Uniform - Blouse, Khaki, Patt.'49 Battle Dress, 1950

Historical information

Standard issue battle jacket for the Royal Australian Artillery, issued by defense department.

Physical description

Pattern 1949 Khaki Battle Dress Blouse. Two deep button breast pockets, Four buttons on right side concealed by right side jacket. Belt hem located at the bottom with buckle. Hemmed arm cuffs with one button on left and right sleeves. Two internal pockets on right and left side. Cord lanyard hanging from left sleeve. Patch with words 'Royal Australian Artillery' embroidered in red on navy on both left and right shoulders. Separate embroidered crown placed above both embroidered text patches. Material with embroidered crown attached with button at the top on right and left shoulder. Crown is made up of red, purple, cream and brown string. Material loop attached inside top of jacket at the neck.

Inscriptions & markings

Sewn patch with inscription
R. J. Hatch & Co. 1950
Size.........
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Regimental No. ......................
Name

Stamp on inner lower jacket - '170' with arrow point up to the number.

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