Historical information

This uniform was issued to WW2 Veteran "Gerald John Clancy" VX 105938. Discharged 15 April 1946, Rank Cpl. Last unit 29/46 Aust. Inf. Bn.

Physical description

1. Jacket. black wool. Four pockets held shut with silver buttons. Front held shut with four silver buttons. Each collar has a silver number badge - 1779. Each arm has a cloth badge marked "Corps of Commissionaires". Each arm also has a 75mm round badge with a 7 pointed star. It is surmounted with a crown. Inside the 'star' is a blue ring with the words "Service - Loyalty - Integrity". Inside the blue ring is a red dot. On that dot are symbols - Eagle, Anchor and a Rifle. Ob the left forearm is a 25 mm cloth badge with a silver letter "R".
2. Belt, wool, black. Silver metal buckle.
3. Trousers, woollen, black.
4. Tie, woollen, black. Red liner, fixed loop for neck.
5. Belt - black leather with silver buckle. Image on the buckle is that of the Corps of Commissionaires.