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Accession Number 1983.38.1.a Title battledress jacket from Canadian military uniform Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type jacket Creator Devonshire Clothes Date Made 1937-1944 Place Made North America: Canada Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age men Materials and Techniques wool ?; woven, twill, serge; machine sewn Measurements CH 96.0; SZN MEN 11 Description

Khaki wool serge jacket, " battledress blouse" with red tabs on collar, and hook and eye closing in CF; CF button closure with 5 metal green buttons on placket; khaki epaulettes with brass crown, button and 2 pips;…

Khaki wool serge jacket, " battledress blouse" with red tabs on collar, and hook and eye closing in CF; CF button closure with 5 metal green buttons on placket; khaki epaulettes with brass crown, button and 2 pips; Set-in sleeves with machine embroidered lettering near shoulder reading 'Canada'; sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs; patch pockets on chest with buttoned flaps; belt sewn along waistband with buckled end free; khaki cotton twill lining the inner waist and pocket areas. Tailor ticket on lining inside on right.

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