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.”
"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.
You beat me to this comment, and it is a good one!
I've got Bubba on my mind....I've had 3 victims of Bubba cross my bench in the last couple of months. I would thank him for the business but I don't charge for my services.
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.”
trophies: the axe, the gas masks, the rubber shoes, "thongs" as we would call them, shell, entrenching tool etc.
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Originally Posted by Singer B
