Battle Dress jacket, 1969

Historical information

This battle dress jacket is dated 1969 (manufacturing date). It was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This jacket likely originated from the Kyneton area.
The jacket type was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated.
Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely the jacket has not seen active service

Significance

This battle dress jacket is represenative of a stamdard issue Army uniform. it is also in very good condition.

Physical description

Khaki, wool jacket. Prince of Wale's light horse embroidered on a yellow flash, stitched on both shoulders. Cropped style with two pockets on front, four khaki buttons and waist belt. Two epaulets and a manufacturer's label on inside left hand side.

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