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Heliograph Hand Mirror

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Communications Gallery - Centenary of Royal Australian Corps of Signals

Overview

A Polished Metal Mirror has long a robust but compact tool for a myriad of terrestrial and aviation signaling, equipment maintenance and personal hygiene tasks.

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A polished metal mirror is a robust but compact tool for a myriad of signaling, maintenance and personal hygiene tasks.

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cwa-org-32-54-624

Contextual Information

This mirror is located in the Communications Gallery commissioned by the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia as part of the Centenary commemorations of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Communication devices used by the Australian Army also are presented in their operational context throughout the Museum.

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