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Aerial bomb fragments : Major General J Monash, 3 Australian Division AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Four aerial bomb fragments contained in a white cardboard lidless box which has a damaged label on the side with the following handwritten information: ' Fragments of Air Bomb - which fell and explode...RELAWM15122
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Aircraft bomb sight and night light.
Technology
Maker: Unknown
GERMAN BOMBSIGHT, ADJUSTABLE, GRADUATED TO ALLOW FOR WIND AT ALL SPEEDS TO 70 KILOMETRES PER HOUR, AND FOR USE AT ANY HEIGHT UP TO 6000 METRES. FITTED WITH SMALL ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR NIGHT WORK.RELAWM03828
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Aircraft rigging turnbuckle
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cylindrical turnbuckle 70 mm long, made from steel. Internal threads on both hollow ends. A raised central element is ribbed, such that the user may grip and turn the item.REL49175
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ALTIMETER - GERMAN - WWI
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Altimeter from German aircraft. No brand name but logo showing a bird with a lightning bolt underneath. The face has printed on it: Höche in Km D.R.P.a N.S. Nr 26878 The scale from 0 to 8 is gradua...REL/07459
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Anti-tank Mine : Flachmine 17", Germany
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German anti-tank mine (Flachmine 17"), wooden box with tin cover.RELAWM04162
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Arab Kinjal knife and scabbard : Sergeant H W Logue, 9 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Kinjal type knife made from metal and wood. The knife is of crude construction and features a curved metal blade which fits into a tin scabbard. The blade is rusted. The wooden handle is attached to t...REL34683
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Australian occupation currency : German New Guinea, 1914
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Un-issued paper treasury note for five marks. The word 'Cancelled' has been written over the top in pencil.RELC01838
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Australian occupation currency : German New Guinea, 1914
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Un-issued paper treasury note for ten marks. The word 'Cancelled' has been written over the top in pencil.RELC01839
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Australian War Records Section label, Trench Periscope : Shell Green, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
An original fabric Australian War Records Section collection label. It is tied to the periscope by a piece of string. The front of the label printed text, with blank spaces filled in by hand in graphi...RELAWM07800.002
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Barbed wire reel : Courtney's Post, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Improvised barbed wire reel made of two halves of a log of wood which has been cut along the length and loosely rejoined using a piece of British barbed wire wrapped around it twice. The centre of the...RELAWM00336
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Basket from a British observation balloon
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Damaged wicker and wood observation balloon basket.RELAWM04807.001
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Bayonet scabbard : Pheasant Wood mass grave, Fromelles
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pattern 1907 leather bayonet scabbard, missing locket and chape. A corroded metal fragment is present either from the locket or chape.REL44975.028
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Bayonet scabbard : Pheasant Wood mass grave, Fromelles
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pattern 1907 leather bayonet scabbard, missing locket and chape. A corroded metal fragment is present possibly the remains of the chape.REL44975.001
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Binoculars in leather case : Trooper V R Geyle, 1 Light Horse Field Ambulance, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pair of brass binoculars in leather case. The binoculars have a fixed width but the focus can be adjusted by turning a wheel in the centre which extends the length. The binoculars are stored in a brow...REL38049
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Binoculars : Major F S McClean, 5 Pioneer Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pair of black binoculars. Each barrel is bound in black pebbled leather. Features a singular focus for both eyepieces at the centre. Fitted with a brown leather neck strap joined through metal frame b...REL49967.001
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Black message streamer : Oberleutnant G Felmy, German Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Faded black cotton message bag constructed from a single length of black cotton sateen and stitched with cream cotton construction thread. The lower edge has been folded to form a 23cm pocket. The po...RELAWM00483.001
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Bomb fragment from Zeppelin L43 : HMAS Sydney I
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Splinter of a bomb mounted on a wooden backing board in an oval wooden frame. On the wooden backing board is written, in black ink, 'SPLINTER OF BOMB / PICKED UP ON FORE BRIDGE / OF H.M.A.S. "SYDNEY" ...RELAWM00296
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Brigade commander's lance : Brigadier General W Grant, 4 Light Horse Brigade, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Standard British army issue lance with bamboo shaft, steel lance head and pointed shoe, and a leather thong and grip at the centre of the shaft.RELAWM04498.001
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British aircraft fabric with painted national roundel.
