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.
Contextual Description
Unknown.
Details
Accession Number
REL/18401.002
Maker
Military contractor
Physical Description
Material: Wool twill; Cotton; Brass; Celluloid
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 920 x 540 mm
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1916
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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