Jacket, Mess Dress, Royal Australian Air Force

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Object Details

Physical Description

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) dark blue wool mess dress jacket; two rows of three guilt buttons with embossed eagle surmounted by a Queen's Crown; dark blue silk lapels.

Summary

This is a standard issue Royal Australian Air Force mess dress jacket issued during the 1970s. The Embassy of Australia donated the uniform to the National Air Space Museum in a gesture of good will and international cooperation. There is no known information at this time about the individual who wore the uniform or their service record.

Credit Line

Donated by the Embassy of Australia

Inventory Number

A19730309000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military

Materials

Wool, synthetic fabric, brass

Dimensions

Clothing: 71.1 x 55.9 x 5.1cm (28 x 22 x 2 in.)

Country of Origin

Australia

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96315e7de-2f0c-4878-8c04-606965bee8d9

Record ID

nasm_A19730309000