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of aircraft linen fabric (38 X 45-cm) recovered from a British aircraft "brought down before our trenches". The fabric is painted P.C.10 (khaki) and bears a painted blue/white/red roundel (40-cm...REL/01324
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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
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British .303 inch projectiles : Sniper's Nest, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
21 of an original thirty six fired British .303 inch calibre Mk VI and Mk VII projectiles.RELAWM00329.001
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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
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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
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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 Holster: Lieutenant Charles Ernest Steadman, 51 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Battle damaged brown leather holster. This holster has a hinged strap to retain the revolver.RELAWM00931.004
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Bullet taken from Baron von Richthofen's triplane : Extra Regimental Corporal F Rhodes, 14 Field Artillery Brigade
Technology
Maker: Unknown
7.92 mm round. Base of cartridge stamped '10 / 17 / G / S67'. Small label tied to cartridge reads 'From the plane of / Baron von Richthofen / Machine gun bullet 21/4/18'. Reverse of label reads: 'Figh...REL34341
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Burnt remains of Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III (SMLE) Rifle : ANZAC Ordnance Depot, North Beach, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No I Mk III (SMLE) Rifle. Woodwork burnt off, bolt and rear sight missing. Part of the trigger guard magazine plate has broken off. Manufacturer marks unreadable and serial ...RELAWM00431
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Cartridge cases and charger clips: Hill 161, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Collection of nine .303 cartridge clips, 21 spent Turkish cartridges, six spent Australian cartridges used at Hill 161 on Gallipoli.RELAWM00386.001
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Cartridge clips : Scrubby Knoll, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Two rusted and damaged .303 cartridge clips. There are small patches of dried mud on each clip.RELAWM00330.002
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Cased German officers' pattern 08 field binoculars on belt : Private S B Jessup, 60 Battalion AIF
Technology
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
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Cigarettes, cigarette box and photo box : Oberleutnant G Felmy, German Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Small beige cardboard box containing cigarettes. Empty large blue cardboard box. The lid bears an image with the text 'FLAVIN-PLATTE HAUFF'.RELAWM00483.003
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7.7 cm German artillery shell: 18 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Body of a fired German 7.7 cm shell. The interior of the shell is coated in dried mud - especially at the base. The exterior base is corroded and the driving band has rifling. The fuze for the shell i...RELAWM07695
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7.6 cm leichte Minenwerfer 1916 n/a in Flachbahn-Lafette
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Model 1916 trench mortar mounted on a turntable that is attached to a metal baseplate. The mortar can rotated through 360 degrees. The barrel is rifled and is fitted with hydraulic recoil recuperator...REL/04285
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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
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28 cm SK L/40 Large spanner or key for the Amiens Gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Large, heavy steel spanner or key to fit a circular object 16 1/2 inches in diameter, the spanner is marked C 100 [as 10092]. Found at Harbonnieres.RELAWM10095
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38 cm SK L/45 naval gun Bolt and nut : German
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel nut souvenired from a 38 cm S.K. L/45 naval gun captured by 3 Battalion, AIF at Arcy Wood near the village of Chuignes on 23 August 1918. The nut is smooth-shanked for half its length and has an...RELAWM00966.001
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38 cm SK L/45 naval gun Cleaning brush
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Thirty eight centimetre S.K. L/45 naval gun barrel cleaning brush with wooden body. The brush head is wire and is reinforced on either side with a metal band over a wooden top and bottom. Impressed a...RELAWM00956
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38 cm SK L/45 naval gun Spanner : German
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel spanner with straight handle and single spanner head. Hand painted in faded white on one side of the spanner is 'PRESENTED BY TASMANIAN SECTION 5TH AUST. FIELD. AMB. TO A.W.M.' Stamped into the ...RELAWM00967
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Collapsible trench periscope in leather case : Second Lieutenant H W Crowle, 10 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Collapsible trench periscope in leather case. The body of the periscope 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 p...RELAWM09765
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Compass and leather case : Captain M A Brown, 12 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Verners pattern VII prismatic dry card compass. The flip top cover has impressed 'VERNER'S PATTERN / VII'. A circular piece of glass is centrally mounted into this cover with a thin black vertical l...REL34513
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Cricket Ball Bomb : Captain B S Atkinson, 15th Battalion AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Spherically shaped cast iron Turkish 'cricket ball bomb' with a screw on brass cap. The 'cricket ball bomb' has been mounted on a circular wooden base. The bomb has been rendered inert.RELAWM16893.001
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Damaged clock from German aircraft : Sapper J C Smith, 4 Field Company, Australian Engineers AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Charred, damaged metal clock with white face and no glass. The clock's hours and minutes are measured by gradations from 1 to 12 around the outer perimeter, while seconds are measures with a smaller f...REL/00508
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Damaged Hertz horn marine mine Type II: German armed merchant raider 'Wolf'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Oval shaped German moored Hertz horn contact mine. The mine's four contact horns are missing, leaving four holes around the top. The base has a bracket which originally tethered the mine to an anchor....RELAWM09902
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Damaged 105mm cartridge case : SMS Emden
Technology
Maker: Unknown
105 mm naval cartridge case. Half the case wall is missing and the headstamps have worn off.REL/00378
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Damaged periscope : The Nek, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Damaged extendable folded thin white metal trench periscope, with a rectangular metal outer case, with a thinner rectangular box inside. The outer case has a thin rectangular slot cut out along one lo...RELAWM07803
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Drafting instrument set : Lance Corporal S R Mills, 1 Division Signals Company, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Box set of drafting instruments. There are eight separate stainless steel instruments contained within a rectangular, lidded case with a leatherette covering and a velveteen interior. The interior con...REL/06654
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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
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Electric tunnelling lamp: Gunner H E Curry, 13 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Germany Army made electric tunnelling lamp (minus battery) with 'CEAG' stamped on the front.RELAWM08073
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Flamethrower cylinder : HMS Vindictive, Zeebrugge raid
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Shrapnel damaged flamethrower cylinder. The red painted iron cylinder has a brass hose connection at the top. Extending from one side is a narrow tube with brass fittings and handwheel valve. On the o...REL/08106
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Folding camera : Honorary Lieutenant James P Campbell, Desert Mounted Corps
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular folding camera. It has a steel body with rounded ends and is finished in black textured leatherette. The Carl Zeiss lens is mounted to a circular disc of black bakelite which is fitted to ...REL32968.001