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Broad brimmed bush hat in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern).
This type of bush hat was not as popular with the troops in Iraq as the short brimmed bush hat. When the hat is wet or used heavily, the brim drops down obscuring both vision and hearing. Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) camouflage was specifically designed and made for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and made it's operational debut during "Operation Slipper" in Afghanistan in October 2001. There has been at least two versions of the camouflage, each version having a different background shade of either yellow or pink. This hat was the type worn by members of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in 2003, during the Iraq War.
Bush hat in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). The hat has been field modified by the addition of a green parachute cord chinstrap. Similar cord has also been interwoven through
Bush hat in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). The owner's name is written in black felt pen inside the crown. The hat has been field modified by the addition of a green parachut
Woollen fleece overtrousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU overtrousers as worn by a member of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. These
Woollen fleece pullover in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). There are some small stains on the inside collar and middle front of pullover. DPDU pullover as worn by a member o
Helmet cover in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU camouflage was specifically designed and made for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and made it's operational debut dur
Cotton shirt in version 3 Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). The shirt is marked in black felt pen inside the facing with the owner's name. DPDU shirt as worn by a member of 4
Cotton shirt in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). The shirt is marked in black felt pen inside the facing with the owner's name. There is some staining on front centre of shirt.
Cotton trousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU trousers as worn by a member of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. DPDU camouflage was s
Cotton trousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). There is some staining on the upper front of fly, right front knee area of right trouser and rear seat of trousers. There is
Gore-tex hooded jacket in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU waterproof jacket as worn by a member of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. This
Gore-tex overtrousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU waterproof overtrousers as worn by a member of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War.
Olive green nylon hooded jacket with a green nylon drawstring storage bag. Non military issue extreme weather jacket which is likely to have been purchased 'off the shelf' by 4 Battalion Royal Aust
Olive green nylon trousers with adjustable straps which fit over the shoulders. Small olive green Snugpak logo embroidered on front left of garment. Non military issue extreme weather trousers which
Bush hat in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). The hat has been field modified by the addition of a green parachute cord chinstrap. Similar cord has also been interwoven through
Helmet cover in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU camouflage was specifically designed and made for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and made it's operational debut dur
Cotton trousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU trousers as worn by a member of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. DPDU camouflage was s
Woollen fleece overtrousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). DPDU overtrousers as worn by a member of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. These
Bush hat in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). The owner's name is written in black felt pen inside the crown. The hat has been field modified by the addition of a green parachut
Woollen fleece pullover in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU - Iraq pattern). There are some small stains on the inside collar and middle front of pullover. DPDU pullover as worn by a member o