UNIFORM & KIT ISSUED TO THE AIF DURING WW2

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.

November 1942 Edition - The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book The November 1942 Edition of the Australian Soldier's Pocket Book.  This edition contains quite a lengthy article titled "Talking Points on Australia".  It also displays a page titled "Insignia of Rank of U.S.A. Forces" as by this date, the United States Government had well and truly established itself on mainland Australia.  AIF troops were also fighting alongside their American counterparts in northern New Guinea (notably Buna and Sanananda) whilst General Douglas MacArthur controlled all Allied Forces in the South West Pacific theatre of operations. Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas A tin of Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas which were available to Australian Troops on occasion. This tin contains a cardboard tag inside which indicates that they were 'Made In Australia'. This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas (contents) The contents of the Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas.  The cardboard manufacturer's tag which is very rare, is still contained in this particular tin.  It carries a request to assist in the recycling of materials by asking "HELP THE WAR EFFORT.  SAVE THIS TIN AND REFILL WITH Bell's Waterproof Plaid Vestas.  MADE IN AUSTRALIA" Capstan Navy Cut Tobacco A tin of Capstan Navy Cut Tobacco, made in Sydney. Despite the fact that the tin states "Navy Cut" - this is just a marketing term and not to say that this item was issued to the Navy. In fact, many soldiers who smoked Tobacco were given this brand or received it in packages from home. As indicated on the tin, it was processed and packaged by W.D. & H.O. WILLS Ltd in Sydney, Australia. This product was also produced by the same company in England (Bristol and London). This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection.

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