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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Khaki Vest

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Gun and Rifle Clubs

Overview

A khaki vest with black binding, there are four external pockets on the front, one has a zipper to an internal pocket, the other three are closed with press studs. Above the two pockets on the front are bandoliers to hold ammunition cartridges. There is pocket on the back of the vest for carrying rifles and there are two metal rings.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2025.83a

Item type

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Plastic (Material)

Width

60 cm

Height or length

50 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the best is a coloured embroidered emblem, in the centre is a man carrying a rifle and smoking a pipe and embroidered in black around the centrepiece is "ALL TIMES WASTED WOT'S NOT SPENT SHOOTIN'" and below this is "KATANNING"

Last modified

Sunday, 14 December, 2025

Completeness

72

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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Back view of Khaki Vest

Back view of Khaki Vest

Front view of Khaki Vest

Front view of Khaki Vest

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