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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.
WW2 Australian Underpants (Elasticized Leg) Manufacture Details.jpg "<img src='/gallery/elastic-ww2-underpants(2).jpg'/>") Second World War Australian Underpants (second example) with elasticized leg. The letter 'V' indicates that this particular garment was manufactured in the state of Victoria. The date '1942' is the year of manufacture and they are made to fit a size 36 inch waist. This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. WW2 Australian Underpants (Jungle Green).jpg "<img src='/gallery/ww2-australian-jungle-under(1).jpg'/>") Second World War Australian Underpants. Made from cotton weave, this under garment has been dyed a 'jungle green' colour for tropical issue. They have two buttons at the waist, making them adjustable with a drawstring for final adjustment. This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. WW2 Australian Underpants (Jungle Green) Manufacturer Details Manufacturer details of a pair of World War Two dated Australian Underpants. This tag, sewn into the subject under garment indicates that this particular item was produced in the state of Victoria (as recorded by the letter 'V' before the numerals 374.) The date '1942' of course, indicates the year of manufacture and the number '42' is an indication of waist size; measured in inches. This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection. Braces (Suspenders) Leather.jpg "<img src='/gallery/ww2-leather-braces(1).jpg'/>") These braces (suspenders) were issued to support the general service woollen trousers that formed part of the Universal Pattern uniform. They were made from leather with an elasticised cotton portion at the rear. Each end of the braces has a pair of leather straps with a button hole. These fastened to the buttons that were sewn in place on the waistline of the trousers. The braces are stamped with the Department of Defence 'D - arrow - D' to denote that they are Government issue. |
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