Other rank's dismounted service breeches : Australian Army Accession Number: REL/18401.002

Description

Australian Army other rank's dismounted service khaki wool twill breeches with self-fabric strapping on each inner knee. A pocket with a diagonal opening is let into the front of each hip. The buttons on the waistband and concealed fly are made from pressed brass. There is a pair of celluloid buttons on the outside of both legs on the cotton cuff. Both cuffs are extended with a band of khaki cotton twill. 'PTE J. MORGAN' been written inside the waistband twice in black ink. '130 W^D' has been stamped on the inside of the back left waistband. This mark is thought to be the original manufacturer's mark. 'AUSTRALIA' has been stamped above it, and '1917' is stamped on the inside of the back right waistband.

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Details

Accession Number
REL/18401.002
Maker
Military contractor
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Wool twill; Cotton; Brass; Celluloid
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 920 x 540 mm
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1916
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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