Pair of 1937 patter ankle gaiters with brass buckles.
Name/Title
1937 Pattern Khaki Ankle Gaiters
Entry/Object ID
2023.1.9
Description
Pair of cloth gaiters worn as part of the Australian army uniform during the Second World War. These were part of the uniform issued to Pte E.V.T. Carter.
Use
On one end of each gaiter are two canvas tongues and on the opposite end are canvas loops with brass buckles attached for fastening the gaiters. On the reverse of the gaiters is cotton canvas reinforcing running across the lower half and extra reinforcing panels in the shape of half moons, one to sit over the top of the service boot and the other to sit over the heel.