| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/18977.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Brass, Cotton drill, Gold bullion lace, Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1890-1893 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Khaki drill jacket : Victorian Military Forces
Description
Khaki cotton drill jacket with square stand collar and pointed cuffs. Shoulder straps of the same fabric each have a single small Victorian Military Forces 'AUT PACE AUT BELLO' button and two embroidered eyelets for shoulder titles, although none are present. Above the pointed cuff of the left sleeve is a brass crossed swords badge attached to the sleeve with split pins through embroidered eyelets. On the right sleeve above the elbow are three gold lace sergeant's chevrons on a pale brown wool ground. Five large brass Victorian Military Forces buttons at front made by 'STOKES & MARTIN MELB.' and two small buttons on each of the pleated patch pockets at the breast. Top inside edge of pockets, including pleats, are bound with white cotton twill tape. Pockets flaps are rounded. Back of jacket is plain with centre back seam. The jacket is unlined but has strips of fabric extending from the lower armhole to the side waist where they are attached via embroidered eyelets, used for the attachment of brass belt hooks. Patch pocket of khaki brown cotton drill inside lower edge of right front facing. On the left front facing printed in ink is 'SOLD'. Cotton tape tag at back neck. Written on centre back seam in ink under the tag is 'I. MITCHELL'. Also written on collar lining is 'A417' and 'I99'. Cotton drill neck tab at left collar edge. neck fastens with two brass hooks and eyes.
History / Summary
Khaki drill jacket worn by a sergeant in the Victorian Military Forces. The crossed sword badge on the left sleeve probably indicates that he was a fencing and gymnastics instructor.