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Shire of Toodyay > Records

JACKET; ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

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Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory

1951 - 1957

Subcollections

Costume & textiles

Overview

Australian Navy jacket, uniform worn by Mr. Ray Edwards between 1951-1957.
Navy blue wool, exhibits Navy service chevron - which denotes four years of service, anchor symbol at shoulder - denotes leading seaman, six pointed star on sleeve with letters 'O.C.' - denotes officer's cook.
Six buttons across front with Navy insignia; crown over anchor and Australia.

Historical information

Part of a donation comprising uniform jacket and pants (acc no's 2009.34-35).

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2009.34

Item type

Material

Width

450 mm

Height or length

700 mm

Themes

Inscriptions and markings

CGCF Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Stapled on paper 32972

Year

1951

Year End

1957

Statement of significance

The objects being offered for donation do not hold a direct historical link to the town as Mr. Edwards moved to Toodyay in 1989. Despite this it is considered these items would have social significance given Toodyay's strong Returned and Services League community.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

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