Uniform - VAD Dress and scarf, 1941

Historical information

Worn by nursing staff during World War II.

Significance

A nursing group than came into being during the War. Over time the position evolved into one of a Nursing Aide.

Physical description

Voluntary Aid Detachment long sleeve cotton dress and fine sewn scarf, both with red cross emblem.

Inscriptions & markings

Label reads: NF 480571 RIXON G. Scarf label reads: V.383-1944 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA

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