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Poster - Australian Army Uniform and Badges 1915

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Overview

A3 Mounted Poster showing major clothing and equipment items issued to an Australian soldier in 1915

Historical information

The basic items of clothing worn by the Australian infantryman during World War 1 were:
• A uniform tunic known as the ‘jacket service dress’, worn with khaki cord breeches.
• A soft grey flannel shirt without collar.
• Underclothes consisting of a vest and drawers. These were regarded as a major rampart against skin disease.
• Puttees which covered the leg from ankle to knee with a spiral of woollen cloth, commencing from the inner side of the ankle, and winding forward and upward.
• Pair of tan ankle-boots.
• Pair of socks, either woollen or cotton.
• Khaki woollen greatcoat, the soldier’s chief protection against cold and wet, and often his only bedding.
• The khaki felt slouch hat or service cap.
• Service cap

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-99-877

Contextual Information

Numerous examples on mannequins and in static displays may be found throughout the Museum. Detailed examples with descriptions and hands on opportunities may be found in the World War 1 Gallery Cart

Links to additional resources

AIF Uniform

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