Uniform - GAITERS, 1939-45

Historical information

Refer to: "FRANCIS JOSEPH KELLY", QX47461 A.I.F.
Enlisted 11/2/1942, age 19 yrs. Disch. 13/2/1946 Rank - GNR 1.
Unit: 163 Aust Light Anti Aircraft Bty

Physical description

1. & 2. Standard USA pattern, khaki canvas gaiter. There are seven hooks on one side opening, on the other side are 14 eyelets. A cotton cord is used to hold the gaiter shut. At the bottom is a 17mm wide canvas webbing strap that goes under the boot arch.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Written inside is “QX47461” (Illegible).
2. Written inside is “QX47461 GNR KELLY F.J. AIF”

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