U.N.R.R.A. UNIFORMS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26040, 2 January 1946, Page 3

U.N.R.R.A. UNIFORMS

NEW ZEALAND VOLUNTEERS WEAR KHAKI Red shoulder flashes with the letters U.N.R.R.A. in white and a special forage cap are the badges of service worn by the men and women members of the volunteer relief teams being sent through C.0.R.5.0. from New Zealand to work alongside U.N.R.R.A. in Greece. The women wear a khaki skirt and battledresslike tunic, or alternatively shirts and jackets. Leather shoulder bags are' standard equipment, and their wardrobe, exclusive of ties, hat, gloves, and handbags, includes almost 50 articles. Some Items such as underwear and stockings are provided in up to half-dozen lots, and the contents of tcilet bags, comprising cosmetics, shampoo, and medicines contain a year’s supply.

Trousers, anklets, a sun helmet, and sou’-wester, head and neck scarves, woollen jumpers, light washable frocks, bed and golf socks, swim suit and cap, a greatcoat and a raincoat are included in the list of women’s requirements.