The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 parachute cord chinstrap. Similar cord has also been interwoven through the camouflage loops on the crown. A flap of DPDU fabric (cut from a pair of trousers) to protect the neck from sun has been attached to the rear brim with five black plastic ratchet clips.
Modified DPDU bush hat as worn by members of 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the 2003 Iraq War. Contemporary Australian Army soldiers often modify their issued hats for personal comfort and identity. The use of parachute cord is popular as it is easy to obtain, strong and is of a subdued camouflage green colour. DPDU camouflage was specifically designed and made for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and made its 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.
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 we
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
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
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 we
Bush hat in Mark I (yellow based) Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric used by a Special Air Service Regiment trooper in Afghanistan. The hat has been field modified by the addition of an a
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.
Mark III (Iraq pattern) Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) bush hat. The hat has a wide circular brim and an oval shaped crown which is worn fore and aft. A band stitched around the outside of t
