This dress was worn by Brighton model Coral Triplett when she married John Knowles at St John's Church, Toorak, on 18 June 1966. Made from beaded wool lace, it was commissioned by the Australian Wool Board for the Gown of the Year competition and made by Jinoel, a high-end Melbourne fashion house run by husband and wife team Jill and Noel Kemmelfield.White French wool lace wedding gown with low neckline and high empire waist. Bodice embroidered with beads.wedding dress, 1960s, coral triplett, coral knowles, john knowles, jinoel, australian wool board, gown of the year, wool lace

Aqua coloured, wool lace, long evening gown.Aqua coloured, wool lace, long evening gownHaffenden / LONDONfashion, textile mills, lace

Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and train. According to the donor (see correspondence in supp. file), this gown was made from Australian wool woven in Bradford and made up in Paris. It was given to the Melbourne Legacy Wives Association by Mr Ken Clarke (former head of the Wool Board and a Legatee) for use in a parade of garments by the Legacy Wives Association. This particular gown won an award (Wool Award/Gown of the Year?) in c.1957 and was on display in the window of the Georges department store in Melbourne.Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and train. Slip under coffee coloured lace dress. Detail of bodice of coffee coloured lace dress. Photograph from C of A: Ministry of Post War Construction Report c1945 "Wool"AC / AUST WOOL BOARDfashion, australian wool board, lace

Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train. According to the donor (see correspondence in supp. file), this gown was made from Australian wool woven in Bradford and made up in Paris. It was given to the Melbourne Legacy Wives Association by Mr Ken Clarke (former head of the Wool Board and a Legatee) for use in a parade of garments by the Legacy Wives Association.Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train. Bodice of long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train.fashion, lace

Isobel Caldwell was born 3 August 1930. She married John McNamara in Numurkah on 4 April 1953. Isobel was skilled knitter and won many prizes in local shows. Her parents were Caroline(Carrie) May Tyack (24/5/1894 -23/5/1983) and Joseph Charles Caldwell. They were married at Bulkamaugh South on 27/2/1926Hand knitted gloves - rust coloured Wool Lace patterned back

This wedding dress belonged to Barbara Stewart, nee Bellamy, who married Alexander Stewart at St Andrews Church in Brighton on 15 June 1968. The dress was made by 'Madam', a dress shop in Church Street. At the time of donation, Barbara had been a Brighton resident for 80 years.Cream mini-dress of net and wool lace with textured floral pattern. High round neck and long sleeves, with small frill at collar, cuffs and hem. Satin lined, with a zip at the back.barbara bellamy, barbara stewart, alexander stewart, st andrew's church brighton, 1960s, wedding dress

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Black wool vest with a lace up front. The vest is heavily embroidered in an abstract multicoloured floral motifs. It is lined with a fine olive green silk. women's clothing, australian fashion - 1970s, vests

Cream coloured knitted lace and wool covered wooden coat hanger used by the owner of 11232.1 to hang a bridesmaid dress. The coat hanger is decorated wth a short string of costume pearls and a cream ribbon bow.textiles, bridal

This gown, one of two similar items in the collection belonged to one of the Ward Cole sisters, Miss Margaret Morison Ward Cole or Miss Agnes Bruce Ward Cole, daughters of George Ward Cole. George Ward Cole was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor the Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently sub divided and later demolished. A black and yellow velvet, wool, lace and silk dress from circa 1882. The bodice features a yellow silk, black lace and black velvet collar finishing high on the neck just below the chin finished with a black lace ruffle. The collar has a flap across the front of the throat that attaches at the side with a V-shaped baseline that contributes to concealing the fastenings of the bodice. The dress features a gathered central panel of black lace covered lemon silk, which falls from the neckline to the floor. At either side of this panel are matching panels of black velvet. The remainder of the dress and sleeves are made of black wool featuring a self-striped and spotted pattern. The dress fastens down the centre front with concealed black buttons hidden underneath the right velvet panel. The head of the Amadis sleeve sits on the natural shoulder line and finishes tightly at the elbow. The volume of the sleeve is created by ten pleats at the head of the shoulder, sewn to the bodice and is gathered at the elbow. The sleeve is finished with a black velvet ribbon with a bow and a black lace frill. The base of the dress is finished with a ruffle of the black dress wool. The dress features a small train. The dress is boned at the back waist and features an inset panel just below the waist of gathered fabric which forms the train. st ninians, george ward cole, visiting gown, brighton, margaret morrison ward cole, agnes bruce ward cole

