The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Studio hand coloured wedding portrait of NX5425 Sergeant (Sgt) Eric Robert McCormack, 2/3rd Battalion, and Jean McCormack. Sgt McCormack was born in Panchgani, India on 28 October 1908, and enlisted in the AIF in Wellington, NSW, on 3 November 1939. He served with the Australian Army Canteen Service and later transferred to the 2/3rd Battalion. Sgt McCormack was discharged on 12 September 1945.
Army issue woollen blanket. The dark grey blanket has three light grey stripes approximately 6 cm in width that run along its length. In the top corner of the blanket there is white tag bearing the ma
Two circular pressed fibre identity discs attached by a piece of khaki fabric string. Both discs have a 4 mm mounting holes used to thread the string. One of the discs is dark brown. The obverse side
Black lightweight canvas kit bag with ten metal eyelets around the opening. A thin piece of rope is threaded through these to serve as a draw string. Written along the length of the bag in light brown
Hand knitted garter stitch khaki hood of the type worn under a helmet. The hood is knitted in a circular pattern and includes a chin strap that is permanently fixed to each side of the hood. Associa
Canvas and pressed fibre bag designed to carry maps. The bag is roughly rectangular, and has a canvas top flap secured by a pair of brass press studs. The bottom section of the bag is reinforced with
Other rank's unlined khaki wool serge service dress jacket pair with pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps and a pair of expanding pockets over each hip with straight flaps waist pockets. T
Two circular pressed fibre identity discs attached by a piece of khaki fabric string. Both discs have a 4 mm mounting holes used to thread the string. One of the discs is dark brown. The obverse side
A rectangular, wooden and glass faced developing frame, apparently handmade. The block at the rear hinges, and is secured by two sprung, flat copper arms. There is a black and white negative of a chil
Khaki cotton webbing pouch designed for storing a Mk III British prismatic compass. The interior is lined with khaki coloured felt to protect the compass when stored. The pouch is secured with a brass
Hand knitted garter stitch khaki hood of the type worn under a helmet. The hood is knitted in a circular pattern and includes a chin strap that is permanently fixed to each side of the hood. Associa
Army issue woollen blanket. The dark grey blanket has three light grey stripes approximately 6 cm in width that run along its length. In the top corner of the blanket there is white tag bearing the ma
Black lightweight canvas kit bag with ten metal eyelets around the opening. A thin piece of rope is threaded through these to serve as a draw string. Written along the length of the bag in light brown