Aluminium cup : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33923.019
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Aluminium
Maker Silverglo
Place made Australia
Date made 1999
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Aluminium cup designed to fit around the lower half of a plastic water bottle (REL33923.018). The cup has a hinged alloy handle that folds around the cup for storage. Stamped on the handle is '8465-66-058-5567 silverglo AUSTRALIA 1999 - (broad arrow)'. The handle is corroded and there are some scratches and markings on the cup.

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.