This gown, one of two similar items in the collection, belonged to one of the daughters of George Ward Cole, Miss Margaret Morison Ward Cole or Miss Agnes Bruce Ward Cole. George Ward Cole was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor the Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son, at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently subdivided and later demolished.A black and mint green wool, velvet, lace and silk dress from circa 1882. The bodice features a wired, standing collar, finishing just under the chin and open at the front of the throat. On either side at the front of the throat it features long black lace ties with black jet bead fringe. The centre front of the dress from the neckline to the base of the skirt features an insert panel of mint green corded silk. The silk is gathered and the neckline and waist and overlaid a panel of gathered lacy net. Inserted into the seam at either side of this panel at the waist are two velvet ties. The dress secures closed with eight black buttons and one hook and eye down the right side of the mint panel to mid thigh. The edges of the collar and black front panels are finished with a looped ribbon trim. The remainder of the dress is made of a black wool fabric woven a checkered pattern of larger and looser threads and smaller and tighter threads creating a seersucker like pattern. The bodice features a natural shoulder line and an Amadis sleeve of full cut gathered to the bodice at the shoulder and finishing at the elbow with a large black lace flounce. The front panels of the dress are flat and shaped neatly to the body from neck to hip line and gently out to create the Victorian silhouette. On the back of each shoulder the dress features a leaf like, small jet beaded embellishment with multiple long loops of jet beads falling down the back to the waist. Underneath this embellishment is a pleated black ribbon that runs from the shoulder to the back of the pelvis. Over the pelvis are another two jet beaded embellishments of a floral design with two tassels. The skirt is full and pleated in under this embellishment and fulls to the floor with a small train. The base of the dress is finished with a ruched band of the main dress fabric.st ninians, george ward cole, visiting gown, brighton, miss margaret morison ward cole, miss agnes bruce ward cole, 1880s

Uniform items worn by girl students at Ballarat & Clarendon College (Years 11-12) in the 1970's. To be accompanied with fawn tights and brown lace-up shoes. The uniform was more relaxed to denote to seniority of the students. Girls were able to choose a jumper the colour of any of the lighter tones of the tartan. Box pleat, plaid skirt with fitted, adjustable, waist band, zip fastener; accompained by cream turtle neck jumperManufacturer's label sewn inside waistband: 'Flatcher Jones / 55% POLYESTER / 45% WOOL' Name tag sewn to manufacturer's label: REHFISCHuniform, ballarat-and-clarendon-college, girls-uniform, tartan-skirt, box-pleat-skirt, 1970s, winter-uniform, senior-college-uniform

WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance.Example of WW2 Officers Tunic, this example has a Kings Crown on the sleeve which denotes that the tunic could have been worn as late as 1953, after 1953 it would have been a Queens crown. Crown and eagle denotes Air-Crew. Tunic material can determine which country the tunic came from, Dark Blue- Australia, Light Blue-England, in between, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand.RAAF Officers Tunic, Flying Officer, Dark Blue Wool Serge, with four pockets, inside lining is of black cotton, sleeve lining is of striped sleeve lining material. Five Red Year Shevrons on lower right sleeve, with waist belt with black bakalite buckle held in place by two buttons. Four eyelets to end of waist belt.On lower sleves Crown and Eagle in blackened copper with blue and white rank lace. Number of buttons in correct position (8). Lable in coller MTX Size 8 overwritten in black CRA.On coller lable which says MTX Size Eight, overwritten in black CRA.raaf, officers uniform

Peace Time (1971) Navy CommodoreBlack Wool. Royal Australian Navy. Commodore Mess Jacket. Gold Lace Rank to both Lower Sleeves. Gold Buttons (8). Gold Thread Australia to both shoulders. Two Fob Pockets to Front. Black cotton lining. Pocket to left hand inside Australia to both shoulders. Inside left of jacket J.N.Crosthwaite. (John Nevil) C.G.C.F. Which is Commonwealth Clothing Factory. R.A.N. Which is. Royal Australian navy. Made in australia. Gold Circular Rosette 4.5cm dia. Width of Gold Laceing. 4.5cm. Two Jacket buttons Link with metal link. Black cotton lining in side. Lable to Collar C.G.C.F.uniform, royal australian navy, commodore

A Gaiter or Puttee covers the lower leg and boot lacing and are a type of protective clothing for the ankles and legs below the knee.. These long woollen wrap around Gaiters were issued 1943 to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 This pair of Australian Army Gaiters were issued in 1943 to one of the many young men from City of Moorabbin who volunteered to serve during WW2 1939-45 WW2 extra long wool wraps /gaiters / puttees Australian Army issue 1943 MADE IN AUSTRALIA / N466 D D / REGIMENTAL NO. ......./ NAME ... C.M / 1943australian army, world war 2 1939-45; gaiters, puttees, woollen goods, protective gear, uniforms, australian infantry forces, moorabbin, bentleigh , cheltenham

Typical Baby clothes consisting of hand knitted wool coat, hat, singlet and 2 dresses worn in the City of Moorabbin c 1960 Women in City of Moorabbin were accomplished knitters, dressmakers and craft workers as they cared for their families while settling in to the new housing estates in post World War11 Ormond , Bentleigh and Moorabbin Baby Clothes consisting of cream woollen hand knitted, coat, hat, singlet and 2 dresses clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blousknitting, craftwork, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, sharp valma,

Nylon became a popular, easy care material for clothing in City of Moorabbin in 1950's Flowers, shapes and patterns could be pressed into the material during manufacture and it required no ironing.This Nylon baby dress is typical of the widespread use of this popular synthetic material in the City of Moorabbin c1960 due to the its easy care and prettiness A Maude Wilson Style Baby nylon pale blue dress size 1 with press stud fasteners, lace trim, puff sleeves with blue ribbon and pale blue pink appliqued flowers clothing, baby, nylon, machine pressed designs, layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma,

Nylon was a new synthetic material that became very popular c 1960 because it was easy care, had machine embossed decoration and required no ironing. Women in City of Moorabbin made clothes for their families while settling in the new estates opened in Ormond, Bentleigh and Moorabbin post World War 11.Nylon was a new synthetic material that became very popular c 1960 because it was easy care, had machine embossed decoration and required no ironing. A Baby's white nylon dress size 1 with machine embossed flowers, short sleeves, lace trim, plastic buttons and appliqued nylon flowers. Size 1clothing, baby clothes, nylon, dressmaking, layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma,

Nylon became a very popular dressmaking material in City of Moorabbin c1960 as the new settlers established their families in the new estates post World War 11 in Ormond, Bentleigh, Moorabbin These Baby feeding Bibs x 2 with ribbon ties were made by a local resident of City of Moorabbin for her child c 1960 Women in City of Moorabbin were accomplished knitters, dressmakers and craft workers who made the clothes for their families while settling in to the new estates that opened up in Ormond, Bentleigh,and Moorabbin after World War 11 Baby Bibs, x 2 made by a local resident for her children. a) towel, nylon, lace trim, with an appliqued flower and ribbon ties b) flannel, nylon, lace trim and ribbon ties clothing, baby, nylon, machine pressed designs, layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma,

Child's cream silk dress with lace inserts and hand sewn flowers and press stud fasteners made from 'bits and pieces' in 1937 by the family of Mrs Valma Sharp . This child's cream silk dress was made in the austere time after the Depression 1930 - 34 and shows the practical ingenuity of a mother to make a pretty dress for her child from 'bits and pieces' of material c1937 a child's cream silk dress made from ' bits and pieces' ,hand sewn flowers, with lace, press studs clothing, baby, nylon, machine pressed designs, layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma,

A capelet is a small cape, usually worn around a person's shoulders and often chosen to wear with an evening outfit. The design may include a hood, collar or even ruffles. Fabrics range from fur, leather, velvet and wool to shear silk and net. Trimmings include buttons, lace, ribbon, and tassels. A capelet was a fashionable garment from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries.Capelet with collar. White fur lined with white fabric. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, capelet, cape, evening wear, fur garment, fashion, edwardian, victorian, white fur

Replica 4th Light Horse AIF Uniform, WW1, used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Lighthorse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Leggings and Light Horse leather accessories. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch. rectangular light blue/ mid blue on diagonal top left to bottom right. Brass metal look plastic "A" for ANZAC". No rank stripes - Private. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leatgher attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. 6. Bandolier, brown leather, brass studs and metal buckles. Waist belt with bayonet frog and four pouches and attached bandolier has nine pouches. 7. & 8. Leggings, one pair, L & R, brown leather with two leather straps and brass metal buckles.uniform, replica, light horse, ww1

Replica 4th Light Horse AIF Uniform, WW1. Used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Lighthorse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Leggings and Light Horse leather accessories. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch. rectangular light blue/ mid blue on diagonal top left to bottom right. Brass metal look plastic "A" for ANZAC". One rank stripe - Lance Corporal. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leatgher attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. 6. Bandolier, brown leather, brass studs and metal buckles. Waist belt with bayonet frog and four pouches and attached bandolier has nine pouches. 7. & 8. Leggings, one pair, L & R, brown leather with two leather straps and brass metal buckles.uniform, replica, light horse, ww1

Replica 4th Light Horse AIF Uniform, WW1. Used for Museum Displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Lighthorse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Leggings and Light Horse leather accessories. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch. rectangular light blue/ mid blue on diagonal top left to bottom right. Brass metal look plastic "A" for ANZAC". Two rank stripes - Corporal. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. 6. Bandolier, brown leather, brass studs and metal buckles. Waist belt with bayonet frog and four pouches and attached bandolier has nine pouches. 7. & 8. Leggings, one pair, L & R, brown leather with two leather straps and brass metal buckles.uniform, replica, light horse, ww1

Replica 38th Battalion AIF Uniform, WW1, used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Light Horse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Puttees and Army leather accessories and boots. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch, oval shape , purple over maroon, 38th Battalion AIF. Five front buttons - brown coloured plastic. No rank stripes - Private. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige and green coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. Brown coloured leather with brass studs and metal buckle. Bayonet frog on belt. 6. & 7. Puttees - pair of khaki coloured long strips of woven wool fabric which are wrapped spirally around the lowe leg, ankle to knee. Ribbon tape on end. 8. & 9. Boots - pair of brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height, boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. No size on leather sole, heel with metal plate.uniform, replica, 38th battalion, aif, ww1

Replica 38th Battalion AIF Uniform, WW1 used for Museum Displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Army WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Puttees and Army leather accessories and boots. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch, oval shape , purple over maroon, 38th Battalion AIF. Five front buttons - brown coloured plastic. No rank stripes - Private. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige and green coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. Brown coloured leather with brass studs and metal buckle. Bayonet frog on belt. 6. & 7. Puttees - pair of khaki coloured long strips of woven wool fabric which are wrapped spirally around the lowe leg, ankle to knee. Ribbon tape on end. 8. & 9. Boots - pair of brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height, boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. No size on leather sole, heel with metal plate. Handwritten owner's name on sole.8. 9. Boots - handwritten - black ink pen. On sole "Walko".uniform, replica, 38th battalion, aif, ww1

Replica 38th Battalion AIF uniform, WW1, used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Army WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Puttees and Army leather accessories and boots. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch, oval shape , purple over maroon, 38th Battalion AIF. Five front buttons - brown coloured plastic. One rank stripe - Lance Corporal. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige and green coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. Brown coloured leather with brass studs and metal buckle. Bayonet frog on belt. 6. & 7. Puttees - pair of khaki coloured long strips of woven wool fabric which are wrapped spirally around the lowe leg, ankle to knee. Ribbon tape on end. 8. & 9. Boots - pair of brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height, boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. Size 11 on leather sole, heel with metal plate. uniform, replica, 38th battalion, aif, ww1

A complete replica uniform set of clothing and all items that were or could be worn by a first AIF soldier.Light horse brigade .1) Jacket, 100% wool with cotton lining. 7th Battalion AIF colour patches with a brass A signifying original ANZAC on both sleeves. Right sleeve has sergeant's stripes & 5 blue & 1 red chevron stripes. Left sleeve has 3 brass bars re WIA 3 times. Rising Sun badges on each collar & Australia badges on shoulder straps. Belted at waist. .2) Jodphurs, khaki corded wool. Brass button up fly. .3) Braces, red, white & blue oblique striped. .4) Hat, size 57, khaki Akubra with felt pugaree, leather chin strap, & blackened brass Rising Sun badge on upturned rim. .5) & .6) Puttees, pair, khaki wool felt with khaki cotton tapes. .7) & .8) Boots, pair, size L, tan coloured leather with dark brown leather laces, leather soles with metal reinforcing on heels..1) & .2) Makers labels. .4) Hat: Akubra, Made in Australia; On badge: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. on hat: "5.7 Akubra Made in Australia"uniforms-army, costume - male footwear, costume - male headwear

