The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
British Army issue jungle green Aertex long sleeved safari style bush jacket with epaulettes. The jacket is fastened by four green plastic buttons, and the same style of button is used on the pockets, epaulettes and cuffs. The two breast pockets are pleated and have button flap closures, while the waist pockets have no pleats and the flaps are non-buttoning. The back of the jacket has two pleats, which were originally stitched down at yoke and at the the waist, but which are now undone at the waist. An external belt would have originally been sewn to the back of the jacket, but has been unpicked and removed.
Associated with the service of 235080 Robert John Fletcher. Bob Fletcher was born in Cowra in 1932, and entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon in February 1951. He graduated in December 1954, and served with 2 RAR in Malaya between 1955 and 1957 commanding rifle and mortar platoons. Note that, although the bush jacket was designed to be worn 'safari style' over other garments, it was commonly worn as a shirt and tucked in to the trousers by Australians serving in Malaya.
British Army issue jungle green Aertex long sleeved bush jacket with epaulettes. The jacket is fastened by four green plastic buttons, and the same style of button is used on the pockets, epaulettes a
Green cotton bush hat manufactured for Malayan Army units in the 1950s. The hat resembles the standard British/Australian Army issue bush hat, but has quilted padding in the crown to protect the weare
Length of jungle green British Army sweat rag made of a thick woven cotton mesh. Associated with the service of 235080 Robert John Fletcher. Bob Fletcher was born in Cowra in 1932, and entered the R
Within a voided horse shoe inscribed 'DOCTRINA VIM PROMOVET' (Learning Promotes Strength), vertically entwined boomerangs, surmounted by an Imperial crown and at the base a banner inscribed 'ROYAL MIL
Within a voided horse shoe inscribed 'DOCTRINA VIM PROMOVET' (Learning Promotes Strength), vertically entwined boomerangs, surmounted by an Imperial crown and at the base a banner inscribed 'ROYAL MIL
Within a voided horse shoe inscribed 'DOCTRINA VIM PROMOVET' (Learning Promotes Strength), vertically entwined boomerangs, surmounted by an Imperial crown and at the base a banner inscribed 'ROYAL MIL
Within a voided horse shoe inscribed 'DOCTRINA VIM PROMOVET' (Learning Promotes Strength), vertically entwined boomerangs, surmounted by an Imperial crown and at the base a banner inscribed 'ROYAL MIL
Insect repellent canister with screw caps at each end. The words 'REFILL END' are printed in black on one screw cap, and 'SPRINKLER END' on the other. The Sprinkler end has a single small hole to dis
Glass shaving mirror in an aluminium protective case. The aluminium case wraps around the edges of the mirror on three sides, and is crimped to prevent it sliding out. At the remaining end, the alumin
Pair of printed fabric sleeve badges for 28 Commonwealth Brigade, in the form of a square divided horizontally light blue over dark blue. Superimposed on the upper half is a Queen's Crown in red, yell
Pair of hand embroidered jungle green cotton drill rank slides showing the two 'pips' of a Lieutenant and the letters 'RAR' (Royal Australian Regiment). The embroidery of the pips was originally in wh
First issue Pattern 1944 Basic Pouch (later issues had a second pair of double hooks on the back, so that the pouch could be worn lower on the belt if required) in jungle green cotton. The pouch has a
Waterbottle of unpainted aluminium with a large black rubber screw cap. The cap is secured by a length of green cord knotted through an eyelet rivetted to the cap and looped around the neck of the bot
Waterbottle of unpainted aluminium with a large black rubber screw cap. The cap is secured by a length of pale khaki cord knotted through an eyelet rivetted to the cap and looped around the neck of th
Pattern 1944 green three part waist belt, made of two side pieces and an central adjustment strap, with a hook and loop front buckle for closure. Size adjustment is by double hooks at the end of each
Jungle green haversack consisting of a central pouch partly lined with rubberised black fabric for waterproofing, and two side pockets. The central pouch has fold-in weather flaps for additional prote
Personal mosquito net kit consisting of veil, sleeve and oversock set. The individiual nets (5 pieces) are made of jungle green cotton netting, and are stored in a wallet of pale cream flannel with gr
Jungle green cotton webbing belt with a stitched in square quick release buckle, with a sliding knurled rod in its centre. The other end of the belt has been burnt to prevent it from fraying. Associ
British Army issue jungle green Aertex long sleeved bush jacket with epaulettes. The jacket is fastened by four green plastic buttons, and the same style of button is used on the pockets, epaulettes a
British Army issue jungle green Aertex long sleeved safari bush jacket. The jacket is fastened by four green plastic buttons, with no provision for a fastening at the collar. The same style of green p
British Army issue jungle green Aertex long sleeved safari bush jacket. The jacket is fastened by four brown plastic buttons, with no provision for a fastening at the collar. The same style of brown p
British Army issue jungle green Aertex long sleeved safari bush jacket. The jacket is fastened by four brown plastic buttons, with no provision for a fastening at the collar. The same style of brown p
Jungle green long sleeved Aertex shirt produced by modifying the standard British Army issue safari-style bush jacket. The shirt is fastened by four green plastic buttons, with no provision for a fast
Short sleeved British Army issue jungle green 'Aertex' cotton 'safari' jacket. The jacket is closed by four brown plastic buttons with no provision for a fastening at the collar. Shoulder straps are a
