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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 Alternator warning plate : Germany
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Instruction plate from a German aircraft shot down during the 1914-1918 war The plate is 85 x 35 x 1 mm thick, and bears the inscription: "WECHSELSTROM- MASCHINE NUR MITLAUFEN LASSEN BEI STROM- ENTNAH...REL/01336
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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 Bomb Sight (Germany)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German aircraft bomb sight removed from the first German two seater to be shot down in British lines, Palestine 1917. The instrument comprises two triangles with their peaks truncated, the smaller bei...RELAWM12494
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Aircraft Compass (France)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Magnetic card compass which has probably been removed from an aeroplane. The bowl is attached by springs to a brass gimbal. The bowl is also made of brass and has been painted light grey, with the nam...REL/05023
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AIRCRAFT FABRIC: GERMANY
Technology
Maker: Unknown
SMALL RECTANGLE OF LINEN FABRIC, 8 BY 5.5 CM, BEARING ON ONE SIDE THE REMAINS OF BLACK LACQUER, AND ON THE OTHER THE WORDS 'WINGS OF HUN AEROPLANE N. FRANCE 23/6/1917 MAC'. The piece was originally d...REL/09335
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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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Airfield landing light, Electric, from Morville aerodrome
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Large electric lamp reflector, set upright into a circular shaped metal container, 300 mm in diameter, and 250 mm high. The remains of an electrical conduit leads out from the lower side of the box....RELAWM00984
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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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Ambulance Wagon Mk VI
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Horse drawn ambulance wagon Mk VI (British). Wooden bodywork. Wheels are second class C type with solid rubber tyres. Weight: 23 cwt, 2 quarters. A red cross insignia is painted on sides. Carried fou...REL/09575
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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 for Turkish fuze, Gallipoli : Private A T D Barr, 13th Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
An Australian War Records Section label with a printed address on one side (On His Majesty's Service / To Collecting Depot / Australian War Museums / c/o Headquarters / Australian Corps) and with det...RELAWM07848.002
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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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Bevel gear, magneto, British Mark II tank : Bullecourt
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Bevel gear internals from a tank dynamo. Corroded.REL47926
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Binnacle lamp from the German steamer 'Buka' : HMAS 'Una', Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Binnacle lamp. The top of the lamp cover is cast brass with an adjustable domed chimney for heat extraction. It is also equipped with a folding bail handle which is missing the wooden hand grip and o...RELAWM00267
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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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Bomb, 1650 lb, SN, wooden tail fuse cone
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Wooden tail fuse cone for a British 1650 lb bomb. This relic consists of a turned piece of timber with a diameter approximately 225 mm wide and height of 110 mm. The base of the cone shows extreme...REL47739
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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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Broken steel idler wheel, British Mark II tank : Bullecourt
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel idler wheel from the front of a Mark II British tank. The rear section is shattered, with a section missing. Corrosion on all surfaces.REL47918
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Broken track plate fragment, British Mark II tank : Bullecourt
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Broken track plate fragment from a British Mark II tank. Corroded.REL47920
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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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Bullets and shrapnel : Quinn's Post, Gallipoli
Technology
Maker: Unknown
This collection consists of 26 x .303 projectiles, 31 x shrapnel balls, three Turkish cartridges, two pieces of shrapnel, eight pieces of projectiles, five scraps of wood - one being charred, one Tur...RELAWM00335
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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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Canon de 75 mm Modele 1897, case for optical sight and quadrant
Technology
Maker: Sears Saddlery Co Sears Saddlery Co Unknown
Hard Leather rectangular optical sight and quadrant case designed to mount on the splinter-proof shield of a French Canon de 75 Modèle 1897 field gun. The case is 340mm long x 260 mm wide and 55mm de...REL49020
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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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Clockwork Bomb: Luftstreitkräfte (German Air Service)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cast iron rectangular box with a 1cm flange around the lower edge. The flange is fastened to a corresponding flat plate. The flang and the plate are drilled and tapped to accomodate threaded cheese-he...RELAWM07623
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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 leichte Minenwerfer 1916 n/a Trench Mortar Clinometer and charge range scale
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Trench Mortar Clinometer and charge range scale with three main components: - a steel range adjusting arm marked with inscribed hatches and range distances. Slightly corroded. - A steel clamp wh...RELAWM11608
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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