Royal Australian Navy overalls : Commander I S Wheeler, HMAS Anzac

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Accession Number REL31447.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Chrome-plated Metal, Cotton, Proban, Scotchlite reflective tape, Velcro
Maker Australian Defence Apparel
Place made Australia
Date made 2001
Conflict Iraq, 2003-2013
Description

Heavy duty grey cotton drill Royal Australian Navy working overalls with reflective strips on the arms and Velcro fastenings at the collar, wrists and ankles. The overalls are fastened down the front by a series of press studs. There are two patch breast pockets. The right pocket has a concealed zipper and the left is open, with a small narrow pen pocket sewn on the edge. A further pen pocket is located on the upper left hand sleeve. A grey cotton tape sewn above the right breast pocket is machine embroidered in black cotton with the name 'WHEELER'. A pair of black slides with the rank rings of a commander are fitted to the shoulder straps. There is a patch pocket on the left thigh with a flap secured by two press studs. The right thigh has a narrow expandable patch pocket with an elasticised top opening. There are two slash pockets at the hips and a rear patch pocket on the right.

History / Summary

Overalls worn by Commander I S Wheeler RAN, Supply Officer of HMAS Anzac during the War on Iraq.