Looks like it was buddy's little collection of Japanese trophies: the axe, the gas masks, the rubber shoes, "thongs" as we would call them, shell, entrenching tool etc.
Looks like it was buddy's little collection of Japanese trophies: the axe, the gas masks, the rubber shoes, "thongs" as we would call them, shell, entrenching tool etc.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same.
https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz...%3Fq%3Dsawmill
"An RNZAF sawmill worker poses with captured Japanese military souvenirs. Possibly Arundel Island or Guadalcanal , 1943
Items in view include a rifle, bayonet, helmet, gas masks, toed sandals (tabi) and ammo belts.
RNZAF Photo via the Air Force Museum of New Zealand"
Here's a couple of links to some info on the RNZAF Sawmill Units....if anyone is lucky enough to have an N^Z marked Remington M1903, these were some of the boys who were using them overseas in WW2.
https://rnzaf.proboards.com/thread/2...awmill-solomon
No. 1 and No. 2 (Islands) Works Sawmill Units, RNZAF
Last edited by fernleaf; 08-05-2023 at 03:45 AM. Reason: added photo
Just be glad he didn't work on the cocking piece safety as well.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same.
Just like Bubba to use a standard wrench on a metric firearm......
Looks like a .22.