- Recruitment poster of Royal Rifles of Canada
Recruitment poster for the reconstitution of the Royal Rifles of Canada after its defeat in the Battle for Hong Kong in December 1941.
- Indian soldiers stationed in Hong Kong
Indian soldiers stationed in Hong Kong, Central, circa 1941.
- A pillbox in Wanchai
A pillbox built in Wanchai in 1941 to defend against the looming invasion by the Japanese army.
- Hong Kong's Supreme Court Building protected by sandbags
Hong Kong's Supreme Court Building protected by sandbags, circa 1941.
- Air Raid Precaution Warden badge
The Hong Kong government began recruiting air raid precaution wardens in 1940 as part of its preparations for war. Their duties included leading members of the public to safety during air raids and providing first aid to those in need.
- Military boots worn by troops of the Royal Artillery
Military boots worn by troops of the Royal Artillery in the Second World War.
- Bren gun
Bren gun used in the Second World War.