The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
German 105 mm shell case converted into a gong for gas alarm. The shell case is made from brass. Markings - ML 1913, 105I; SC, BX, 82L, 16U 8T.
The Shell case gas alarm was found in a German post near Villers Bretonneaux by Lieutenant Daniel, 18th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.
Circular cast brass handle, with knurled outer face. The inner section has been lightened with six holes, and features and square-section centre hole for locating over the square release valve post on
Trench art clock alarm clock. The clock case is made from two brass 4.5 inch shell cases and contains a commercial alarm clock mechanism. The clock bears impressed markings '4.5 HOWR II CF 1917' and i
German improvised mustard gas shell flag made from ersatz fabric and cotton fabric. The white background fabric is made from paper and has a rough texture. The fabric is hemmed and has 12 reinforced b
Pressed metal carrier for storing French model ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Special) gas mask. Painted khaki with remnants of cloth carrying-sling present. Instructions in French on the use of the gas m
Hand cranked, hand-held horn klaxon, comprising a cast steel cranking unit with an integral handle. Emerging from the rear is a rotating crank bar fitted with a shaped wooden handle. This unit is bolt
Trench art table napkin ring set on a stand. The copper ring is made from the driving band from a German 210mm shell. A narrower piece of driving band, from a German 155mm shell is set around the ring
