Diorama - World War 1,Gallipoli, Anzac Cove, Pope's Hill 1915
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Overview
1:1 scale diorama showing Australian trench at Gallipoli August 1915. This diorama is the central feature in the World War 1 Gallery - 1915 sequence. Soldiers are shown local adoption to issue uniforms including shorts, sun protection and recognition patches. Local innovations including jam-tin bombs, periscope rifle and evacuation rifle are portrayed..
Historical information
This diorama attempts to convey the difficult conditions found at Gallipoli and the ingenuity of soldiers to adapt to local conditions. This diorama contrasts with the adjacent which shows the official uniform as worn by 11 Battalion AIF at the time of landing on 25 April 1915.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-53-017
Item type
Uniforms
Material
Mixed Media
Inscriptions and markings
The adjacent diorama shows the uniform and equipment worn at the Landing on 25 April 1915.
Keywords
Year
Links to additional resources
Gallipoli Campaign [www.awm.gov.au]
Periscope Rifle [www.awm.gov.au]
Jam tin bomb [www.awm.gov.au]
Evacuation or drip rifle [www.awm.gov.au]
Landing Diorama 25 April 1915 [collectionswa.net.au]
Last modified
Wednesday, 15 July, 2026
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