Historical information

Uniform worn by Kieran Dole.

Physical description

.1) Trousers, jungle pattern, heavy cotton shades of khaki, brown & green. Belt keepers same design. Pockets in legs at front.
.2) Shirt, front buttoning, jungle patterned cotton. Corporal's stripes on sleeves. Breast pockets with flap fastenings.
.3) Helmet, Kevlar camouflage pattern.
.4) & .5) Gloves, pair, green khaki knit fabric with false leather PVC? insert down front. Gathered at writs, label inside.
.6) & .7) Boots, pair, light khaki, leather combat with moulded composite soles, cotton laces.
.8) United Nations beret, blue. Gold gilt & white enamel UN badge pinned on front. Black cotton fabric lined. Edge bound through which is threaded a drawstring black tape.
.9) Wide brimmed UN sun hat, blue with black chin strap. Metal edged ventilation holes around crown. White embroidered UN badge on front of crown. Cotton hat band sewn at intervals. Close circles of stitching around brim to stiffen.
.10) Jacket, heavy, camouflage, twill weave cotton. Front fastened with zipper. Breast & side pockets fastened with heavy press studs.

Inscriptions & markings

.2) Breast pockets name: DOLE
.3) Written inside in texta: DOL 312
Scribbled out: Ball 4100612
Written inside in pen: DOLE 3805312
Written inside on back: DOLE
.10) Label inside centre back:
Logo & AVA
Victoria
1998
Washing instructions
Made in Australia