The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Khaki drab field service cap with dark green crown, gold Russia braid edging, gilt British General Service buttons (Queen Victoria crown) and badge for 2 Battalion, South Australian Infantry. Gilt badge has crossed Australian and Union flags with superimposed shield flanked by a kangaroo and lion. Shield bears five stars and a diagonal band with '2ND. BTN. S.A.I.'. Beneath the shield are crossed swords with a heart at the intersection, and the motto 'SEMPER PARATUS' Cap is lined with khaki drab cotton, with a velvet band. Red embroidered name tape inside 'J.B.S.'.
Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890. Also served there with 'Mounted Rifles', Indian Army. Married Caroline Blakspeare in 1883. Migrated to South Australia in 1890 for sake of wife's health. Served c 1900-1902 with South Australian Scottish Company and Adelaide Rifles. Died in 1934. Survived by 3 daughters. The only son of marriage killed in the First World War.
Buff leather cross-belt with gilt fittings and gilt plate with silver stag's head rising out of a coronet, superimposed upon a cross of St Andrew. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educate
Black glengarry, with red tourie, feather hackle, and red, white and black diced border. Lined with black polished cotton. Bottom of cap bound with black silk. Brown (originally black?) and white feat
Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Te
Khaki drab, heavyweight twilled brushed cotton puttee, with wool tape tie. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c
Black Watch or Gordon variant tartan kilt of wool twill in dark green, blue and green with narrow yellow stripes. Much, if not all, of the kilt is handstitched. Pleats at the back are aligned so that
Officer's full dress scarlet superfine doublet with yellow facings, and white piping around top of collar, down front opening and around Inverness flaps. Collar is edged with gold lace and Russia brai
Khaki drab, heavyweight twilled brushed cotton puttee, with wool tape tie. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c
Black wool forage cap (for mess dress) with white piping and silver Russia braid around crown and lower edge, and two plain silver ball buttons. Lined with black cotton. Worn by James Black-Stevenso
Buff leather cross-belt with gilt fittings and gilt plate with silver stag's head rising out of a coronet, superimposed upon a cross of St Andrew. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educate
Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Te
Black glengarry, with red tourie, feather hackle, and red, white and black diced border. Lined with black polished cotton. Bottom of cap bound with black silk. Brown (originally black?) and white feat
Black crepe mess dress cummerbund. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890. Also served there with 'Moun
