The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Trousers in 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric as used in Iraq. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and the ankles are adjustable by elastic cords. A slash pocket is located at each hip, a single patch pocket with central button closure on the right buttock, and a pair of pleated expanding pockets with concealed two button closures under flaps are located on the thighs. All buttons are of khaki plastic. The waist is closed by a zipper fly and single button waistband, and is adjustable via fabric tabs and a pair of buttons at each hip. There are five large button-down belt loops on the waistband. A heavily faded olive green fabric manufacturer's label is stitched to the lining of the right hand waist pocket, and gives cleaning and care instructions.
Issued to 239707 WO II Laurie Cunningham, of 4 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando), for service in Kuwait and Iraq, between February and May 2003. Cunningham, who had previously seen service with 6 RAR in East Timor, enlisted in the Australian Army in July 1990.
Olive green canvas haversack to hold the Avon FM 12 respirator and accessories. The haversack has an overlapping top flap with a central front press stud fastening and Velcro sealing tabs. There is an
Avon FM 12 black rubber respirator with polycarbonate eye pieces. The mask features a circular central valve (the 'Primary Speech Module') which has an exhaust valve on the right cheek and a threaded
Pair of suede leather and Gore-tex ankle boots with black rubber toe caps. Each boot has four pairs of riveted steel eyelets and three pairs of steel hooks to retain the black nylon laces. The ankle s
Trousers in 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric as used in Iraq. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and the ankles are adjustable by elastic
Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) Trousers with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and the ankles are adjustable by elastic cords. A
Long sleeved Australian Army shirt in 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric as worn in Iraq. The sleeves are reinforced between elbow and wrist with a second layer of fabric, and a
Trousers in Mk II (grey-toned) Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and there is a slash pocket
Trousers in Mk II (grey-toned) Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and there is a slash pocket
Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) Trousers with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, although there is a tear in the top layer of the l
