| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30084 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton; Nylon; Plastic |
| Maker |
Australian Defence Apparel |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria |
| Date made | c 2000 |
| Conflict |
Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
Four pocket DPDU Shirt : Special Air Service, Australian Army
Description
Four pocket long sleeved Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) shirt with khaki plastic buttons. The sleeves are reinforced between elbow and wrist with a second layer of fabric, and are adjustable at the cuff by a fabric tab and three buttons. The shirt has a five button closure, all but the topmost button being concealed. The four expanding pockets are each closed by two buttons concealed under flaps. The upper (breast) pockets are angled downwards from the shoulder. Above the left hand breast pocket is a velcro strip for the attachment of a name tape. Shoulder straps are secured at the shoulder by a single button.
History / Summary
Worn by an Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) trooper in Afghanistan.