Objects

The National Collection of the Australian War Memorial houses over 15,000 items of heraldry, and approximately 3,700 items of technology. These include small items such as buttons and souvenirs, as well as larger items such as weapons and aircraft.

Every object represents a story. A small selection of items relating to the European and North African campaigns are highlighted below.

Portable gramophone

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Escape compass

Read more about escape and evasion compasses here.

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The Schnaufer fin

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Escape boots

Read an article about escape boots here.

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Keith Miller’s cricket cap

Read about the conservation of this cap here.

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“G for George”

Read private records relating to “G for George” here.

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Late arrivals club badge

Read more about clubs of the Second World War here.

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Mae West flap lifejacket

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German Enigma machine

Read more about the Enigma machine in this Wartime article.

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Medals belonging to Nancy Wake

Read more about Nancy Wake in Audacity.

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Henryka Shaw’s dress

Read more about Henryka Shaw

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Gatenby’s blanket

Read more Clifford Gatenby here.

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Carley float from HMAS Sydney II

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The V2 rocket

Read more about the V2 here.

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