Long sleeved safari style tunic : Lieutenant H G Quail, 6 Division Cavalry

Places
Accession Number REL25370.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Cotton drill
Maker Jereys, Sydney
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Sydney
Date made c 1942-1944
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Safari style long sleeved khaki cotton drill tunic with four patch pockets and oxidised AMF buttons. The two breast pockets are pleated and have a buttoned flap . The pockets on the skirt also have buttoned flaps. The jacket has shoulder straps with two pips and oxidised 'AUSTRALIA' title on each one, Rising Sun collar badges and three blue service chevrons on the right lower sleeve. Marked on the inside of tunic, 'JEREYS SYDNEY/ 33418'.

History / Summary

Associated with NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a crew commander with A Squadron, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment, 2nd AIF.