| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/00169 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Bakelite, Cotton drill, Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Winter dress shirt : Australian Women's Land Army
Description
Khaki cotton winter dress shirt fastened with five brown bakelite buttons down the length and a metal stud at the collar. The shirt has shoulder straps and long sleeves which fasten at the wrist with a bakelite button. The shirt has a back yoke and the hem is curved with a small split on each seam. The maker's label is sewn on the inside of the collar and is printed in ink with 'N80 1944' and underneath this 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.
History / Summary
The history of this shirt is unknown. It is an example of the winter dress uniform issued to members of the Australian Women's Land Army from 1942 to 1945.