Australian Army Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU)

1st pattern DPDU shirt and tag - note 2002 date


1st pattern DPDU pants - note 3-colour printing and standard ADF cut (pre-Land 125) at the time




3rd pattern DPDU hats - L to R: short brim; long brim with terry towel brow band and lining; long brim without terry towel




3rd pattern cold weather jacket and pants


3rd pattern wet weather 'Emphatex' jacket


Comparison of detail differences between DPDU and DPCU 'Emphatex' wet weather jackets


2nd pattern wet weather 'Emphatex' jacket


Comparison of detail differences between 2nd pattern and 3rd pattern DPDU 'Emphatex' wet weather jackets


Comparison of colours between 2nd pattern and 3rd pattern DPDU 'Emphatex' material

My assorted hats and helmets. I now also have a 3rd pattern ECH cover.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pattern DPDU brassards - now largely obsolete given that insignia is now attached to the Land 125 DPDU uniform via velcro

Great stuff! Some very rare kit in what you showed off. I've never seen a pic of the cold weather gear even. Thanks for sharing!!

Steve