Pocket Knife : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33923.006
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Stainless steel
Maker Shelham
Place made Japan
Date made 1995
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Stainless steel pocket knife with blade, spike and can and bottle opener. There is a metal loop attached to the top of the pocket knife. Marked on the body of the knife is '(broad arrow) 5110-66-013-1930 SHELHAM 1/95', and on the blade is 'SHELHAM 3099 STAINLESS STEEL MADE IN JAPAN'.

History / Summary

Carried by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor.