DPCU Long sleeved shirt : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33970.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Cotton, Plastic
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1990s
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Long sleeved shirt in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric. The shirt fastens down the front with a concealed plastic button fastening. There are two slanted breast pockets with concealed buttoned flaps and a woven name tag above the right breast pocket reads 'RUTLEDGE'. On the left shoulder is a woven Australian Army rising sun badge and a small buttoned pocket. A corporal rank badge is sewn to each sleeve. At the end of each sleeve are three buttons and a short strap to adjust the fit. There is a hole on the left collar and at the back of the shirt below the collar.

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.