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The War Effort

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Lambskin Vest, Boots, Knitted Balaclava, Mittens, Scarf and Socks

Historical information

Lambskin Vest, Boots, Knitted Balaclava, Mittens, Scarf and Socks which were made and forwarded to Australian forces during World War II

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-213-arch8388

Item type

Clothing

Keywords

Second World War

War Effort

WWII

Australian Defence

Last modified

Monday, 1 December, 2025

Completeness

83

Country Women's Association of WA

Country Women's Association of WA

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