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

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33921.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Headdress
Physical description Cotton
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made Unknown
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Cotton bush hat in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric. The crown of the hat is very worn and there are several small holes in the fabric. A maker's label is sewn to the inside of the hat and written on it is 'RUT 594'.

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.