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  1. Metal and compressed fibre identity discs : Corporal W E Brown VC, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Two identity discs on a leather neck thong. One is a pressed aluminium pre 1916 style disc privately engraved: Obverse: '1698 W. E. Brown Reg A.L.H. A.I.F. C of E.' ; Reverse: 'Next of kin S. F. Brown...

    REL/00792

  2.

    Victoria Cross : Corporal Walter Ernest Brown, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Hancocks

    Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details; reverse cross with date of action.

    RELAWM15391.001

  3.

    Soldier's pay book : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Soldier's pay book, serial number 29169, with darl brown glazed linen cover. Additional number 79817 written in blue on first page. Period covers 23 October 1915 - 6 November 1918. Owner's pay details...

    REL24300.002

  4.

    Soldier's pay book : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Soldier's pay book, serial number 29169, with light brown glazed linen cover. Additional number 79817 stamped on first page. Period covers 23 October 1915 - 1 November 1919. Owner's pay details printe...

    REL24300.001

  5.

    German water bottle: Sergeant W E Brown, 20th Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    German water bottle made from pressed steel with the halves soldered together. Water bottle has hot-dipped tin outer which is painted grey-green. Cork stopper connected to neck of bottle by twine. Mak...

    REL/01051.002

  6.

    French ARS gas mask : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    French model ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Special) gas mask. Stencilled in green on brown rubberised fabric face piece is '[partially obscured] 136' and 'PT'. Stencilled in black on mustard brown filter...

    RELAWM09114.001

  7.

    Distinguished Conduct Medal : Private W E Brown, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    RELAWM15391.003

  8.

    Pair folding scissors: Sergeant W E Brown: 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Small pair folding scissors. Pressed handles are hinged at base of blades, which are serrated on the cutting edges. Impressed on upper blade above grub screw hinge with 'FRANCE' and star flash motif.

    RELAWM09110

  9.

    British Brodie steel helmet : Sergeant W E Brown VC DCM, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British Brodie steel helmet. Remnants of grit textured finish visible. Faint red triangles painted on front and rear . Small red 'X' on right hand side. Dent on front of dome and rim.

    REL/00985.001

  10.

    German water bottle: Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    German water bottle made from pressed steel with the halves soldered together. Water bottle has hot-dipped tin outer which is painted grey-green. Cork stopper connected to neck of bottle by twine. Mak...

    REL/01051.001

  11.

    German entrenching tool carrier : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Brown leather rectangular voided entrenching tool (spade) carrier. Impressed on rear lower 'LIEBHART & THEIMER MUNCHEN'. Impressed on front upper '11' and 'TDI'.

    RELAWM09126

  12.

    French 1915 pattern 'Adrian' steel helmet : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    French Army 1915 Pattern 'Adrian' steel helmet bearing the the flaming grenade 'RF' (Republic Francaise) and crossed cannon badge worn by artillery units. The helmet has an overall 'horizon blue' fini...

    RELAWM09113

  13.

    French water bottle : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    One litre capacity French model 1877 water bottle. Pressed steel, halves soldered together. Water bottle has hot-dipped tin outer showing signs of rubbing wear. Large neck has cork stopper; smaller ne...

    RELAWM09117

  14.

    Victory Medal : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    RELAWM15391.006

  15.

    1914-15 Star : Private W E Brown, 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.

    RELAWM15391.004

  16.

    British War Medal 1914-20 : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    RELAWM15391.005

  17.

    Maxim MG08/15 Light Machine Gun : Corporal W E Brown, VC, 20 Battalion, AIF

    Technology

    The MG 08/15 Maxim machine gun is a short recoil operated, water cooled, full automatic, belt fed weapon. The operating system uses a two part toggle lock connected by a hinge which is located between...

    RELAWM09368

  18.

    Notice board : Ypres - Hooge

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Wooden notice board constructed from two planks that are secured together at each end of the back by two wooden battens nailed into place. The upper plank is marked in black paint with a left facing a...

    RELAWM11602

  19.

    German model 1895 ammunition pouch: Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    German model 1895 ammunition pouch. The pouch is of blocked leather construction with metal dividers creating three sections. The pouch holds a total of 45 rounds of 7.92mm cartridges in clips. Origin...

    RELAWM09128

  20.

    French ARS gas mask carrier : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Pressed metal carrier for storing French model ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Special) gas mask. Painted khaki with remnants of cloth carrying-sling present. Instructions in French on the use of the gas m...

    RELAWM09114.002

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