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  1. Bergman MP18/1 Submachine gun spring and firing pin assembly

    Technology

    Spring and firing pin assembly from Bergman MP18/1 submachine gun.

    RELAWM03743.002

  2. Binoculars in wooden case : Lieutenant Colonel F L Dawson, 25 Battalion, AIF

    Technology

    Maker: Carl Zeiss, Jena

    Pair of Carl Zeiss binoculars in their original moulded wooden case Employing the 'ABBE-KONIG' prism system, the binocular's magnification is x12 through 50 mm lenses. The eye pieces are individually...

    REL39055

  3. British 1838 Half Penny : Private A M Nicholson, 5 Battalion AIF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    1838 Half Penny. The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria. The reverse features the figure of Brittania. The coin has been circulated.

    RELC02994.003

  4. British Pattern 1897 Sword and Scabbard : Major General J J Murray

    Technology

    Maker: Fenton Brothers Ltd

    British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's sword and scabbard. The hilt has a nickel plated three quarter 'scroll' pattern pierced sheet steel guard with the GVR royal cypher and is stamped 2 D[broad arr...

    REL42334

  5. British 1851 Penny : Private A M Nicholson, 5 Battalion AIF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    1851 Penny. The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria. The reverse features the figure of Brittania. The coin has been circulated.

    RELC02994.002

  6. British 1847 Penny : Private A M Nicholson, 5 Battalion AIF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    1847 Penny. The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria. The reverse features the figure of Brittania. The coin has been circulated.

    RELC02994.001

  7. 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

  8. Cased German officers' pattern 08 field binoculars on belt : Private S B Jessup, 60 Battalion AIF

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    Maker: Unknown

    Pair of pattern 08 German officer's binoculars with metal barrels, adjustable Bakelite eyepieces, and brass lens holders. Supplied with a brown leather strap with attached leather lens cap. Model and ...

    REL35442

  9. 7.6 cm leichter Minenwerfer 1914 a/A Trench Mortar

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Early model 76 millimeter trench mortar. The mortar consists of a short rifled barrel with three recoil cylinders attached to the outside of the barrel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has t...

    RELAWM05069

  10. 7.7 cm Shell case : German Army

    Technology

    Maker: Haniel Luege

    Expended shell case from a German 77mm field gun. The case is unmarked, but stamps on the base read 'St G 159 JULI 1917 67%Cu. HL 25'.

    REL34260

  11. Collapsible trench periscope : Captain P H Cherry, 26 Battalion, AIF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Collapsible trench periscope. The body is made from a series of six telescopic metal rings which can be extended for use, or collapsed for storage. At the top of the periscope is a rectangular mirror ...

    REL42343

  12. Colt Model 1903 Pistol Cleaning Brush : Lieutenant General A J Boase, Australian Military Forces

    Technology

    Maker: Colt Industries Inc

    Brass handled nylon cleaning brush for Colt Model 1903 pistol. The brass rod is wound and features nylon cleaning bristles at the cleaning end and a circular wound brass handle for support.

    REL31688.004

  13. Colt Model 1903 Pistol Holster : Lieutenant General A J Boase, Australian Military Forces

    Technology

    Custom made canvas woven holster to suit Colt Model 1903 pistol. The holster features a leather inner liner woven to the external canvas cover and is secured by single row cotton stitching. A leather ...

    REL31688.002

  14. Colt Model 1903 Pistol : Lieutenant General A J Boase, Australian Military Forces

    Technology

    Maker: Colt Industries Inc

    The Colt M1903 is a blowback operated, semi-automatic pistol. The recoil spring is located under the barrel. The single action trigger unit has a concealed hammer. The pistol has a non-pivoting trigge...

    REL31688.001

  15. Colt Model 1903 Pistol Spare Magazine : Lieutenant General A J Boase, Australian Military Forces

    Technology

    Colt Model 1903 Pistol auxiliary magazine. The magazine is an 8 shot, single row box magazine where the cartridges are fed into the pistol action by a helical spring activated follower. The magazine f...

    REL31688.003

  16. Colt New Service M1917 Revolver : Captain A Jacka, VC, MC, 14 Battalion, AIF

    Technology

    Colt New Service M1917 Revolver. Barrel stamped with the Colt's patent dates and NEW SERVICE 455 ELEY. The right black plastic grip is chipped on the bottom edge.

    REL/02451.001

  17. East India Company 1841 two Annas coin : Private A M Nicholson, 5 Battalion AIF

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    East India Company 1841 two Annas coin. The obverse has the head of Queen Victoria which is heavily scratched. The coin has been circulated.

    RELC02994.007

  18. Fernglas 08, Military Galilean binoculars : Lance Corporal R M Amos, 10 Field Company Engineers

    Technology

    Pair of Fernglass 08, Military, Galilean binoculars. As used by Imperial Germany during the First World War. The body is manufactured from cast white metal including two stap holders and it is finishe...

    REL31786

  19. Firing pin : Mauser T-Gewehr Anti Tank Rifle

    Technology

    Firing pin from a Mauser T Gewehr anti tank single shot, bolt action rifle.

    RELAWM03683.002

  20. Folding periscope with case : C E W Bean

    Technology

    Maker: F Duerr & Sons

    Folding periscope in brown canvas case. The periscope consists of two square black painted metal ends which are joined by a concertina folding mechanism that allows the periscope to be extended for us...

    REL39684

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