Summary
Naval shirt worn by Leading Stoker H. L. Simons of H.M.A.S. Perth while in Japanese Prisoner of War (POW) camp, during World War II.
Physical Description
Faded navy cotton shirt, heavily stained and torn. Long sleeves with single button cuff, front placket with three buttonholes, one button. Patch pocket on left hand side with white painted logo. Large and smaller tears below left pocket, right side had large semi-circular section missing. Smaller tears and holes on upper right side. Extensive fading and staining over entire garment. One piece collar with front buttonhole, button missing. Upper back has been lined and outer fabric has been hand sewn to lining as attempted repair. Large tear across centre back. Right hand upper sleeve has white fabric badge hand sewn on. Badge as blue propeller and star.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs E. Simons, Herbert L. Simons - Royal Australian Navy, 17 Jun 1986
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Past Owner or User
Herbert L. Simons - Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1939-1945
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Inscriptions
Painted logo on pocket has anchor, two flags on either side , life-preserving ring with "BS" in centre.
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Overall Dimensions
69 cm (Length), 70 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Military Uniforms: Australian, Shirts, World War II, 1939-1945, Prisoners of War
