| Place | Asia: Borneo, North Borneo, Sandakan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/17257.034 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Enamelled iron |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1980-1989 |
Rusted water bottle: Sandakan POW Camp
Description
Australian 1903 pattern water bottle. Made from blue enamelled iron. The bottle has been severly rusted and corroded.
History / Summary
Found on the site of Sandakan POW Camp by members of B Company 2/4th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment during an adventure taining exercise in July/August 1988. The items were initially discovered by a villager digging in his market garden.