The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
White painted steel Wardens helmet with black painted 'W' at centre front and centre rear. Complete with rubber and vinyl interior liner with webbing chin strap and brass buckle.
Associated with Chief Air raid Warden Vincent Roland Exton who was the local Chief Warden with the National Emergency Service in the Ashfield area of Sydney. In 1944 Mr Extons' crew won this shield for being the best team that motivated and prepared local residents for possible air raids. Mr. Extons winning team is recorded on one of the small oval shaped plaques attached to relic REL29505.
Air Raid Precautions competition shield. A wooden, shield shaped base with a pressed and engraved brass plaque attached (now loose). There are a further six oval shaped plaques arranged around the mai
Informal portrait of the Exton family. Identified from left to right, back row: Gwen; Ethel; Chief Air Raid Warden Vincent Roland Exton; Mary and Jennifer (standing front). Chief Air Raid Warden Vince
Air Raid Precautions competition shield. A wooden, shield shaped base with a pressed and engraved brass plaque attached (now loose). There are a further six oval shaped plaques arranged around the mai
Black painted steel air raid warden's helmet with white painted 'W' at centre front and centre rear. Complete with rubber and vinyl interior liner with webbing chin strap and brass buckle. Painted in
Informal portrait of the Exton family. Identified from left to right, back row: Gwen; Ethel; Chief Air Raid Warden Vincent Roland Exton; Mary and Jennifer (standing front). Chief Air Raid Warden Vince
Silver plated shield-shaped lapel badge surmounted by the King's crown. Immediately below the crown is the word "VICTORIA" with red enamel fill, above a central panel with "ARP" in large letters on a
Silver plated shield-shaped lapel badge surmounted by the King's crown. Immediately below the crown is the word "VICTORIA" with red enamel fill, above a central panel with "ARP" in large letters on a
Silver plated shield-shaped lapel badge surmounted by the King's crown. Immediately below the crown is the word "VICTORIA" with red enamel fill, above a central panel with "ARP" in large letters on a
