Historical information

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection.
See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.

Physical description

.1) Khaki battle dress jacket with button front and attached belt and buckle. Royal Australian Corps of Transport badges on each shoulder. Major's Crown on each epaulette. Red and blue lanyard threaded through left epaulette and secured in left breast pocket. Two button-down breast pockets. Buttons are khaki bakelite.
.2) Pair khaki trousers with pleated front and zippered fly. Two side pockets and button-down hip pocket. Fob pocket and six belt loops. Buttons are khaki bakelite.
.3) Khaki peaked cap with brown leather band. RACT badge on front of cap. Brown sweat band and clear plastic lining.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) and .2) On manufacturer's label: ' KEITH COURTENAY PTY LTD, VICTORIA, 1972-1973, 9upwards arrow), NAME: CAPT HERDMAN. K.'
.3) On label inside cap: 'HERBERT JOHNSON, 13 OLD BURLINGTON ST, LONDON, W1, FOR CHORLEYS, CANBERRA'.