Greatcoat : Trooper D Ross, 6 Light Horse Regiment, AIF

Other rank's khaki wool greatcoat. The single breasted loose-fitting coat has shoulder straps, turn back cuffs, a stand and fall collar, and sloping inset pockets over each hip with rectangular flaps. The back of the coat has a loose inverted pleat extending from the neck to the hem. There is an adjustable self fabric strap across the back waist. A long back vent, secured by buttons, allowing the coat to be worn by mounted troops, extends from hip level to the hem. The buttons on the coat are black celluloid. The collar of the coat can be turned up and secured by a self fabric tab. The head of each sleeve bears a wool flannel colour patch for 6 Light Horse Regiment AIF. Above the right cuff is an embroidered overseas service chevron with three blue stripes. Both of the shoulder straps are fitted with oxidised brass curved 'AUSTRALIA' shoulder titles. The body of the coat is unlined. The sleeves are lined with cream cotton drill. A maker's printed label, 'P. LEVY / SYDNEY / Size M.S.16 1918', is sewn onto the back of the righthand pocket lining, which is made from white cotton drill. 'MC' and a broad arrow are stamped on the same side of the pocket. Written in large black letters on the front of the same pocket lining is 'Donald Ross / 10.3.19.'. The upper right sleeve lining is marked in the same lettering 'D. Ross 10.3.19'.

Worn by 3108 Private Donald Ross, who enlisted in the AIF on 8 July 1916. He in Palestine with 6 Light Horse Regiment and returned to Australia on 18 July 1919. A handwritted name and date on the right sleeve lining and right pocket lining of this greatcoat indicates that Ross was issued with it on 10 March 1919 shortly before his return to Australia.