The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Brown leather map case with a leather strap and metal buckle at the front for closure. The case has a flat front compartment and above this is a segmented pocket for pens. Two leather loops are sewn on to the back designed to hold the original shoulder strap. This is missing and a piece of string is threaded through instead. There are two small pieces of leather sewn to the underside of the top flap used to prop it up.
At the top of the front compartment the following is impressed into the leather:
FRANZ LUTCES
BERLIN
1915
Associated with the service of 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He worked as a Station Manager in Berry Bank, Victoria before enlisting in 8 Light Horse Regiment, AIF, on 6 January 1915. He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on 3 December 1917. Mack was wounded in action at Es Salt, Palestine on 3 May 1918. He embarked for return to Australia on 11 June 1919 aboard the troopship 'Dorset' and he was discharged on 10 August 1919.
Brass and light blue enamel lapel membership badge modelled from the original 8th Light Horse Regiment hat badge of 1903-1912. Surounted by a king's crown, the badge shows a rearing horse within a cir
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Awarded to 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He worked as a Station M
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He work
Sterling silver cadet's medalet for the Victorian Rifle Association. The medalet is in the form of a Maria Theresa Cross with a decorative chisel engraved border. A raised circle within the cross bea
Circular brass badge with a border around the edge and lettering within reading 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE/RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The centre of the badge shows a rising sun surmounted by a ki
Men's open face pocket watch missing its cover and chain. The watch has a white enamelled face with Roman numerals in black lettering around the circumference. There is a smaller seconds face at the b
Two cast brass number '8' shoulder or hat numerals. The numerals have a pair of small mounting loops soldered onto the reverse, and were designed for mounting on the wearer's shoulder straps or slouch
Souvenir chain necklace with ten coins suspended from it. The coins are of varying sizes and all of Middle Eastern origin. They are linked to the necklace with small metal rings that have been soldere
Turkish army rectangular brass other ranks belt buckle with attached white metal circular badge. The white metal badge shows, in relief on a pebbled background, a crescent moon, the upward facing horn
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He worked as a Stat
Brown leather storage case for a Flavelle, Roberts and Sankey prismatic compass. The case has a similar shape to a common light bulb. The interior is lined with faded red velvetine. The lid is crescen
Men's open face pocket watch missing its cover and chain. The watch has a white enamelled face with Roman numerals in black lettering around the circumference. There is a smaller seconds face at the b
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Awarded to 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He worked as a Station M
A collection of seventeen maps from the Middle Eastern region. The maps include: Syria (Beirut); Homs; Haifa; Sinai (Rafa); Syria (Tripoli); Bilbeis (Lower Egypt); Egypt (Qatia); Egypt (Cairo); Damasc
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He worked as a Stat
Brass and light blue enamel lapel membership badge modelled from the original 8th Light Horse Regiment hat badge of 1903-1912. Surounted by a king's crown, the badge shows a rearing horse within a cir