Historical information
AWAS uniform belonging to Cpl Irene Driscoll
Items were put together to show an Australian Women’s Army Service Uniform.
A hat belonging to Mrs M Crowley (Cat No 1268) is part of the display.
Physical description
.1 Shirt, polyester, light khaki, long sleeves with Corporal stripes on each arm
.2 Tie, khaki.
.3 Skirt, Service Dress, khaki, winter.
.4 Jacket, Service Dress, khaki, winter, 2 x Rising Sun lapel badges, 2 x “AWAS” shoulder badges, 2 x Corporal Stripes on right sleeve, 2 x colour patches, rectangular blue & white with purple surround, metal buttons.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) “A.G.C.F Vic 1982 size 40/81”
.3) “V.83 made in AUSTRALIA 1942”
.4) “N 381 made in AUSTRALIA 1942, size 10”
