RS044B - 4 Australians with Owen where disciplined volley fire and

where disciplined volley fire and drill precision were essential to battlefield effectiveness

SFA021A - Rifleman (Blue Trousers)

the figure captures the appearance and determination of the ordinary soldier who fought across the Pacific theatre

and essential to the success of small-unit tactics across mid-20th-century combat environments

it creates a figure that reflects both the warrior's identity and the ideals associated with military service

RS044B - 4 Australians with Owen where disciplined volley fire andRS044B 4 Australians with Owen Historical Background The Owen submachine gun became one of the most recognisable Australian weapons of World War II. Designed and produced in Australia, it gained a strong reputation for reliability, particularly during the demanding jungle campaigns of the Pacific. Australian troops valued the weapon for its performance in close quarter combat and difficult battlefield conditions. Australian infantry units relied on