Pair of leather gloves : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33923.009
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Leather, Synthetic
Maker Mars
Place made Korea
Date made Unknown
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Pair of brown leather gloves with a synthetic lining. At each wrist is a leather strap with a metal buckle and press stud to adjust the fit. A maker's label is sewn into the left glove and reads 'MARS (broad arrow) GENUINE LEATHER', and a tag on both gloves reads '8 1/2 MADE IN KOREA'.

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.