Australian Army Book – Fifty Shades of Green Brown and Khaki
Fifty Shades of Green, Brown and Khaki VOL 1: Volume 1 1915-1990 and VOL 2: Volume 2 1988-2015 are richly detailed visual and historical surveys of the evolution of the Australian soldier’s kit. Authored by current serving soldier Stephan Cheers, who draws on both personal experience and collaboration with collectors, museums and army contacts, these volumes trace how uniforms, camouflage patterns, combat gear and personal equipment adapted across major 20th- and early 21st-century conflicts.
Fifty Shades of Green, Brown and Khaki VOL 1: Volume 1 1915-1990
Volume 1 spans from the First World War era through the late Cold War, showing the transition from early khaki service dress to more modern field gear as tactical needs and technologies shifted.
Fifty Shades of Green, Brown and Khaki VOL 2: Volume 2 1988-2015
Volume 2 continues the story through the post-Cold War period into recent campaigns, including peacekeeping and Middle Eastern theatres, detailing innovations in fabrics, load-bearing systems, protection and camouflage suited to new environments and threats.
Both volumes are profusely illustrated, offering collectors and historians a comprehensive reference on the uniforms and personal equipment of the Australian Army over more than a century. Everything from field uniforms and personal equipment to accessories like foot powder and notebooks are illustrated and explored in depth. Volumes 3 and 4 are in the pipeline with Volume 3 concentrating on the field equipment issued to specialist support and technical troops and Volume 4, personal equipment issued to Australian Airborne and Special Forces troops.
Privately published and limited to 200 sets, these books are a must-have for every Australian uniform and equipment collector. The first print run of Volume’s 1 and 2 are almost sold out and it is still uncertain if the books will be reprinted. If you would like to secure a copy, contact Stephen Cheers.
Fifty Shades of Green, Brown and Khaki VOL 1: Volume 1 1915-1990
ISBN: 9780987440969
Fifty Shades of Green, Brown and Khaki VOL 2: Volume 2 1988-2015
ISBN: 9780987440976
Printed by Inscope Media, 2026
