United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd Buy Now die stamped 2 piece construction

die stamped 2 piece construction

the interior presents a crème coloured silk lid with replacement red velvet removable medal bed

demonstrating some surface tarnishing and wear to the copper layer

received a letter from 2nd Lieutenant J

United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd Buy Now die stamped 2 piece constructionStandard early aircrew battledress blouse, standard uniform blouse worn by all RAF personnel from 1943, but initially adopted by aircrew only from 1941, this is an extremely battle hardened blouse, exhibiting clear signs of period use and wear common to those garments having seen consistent use, standard five button closure, with dual breast pockets, interior with soiled makers label for B. Simon & Sons, Ltd and broad arrow marked with date of 1943,