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AB 500 cluster bomb container: Luftwaffe
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Abwurfbehalter AB 500 cluster bomb container. Container divided along its longitudinal axis into two halves hinged at the tail. The nose contains the fuze assembly, the central compartment contains t...RELAWM35297
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Aircraft spotters chair
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel-framed canvas chair which reclines to the horizontal. Rests on four spiked feet on a swivelling base. Adjustable armrests are provided with wooden cradles for use in holding binoculars and the u...REL29218
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Air raid siren : Ainslie Bus Depot, Canberra
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cylindrical air raid siren made of tin-plated sheet steel that has been riveted together. Painted light grey, the siren has three groups of flutes for sound direction and a pointed canopy, which has b...REL/20179
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Ammunition bin plate found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Opaque plastic notice with the words 'BULLETS NOSE OUTWARDS BELT ROUGH SIDE UP' etched in black text measuring 4mm high. The two left hand corners show signs of small retaining screw holes. The right ...RELAWM31788.259
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Ammunition box : .38 calibre cartridges
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Maker: Unknown
Green stained wooden box of screwed and routed construction. Used for holding 180 boxed .38 calibre pistol cartridges. Comes complete with a sliding wooden lid, a 'T' shaped key attached to a split pi...REL32653
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Amplifier Type A 1134A Ref. No. 10U/90
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Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation on British aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal with two attached cords with sockets. The...REL/06009
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Amplifier Type A1134/A Ref. No. Y10U/90 modified by the RAAF
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Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for use on British aircraft and later modified by the RAAF. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal and has two yellow p...REL/01131
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Armourer's kit for Oerlikon SSG 36 20mm anti-tank rifle : German Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular brown leather case designed to hold spare parts and armourers tools for a German Oerlikon SSG 36 20mm anti-tank rifle. The case has two main compartments, each covered with a leather flap...REL33285
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AR14 Receiver
Technology
Maker: Unknown
AR14 radio contained in green wooden box with white writing on the top 'Miss D. SUMMERSON, LAWAS VIA LABUAN SARAWAK BORNEO'. On the Side of the box is stamped in white paint 'RAAF CASE TRANSIT. REF ...REL33430
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Australian Grenade Discharger : "B" Company 2/30th Battalion : Gemencheh River
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Grenade Discharger battlefield relic : "B" Company 2/30th Battalion : Found at Gemencheh River in 1961. Heavily corroded.RELAWM32115
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Avdel pin found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Black metal Avdel clip with GA 1 stamped on the exterior of the clip.RELAWM31788.257
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Baby Nambu Pistol Holster : Japanese Military Forces
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Baby Nambu Pistol Holster. Brown leather with a top flap having a single securing strap that fits over a brass stud on the body. The reverse has a single belt loop and a D ring on either side for a sh...RELAWM29861.002
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Back pad for 3 inch mortar sling
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Maker: Unknown
Khaki cotton pad with a reinforced stiffening plate inside. The pad has a gap at both ends to slide onto a sling or harness. The reverse side of the pad is stamped with 'F [broad arrow symbol] S'.REL45807
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Battery box : Messerschmitt Me 262-A2 Fighter Aircraft
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Me262 battery box. Stamped on the side with the following: Baumuster: ZBK 241/I Gerat Nr: 18 - 333 Andorderz: FI.50867 Werk Nr: 81823 Hersteller: hdpREL/08385.011
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Binoculars : Gunner J K Vonow, 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion
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Maker: Unknown
Small pair of non military style, nickel plated field glasses, partly covered in textured brown leather. There is a centrally mounted adjusting wheel fitted for focus. Both eye pieces are dented and b...REL31827.001
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Boat's lantern : Midshipman P H Wilson, HMAS Canberra
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pentagonal, tin-plated steel, candle-powered boat's lantern with clear glass sides. The lantern has a solid base bearing a central candle socket holder on a raised circular platform perforated around ...REL/04094
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'from crater 6' '. Illegible characters at top of label.REL/02064.023
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '21 feet from crater R.A.A.F.'REL/02064.026
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '66 feet from crater No 2 R.A.A.F.'.REL/02064.008
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 ft from crater No 1'.REL/02064.007
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '32 feet from crater No 1.'REL/02064.020
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 feet from crater No 1.'REL/02064.021
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER No 2'.REL/02064.012
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin Air Raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER No1 RAAF'.REL/02064.017
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '150 feet'.REL/02064.003
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '15 feet from crater No 2 RAAF'.REL/02064.009
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'feet from crater' 'RAAF'.REL/02064.002
