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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCHES WW2
... VX100151, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1444, 1445.2 badges colour patches ...These uniform patches belonged to Clarence W Curnow VX100151, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1444, 1445.2.1) Colour Patch, square shaped. Felt material, grey outside colour. Internal SQ Red & Dark Blue, centre is light blue with a circle in the centre grey in colour signifing unit identity .2) Same as Cat No 1449.1 badges, colour patches, unit idenification -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, c.1964
FRANK THOMAS DUNPHY No 4485 enlisted in the AIF on 12.7.1915 in 14th reinforcements to 6th Batt age 22 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, embarked for France 29.3.1916, hospitalised 7.9.1916 with varicose veins, while recovering was hospitalised again with mumps. Returned to unit 19.2.1917, WIA 5.10.1917 with GSW’s chest & right arm - severe, returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit on 1.10.1918.Frame. Timber, cream painted with glass front. Certificate. Black, white, blue, red & yellow ink, hand written certificate on beige paper. Battalion colour patch at the top & RSL badge at bottom with printed blue ink: 28th Day of October 1964. "From 6th Battalion AIF Social Club Bendigo - To Frank Thomas Dunphy Esq" Signed in black ink bottom RH: "Les Bennetts- R C Wright - W Green"documents - certificates, frame accessories, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Gunner Harry F Midgley, System generated
Harry Foster Midgley No 3414 enlisted in the AIF in 11th reinforcements 14 th Batt on 14.7.1915 aged 21 years 4 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.10.1915, hospitalised 14.12.1915 with Dysentry, returned to unit 4.2.1916, transferred to 46th Batt 3.3.1916 then 12th FAB as a gunner 17.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, transferred to 11th FAB, WIA GSW to left ear, transferred to 4th Div Ammunition column 25.6.1917, WIA 1.8.1917 with GSW’s to chest, back, right arm, right leg. DOW’s in 41st Casualty Clearing Station Belgium 2.8.1917.Black & white photocopied photograph of soldier, button up uniform from waist up with Rising Sun badges on lapels. Peeked cap with badge in front, faux timber frame with glass front, cardboard back. 3414 Gunner Henry Foster Midgley, Bendigo 11th Field Artillery Brigade on top. Died of wounds - 02 August 1917 at bottom. On back: Brenda Chambers in texta.photography-photographs, military history, midgley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, C.1939 - 41
Item issued to Cyril John WATSON. Cyril enlisted initially in the 17th Machine Gun Regt on 29.9.1939. He rose through the ranks to Lieut on 23.7.1940. Seconded to the 2nd AIF as VX39057 on 1.11.1940 with 4th Anti Tank Regt age 22 years 5 months. Embarked for Malaya 3.2.1941, hospital on ship with Influenza 11.2.1942, disembark Singapore 18.2.1942 and into hospital, rejoin unit 3.3.1941. Listed as Missing 16.2.1942, reported POW Borneo dated 22.3.1943, rescued from the Japanese 12.9.1945 at Kuching Borneo, hospital 2/9th AGH with Malnutrition and Malaria then to 2/2nd Aust Hospital Ship and stopping Morotai arriving Sydney 19.9.1945, then to Victoria and Heidelberg Military Hospital 14.10.1945. Although a bit sketchy it appears on his records he may have had Pulm T.B in early 1946, finally being discharged from the AIF on 17.1.1947. Over 500 members of 4th Anti Tank Regt were taken POW. Refer also Cat No 1121..1) Tropical dress uniform jacket. .2) & .3) Rising sun lapel badges (attached to jacket, right one is broken in two.)uniforms - army, numismatics-badges, pow, borneo, watson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE BALLARAT, Pre WW1
70th Infantry - Pre WWI Militia unit based in Ballarat. Item in the collection re E.J Jones No 3511 and T.R Jones No 1982 AIF. refer 1377 and 1367.5.Badge, pressed brass. Scroll top and bottom, each side boomerang, centre is eagle over depiction of gold nuggets? with " Welcome 2195 025""70th infantry, Ballarat Regiment, swift and Bold”numismatics - badges, metalcraft - brassware, military history - army, 70th, jones -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - ASSOCIATION BADGES, post WWI
The top Association badge is 46th Batt AIF. The bottom badge appears to be 14th Batt AIF. When the AIF was doubled in Egypt in 1916 the 14th Batt was split to form the 46th Batt. Badges were in the collection of Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. refer 1367.5 for his service history..1) Brass civilian badge with yellow and blue enamelled face and pin attachment on rear. 46th Batt AIF. .2) Brass civilian wishbone shaped badge with yellow and blue enamelled rectangular section and attachment pin on rear.societies-service clubs, metalcraft-brassware, unit association, jones -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM ACCESORIES, C.1960’s
Belonged to Geoff Murray, refer Cat No 638P for his service history..1 Yellow lanyard. .2 Yellow and red felt 3rd Cavalry Regiment unit patch. with pin on back.uniforms-badges, cloth, 3 cav -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ARM PATCHES, c.2001-2016
Items related to Shai NOKES Australian Army colour patches .1) CTU Combined Team Uruzgan patch. Black & white featuring a lion's head & motto, shield shaped. .2), .3) & .4) Unit insignia patches. Khaki rectangle with embroidered logo centred in wreath in cream, gold & brown. .5) Australia flag patch KR 549. Green & gold central map of Australia. All above have over sewn edges. .6) KR549. Khaki rectangle with handwriting..1) Motto: “Courage Unity Teamwork” .5) Embroidered under map: “AUSTRALIA” .6) Handwritten in texta: KR549 uniforms - army, badges, patches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COLOUR PATCH CHART FRAMED, Rats of Tobruk Association, Post 1945
Information board showing colour patches & units that were in the Siege of Tobruk. There is a print portrait of LT GEN SIR LESLIE MORSHEAD at bottom left. Top centre shows Rising Sun badge surrounded by Union Jack & Australian flag. There is a Rats of Tobruk Association badge on left side.Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941.colour patches, tobruk ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge
The Royal Australian Infantry Corps (RA Inf) is the parent corps for all infantry regiments of the Australian Army. It was established on 14 December 1948, with its Royal Corps status being conferred by His Majesty King George VI. At her coronation in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II became Colonel-in-Chief of the corps. Major components of the RA Inf include the various battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment and the six state-based Reserve infantry regiments, such as the Royal New South Wales Regiment. The various Regional Force Surveillance and Special Forces units of the Army are also part of the corps. The Infantry School is located at Singleton, New South Wales.Pressed metal cap badge for the Royal Australian Infantry Corp. This badge is brass alloy with two pins at rear for securing to the cap when worn."Royal Australian Infantry Corps" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt RAN, 1991
The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia.. This broad brimmed hat has a navy colored puggaree, and a plastic, circular badge for RAN comprinsing crown atop a 30mm diameter circle cotaining an anchor & rope.The hat (Hat KFF) has a brand marking on the internal leather brim; AKUBRA 1991 56 (nb size) Made in Australia The navy blue puggaree has a label on the inside; ABI vic 1992 8405-66-126-4453 The puggaree has a notation of the wearer; BAQUIREZA -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt RAAF, 1940
The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia,. it has a RAAF badge. The chinstrap is broken. .On internal leather lining; JOHN BARDSLEY & SONS PTY LTD SIZE 6 7/8 1940 The puggaree has the name of; RAAF A3605O8 FRASER, K I -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, Badges
Framed and mounted collection of English World War 1 military metal unit insignia and unit names. There are a total of 70 various items (some duplication) mounted on a red velvet covered backing board of thick cardboard. Contained in a wooden cabinet complete with a hinged glass fronted door. The collection was the work of World War 1 English service man, ? Akeroyd, father of John Akeroyd, past President of Frankston RSL Sub Branch. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Specifications, Army Insignia, Badges and Buttons, 1951 - 1980
Set of manufacturing specifications for Australian Army insignia, badges and buttons - on foolscap in two lever arch files Specifications include: VOLUME 1 Badges, head dress & collar, AMF Insignia, shoulder, title, AUSTRALIA Insignia, metal, AUSTRALIAN ARMY Button, insignia, AMF Badge, metal, qualification, skill-at-arms Medallion & lapel badge, ANZAC commemorative Badge, lapel, metal, Army Reserve Lapel badge, Returned from Active Service Insignia, metal, Royal Cipher, Queen Elizabeth II Badge, metal, retired officers Button, insignia, general officer Link, button Insignia, metal, rank, womens, Warrant Officer & NCO tropical Insignia, metal, rank, officer, sword & baton crossed (1975) Insignia, metal, rank, officer, sword & baton crossed (1969) Insignia, metal, rank, officers, crown Insignia, metal, rank, NCO, crown Insignia, metal, rank, Warrant Officer, crown Palm leaf device for Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal, service, Vietnamese campaign Button, insignia, Corps of Staff Cadets Insignia, metal, RAAC, beret/collar Insignia, metal, 1 AR, beret/collar Insignia, metal, 1/15 RNSWL, beret/collar Insignia, metal, 2 Cav, beret/collar Insignia, metal, 2/14 QMI Insignia, metal, 3 Cav, beret/collar Insignia, metal, 3/9 SAMR Insignia, metal, 4 Cav, beret/collar 4/19 PWLH Regt badge, head dress or collar Insignia, metal, 4/19 PWLH 8/13 VMR badges, head dress or collar Insignia, 10 LH, collar, silver plated 12/16 HRL, badges, head dress or collar Insignia, metal, RAA, officers, cap/hat, collar Insignia, metal, RAA, other ranks Button, insignia, RAA Button, insignia, RAE Insignia, metal, RAE cap/hat collar Button, Insignia, Royal Aust Survey Corps Insignia, metal, Royal Aust Survey Corps Insignia, metal, Royal Aust Corps of Signals, cap/collar Button, insignia, Royal Aust Corps of Signals Button, insignia, R Aust Inf Insignia, metal, R Aust Inf, cap/hat, collar Insignia, metal, Commando Insignia, metal, RSAR, cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, RAR, cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, RNSWR Insignia, metal, RVR, cap/hat Insignia, metal, RQR ,cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, RWAR, cap/hat collar Badge, qualification, Infantry Combat Button, insignia, Chaplains, Christian Insignia, metal, Chaplains, Christian, cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, RACT Button, insignia RACT Button, insignia, RAAMC Insignia, metal, RAAMC, cap/hat collarl, Insignia, metal, RAADC, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, RAAOC Insignia, metal, RAAOC' VOLUME 2 Button, insignia, RAEME RAEME, badges, collar Insignia, metal, R Aust Army Educational Corps, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, AACC Insignia, metal, AACC, cap/hat collar Button insignia, R Aust Army Pay Corps Insignia, metal, R Aust Army Pay Corps, cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, Aust Army Legal Corps, cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, R Aust Army Provost Corps, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, R Aust Corps of MP Button, insignia, Aust Army Psych Corps Insignia, metal, Aust Army Psych Corps Button, insignia, Aust Army Nursing Corps Insignia, metal, R Aust Army Nursing Corps Button, insignia, WRAAC Insignia, metal, rank, mess undress, brooch type, RAAMC Insignia, metal, WRAAC Insignia, shoulder, Apprentice Insignia, metal, Army Apprentices School Button, insignia, OCS Button, insignia, OCS ,blazer Insignia, metal, OCS, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, RMC, blazer Insignia, metal, RMC Medallion, RMC Insignia, metal, AUR, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, MonUR Insignia, metal, MUR, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, MonUR Insignia, metal, MonUR, cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, UNSWR , cap/hat collar Insignia, metal, SUR, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, SUR Insignia, metal, QUR, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, QUR Insignia, metal, WAUR, cap/hat collar Button, insignia, WAUR Badge, metal, qualification, flying, Army pilot, Aust Army Aviation Corps Insignia, metal, Aust Army Aviation Corps Button, insignia, Aust Army Aviation Corps Badge, metal, qualification , bandsman Badge, metal, qualification, Drum Major Button, insignia, Aust Army Band Corps Insignia, metal, Aust Army Band Corps, cap/hat collar Rubber stamp of Engineering Design Establishment giving conditions of issue to contractorsspecifications -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Lapel Badge, 2013
Grey, metal lapel badge created for the 65th anniversary of the Citizen Military Forces. Original CMF badge is surrounded by a scroll reading "65 year anniversary" and, under CMF letters - "2013" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Textile - Prayer mat, 2007
Souvenir of unit member from his deployment to SECDET XI of Operation Citadel, BAGDAD-IRAQ, Mar-Sep 2007Souvenir prayer mat. Embroidered with flags of Australia, Operation Catalyst and Afghanistan, Rising Sun badge flanked by crossed swords, SECDET XI, Map of Iraq surrounded by "OPERATION CITADEL", BAGHDAD-IRAQ, kangaroo and camel, MAR-SEP 2007souvenirs, afghanistan, embroidery, emblems, iraq -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Regimental Badge, 2016
This is the badge of the 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment, a pre-World War 1militia unitIn 1991 the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles linked with the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. The history of the 8th Light Horse became part of the current Regiment's history.Badge of 8th Light Horse Regiment mounted in glass fronted wooden frame with emu plumes with backing sheet of blue and gold colour patch of the RegimentPresented to the Unit History Room 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment (VMR) By the President and Members of Rye RSL Sub Branch and Club -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Flag, A Sqn 4/19 PWLH, abt 2016
Flag of A Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Red cotton, Fitted with white hoist rope4/19 PWLH badge (190 x 150 mm) in hoist. Pink coloured, probably originally white. Letter A in fly (290 x 300mm) in white cotton tape sewn on. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Uniform- RAN, CTE Pty Ltd, 2011
RAN service issue uniformMembers of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment were deployed with the RAN in Australian Border Force. Uniform reflects joint service operation. Royal Australian Navy camouflage pattern uniform shirt and trousers. With velcro attached badges: member name "Hall", RAN White Ensign, RAN badge, epaulette badges of rank - Petty Officer. 8415 66 157 0577 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Commemorative Coin, We will remember them, 2017
Copper, plated in silver, coin. Obverse: Rising Sun Badge, "Australia", "1914-1918" Reverse: Charging Light Horseman superimposed on Australian flag. "We will remember them", "First World War" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Decorative Object - Hat Badge, 13th LHR Dancing Devil Hat Badge, 1916
Dancing Devil hat badge was originally privately comissioned and purchased by members of 13th LHR circa 1916, in recognition that the 13th LHR was nicknamed "The Devils Own" This hat badge was unauthorised but still worn by members of the 13th Light Horse Regiment while on operations on the Western Front.An unauthorised hat badge of the 13th LHR used by members of the Regt while on operations on the Western Front.Brass Hat Badge, dancing devil with pitch fork above wreath with 13 ALH inscibed. Two lugs on rear."13 ALH" inscribed on base of wreathheraldry, badges, devils, aif, western front, light horse regiment -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, 4th Australian Light Horse - France, c 1915
Framed photo of Tpr Collins and Sgt Stark of 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Upper body shot, plain background. Members are in uniform. Sgt Stark is not wearing unit colour patch nor collar badges nor badges of rank. Perhaps photo was taken early in their service. Caption - 4th Australian Light Horse - France. 1087 Tpr James Collins, born 1890 Seymour Vic. B Squadron 7th Reinf . Enlisted 30th December 1914 RTA 11 May 1919 Wounded in the neck at Messines 7th June 1917. 1118 Sgt William Stark, born Casterton, Vic. B Squadron 7th Reinf Enlisted 4th January 1915 RTA 12th June 1919 WIA 7th June 1917 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, 4th Australian Light Horse - France, c 1915
Framed photo of 1098 Cpl George Koehn MM, 4th Australian Light Horse. He is in uniform, standing at ease, plain background. He is wearing 4 LH colour patch but no collar badges nor badge of rank. Perhaps photo was taken in Melbourne prior to embarkationCaption - 4th Australian Light Horse - France 1098 Cpl George Koehn MM born 1893 Howlong NSW B Squadron 7th Reinf Enlisted 4th January 1915 RTA 11th May 1919 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Uniform, about 1960
The 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards was formed in 1922 as a British Army cavalry regiment. In 1992 it was amalgamated with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards to form the Royal Dragoon GuardsThe 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards is a British Army unit associated with the 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse RegimentBritish Army Uniform No 2 Dress 1980 Pattern, 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards. With Regimental badges and buttons, white lanyard and General Service Medal ribbon. No badges of rankOn maker's label - "Baldwin"uniform, 4/7 rdg -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, LTCol Sir Richard Verdin, OBE TD, The Cheshire (Earl of Chester's) Yeomanry 1898-1967, 1971
