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paperback. Etat : VGC. No Dust Jacket. VGC.

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover laminated pictorial boards (no dust wrapper as issued) 233pp colour photos, colour illustrations of regimental badges and emblems and other monotone illustrations. Very good+ Explores the Australian Army's rich and proud history. Its customs and traditions are far from static; they are dynamic as they evolve and adapt just like the Army itself. More than anything, they instil a strong sense of belonging in our Diggers. Many of the customs and traditions are derived from the battle tactics and fighting attire of old. Some of the drill movements seen on today's parade ground, were originally practiced by soldiers in battle. Various elements of the Aussie soldiers uniform had practical uses in combat andsome customs retain their original use as they did hundreds of years ago. While the ever-changing modern military environment means that soldiers continue to look forward, looking backto the Australian Armys customs and traditions serves as a constant and reassuring reminder of past victories and how far we have travelled. Covers rank and badges of rank, dress accoutrements, ceremonies, barracks, regimental badges, unit emblems, lanyards and precedence of corps and regiments.…