This site is dedicated to my Grandfather, who disappeared after returning from WWI. He fought for my freedom which I know does not come without cost. I am eternally grateful for his efforts and what he stood for. I love you Grandad, good on ya mate. FOR KING & COUNTRY. R.I.P. Albert Alfred Curry.
Items that can also give information about an individual’s war history
Australian Uniforms from World War One can sometimes help identify a particular serviceperson. Cloth patches had different shapes and colours showing different Units and Divisions. Certain clothing items such as Hats, Belts, Bandoleers or Boots could be the difference between an Officer or common Infantry Soldier.
Miscellaneous Items can also reveal a particular persons unit or something related to the location of where they were at the time. Souvenirs where commonly kept at the time and sometimes decorated.
Australian Uniforms 1900-1970
Badges and Equipment
Uniform Information
- Slouch Hat
- Puggaree
- Emu plumes
- Tin Hat
- Peak Cap
- Forage Cap
- Scarves
- Leather flying helmet
- Badges
- Buttons
- Dog Tags
- Rising Sun Badges
- Cloth Patches
- Lanyards
- Jackets
- Trench Coats
- Belts and Bandoleers
- Pistol Holster
- Breeches
- Putties and Leggings
- Shoes and Boots
- Whips, Canes, Swag Stick
- Wrist and Fob Watches
- Water Bottle
- Trenching tools
- Bayonets
- Binoculars
- Whistles
- Bugles
Miscellaneous
- Flags and Banners
- Sport Medallions
- Trench Maps
- Enemy Souvenirs
- Decorated Items
- Musical Instruments
My family’s Miscellaneous items from WW1
Albert Alfred Curry - 2 Badges, Custom Wrist Dog Tag, Silver Sports Medallion
Henry Ernest Curry - 1 Decorated Item
Henry John Marchment
Robert Westall Marchnent
Stan Hastings Marchment