The last British regiment to fight on horses In addition to the 4/19 Prince of Wale's Light Horse Regiment, the Cheshire's badge and motto was also that of the Prince of WalesRegimental history. Hard covered book 666 pagesTo another feathers Regiment. To the Sergeants' Mess of the 4/19 (PofW) Light Horse in appreciation. H V Norton. Superintendent Victoria Police Special Operations Group. 30-1-1980 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, abt11990
The 4th and 17th Light Horse are ancestor regiments of the 4th/19th Prince od Wales's Light Horse RegimentWooden, shield shaped plaque on which is affixed badges of 4th Light Horse Regiment, 17th Light Horse Regiment, Royal Australian Armoured Corps, and 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. It lacks the badge of the 19th Light Horse Regiment, but there is a place for it. Steel mounting hooks are screwed to the backOn back In white paint" "10 WAMI R-P" Scratched in: "4/19 PWLH SGTS MESS 97" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Recruiting Poster, abt 1990's
Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen Military ForcesRecruiting poster for 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment (CMF). Poster depicts a M113A1 Armoured Pesonnel Carrier. Incorrect spelling of name of Regiment- "Wales' instead of "Wales's". Crew of APC are wearing Corps rather than Regimental beret badgesArmy Publicity 1052c Issued by Director of Army Recruiting -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Service Dress WW2, WW2 Service Jacket, 1942
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings of Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant, which is consistent with the rank on this jacket). Name not written on item but known to be part of set which includes slouch hat, which does contain the name, and other related items which include Service Number, verifying identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki jacket; long sleeve 4 front buttons (attached with continuous leather strip) 4 pockets (buttons sewn on) Shoulder straps (buttons sewn on) Cuff buttons (sewn on) Badges on lapels & on shoulder straps Unit Patches on upper sleeves (Part of set with Slouch Hat, 0030.2)Inside label: V300; 1942; Size (2 - 'faint', may be other numbers indicating size details) Brass badges: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (both lapels); Australia (both shoulder straps) Badge of rank (Sergeant) - 3 chevrons (R upper sleeve) Colour patches on both sleeves for 2/5 Battalion, 6th Division Second AIF Years of Service insignia - 3 chevrons, indicating 3 years O/S service (R lower sleeve) Unit patches - rectangle black over red (2/5 Battalion, WW2) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Slouch hat, Hat, khaki, fur felt, 1940, 1940
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Slouch hat with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge; cotton puggaree with 2/5 Battalion unit colour patch (Rectangle, black over red). Inside: hand-written name (W. A. HARRISON) Size 6 7/8, 1940 Maker's name stamped on leather lining (CORONET FELTS Pty [Ltd]) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Khaki, Service Dress WW2 (Womens), 1943
Dress jacket worn by Corporal Kathleen Phyllis Gill from Toorak Hill, Casterton. Army No. VF345716 Unit LHQ (Mil. Sec)Lined women's khaki dress jacket. Long sleeved. Wool polyester. Four metal buttons down the front with the inscription Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia in the center with a crown at the top of the map. Two hip pockets on the left and right with a flap on each. Two pleated pockets over the left and right breasts with flaps and small metal buttons inscribed Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia in the center with a crown at the top of the map. Australian Military Forces badge on the upper left lapel Two epaulets on the left and right shoulders with two small buttons inscribed Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia in the center with a crown at the top of the map. AWAS (Australian Women's Army Service) badges at the base of each epaulet. Corporal's stripes 6 cm down the right sleeve. Unit patch red over black - LHQ (Mill Sec). Two vertical belt loops at the back on the left and right. Pleat opening at the back. Horizontal strip of material inside the collar at the back of the neck to hang jacket. Tag sewn onto the lining at the back 2.5 cm down from the top stating - V 579 Made in Australia D. broad arrow D. 1943 Size kathleen gill, wool polyester, women's dress jacket