Australian military uniforms and equipment
In March 1901, the Commonwealth Ministry of Defence took control of all the state military forces. A new Commonwealth uniform pattern was introduced in 1903 which incorporated individual regimental colours, and new badges and buttons to distinguish regiments and corps. The slouch hat was included as headgear, but the colourful uniforms of the colonial forces were replaced with standardised pattern khaki.
The following articles on the Memorial’s website provide information on various military uniforms and may assist with identification.
First World War
Australian Army Nursing Service
Nurses’ outdoor dress uniforms 1914-1915
Nurses’ outdoor dress uniforms 1916-1918
Nurses working dress, 1914–1918
Australian Imperial Force (AIF)
The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Other ranks uniform 1914-1918
The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) headwear 1914-1918
The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) badges 1914-1918
Australian issued rifles and bayonets of the First World War
Military helmets – an introduction
Pattern 1908 web equipment 1914-1918
Soldiers’ kit, First World War (1914)
Australian identity discs of the First World War
Second World War
Military helmets – an introduction
Understanding Identity discs Part 2: Second World War, Royal Australian Navy
Understanding Identity discs Part 3: Second World War, Army
Understanding Identity discs Part 4: Second World War, Royal Australian Air Force
RAAF boots
These boots are made for walking...
These boots are made for walking... too!
Bomber crew