Summary
Khaki jacket from the Royal Australian Air Force, World War II - probably worn by Dr John Joseph Nattrass, RAAF, service number 257665. He was discharged on 3 Aug 1948 at the rank of Squadron Leader, TD & RS (meaning Temporary Duty and Reserve Staff). Born in 1922, he was the son of Dr John Hodgson Nattrass, who served in World War I and is also represented in Museum Victoria's collections.
Physical Description
Khaki, single breasted, unlined cloth jacket with two breast and hip patch pockets. Features ten brown bakelite buttons, with crown and eagle insignia - four down the front, one on each pocket, one on each shoulder strap. A metal caduceus badge is affixed to the right lapel, the left is missing. The jacket has a belt with a bakelite clasp. The shoulders feature four black striped badges. Name handwritten in blue ink inside the collar.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr John J. Nattrass, 01 Oct 1982
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User
Dr John J. Nattrass, 1939-1948
Based on dates of World War II. More precise date for object unknown. -
Inscriptions
Handwritten, inside collar: "JJ Nattrass"
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Object Dimensions
855 mm (Length), 550 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Jackets, Military Uniforms, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945
