WW2 Australian Army Recruiting Poster

One of a series of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment posters issued under the title "JOIN THE AIF". This poster subtitled ' Make them proud of you!...Never been so fit I wouldn't have missed it for worlds!' features a graphic of a woman's hands holding a letter and a photograph of a group of smiling soldiers.The poster extolls the physical benefits of being a ...  read more

Code: 1409

WW1 Original Military Map of Turkey

Very rare 1915 dated original military map of Gallipoli, Turkey.

Printed in May 1915 from a 1908 period War Office map.
Single sided.
Edge tears and fold marks consummate with age.

Approx size 710mm x 530mm  read more

Code: 1411

WW2 1940 Dated Military Map of Bardia

A rare Western Desert campaign official military map of Bardia ( Lydia). Single sided paper map. Edition of 14th December 1940.

Overall wear , tatty edges, tears and fold marks consummate with age.

Approx 780x560mm


The Battle of Bardia was fought between 3 and 5 January 1941, as part of Operation Compass, the first British military operat...  read more

Code: 1408

WW2 WRAN Officers Hat Badge

Bullion and blue cotton embroidered on padded backing. Kings crown.  read more

Code: 1419

WW2 Australian National Emergency Service “Warden” Identity Plate

The National Emergency Services NSW (NES) helped to protect, educate and provide aid on the home front. The NES was established in 1939 and by the end of World War II 115,418 people had volunteered with the organisation. Nearly half of these volunteers were enrolled as wardens. During the War, from the Hunter to the Illawarra, there were 464 air raid sirens, 70,000 feet (21,336 m) of trench she...  read more

Code: 1420

Old Silk Scarf - Perfect for that WW2 RAF uniform

An old quality gentleman's evening dress silk scarf. 130cm long.

A perfect addition to a WW2 RAF or Luftwaffe uniform display.  read more

Code: 1423

c.WW1-WW2 British General Officers (Medical) Insignia

A good matching pair of collar gorgettes. Gilt bullion on maroon for a medial General Officer, each with a two piece gilt brass button. Together with 5 gilt tunic buttons by Gaunt of London.  read more

Code: 1427

South Vietnamese Government Campaign Star.

South East Asian made as issued to ARVN troops.  read more

Code: 1428

1930-42 White Metal Rising Sun Hat Badge

White metal version as used by Light Horse Regiments not allocated a regimental badge, ie: 26th Light Horse Regiment (Light Horse Machine Gun Regiment). Full size hat badge.  read more

Code: 1387

Australia WW2 Large Burn Dressing Package

An unusual example of field dressing . UK made. DD marked for Australian issue.
Brown paper wrapping containing one 22inch x 18inch burn dressing with two bandages.
Unopened. Approx 30cm high.  read more

Code: 1418