Militaria For Sale

1903 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier, issued to Sergeant Edward Lawrance BRANCH of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He was born on the 5th of May, 1912 at Sydney in New South Wales. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he enlisted into the R.A.A.F on the 3rd of June, 1940 and discharged on the 14th of December, 1945. Posting on discharge was the 1 Personnel Depot. PLEASE NOTE: The image shown is a generic image. The actual carrier of Sergeant Edward Lawrence BRANCH is the R.A.A.F version with the blue cotton shoulder piece and dark (black) leather.

Mounted Pattern Mess Tin issued to Gunner Clyde Henry Swinson VISE during World War Two. Clyde VISE was born on the 16th of July, 1906 in London, England. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he joined the Second AIF on the 17th of July, 1940 at Caulfield in Victoria. He served with the 2/11 Field Regiment and discharged on the 10th of January, 1945. His next of kin was John VISE. This mess tin was purchased on ebay in February, 2010. Please note, the image is a generic example only. The bottom of the mess tin is in good condition. It is clearly stamped with his service number. The upper lid is pitted and slightly corroded, but in solid condtion. This type of eating recepticle is colloquially called a 'Light Horse' style mess tin. It is reserved for the family of Gunner VISE only, and is not for general sale.

Three First World War "silk bring backs" were belonging to Lieutenant George Edward JAMIESON of the 41st Infantry Battalion, AIF were offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 23rd of May, 2008. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Brisbane during 1914 as part of the 9th Infantry Battalion. He also later is believed to have transferred to the 3rd Machinegun Company. He obviously was promoted through the ranks. During his service, he would also be awarded the Military Cross. If these items are still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

A 1942 dated - Commonwealth of Australia National Security (General Regulations) Temporary Permit to be on a Fishing or other small Vessel; belonging to Lieutenant George Edward JAMIESON of the 41st Infantry Battalion, AIF was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 23rd of May, 2008. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Brisbane during 1914 as part of the 9th Infantry Battalion. He later transferred to the 3rd Machine Gun Company. During his service, he would also be awarded the Military Cross. He obviously was promoted through the ranks. If this item is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

Second World War collection of items belonging to Private Frederick John MILBANK. He was born on the 3rd of November, 1915 at Port Pirie in South Australia. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he enlisted into the Second AIF on the 12th of July, 1940 and discharged on the 7th of July, 1944. Posting on discharge was the 2/8 Field Ambulance. A collection belonging to this man was offered for sale on the open market, but failed to sell on the 21st of May, 2008.

I am searching for the family of Private William Charles SMITH. He was born on the 6th of October, 1917 in Uralla - New South Wales. His next of kin was Violet SMITH. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he enlisted into the Second AIF on the 2nd of July, 1941 and discharged on the 29th of March, 1946. Posting on discharge was the 2/5 Field Regiment. I have a waterbottle carrier which I purchased on ebay...it was issued to him during World War Two and bears his handwriting. Thought you may like to have it back into your family.

I am searching for the family of Staff Sergeant Marcus Ashton SHARPLEY. He was born on the 3rd of July, 1913 at Melbourne in Victoria. His next of kin was Amy Sharpley. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he joined the Second AIF on the 5th of July, 1940 and discharged on the 27th of August, 1945. I purchased an 03 Pattern waterbottle carrier on ebay which bears his handwriting (his handwriting is practically the neatest handwriting that I have ever seen) I just thought that perhaps his famiy would like to have it back. It is not for general sale and will only be returned to the family upon proof of relationship.

First World War framed certificate awarded to Corporal Walter Ray PROSSER of the 6th Infantry Battalion, AIF. This framed print was offered for sale on the open market but failed to sell on the 17th of June, 2008. If it is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

Second World War letter written in Egypt by a Sergeant ELLIOT of the Royal Air Force to the Mayoress Comforts Fund. Whilst his first name is not known, research based on his service number of 1419003 should be sufficient to establish a family relationship. This letter was offered for sale on the open market but failed to sell on the 14th of June, 2008. If it is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

Second World War (03 Pattern) water bottle carrier, with the name G. SASSELER (or C. SASSELER) and the service number V72628. Strangely, there is no record of this name or service number in the World War Two Nominal Roll. If your relative served during the Second World War and enlisted from the state of Victoria, please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.