Summary
Coarse khaki woollen puttee. Australian Army uniform, 1914-1918, belonging to Lieutenant E. Gaynor, 23rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. Uniform consists of jacket, breeches, putties and a field service cap.
A puttee is a band or strip of fabric that soldier's would wrap around their lower leg usually from the ankle up to the knee. It provided extra support as well as some protection from unfavourable weather conditions.
Physical Description
Coarse khaki woollen puttee 11cm wide, mitred at one end, woven selvedge edges, straight pin stitched edge on other end. 2cm cotton tape attached to the pointed end.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs M. E. Gaynor, 24 Feb 1986
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User
Lieutenant Edward John Gaynor - 23rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), 1917
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Overall Dimensions
113 mm (Width), 60 mm (Depth), 63 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Australian Army, Militaria: Australian, Military Uniforms, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918