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
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Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '332 feet from crater'.REL/02064.006
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'FOUND IN CRATER No1 RAAF'.REL/02064.004
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '78 feet from crater No 2'.REL/02064.005
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 feet from crater No 2.'REL/02064.022
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Illegible writing engraved on surface. Label adhered to surface reading '10 ft from crater No 2 RAAF''.REL/02064.014
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'DUG OUT OF CRATER' 'REAR OF HOUSE'.REL/02064.015
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '9 feet from crater R.A.A.F.'REL/02064.018
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER No 2.'REL/02064.019
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading 'IN CRATER'.REL/02064.013
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '150 feet from crater No 1 RAAF'.REL/02064.010
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '6 feet from RAAF No 2 crater'.REL/02064.011
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Bomb Fragment (Darwin air raid)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Piece of twisted shrapnel. Label adhered to surface reading '8 feet from crater' 'R.A.A.F.'.REL/02064.016
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Bomb fragment from first air raid on Darwin
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Jagged, irregularly shaped bomb fragment. There is a small circular hole at one end, which appears to have been professionally made.REL34636
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Boxed Mine Detector, No 4A
Technology
Maker: Unknown
No 4A Mine Detector, in original wooden box of issue. Box is finished in an olive drab and is stencilled on the lid 'DETECTOR MINE 4A'. One side is marked in black paint 'Z5/ZA-27991/1' and S/1/67 QT...REL36705
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Box of Window radar counter measure foil
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Paper and cardboard parcels containing strips of Window radar counter measure foil. To be used in conjunction with Window Launching Machine Mk.1aRELAWM35359.002
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Boys Anti Tank Rifle Cartridge Magazine Box
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Boys Anti tank Rifle Cartridge Box made from pressed metal. The cartridge box is painted olive drab. The cartridge box features a hinged lid which is locked by a clip lock.REL35905
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Brass tube : Range Finder, Anti Aircraft Mk 3
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Stepped and flanged section of brass tubing. Originally formed part of the internals for the missing left arm of REL32499.001, Mk 3 Anti Aircraft Range Finder.REL32499.009
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British 18 pounder shellcase : C E W Bean
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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 Nambu pistol holster with shoulder strap : Imperial Japanese Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather holster with shoulder strap (for use with Nambu pistol). The cleaning tools and spare magazine are missing.REL27756
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Canteen one pence bottle token: Signalman Dorothy Jean Falkner, AWAS
Technology
Maker: Unknown
A small oval brass token reading 'A.D.F.C. N.S.W.' on one side and '1D BOTTLE / TOKEN' on the reverse.REL37894
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Canvas pad for 3 inch mortar carrying harness
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cushioned khaki canvas pad with two tabs attached along the top edge. The pad is reinforced with a heavy machine stitch in a star pattern from the centre outwards.REL45809
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Canvas satchel : First Aid kit
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Maker: Unknown
Rectangular khaki canvas satchel bag with shoulder strap, and a flap opening fastened by two brass press studs with two internal flaps secured by a brass press stud. The satchel is machine stitched i...REL45575.001
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Carcano Model 91/24 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Carcano Model 91/24 bolt action carbine. Hexagonal knox form stamped 918 ROMA OR-O and the serial number. Full wood stock and top hand guard with a bayonet boss end cap. Rear sight broken. Missing the...REL33524
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Car number plate : General Sir Brudenell White, Chief of General Staff, Australian Military Forces
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Maker: Unknown
Rectangular black steel number plate with 'VIC' down the side in enamelled white lettering and '42' across the front. Each side has a reinforced hole for attachment to the car.REL31503
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Carry box for Number 74 'sticky bomb' anti tank hand grenades
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Maker: Unknown
Green rectangular steel box with rounded corners used to store and transport five Number 74 'sticky bomb' anti tank grenades. The box is hinged at three points and opens through 180 degrees into two h...REL29714
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Case for binoculars : Gunner J K Vonow, 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Leather storage case for field glasses. The case is kidney shaped with a hinging lid. The lid has a small brass release clasp fitted to the front. The base is missing and the interior lining, consisti...REL31827.002
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Case for Portable oxygen set Mk IA
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular wooden storage case for Portable oxygen set Mk IA. The lid is hinged and secures at the front.REL29983.002
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Case for Rule Slide MG Mk IV for Vickers machine gun
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Maker: Unknown
Khaki cotton webbing storage pouch for the Rule Slide MG Mk IV. Comes complete with a belt loop and carry strap with brass buckles. The front is secured by a heavy duty brass press stud.REL31231.002
