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The pre-war Australian Army uniform formed the basis of that worn by the First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF), which adopted the broad-brimmed slouch hat and rising sun badge. [10] Peak caps were initially also worn by the infantry, [11] while light horsemen often wore a distinctive emu plume in their slouch hats. [12]
The Official history of the Australian Army Medical Services in the War of 1914-1918. Vol. 1, Gallipoli, Palestine and New Guinea. Melbourne: Australian War Memorial. OCLC 220879097. Byrne, Arthur Emmett (Lieutenant) (1921). Official history of the Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F., in the Great War, 1914–1918. Dunedin, New Zealand: J. Wilkie. 2nd ed ...
The Australian Army uniforms are detailed in the Australian Army Dress Manual [99] and are grouped into nine general categories, each ranging from ceremonial dress, to general duties dress, to battle dress (in addition there are a number of special categories specific to uniforms that are only worn when posted to specific locations, like ADFA ...
Current version of the Australian Army's Rising Sun badge, used since 1991. The Rising Sun badge, also known as the General Service Badge or the Australian Army Badge, is the official insignia of the Australian Army, and is mostly worn on the brim of a slouch hat or, less frequently, on the front of a peaked cap for Army personnel filling certain ceremonial appointments.
The history of the Australian Army is the culmination of the Australian Army's predecessors and its 120-year modern history. The Army has its origins in the British Army and colonial military forces of the Australian colonies that were formed prior to the Federation of Australia .
The pre-war Australian Army uniform formed the basis of that worn by the AN&MEF and the AIF, which both adopted the broad-brimmed slouch hat and rising sun badge. [176] [177] Infantrymen used 1908-pattern webbing, while light horsemen used leather bandoliers and load carriage equipment. [168] [177] A large pack was issued as part of marching ...
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The military history of Australia spans the nation's 230-year modern history, from the early Australian frontier wars between Aboriginal people and Europeans to the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 21st century.