During a live, interactive session with educators, students can explore some of the galleries at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and see photographs, works of art, and film. They can learn ...
Die struck circular white metal medal with suspender. At the centre is a gilded image of a rat, surrounded by a purple background. Around the edge is 'RATS OF TOBRUK / 1941' in raised letters. There ...
Pilot's Flying Log Book of Flying Officer Noel Paige Turner, DFC, 455 Squadron RAAF, 1941-1945. Entries cover training in Canada and Australia and subsequent active service. Log book entries include ...
Montagnard crossbow made from tropical timber and stained dark brown. The bow string is made from bamboo which is attached to the cross arm. A rudimentary wooden trigger is inletted to the stock.
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John Monash is considered one of the war’s outstanding commanders. Monash was born in Melbourne on 27 June 1865. He was dux of Scotch College and studied arts and engineering at Melbourne University, ...
One volume summary account of Australia's part in the 1914-1918 War. The story of all three fighting services is laid out in relief against a background of Australia's political and industrial ...
This exhibition contains war related material, including references to suicide, confronting language and images which some people may find challenging and disturbing. The views and statements provided ...
Boys Mark 1 Anti-tank bolt action rifle. The metal receiver extends back to the alloy shoulder piece with a support grip and canvas butt pad. An oil bottle is fitted into the top of the shoulder piece ...
After the AIF's terrible losses on the Somme and at Fromelles in 1916, the 1917 volume opens with plans for the coming twelve months. These were set back however when the Germans carried out an ...
Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.
French Pattern 1882 Infantry Officer's sword and scabbard. The hilt has an elaborately engraved three bar half basket guard and back strap with a floral and dragon design. The grip is black bone bound ...