The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
British manufactured parachute knife with a curved blade and nylon wrap sheath which is attached to the thigh of Flying Suit REL29025.001. On this sheath is a retaining hook which attaches to the handle of the knife. This is actuated by depressing a pair of spring loaded retaining clips on the sides of the knife handle. Both sides of the blade are etched with manufacturers and contract order details. On one side is '22c/1278106 (Government Broad Arrow)'. On the other side is 'Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England / Stainless' The cross guard is made from steel. The handle of the knife is black plastic and is finished with a ripple to increase the users grip.
This knife was used by Lieutenant Commander Graeme Lunn in the Sinai when he served as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. The hooked blade on the parachute knife enables a better purchase on the nylon chords.
Australian Defence Force issued olive green flying suit with rank slides of Lieutenant Commander on both epaulettes. The material appears to be a herringboned Nomex. The front zipper pulls from the co
Australian Defence Force issued olive green flying suit with rank slides of Lieutenant Commander on both epaulettes. The material appears to be a herringboned Nomex. The front zipper pulls from the co
Double sided white flip card. Both covers have printed ink black ink 'FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF logo) Defence Instruction (Air Force) AAP 8234.002 AIRCREW SURVIVAL FLIP
Tourniquet made from grey and white elasticised material with an adjustable metal mechanism for tightening or loosening the tourniquet. On the front of the metal adjuster is the remnants of a paper in
Orange, black and white embroidered patch featuring a symbolic white dove carrying an olive branch surrounded by black text "MULTINATIONAL FORCE & OBSERVERS'. On the rear of the patch is a piece of t
Trench Art paper knife with a handle made from a 7.92 mm German rifle bullet and a .45 inch calibre pistol bullet placed end to end. A flattened British Army general service brass button, featuring th
Folding knife with turned wooden handle and rusted steel drop point blade. The tapered handle has two grooves, one near the blade and another half way along the length of the handle, and finishes with