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Chakmak knife : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Chakmak knife. Part of a set of two small knives used in conjunction with a kukri. Designed with a blunt blade, used primarily for sharpening or honing the edge of a kukri blade. This example has a sl...REL39718.004
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Chartboard, Type D
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Maker: Unknown
Air Ministry chartboard, type D. Consists of pressed fibre board with a pair of metal parallel movable plotting arms. Attached to the arm is a transparent plotting rule and brass scales for recording ...REL35530
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28 cm SKL40 ‘Bruno’ Railway gun charge bag container
Technology
Maker: Unknown
A German 28cm SKL 40 railway gun charge bag container. The container is formed from compressed red-brown cardboard, with a diameter of 28 cm, a removable thin sheet metal lid, and a metal base. Rivett...AWM2016.71.1
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Cockpit Lamp Mark 1A
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cockpit lamp manufactured to specifications decreed by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British military aircraft from the Second World War. Lamp is composed of frosted glass and is housed in a...REL/06154
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Cockpit Lamp Mk IA
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cockpit lamp manufactured to specifications decreed by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British military aircraft from the Second World War. Standard cockpit lamp with frosted glass and connect...REL/11036
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Cog from Japanese pushbike
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Toothed bicycle cog, found at the site of an ambush at Bakri crossroads in the early 1960s.REL/00405
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Coins : Captain B H Peterson, Regimental Medical Officer, 2/7 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Collection of four coins; 1936 One New Guinea shilling; 1938 One New Guinea shilling; 1939 One British farthing; One Japanese sen.RELC03056
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Condenser : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
The 2 uF condenser is a rectangular shaped capacitor which is made from aluminium. It has two prongs extending out from one end to allow wires to be wound onto them so it can create a charge.REL35400
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Consolidated B-24J Liberator bomber tool box : 21 Squadron RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Empty consolidated B-24J Liberator bomber tool box. The box is a rectangular shape with a separate hinged lid. The panels of the box are thin plywood and have been joined together along the edges by m...REL41172
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Controller Type 5003 Ref. No. 110J/71
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Maker: Unknown
Controller, British equipment manufactured to Air Ministry standards and supplied to the US Army. The metal and plastic unit is black with a vertical row of five red buttons and black lever on the fro...REL/06160
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Crystal Type DC-11-B for RAAF radio set
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Crystal for radio set manufactured according to standards set by the RAAF for installation in RAAF aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black plastic and has two silver metal pins extending fr...REL/20293
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Dayak Ambang : Major W L Sochon, Z Special Unit
Technology
Maker: Unknown
'Ambang' (knife) made by the Dayak tribesmen of Borneo. Sometimes known as a 'Parang' or in its more elaborate form as an 'Mandau', the blade is steel, concave on the thicker, non cutting side, and s...REL48106
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Dayak Parang : NX44333 Lieutenant Cresswell Herbert Chalmers
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel single-edged parang (machete) with convex edge and wooden grip. The parang's wooden scabbard is bound with plant fibre twine and terminates in a copper chape (tip).AWM2018.171.2
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Desk top from HMAS Sydney (1913-1928) : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular wooden desk top with two inset compartments with lift-top lids. Under both lids is a transfer with an anchor and the words 'USED IN H.M.A.S SYDNEY'. A note adhered to the base of the left ...REL39652.001
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Detonator storage box
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Wooden rectangular detonator storage box. The sides and base of the box have been affixed with the use of copper nails. The lid has two screw holes on both longer edges and one each along the smaller ...REL45376
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Drum magazine for .303 inch Vickers 'K' or 'GO' gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Circular, one hundred round drum magazine with cotton webbing handle, for use with the Gas Operated .303 inch Vickers 'K' machine gun.REL31078
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Drum magazine : .303 inch Vickers 'K' or 'GO' gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Circular, one hundred round drum magazine with cotton webbing handle, for use with the Gas Operated .303 inch Vickers 'K' machine gun.REL31079
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Drum magazine : .303 inch Vickers 'K' or 'GO' gun
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Circular, one hundred round drum magazine with cotton webbing handle, for use with the Gas Operated .303 inch Vickers 'K' machine gun.REL31077
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Dummy Lewis Machine Gun : 17 Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps, Yerong Creek, NSW
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Dummy light machine gun manufactured from local materials by members of the Victorian Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). The handle and breech of the gun are carved from wood to which has been nailed a fo...RELAWM20293.001
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Elevating Gear (Japan)
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Elevating gear for binoculars. The binoculars were mounted in a trunnion carried on a tripod and were used for anti-aircraft activities. (See RELAWM33097-33100)RELAWM33098
