{"product_id":"original-australian-wwii-khaki-tropical-uniform-shirt-and-trousers-with-named-examples-africa-star-rank-insignia-and-epaulette-titles","title":"Original Australian WWII Khaki Tropical Uniform Shirt and Trousers with Named Examples, Africa Star, Rank Insignia, and Epaulette Titles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Lot Available. This is an attractive Australian WWII khaki tropical uniform and insignia lot consisting of a named shirt, separately named trousers, medals, rank insignia, Australia shoulder titles, and additional uniform accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight khaki clothing is representative of the uniforms worn by Australian forces in the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and other warm-weather theaters during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt and trousers are named to two different Australian servicemen and should therefore be considered separate period pieces assembled together as a representative uniform lot rather than a single identified grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe khaki shirt has two pleated breast pockets and is named beneath the collar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.E. HURST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9X43149\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service number provides an excellent starting point for further research into Hurst’s wartime service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying khaki trousers bear the Australian Department of Defence acceptance marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(BROAD ARROW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are additionally named:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIVE GRIFFIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian broad arrow marking confirms government ownership and military issue. Griffin’s full name also offers a promising avenue for identifying his unit and service history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insignia and medal lot includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrica Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSergeant rank chevron armbands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorporal rank insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUSTRALIA shoulder titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColored “E” formation or unit patch with four stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall uniform cord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Africa Star was awarded for qualifying operational service in North Africa between June 1940 and May 1943. Australian troops played a major role in the desert campaigns, including the defense of Tobruk and fighting at El Alamein, before many units were later redeployed to confront Japan in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included rank insignia and shoulder titles allow the uniform to be arranged into an especially effective representative display of an Australian soldier serving in a tropical or desert theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact association of the loose medals and insignia with either Hurst or Griffin has not been established. They are included as found and should be researched individually rather than assumed to belong to either named serviceman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed Australian tropical uniforms are considerably less commonly encountered than standard British or American WWII clothing. The combination of two researchable names, government acceptance markings, period medals, rank insignia, and Australia shoulder titles gives this lot excellent visual appeal and historical potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling Australian WWII uniform ensemble representing the Commonwealth forces that fought from the deserts of North Africa to the jungles and islands of the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shirt Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollar to Shoulder: 7 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Sleeve: 20 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eChest Width: 20 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eHip: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eFront Length: 28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Trouser Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 15\" laid flat\u003cbr\u003eInseam: 26\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45344148357189,"sku":"ONJR23SWC272","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23SWC272__1A.jpg?v=1783982614","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-australian-wwii-khaki-tropical-uniform-shirt-and-trousers-with-named-examples-africa-star-rank-insignia-and-epaulette-titles","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}