Aussie BD?

[reneblacky]

Found a image of an example of an Australian tag.Not sure how many manufacturers produced this style of garment in this country during WW2 though.Sorry I can't be of more help mate.

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Not the same Dave this is a Vandegrief USMC https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/unifo...et-usmc-13850/

[Jerry B]

It's a hard one as Aust record of mfg where efficiently removed after the war! this is a record vaguely complied
Australian WW2 Manufacturers Serial Numbers

Thanks Rene. I had looked at the thread a few times, but mostly it shows Letter code/number marked items without the companies names, so does not help with the example I posted. Maybe S. African then.

Does the example I posted predate the introduction of the Letter/number system?

I googled Pty and got this;

A proprietary company is a form of corporation in Australia and South Africa that is either limited or unlimited. However, unlike a public company there are, depending on jurisdiction, restrictions on what they can and cannot do.
In Australia, a proprietary company is defined under section 45A(1) of the Corporations Act.

[reneblacky]

Thanks Rene. I had looked at the thread a few times, but mostly it shows Letter code/number marked items without the companies names, so does not help with the example I posted. Maybe S. African then.

Does the example I posted predate the introduction of the Letter/number system?

I googled Pty and got this;

A proprietary company is a form of corporation in Australia and South Africa that is either limited or unlimited. However, unlike a public company there are, depending on jurisdiction, restrictions on what they can and cannot do.
In Australia, a proprietary company is defined under section 45A(1) of the Corporations Act.

Ok most likely Aussie, but as I've said I need detail.
I have only a South African great coat, anything South African is very rare

[Thanatos]

Not the same Dave this is a Vandegrief USMC https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/unifo...et-usmc-13850/

Yep,to true Rene.Was googling looking for tags and didnt look hard enough at the actual cut.My mistake.
The tag may be useful though.

[Jerry B]

I appreciate all the input guys, thanks very much for taking the time to comment on this.

[Jerry B]

I took a chance with the poor pics and I purchased it. I'll post some pics when it arrives.

Thanks

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jerry, nice one

Been following this thread. Not 100% sure, I am learning towards SA made.

Cheers, Ade.

[Battery Command Post]

I'm 99% sure it's Australian...

As far as I know no other nation uses 'Pty' in it's company names, but even if they do, everything about it screams Aussie to me: the colour of the wool, the colour of the lining, the big button on the shoulder strap..

South African BDs usually have the SA Broad Arrow on the labels, much like the British ones. In any case, the colour and general appearance is wrong for SA, in my opinion.

Rob

[reneblacky]

I'm 99% sure it's Australian...

As far as I know no other nation uses 'Pty' in it's company names, but even if they do, everything about it screams Aussie to me: the colour of the wool, the colour of the lining, the big button on the shoulder strap..





South African BDs usually have the SA Broad Arrow on the labels, much like the British ones. In any case, the colour and general appearance is wrong for SA, in my opinion.

Rob

Here's my only SA uniform item, gives you reference to the colouring https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/unifo...eatcoat-12325/

[Jerry B]

The seller also had a S. African made example up for sale, which I don't think sold as it did not meet it's reserve. The SA example was clearly marked as made in S. Africa, Cape town I think it was.