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Ensign Midget Model 22 Camera Case : Sergeant B J E Morris, WAAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather case for Ensign Midget Model 22 camera. The case has an adjustable carry strap and a flap opening secured by a press stud fastening. In faint writing underneath the flap is '92530 RAAF' ...REL27628.002
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Escape compass : Sergeant R S Turner, 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Corps
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Small escape compass with a brass body and glass top. Within is a 'floating' steel disc perforated with four evenly spaced holes. North is marked with a dotted line.RELAWM24594
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Extraction tool : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Extraction tool possibly used in deactivating mines and bombs. The extraction tool consists of a brass cylinder which is attached to a wider piece of brass tubing at the front end. Fitted around the p...REL35393
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Eye cup : Range Finder, Anti Aircraft Mk 3
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Green painted spring-loaded extendable pivoting brass arm. A circular black rubber eye cup is fitted at one end, and a hinged clamp is attached at the other.REL32499.008
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Faceplate from diver's helmet
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brass face plate for a diver's helmet with removable eye piece and separate adjustable air inlet valve. The bottom of the eyepiece is held in place with two wing nuts, with a further wing nut at the c...REL41330
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Farrier's tongs: Japanese Imperial Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Steel farrier's tongs/clinchers with interlocking jaws and arms secured by a large rivet. The upper jaw is 28mm lomg; the lower jaw 24mm long. The inner surface of each side of the jaw bears a hollowe...RELAWM29962
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Filter for gas mask civillian : M R Shields, Air Raid Warden, Brisbane, Queensland
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Metal round green gas mask filter with evenly spaced holes at the bottom and top. Inside the canister is cotton gauze and filter material.REL39940.002
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Floodlight Lamp Type B Ref. No. 5C/793 fitted with cover and angle poise fittings
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Floodlight Lamps which were manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British aircraft from the Second World War until approximately 1960. The black plastic un...REL/12443
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Folding machine gun pintle mounting
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Tubular machine gun mounting with a bracket welded to the base; Nuts and bolts attach to this mounting. The upper tubular section can be swivelled and folded horizontal. Finished in an olive drab pain...REL48788
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French 75 mm shell case : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
French brass 75 mm artillery shell case. The shell case is 75 mm in diameter and the base is 85 mm in diameter. The base is impressed is impressed '75 DEC. F.RF. 1919. X L'.REL39666
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German bayonet and scabbard : Lieutenant J R Millett, 2/11 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
M84/98 German bayonet, 3rd Model. The hilt has wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel has a mortise slot and locking bolt which secures it to the rifle nosecap.The crossguard h...REL38441
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German (British(?)) mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
British mine part. The two piece brass unit has an externally and internally threaded collar screwed onto the lower main body. The body is threaded approximately half way up its length. The threaded e...REL35392.001
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German 7.7 cm shell case : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German brass 7.7 cm artillery shell case. The shell case is 77 mm in diameter and the base is 89 mm in diameter. The base is impressed 'Sp197 GF SP st 375 NOV 1917'.REL39665
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German Double Barrel Signal Pistol
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German double barrel signal pistol. All black anodised alloy construction. Frame stamped Fl 24483, 1938 and has a makers mark of AM within a wreath. It has a lever at the rear to select the left or ri...REL/02194
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German Kriegsmarine Artillery binoculars : 2611305 Gilbert Cook, Grenadier Guards
Technology
Maker: Unknown
The binoculars are stamped on rear of right barrel 'ARTL / DF 7X50 / 2063 Ost'. The left rear barrel is stamped with the Wehrmacht eagle surmounting the letter 'M'.REL49329
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German LP42 Signal Pistol
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German LP.42 Signal Pistol. The frame is made up from two pressed metal alloy sides welded together. It is stamped with 'qyn' and the serial number. The break open alloy barrel is locked by a button o...REL/02178
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German LP42 Signal Pistol
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German LP.42 Signal Pistol. The frame is made up from two pressed metal alloy sides welded together. It is stamped with qyn and the serial number. The break open alloy barrel is locked by a button on ...REL/02181
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German magnetic mine type M3 firing unit : Lieutenant Hugh Randall Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
A German magnetic sea mine type M3 firing unit. The unit is a cylindrical main body with a central shaft extending out of either end. "1B - 171" over a circle with the number "76" within have been pa...REL35392.009
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German mine mechanical Impact fuze : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German mine mechanical Impact fuze Vz Z 34 A (clockwork, self destructing) as used in C and D type parachute mines (Luftmine). This fuze is designed to activate 22 seconds after impact should the mine...REL35398