Historical information

During the 1960s and 1970s, the Australian Army printed vital administrative warnings on durable, weather-resistant cotton or silk cloth rather than paper. This specific fabric print serves as a durable military installation warning sign designed to be hung or posted on the boundaries of secure Australian military bases, firing ranges, or secure zones. Paper signs quickly rotted or disintegrated under heavy rain and harsh sun, prompting the military to rely on heavy-duty dyed cotton canvas or linen for perimeter signage.

Physical description

Large rectangular shaped cotton cloth with black and red print lettering

Inscriptions & markings

Australian Army with Crest