HOBJ2727
Photograph HOBJ2727 Korean War, 1950-1953Korea. c. 1951. Private (Pte)3/400317 Archibald Roy McDonald of Moonee Ponds, VIC, wears the new British winter combat clothes, while laid out in front of him is a set of the many items he uses to k
HOBJ2726 Accession Number: HOBJ2726
Description
Private (Pte) A R McDonald of Paddington, NSW, wears the new British winter combat clothes, while laid out in front of him is a set of the many items he uses to keep the Arctic chill out. In front, left to right: woollen drawers, woollen singlet, parka, combat smock and hood, combat trousers, pyjama-type white drawers, heavy jumper, cold-weather warfare boots, cap comforter, heavy wool socks, woollen wristlets, muffler, string vest, necksquare, puttees, peaked cap, and wet-cold-proofed gloves. Pte McDonald is a member of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR).
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2726
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c December 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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