World War 1, Height Measurement Guage, 1914
Overview
Wooden height measurement stand, used to measure the height of potential enlistees during World War 1
Historical information
The minimum height for enrollment in the Australian Imperial Force was set at 5 feet 6 inches (167.6) cm) in 1914. It was progressively lowered to 5 feet 2 inches (158.5 cm) in January1915 and 5 feet (152.4 cm) in Aril 1917.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-54-344
Contextual Information
This instrument is on display in the 1914 Section of the World war 1 gallery at the Australian Army Museum of western Australia.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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