Tuesday 17 September 2019

WA Arms and Armour Society Annual Militaria Fair

Back in June I attended the WAAAS' swap meet at the Cannington Exhibition centre. It was very interesting so I returned for the annual militaria fair and swapmeet. The fair is held over two days with a display of military vehicles, exhibitions of weapons and uniforms. Even eastern states sellers come over for the swapmeet. It was a great display overall. For more information about up coming events, check out the WAAAS website: http://www.waarmsandarmour.com.au/

Australian Light Horse cavalry

Second World War German and British uniform display.

A collection of small 'pocket and purse' pistols

The perfect purse pistol

When you don't know whether you're in a gun fight, knife fight or fist fight.

The swap meet

Uniforms and helmets

What are you looking at?

Gas masks

Some people really go to a great effort. This is a Napoleonic era Hussar's dress.

More helmets

Model T Ford gun car. This car is on regular display at the Army Museum in Fremantle. https://armymuseumwa.com.au/

The two Model Ts

Model T Ford in military ambulance livery

"Bren gun" Universal Carrier. http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/universal_carrier.php

Austin Champ. The British army's replacement for the Land Rover Mk 1.

Austin ambulance.

1943 Kubelwagen.


1. Official website: http://www.waarmsandarmour.com.au/

2. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WesternAustralianArmsandArmourSociety/

Calendar of events:
17th November 2019 - Militaria Swap Meet. Cannington Exhibition Centre. 9am - 1pm.

5th April 2020 - Militaria Swap Meet. Cannington Exhibition Centre. 9am - 1pm.

21st June 2020 - Militaria Swap Meet. Cannington Exhibition Centre. 91am - 1pm.

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