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This pictorial library is devoted to the recording of "Uniform and Kit" issued to an Australian Soldier of any corps, during the Second World War. Consider it a virtual "Q" Store in Australian militaria. It is not exhaustive and will be added to over time. Any reader who wishes to contribute photographs and text will be recognised and credited with such information. I also invite collectors of other nation's militaria to forward content (please see our other countries listed on the drop down menu) - so that a comprehensive list of "Axis" and "Allies" uniform/kit is detailed.
Australian Army Boot Comparison.jpg "<img src='/gallery/australian-army-boot-compar(1).jpg'/>") World War Two - Australian Army Boot Comparison. When the early pattern Army Boots on the right (similar to the First World War pattern boots) are placed alongside the later Pattern 10085 Army Boots with the stitched toe cap (on the left), it is easy to distinguish the difference between the two designs. Without a doubt, the later Pattern 10085 Army Boot was influenced by the British design footwear (which are dyed black in colour); in that a "toe cap" was incorporated. Indeed, the Australian Army also changed it's colour scheme from tan during the Second World War, to black in the early 1950's. It is common to find many tan coloured surplus WW2 boots, over dyed with black for issue during the Korean War era. The image of thes boots is courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. Wish to learn more about Australian Army Boots worn during the Second World War on the Kokoda Track? PLEASE CLICK HERE WW2 Socks (Long) A pair of Second World War Australian Socks. These socks are only light weight and as such, would generally have been worn by rear echelon personnel and officers. This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. WW2 Socks (Long) Manufacturer details Second World War Australian socks (long) with manufacturer details and dated 1944. The letter 'V' indicates that the socks were made in a factory located in the state of Victoria. The "A - broad arrow - F" notation, which can be found on other items - such as under garments; indicate that this item was actually made for the Air Force. Being such a large size (size 11 and a half) may be an indicator - as to why they have survived in this 'unissued' condition. Naturally, when the Second World War concluded - surplus military items were abundant. Virtually all garments which could be used in civillian life, were utilised by the population as they were generally sold cheaply to clear the Military stores. So all clothing, ranging from socks and underwear - through to tunics, trousers and hats were all worn out. This explains the scarcity of such items to this day. The socks in this image are light weight in construction and would generally have been worn with shorts by rear echelon personnel and officers. This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. Woollen Sock Tops.jpg "<img src='/gallery/ww2-sock-tops(1).jpg'/>") |
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