Issued to soldiers in the Australian Army and was used for a variety of purposes, including keeping soldiers warm during cold nights and as a makeshift sleeping bag.

The blanket is made of a heavy-duty wool material, which is warm and durable. It features a greenish-grey color and has the letters "N85" stamped in black ink, along with the date "1944." The letters "N85" indicate that the blanket was part of a specific batch or lot of blankets that were manufactured for the Australian Army.