DLI Objects

Private's Battle Dress, 6th Battalion DLI, about 1950. This khaki blouse has black DLI buttons with DLI and 50th Division 'TT' cloth shoulder titles. The dark green beret has a black DLI cap badge on a red diamond cloth patch. The webbing belts, pouches and gaiters have all been painted black. The 6th Battalion DLI was a Territorial battalion with its Headquarters in Bishop Auckland. Proud of its Rifle Volunteer origins, 6 DLI wore black badges and carried no Colours (flags). Acc No: 1081