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Gum leaves : Leading Aircraftman V J Hibbens, RAAF, Empire Air Training Scheme
Heraldry
Maker: Hibbens, Ethel C
Six dried eucalyptus (gum) leaves of varying sizes. Each bears an ink inscription: 'Mrs E Hibbens Orange N.S.W. Aus'/ 'From E Hibbens 18.5.41 Orange. N.S.W. Aus'/ 'Viv from Mum. 28.5.41 ORANGE. AUS.'/...REL38775
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Inscribed coconut : Lance Sergeant J H Shepherd, 474 Australian Heavy Anti Aircraft Troop
Heraldry
Maker: Shepherd, John Hartley
Intact coconut, with circular metal hook fixed to the top for hanging. Handwritten in black texta on one side of the nut is 'MISS LESLIE PROUD, 8 GLADSTONE ST., BELLAMBI, SOUTH COAST, N.S.W'. On the o...REL39896
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Letter from Italian prisoner of war Adolfo Allaria presenting a model house to the Kurrle children
Heraldry
Maker: Allaria, Adolfo
Letter written on a sheet of prisoner of war lettergram, addressed on one side 'FOR LINETTE AND FRANK'. Written in ink on the reverse is the following message: 'For little Linette and for it Dear Fran...REL35288.002
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Posted coconut : Leading Aircraftman E L Trimper, 28 Operational Base Unit, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Trimper, Ernest Lloyd
Intact coconut, painted on one side with silver aircraft paint. On the paint is addressed in black 'Mr C W TRIMPER INNESTON YORKE'S PENINSULAR SOUTH AUST/ FROM L.A.C. TRIMPER'.REL37674
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Royal Navy letter sachet : Leading Seaman T R Howie, HMAS Nizam
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Rayon folding letter sachet of sewn construction. The exterior is in dark blue with the Royal Navy badge and the words 'Royal Navy' silkscreened in yellow, and features a decorative border in a pale r...REL41239
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Trench art letter opener : Sergeant W H Harris, 24 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Trench art letter opener cut into the shape of a scimitar from a section of brass shell case. The handle for the letter opener is made from a discharged British or Australian MK VII .303 calibre rimme...REL32867