The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Brassard in 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric with Velcro adjustment strip on the inside of the sleeve. A sewn on woven fabric patch on the brassard features the Australian flag, machine embroidered in blue, white and red cotton, above the word 'AUSTRALIA' in blue.
Issued to 239707 WO II Laurie Cunningham, of 4 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando), for service in Kuwait and Iraq, February - May 2003. Cunningham, who had previously seen service with 6 RAR in East Timor, enlisted in the Australian Army in July 1990. These brassards, although issued, were not worn by members of 4RAR while on service in the Middle East.
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
A short brimmed Australian Army bush hat in 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric as used in Iraq. A white plastic label inside the crown contains manufacturer's details and washi
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 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
Armoured vest in 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric as used in Iraq. The vest has a strap over each shoulder, that on the right having a brass press stud covering a Velcro quick
Set of Australian Army Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) webbing, hand painted in yellow, brown and grey to match the colours of the 2003 type Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) unifo
Black silk balaclava with a single small eye opening. The balaclava is made in two pieces, joined by a central seam. The eye and head openings are reinforced with a double thickness of silk fabric. A
