The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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.
Associated with the service of NX5425 Sergeant Eric Robert McCormack. McCormack was born in Panchgani, India on 28 October, 1908 and enlisted with the AIF on 3 November, 1939. He served with the Australian Army Canteen Service and later transferred to 2/3 Battalion. The Battalion served in the Middle East and in New Guinea during the Second World War. McCormack was discharged on 12 September, 1945. The hood is typical of knitted 'comforts' made by volunteers and sent from Australia to supplement standard issue uniform.
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
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
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
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
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 i
Informal group portrait of unidentified soldiers in their tent after a stint, enjoying peices of waki melon. Note the rifles chained to the bamboo tent post in the center.
Group portrait of three soldiers of 2/3 Battalion. Identified from left to right: NX4503 Corporal Leslie James (Les) Payne; possibly V147784 Private Matthew 'Tiger' McGurran and NX4757 Lance Sergeant
Group portrait of a platoon of 2/3rd Battalion at Daphne Camp, Greece. Identified but positions unknown: NX4757 Lance Sergeant Dugald Roderick (Doug) Hood; possibly V147784 Private Matthew 'Tiger' McG
The Italian Dictator Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini stands in the rear seat of a open top Fiat tourer, accompanied by group of Italian Police on Sertum 250cc motorbikes traveling down an Italian str
Informal portrait of General Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, the Commander-in-Chief of the German Army's Africa Corps, nicknamed 'The Desert Fox', surrounded by a group of Africa Corps soldiers. This pho
Black, Mark III, solid brass, British prismatic compass. The compass has a hinging lid centrally set with a glass viewing lens with a vertically scribed aiming line in the centre. The height adjustibl
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
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
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
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
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
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