitted with cover and angle poise fittings
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Floodlight Lamps which were manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British aircraft from the Second World War until approximately 1960. The black plastic un...REL/12443
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French 75 mm shell case : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
French brass 75 mm artillery shell case. The shell case is 75 mm in diameter and the base is 85 mm in diameter. The base is impressed is impressed '75 DEC. F.RF. 1919. X L'.REL39666
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German bayonet and scabbard : Lieutenant J R Millett, 2/11 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
M84/98 German bayonet, 3rd Model. The hilt has wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel has a mortise slot and locking bolt which secures it to the rifle nosecap.The crossguard h...REL38441
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German 7.7 cm shell case : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German brass 7.7 cm artillery shell case. The shell case is 77 mm in diameter and the base is 89 mm in diameter. The base is impressed 'Sp197 GF SP st 375 NOV 1917'.REL39665
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German mine mechanical Impact fuze : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German mine mechanical Impact fuze Vz Z 34 A (clockwork, self destructing) as used in C and D type parachute mines (Luftmine). This fuze is designed to activate 22 seconds after impact should the mine...REL35398
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German SD 2 'Butterfly' bomb : Private S W Gallahar, 2/6 Ammunition Sub Depot Company, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German SD 2 'Butterfly' bomb case. The bomb body, fuze and arming spindle are missing. This is a sheet steel container made in four pieces - two end flaps and two curved pieces which would enclose the...REL35517
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Gimbaled Nautical Compass : Lieutenant J R Millett, 2/11 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Nautical compass in a gimbaled brass case. The compass case is attached by two screws to a brass ring to allow the rotation of the compass about a single axis. The compass face has a silver coloured d...REL38239
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Gosport tubes : Flight Lieutenant A J Henry, Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Set of Gosport speaking tubes comprising a pair of circular metal earpieces connected to two hollow flexible metal tubes. The end of the tubes are secured together by a metal cylinder, and attached to...REL/13349
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Halifax aircraft aluminium sheeting fragment : 466 Squadron RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of torn and twisted aluminium sheeting 1mm thick, with vestiges of green primer paint remaining, and inclusions of soil, rough dimension 50mm x 75mm.REL45361
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Handling and storage ring for 500 pound AN-M64 and AN-M43 aerial bomb
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Metal bomb handling ring consisting of two lengths of semi-circular tubing, joined at a hinge, with both ends bent to a flange shape to enable them to be bolted together. There is a split pin securing...REL35946
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Handling and storage ring for 500 pound AN-M64 and AN-M43 aerial bomb
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Metal bomb handling ring consisting of two lengths of semi-circular tubing, joined at a hinge, with both ends bent to a flange shape to enable them to be bolted together. There is a split pin securing...REL35947
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Hand-made sword and scabbard : Sergeant F W Flynn, 2/4th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Hand-made sword and scabbard. The handle is made of pressed leather washers and has a square brass pommel. The cruciform guard is a single piece of brass with rounded edges. The blade appears to be a ...REL40246
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Head Navigation Lamp Ref. No. 5C/678
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Head Navigation Lamp manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British aircraft during the Second World War. The unit is in black plastic and is designed to h...REL/11040
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Hydrostatic clock : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Hydrostatic clock taken from a German Type C acoustic parachute mine. A cast aluminium cover with internal threads covers a trigger mechanism for the device. Inside the device a copper core is connect...REL35399
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Imperial Japanese 'Type A' midget submarine souvenir : threaded piece of tube with nut
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir metal fitting taken from one of the Japanese midget submarines sunk in Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942. The fitting comprises a threaded steel tubular body with a hexagonal brass bolt attached....REL36379
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Improvised 81 mm Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Improvised 81 mm mortar baseplate. The baseplate is made from wood and has steel braces for strengthening. A central metal spike is used to anchor the baseplate. A ball joint coupling in the center of...RELAWM27253
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3.7 inch Antiaircraft Gun Ammunition Transportation Container
Technology
Maker: Unknown
3.7 inch Antiaircraft gun metal cartridge case container. The container holds two cartridges and is made from metal stampings. The container is painted olive drab and has a hinged lid. Markings - yell...REL34732
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3 inch Mortar Bomb Transportation Box
Technology
Maker: Unknown
The transportation box is made from wood which is held together using four metal brackets and slotted head screws. The box features two external rope leather carry handles. The box has an internal cap...REL34731
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.455 inch Webley Drill Cartridge
Technology
Maker: Unknown
.455 inch Webley Drill cartridge. There are no headstamps.REL32079
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Italian 102/35 anti-aircraft ammunition fuze : Lieutenant B Brock, HQ Company, 2/2 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Incomplete aluminium Italian fuze for 102 mm, 35 calibre anti-aircraft ammunition. This time fuze is missing its ballistic cap. The words 'FORT CAPUZZO' and '1940', along with some indecipherable mark...REL34759
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Italian Naval Officer's Dress Sword and Scabbard : Lance Bombardier C J Blinkhorn, 2/1 Field Regiment, RAA
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Italian Naval Officer's Dress Sword and Scabbard. The solid brass half basket guard has an Italian crown over a fouled anchor as a cartouche badge and a fold down clip to attach to the scabbard on the...REL36475
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Italy : 50 Lire note : Lieutenant J R Millett, 2/11 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
50 Italian lire note, serial number 4863. The note has been circulated and has central vertical and horizontal fold marks. The note shows general wear.RELC02985
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Japanese Army Officer's Shin-gunto Sword and Scabbard
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Japanese Army officer's sword. Shin-gunto standard mountings with cherry blossom menuki on each side of the handle under the binding. The habaki on the blade is gilt plated copper. The blade has a goo...REL29649
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Japanese Army Officer's Shin-gunto Sword and Scabbard with wooden surrender block
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Japanese Shin-gunto Officer's Sword and scabbard, accompanied by an attached surrender block with black Japanese characters. The hilt has the standard army style gilded brass Shin-gunto fittings with ...REL38784
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Japanese currency : Captain B H Peterson, Regimental Medical Officer, 2/7 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Collection of four Japanese 10 yen notes.RELC03057