The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Army issue green enamelled mug, with a black enamelled handle and rim. There is black enamelled, stencilled lettering on one side '2/18 BN OFFS' MESS'.
This mug, originally from 2/18 Battalion Officer's Mess, was retrieved from the site of the Sandakan Prisoner of War Camp by members of 9 Military History Field Team in 1945-1946.
Improvised dixie made from standard issue brown enamelled steel Australian army water bottle. One side has been partially cut out so that the bottle forms a dixie with a base and four sides, with the
Hand carved wooded owl, with folded wings and open eyes, perched on a rectangular base. The pattern of feathers is finely carved and detailed. This hand made figure of an owl was retrieved from the
Improvised lightweight stainless steel spoon, possibly made from an electric fan blade. The bowl of the spoon has been cut out and then beaten to form the bowl shape. It has been attached to a cut out
Pure bristle shaving brush with wooden and aluminium handle. The base of handle is stamped 'HAMILTON & C0 WARRANTED ALL BRISTLE. VULCANISED RUBBER SET'. In 1942 Australian and allied prisoners were
Smoker's pipe made from bamboo. The bowl has two rough decorative lines around the top rim and is lined with clay. The stem has been bound with an aluminium band and the mouthpiece is made from a type
2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion colour patch featuring a diamond divided horizontally with brown over green on a grey oval background. This colour patch was worn on the uniform of a member of 2/1
