| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL41644 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Elastic |
| Maker |
Stedman |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1954-1957 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
Australian Army issue underpants, 1950s
Description
Pair plain weave jungle green cotton boxer-style underpants with elasticised waistband. A black printed white cotton manufacturer's label inside the back waist reads 'Stedman/ 32/ SANFORIZED 100% COTTON'.
History / Summary
Standard issue Australian Army underpants from the 1950s.
The green issued underwear was not always popular with Australian soldiers or officers, who often substituted them with privately purchased items. However, they were considered to make excellent polishing and cleaning cloths due to the high quality of cotton in their manufacture,and were widely utilised for this purpose.