| Place | Middle East: Persian Gulf |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31408.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Plastic, Velcro |
| Maker |
Can't Tear 'Em Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 2000s |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Dark blue work shirt : Lieutenant Paul Singer, RAN Boarding Party
Description
Long sleeved RAN dark blue cotton work shirt with shoulder slides showing the rank of lieutenant. The sleeves are reinforced between elbow and wrist with a second layer of fabric, and are adjustable at the cuff by a Velcro strip. The shirt has a five button closure, all but the topmost button being concealed. There are patch pockets on each breast, closed by flaps with Velcro strips. On the right shoulder is a machine embroidered 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY' cloth patch in yellow, red, green and white cotton, and on the left is a woven Australian flag patch in red, white and blue cotton. Below this badge is a small patch pocket divided into three compartments for pens. The rank slides are of black fabric, with the word AUSTRALIA' and the rank stripes embroidered in gold cotton. The shoulder straps are secured by a single button. A white fabric label sewn inside the collar gives size details and care instructions, and is marked in black felt pen 'PAUL SINGER'.
History / Summary
RAN issue working dress shirt worn Lieutenant Paul Singer, RAN, in boarding operations during the war on Iraq, 2003.