Uniform - Royal Australian Navy (RAN) - Naval Ratings Bib

From the Collection of Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool Victoria

Description

Cream cotton twill with navy blue trim around neck and over shoulders and narrow tie fasteners.

Size

length 330 mm, width 260mm

Object Registration

0051

Keywords

navy, ran, royal australian navy, naval bib, naval ratings bib, naval ratings uniform, military uniform, j.m. parsons, parsons, j parsons

Historical information

The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. They reflect traditions that can be traced back to the Royal Navy (England) and demonstrate the relationship between the two. This bib is part of a Naval Ratings Uniform which was owned by J.M. Parsons.

Made By

Berlei Ltd. (Maker)

Significance

This bib is one part of a naval ratings uniform which consists of six parts. The uniform is representative of the Royal Australian Navy uniform and can be traced to the Royal Navy (England). The complete uniform shows the connection between Australia and England since European settlement.

Inscriptions & Markings

Owners name and number: "P7362 J.M.PARSONS"

Last updated

5 Apr 2019 at 5:03PM