| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Mornington Peninsula, Westernport, Flinders Naval Depot |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25032 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Helmet |
| Physical description | Canvas, Cork |
| Maker |
Belton Ltd |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Issue sun helmet and storage bag : S5972 T J O'Connor, RAN
Description
Canvas covered cork sun helmet with liner. White finish on exterior surfaces. Green finished interior. Brown leather chin strap. Owner's and maker's name on the inside of the helmet. Helmet is stored in a white draw-string calico bag of private manufacture, with the owner's name handwritten on one side.
History / Summary
Associated with S5972 T J O'Connor, RAN, who served at the gunnery school at Flinders Naval Depot in Victoria.