F88 Steyr rifle cleaning kit : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33923.011
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm accessory
Physical description Canvas, Metal, Nylon webbing, Plastic, Velcro
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made 1991
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

F88 Steyr Rifle cleaning kit in a green pouch. The pouch has a flap opening secured with three press studs and two internal compartments secured with Velcro strips. On the front is a nylon webbing loop with a metal slide clip. The kit contains a red toothbrush, two pieces of flannel, an allan key, a small bottle of oil, a double ended brush and five metal rods which screw together to form a barrel pull-through with an eyelet flannel and brush attachment.

History / Summary

Carried by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor.