Soldier’s kit, First World War (1914)

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Mounted

Dismounted

Remarks

Uniform

Badge, copper, large (for hat)

1

1

Badge, copper, small (for collar and F.S. cap)

3

3

Badge, copper, shoulder strap (corps letters), pairs

1

1

Badge, copper, shoulder strap, “Australian”, pairs

1

1

Badge, rank

As required

Boots, ankle, brown, pairs

2

2

Braces, pair

1

1

Breeches, cord, C.P., woollen D.S., pairs

-

2

Breeches, cord, C.P., woollen M.S., pairs

2

-

Cap, Field Service*

1

1

Greatcoat, D.S.

-

1

Greatcoat, M.S.

1

-

Hat, felt, C.P.

1

1

Hat, white*

1

1

Jacket, dungaree*

1

1

Jacket, Service Dress

2

2

Laces (spare) for boots, ankle, pairs

1

1

Leggings, C.P., brown, pair

1

-

Numerals, copper

2

2

Figures 0 to 9 as required

Puttees, pairs

-

1

Shoes, canvas, white, pairs

1

1

If in personal possession; not supplied by Department

Spurs, jack, ordinary, pair

1

-

Straps, chin

2

2

Trousers, dungaree, pair*

1

1

Kit and Necessaries

Bag, kit, universal

1

1

Belts, abdominal

2

2

Brush, hair

1

1

Brush, shaving

1

1

Brush, tooth

1

1

Cap, comforter, khaki

1

1

Comb

1

1

Disc, identity, with cord

1

1

Drawers, cotton, pairs

2

2

Dressing, field

1

1

Fork

1

1

Holdall

1

1

Housewife

1

1

Jersey

1

1

Knife

1

1

Knife, clasp, with marline spike, tin opener, and lanyard

1

1

Razor (in case)

1

1

Shirts, flannel

2

2

Singlets

2

2

Soap, piece

1

1

Socks, pair

3

3

Spoon

1

1

Towels

2

2

Additional for Officers

Cap, forage, C.P., without coloured band, in lieu of cap, F.S.

1

1