RAAF FLT. LT. Jacket

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Identifier

2011-08-0482-01

Title

RAAF FLT. LT. Jacket

Description

Navy blue wool single breasted jacket with 5 external pockets and 1 internal pocket. 8 metal buttons (brass), two rank stripes and an flying eagle surmounted by the Queen's crown on each sleeve. Proper Left breast pocket contains several medals and awards.

Creator

"Carr. Son & Woor Ltd. 9. Savile Row, London. W.I. Also at Oxford and Cambridge/ Date 2?0.6.45 No. 5202/ 7/LT. A.R.Cocks/ Tel.Reg.1926"

Medium

Navy blue wool exterior, cotton lining, cotton thread, metal buttons and metal (brass) insignia, possible plastic eyelets, two black leather belt holders

Format

H 815mm x W 820mm (sleeve to sleeve) mm

Provenance

From Donor information sheet: "183 Squadron, Mr. A. R. Cocks was a pilot of Typhoon; a fighter-bomber armed with cannon and rockets"

Date

Second World War, 1939-1945

Audience

Case 41

Date Created

Tuesday, 27 October 2015