The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 top of the bottle being used as a handle to hold the dixie.
Found at the site of Sandakan Prisoner of War Camp by 9 Military History Field Team in 1945-1946.
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
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
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 Offic
Australian 1903 pattern water bottle. Made from blue enamelled iron. The bottle has been severly rusted and corroded. Found on the site of Sandakan POW Camp by members of B Company 2/4th Battalion o
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
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
Ladle or pan manufactured in the field from a damaged Mk VI water bottle of the type issued to British and empire troops. The blue enamelled bottle has been struck by a bullet which has punctured the
