DPCU sun hat : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, Australian Army

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33919
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Headdress
Physical description Cotton, Plastic, Terry towelling
Maker Combat Clothing Australia P/L
Place made Australia: Queensland
Date made 2000
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Wide brimmed sun hat in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric with a green toweling sweatband and crown lining. The hat has a cotton chinstrap with a plastic toggle. Written in black felt pen under the brim is 'CPL RUTLEDGE A SQN'. A maker's label sewn to the inside reads 'COMBAT CLOTHING AUSTRALIA P/L Queensland (broad arrow) March 2000 NSN: 8415/661393204 Size: Medium Name: Service No:'. Washing instructions are printed on the back of the label.

History / Summary

Worn by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge, who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle ('ASLAV') Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor.