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They also had metal wings used strictly for dress occasions. Most of the badges were available in the standard 3 size for use on the tunic and the 2 shirt size which were worn when the shirt was the outer garment. A typical british uniform at the ill fated gallipoli campaign, due to the heat at gallipoli, the troops took to adaptins their uniforms, this british lancashire fusilier r has discarded his tunic in favour of shirt sleeves, the webbing is absent, his p05 hat has been adapted by adding a neck guard made from khaki material for protection from the sun and his serge trousers. My collection is very small in this area so photos of your collection would be greatly appreciated. Australian anzac ww1 ww2 rising sun uniform badge medal replica for hat or cap. Since 1938, raf companies had existed within the auxiliary territorial service ats, the female force equivalent to the territorial army. A selection of glengarry, and helmet plate centres available of a variety of foot regiments. British world war two ww2,wwii womens auxillary air force waaf kd khaki drill uniform. The officer is also wearing brass a on her collars and would have these were worn by prewar.
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