NEW ARMY UNIFORM.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 284, 30 November 1932, Page 7

NEW ARMY UNIFORM.

Striking Changes Effected in Equipment. "DEERSTALKER" HATS. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, November 29. Tho new uniform and equipment which, if finally adopted, will considerably alter the appearance of tho men of the British Army, were officially shown for the first time in London yesterday. Striking features are a light waterproof hat of deerstalker pattern, which can be folded into the pocket, an open-necked tunic and a shirt with dull bronze buttons and badges. The decision is not final regarding the trousers, but those shown were similar to the Guards pattern, with short web leggings. The purpose of the new uniform is to reduce weight, increase comfort and generally to be more hygienic. The new equipment, which is about 71b lighter than at present, discards the water-bottle and haversack and reduces the size of the bayonet. It has a new pattern entrenching tool and contains an easily detachable pack, which can be divided into two. The new uniform is being issued to two battalions as an experiment.

GUARDS OFFICERS. KING WANTS MOUSTACHES. LONDON, November 29. The "Daily Telegraph" says it is the King's desire that all officers of the Household Cavalry, the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards, numbering about 40, shall grow moustaches.