What's in the Box

Military dress jacket with attached belt and medal ribbons
Straight-leg olive green trousers
Officer's peaked cap with gold badge
Mock tan shirt collar piece
Diagonal brown shoulder strap

This Kids Army Officer Costume brings the formality of a World War II ceremonial uniform to school history days and Anzac commemorations. The structured olive-green jacket features gold-tone buttons, decorative medal ribbons on the chest, and a brown diagonal shoulder strap that crosses from shoulder to hip — the kind of detail that makes teachers nod with approval during Book Week parades.

The fabric is a mid-weight polyester twill with a matte finish that photographs well under classroom lights. The peaked cap has a stiffened crown and gold emblem at the front, sitting squarely on the head without sliding. Mock tan shirt collar shows at the neckline for a layered dress-uniform look without needing an actual shirt underneath. Belt is permanently attached at the waist, one less thing to lose on the morning dash to school.

Perfect For

Book Week & History Projects: A natural pick for war history themes, Anzac Day school assemblies, or any Book Week parade where the book list includes wartime stories or historical non-fiction.

Anzac Day & Remembrance Events: Appropriate for school commemorations, dawn service family attendance, or local community marches where children participate in honouring service history.

School Concerts & Drama Productions: Works for any theatrical production set in the 1940s, historical reenactments, or classroom presentations on Australian military history.

How to Wear It

Pair with plain black school shoes and ensure the cap sits level on the head for the full dress-uniform effect. The shoulder strap crosses diagonally — left shoulder to right hip — and the mock collar sits inside the jacket neckline, no actual shirt needed underneath.

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

Check the size chart against your child's chest measurement — the jacket is structured, so sizing up gives room for a t-shirt underneath if the classroom runs cold.

Can they wear this over regular clothes?

The mock collar means no shirt needed, but they can wear a plain t-shirt under the jacket if you prefer. Trousers have an elastic waistband and go on over underwear or thin leggings.

How do I keep the cap from falling off during the school assembly?

The cap has a stiffened crown and sits firmly when sized correctly — if it's loose, a small strip of foam weather-stripping inside the band tightens the fit without damage.

Is this respectful for Anzac Day events?

The insignia and medals are generic costume decorations, not replicas of actual service honours, making it appropriate for children's educational participation in commemorative events without misrepresenting earned decorations.

Care: Hand wash in cold water, line dry, press with cool iron if needed.

Kids Army Officer Costume - WW2 Military Dress Uniform Set