| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30444.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton drill |
| Maker |
Myer Emporium Ltd |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1940-1949 |
Skirt : Australian Women's Legion
Description
Khaki cotton drill skirt made in four panels. There is an inverted pleat set into the centre front and centre back seam. The skirt has a placket opening in the left side seam that fastens with seven white metal hooks and eyes. Two darts shape the back waist. There are cotton loops sewn into the inside back waistband to suspend the skirt from a hanger.
History / Summary
Made in 1946 for the Australian War Memorial by Myers Ltd, in Melbourne, from the original patterns held by that firm. The Memorial had been unable to obtain an original uniform to represent the Australian Women's Legion (AWL) contribution to the war effort during the Second World War. The AWL was a patriotic voluntary organisation committed to raising funds for the war effort and to giving practical support to military personnel within Australia.