Historical information

This uniform belongs to RAAF Squadron Leader John Haines. The decoration and campaign medals are the Australian Service Medal, Defence Force Service Medal, RAAF Long Service Medals and the UNEF II (Egypt and Israel)

Significance

John Haines was the President of the Eltham RSL. At a later date he served on the Montmorency RSL.

Physical description

Squadron Leader’s Service Dress Jacket made of blue wool polyester blend with a blue rayon lining. At the top of each sleeve there is a woven insignia of the Royal Australian Air force. It has 4 larger gold RAAF buttons and 2 smaller gold buttons on the front chest pockets. The jacket has two pockets on the lower half of the jacket. On each lower sleeve there is a Squadron Leaders rank insignia. Above the right pocket there is silver name tag. Above the left pocket there is a ribbon of campaign medals.

Inscriptions & markings

Silver badge with the name “Haines”
Ribbon markings from left to right Australian Service Medal, Defence Force Service Medal, RAAF Long Service Medal, UNEF II (Egypt and Israel)