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The Graveyards of Gallipoli; A Digger History Associate Site |
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A Tribute to the Men of all the Nations that took part in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 |
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Equipment issued to AIF troops in WW1 |
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AIF canvas kit bag, WW1 issue, in dark khaki with soldiers details
stencilled on the outside in white paint.
A piece of hempen rope through the eyelets in the top allowed closure and doubled as a carry handle. As well there was a loop at |
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bottom of the bag. This allowed the rope to be put through it forming
a sling so that the whole lot could be slung over the shoulder.
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A fully laden AIF soldier circa 1914/18 |
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image and text of above photos from Grants Militaria |
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France or Belgium; uniforms; two views of a soldier, one facing viewer, other side view, illustrating wet weather kit: slouch hat, waterproof cape or groundsheet over tunic haversack and trousers, and gum boots. |
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Army issue "Jack knife", folded & open, shown larger than actual |
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<<< D shaped mess tin. Maker marked 'Simpson & Son Adelaide'. Mess tin in good condition with very little surface rust. Wire handle slightly bent. A WW1 item used by Australia and Great Britain. |
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These pocket knives were common but were not official issue |
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| Pair of binoculars dated 1900 | Carl Zeiss binoculars, case and magnetic compass |
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WW1 AUSTRALIAN ARMY DESPATCH POUCH This leather pouch is approx 14 x 15 x 4 cm. Marked on front with AUSTRALIA, C.G.H.F.and broad arrow. Also another broad arrow with S. And also marked with 323 on back. |
WW1 entrenching tool, assembled. For ease of carrying it came as a 2 piece unit that hung from the belt, at the rear. |
