Jacket, Mess Dress, Royal Australian Air Force

National Air and Space Museum

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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Record ID
nasm_A19730309000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96315e7de-2f0c-4878-8c04-606965bee8d9
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