| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25370.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton 'Aertex' |
| Maker |
Clothing Factory, South Melbourne (MTX) |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1942-1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Short sleeved safari style jacket : Lieutenant H G Quail, 6 Division Cavalry
Description
Safari style short sleeved khaki Aertex fabric jacket. Jacket has a five button fastening down front and four patch pockets. The two breast pockets are pleated and have a buttoned flap. The pockets on the skirt also have buttoned flaps. This jacket does not have epaulettes but has holes to take shoulder boards, which are missing. Marked on the insided of jacket manufacturer's label 'M. TX', and in black ink 'NX525 H G QUAIL'. Jacket is missing all buttons.
History / Summary
Associated with NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a crew commander with A Squadron, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment, 2nd AIF.