| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/09823.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Metal, Plastic, Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
RAAF battledress blouse : R H Thompson, RAAF
Description
RAAF blue battledress blouse with fold down collar and two pleated patch breast pockets with concealed button closure. The blouse fastens down the centre by five black plastic buttons, and at the throat by a pair of hooks and eyes. The belted waist is gathered and fastened by a blackened brass buckle. The cuffs of the sleeve are fastened by concealed buttons. The blouse also has a strap on each shoulder secured by a black plastic button. The inside of the collar, cuffs, waist and placket are lined with black cotton fabric. The fabric lining the rear waistband has three button holes for securing the jacket to the trousers. There are two side opening internal pockets on each side. A white cotton label stitched into the right side reads 'A.F. 1944 M.TX SIZE 14' with a Broad Arrow in between. Written over this in blue ink is 'R H THOMPSON'.
History / Summary
Battledress blouse worn by R H Thompson of the Royal Australian Airforce.