Uniform - JUMPER & SHIRT, RAN

Historical information

2. Uniform issued to "A. Hughes".

Physical description

1. Jumper - part of the Winter Ceremonial Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks RAN. Also known as a Barathea or Jumper. Black colour wool fabric with square collar, V shaped front opening, long sleeves with cuffs. Two black colour plastic buttons attached at bottom of front V to attach a collar. Navy blue cotton tape (bow). White colour cotton fabric manufacturers label below back collar.
2. Shirt - also known as white flannel. Part of the Summer or Winter Ceremonial uniform worn under a black or white barathea. White colour cotton/polyester fabric - square neck with navy blue colour ribbon trim and short sleeves. White colour cotton shoulder flash with blue "AUSTRALIA" and rank insignia - blue embroidered anchor and foiled rope.

Inscriptions & markings

Manufacturers information - blue and red ink print.
1. Blue ink print "MADE IN AUSTRALIA". Red ink print "11".
2. Handwritten black ink pen "A. HUGHES".

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