The 1908 pattern was used during WWI, made from woven cotton & water proofed. The kit is used for school groups.Webbing kit complete including 1908 pattern webbing, gas mask haversack, personnel items, rations. Refer attached sheet. .1) Waist belt with brass buckles & keepers. .2) Braces x 2, connects to waist belt & large pack. .3) Bayonet. .4) Bayonet carrier. .5) Bayonet scabbard. .6) Entrenching tool carrier [fits to .5)]. .7) Entrenching tool handle, wood & metal [fits to .6)]. .8) Entrenching tool, metal, combination shovel & pick. .9) Entrenching tool carrier [fits inside .8)]. .10) Cartridge carriers x 2, 1 left hand, 1 right hand. .11) Water bottle, metal, blue colour. .12) Water bottle cover, khaki wool. .13) Water bottle carrier. .14) Pack, large. .15) Great coat, wool, [inside .14)]. .16) Helmet, steel with inside liner & chin strap. .17) Mess tin carrier, replica. .18) Haversack, side pack. .19) Carry all, white cotton, for personnel hygiene items [inside .18)]. .20) Razor, cut throat [inside .19)]. .21) Comb [inside .19)]. .22) Toothbrush [inside .19)]. .23) Shaving brush [inside .19)]. .24) Laces, leather, not original, [inside .19)]. .25) Soap [inside .19)]. .26) Tin bully beef x 2, replicas, [inside .18)]. .27) Tin stew, replica, [inside .18)]. .28) Pair socks, khaki wool, not original, [inside .18)]. .29) Field dressing, WWII issue, [inside .18)]. .30) Towel, brown colour, not original, [inside .18)]. .31) Gas mask carrier bag & straps. (Cowley) .32) Water bottle, metal, blue colour, [inside .31)].Items 1 - 13, there are numerous markings all stamped on from, “A.A.O.D”, “L”, “R”, “S”, “M.E.C.O”, “49th INF”, Years examples, “8.12”, “1.13”, “1911”military history - equipment / army, medicine-first aid, personal effects - containers, toilet requisites - shaving

This uniform Tunic belonged to Peter MASLEN Regiment No. 24125234. Unit 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards. MASTER TAILOR British Army. retired from 1985 when came to Australia with wife. Information from Donation form- "Band uniform for Military Tattoo/ (England) Grenadier Orchestra/ 1981 - Berlin Tattoo/ - uniform is to do with the choir/2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards/ handmade - Peter made all the uniforms".Uniform tunic Army. Tunic fabric - scarlet superfine wool with black velvet cuffs and stand up collar. Collar edges with narrow white with red cotton Drummers Lace (braid) and has blue and white worsted fringing. Tunic has wings and shoulder straps (epaulettes) with embroidered Battalion motto - Queen's crown above circular ribbon with the words (in french) "HONI-SOIT-QUI-MAL-Y-PENSE. Translation is "Shame To Him Who Thinks Evil of Him" or "Evil Be To Him Who Evil Thinks"; in the centre is the Royal Cypher. Tunic fronts are trimmed with nine bars of double Drummer's Lace (Braid) and fastened with eight large regimental plastic silver buttons with shank and moulded insignia - Queens Crown with Royal Cypher. There is additional lace on the back, skirt sleeves and on both shoulder epaulettes. Additional buttons on back, shoulders and sleeve cuffs. Left sleeve has two rank stripes - Corporal. Two brass belt hooks at waist. Tunic Lining - cotton fabric. Cream colour to body of tunic and sleeves. Red colour to skirt of tunic Two white cotton fabric labels attached front interior tunic lining. Handwritten details on back lining. Information details on labels - top, black ink print. "GRENADIER GUARDS/ DRUMMER/ WARRANT NO. 102/110/ NAME???/ HEIGHT???/ BREAST ??? WAIST ???/ B.L. WAIST??/ COLLAR ??/ KAS ??? & PARTNERS LTD " (Many details illegible) lower label - red ink print " ??? + ??? / MADE IN ENGLAND/ NAME". Information on back lining - blue ink pen - handwritten "6176/CARUANA/ ML/ DRUMS".uniform, tunic, army, grenadier guards, england