Historical information

A complete replica uniform set of clothing and all items that were or could be worn by a first AIF soldier.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) & .2) Makers labels.
.4) Hat: Akubra, Made in Australia; On badge: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.


on hat: "5.7 Akubra Made in Australia"