Historical information

This jacket, along with the rest of the dress uniform, belonged to an individual named H.E Schulze. It is believed to have been dropped off to the RSL, so no additional information is known.

Significance

This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Army (Royal Australian Artillery Regiment) during the late sixties.

Physical description

Khaki jacket featuring two buttoned chest pockets and a belt. A rope cord is draped across and under the right shoulder of the jacket (referred to as a lanyard). There is a single patch (of red and blue colouring) that is located at the top of both sleeves, with an additional patch at the bottom of the left sleeve.

Inscriptions & markings

Both patches read "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY". Inside jacket tag reads "E.W. PTY/LTD. / SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1968 / CLASS 8405-66-025-6422 / BATCH 8/68 / MILL AV / SIZE OF CHEST 41/42 PR / MATCHING TROUSERS 39 PR / DRY CLEAN ONLY / CREASE UPPER HALF / OF LAPELS ONLY / NAME: SCHULZE HE / ARMY No. 3164207"