World War 2 Australian Army long woollen gaiters, 1943

Historical information

A Gaiter or Puttee covers the lower leg and boot lacing and are a type of protective clothing for the ankles and legs below the knee.. These long woollen wrap around Gaiters were issued 1943 to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45

Significance

This pair of Australian Army Gaiters were issued in 1943 to one of the many young men from City of Moorabbin who volunteered to serve during WW2 1939-45

Physical description

WW2 extra long wool wraps /gaiters / puttees Australian Army issue 1943

Inscriptions & markings

MADE IN AUSTRALIA / N466 D D / REGIMENTAL NO. ......./ NAME ... C.M / 1943

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