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Governor General's Military Uniform

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Overview

Governor General of Australia Army Service Dress worn by the Honourable Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC, as 24th Governor General of Australia from 2003 to 2008. General Jeffery also served as the 28th Governor of Western Australia from 1993 to 2000.

Historical information

Under section 68 of the constitution, “the command in chief of the naval and military forces of the Commonwealth is vested in the Governor General”. As a mark of respect, Governors General who have served in the Australian Forces frequently exercise their right to wear military uniforms for defence and veteran’s functions, parades and commemorations. This is the only authorised use of the rank insignia of Governor General. Governors General without a military background today wear civilian attire appropriate to the formality of the event attended.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-99-731

Inscriptions and markings

The wattle design is based upon the heraldic badge assigned to the Governor General of Australia.

Contextual Information

The uniform and other items relating to General Jeffery’s military service are featured in the Traditions Gallery. Insignia and medals include : Companion of the Order of Australia AC; Officer of the Order of Australia (Military Division) AO (Mil); Commander of the Royal Victorian Order CVO, and Military Cross MC,

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Military Cross

Royal Victorian Order

Order of Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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