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Luger P08 semi-automatic pistol. Frame marked ERFURT 1911 and the serial number. The grips are checkered wood and it is complete with a magazine. The backstrap has a 'T' section slide to take the detachable shoulder stock. The trigger spring and firing pin are missing.
This German Luger pistol was handed into the Australian War Records Section (AWRS) in Melbourne by Captain Albert Jacka, who had served with 14 Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Jacka won the first Victoria Cross awarded to a member of the AIF during the First World War when he recaptured a section of trench during a heated battle against the Turks at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli on 19 May 1915. The following year on the night of 6 & 7 August he was awarded a Military Cross when, from behind enemy lines, he led his platoon in rescuing Australian prisoners while inspiring other units to counter-attack and recapture the line. For the action in which the pistol was captured, Jacka was awarded a Bar to his Military Cross. The incident occurred early on the morning of 9 April 1917, during preparations for the first battle of Bullecourt. Jacka and Lieutenant Bradley of the 16th Battalion were laying tapes for the infantry jump off point when Jacka noticed a German officer and his orderly patrolling the area. Realising that the Germans would soon stumble on the marker tapes, he enlisted the aid of a Lewis gunner to capture them before they could raise the alarm. Confronting the Germans, who showed signs of resisting, Jacka seized the officer. With the capture of the officer the orderly dropped his rifle and surrendered. It is thought that Jacka retained the officer's pistol as a souvenir, later handing it in the the AWRS. When the German officer was brought before Lieutenant Colonel J H Peck, commanding officer of the 14th Battalion, complaining of the rough treatment that he had received from Jacka, Peck replied that 'if he had been through Jacka's hands he could thank God he was still alive.'
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents' dairy farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children
Studio portrait of Captain Albert Jacka VC MC and Bar of the 14th Battalion, AIF.
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed edge with recipient's details. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents' dairy farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seve
Portrait of Captain Albert Jacka, VC, MC and Bar, 14 Battalion AIF, 1st Australian Imperial Force. After training in Egypt, Jacka's battalion landed at Gallipoli on 26 April 1915. Just over three week
Cigarette card showing a portrait of Captain Albert Jacka VC MC. Part of a series of cards depicting Australian VCs and Officers printed by Sniders and Abrahams.
General Sir William Riddell Birdwood (centre) shaking hands with Captain A Jacka VC MC and Bar, of the 14th Battalion (left), after presenting him with a bar to his MC for bravery during the first att
Representative of two common recruiting devices used in Australia, a well-known local soldier and a target number of men required for a specially named group. Both themes were combined, too, as in the
South Australian recruitment poster using the legendary status of Albert Jacka VC to help raise funds for peace bonds. A circular photograph of Jacka occupies the top half of the poster, while orange
Silver Egyptian 5 Quirsh coin. The reverse has been smoothed off and impressed 'LT. A. JACKA 14.A.I. P.' A small hole has been drilled in top to allow it to be attached to a chain. The letters seem to
Informal portrait of 465 Corporal (later Captain) Albert Jacka VC, MC, 14th Battalion (standing left rear); 1451 Private (Pte) Elmer Glew of the 8th Battalion; Lieutenant (Lt) John Millis, 14th Battal
The life of the famous Australian war hero, Captain Albert Jacka, VC, MC and BAR, of the 14th Battalion AIF, who was the first Australian to win the Victoria Cross at Gallipoli. The film uses photogra
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Albert Jacka VC, 14 Infantry Battalion, England, 1916. Wallet 1 of 1 - Contains two letters from Albert Jacka to Jack written at the 3
Collection relating to the First World War service of 465 Captain Albert Jacka, 14th Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a autograph book presented to Jacka by the Williamstown, Newport and Sp
Photograph of Official Prize Winners, Anzac Sports, 1st AGH Sutton Veny, 30 April 1919.
Military Cross and bar (Geo V). Unnamed as issued. Albert ‘Bert’ Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents’ farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children born to Nath
"Official prize winners, Anzac sports, 1st Australian camp hospital". Seated is captain Albert Jacka VC, MC and Bar, the first Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War. Th
Agartala, India. 1942-12. Right side view of J6639 Flying Officer Theos Llewellyn (Slim) Lewis, Royal Canadian Air Force, a pilot with No. 17 Squadron, RAF, flying Hurricane 2C aircraft over Burma on
Victoria Cross ribbon bar with crimson silk ribbon and a brooch-pin back. This Victoria Cross ribbon bar was given as a gift to Miss Gwyneth Hope by Captain Albert Jacka VC MC and bar. Hope was a vo
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details, and reverse cross with date of action. Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Albert ‘Bert’ Jacka who was born on 10 January 1893 on h
Victory Medal. Impressed edge with recipient's details. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents' dairy farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children b
Luger P08 semi automatic pistol. Frame marked ERFURT 1911 and the serial number. The grips are checkered wood and it is complete with a magazine. The backstrap has a 'T' section slide to take the deta
Luger P08 semi automatic pistol. Overall blued machined steel frame. Toggle marked with DWM and 1916 on the breech. Checkered wood grips and has a 'T' section slide at the backstrap to take a shoulder
Luger P08 semi-automatic pistol. Frame marked ERFURT 1917 and the serial number. The grips are checkered wood and it is complete with a mismatched magazine stamped 1250 onthe wooden end. Taken from
Luger semi-automatic P08 pistol. Toggle marked crown over ERFURT with 1916 and the serial number on the breech. It has two piece chequered wood grips and the under the trigger guard it is stamped R.J.
The Luger P08 Parabellum is a recoil-operated, locked breech, semi-automatic, striker fired pistol. The pistol is manufactured from ordnance steel and has high lustre bluing finish on the metal parts.
Military Cross and bar (Geo V). Unnamed as issued. Albert ‘Bert’ Jacka was born on 10 January 1893 on his parents’ farm at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria. He was one of seven children born to Nath
