Item 2019.208.7 - RAF Uniform Greatcoat - Wing Commander

2019.208.7

RAF Uniform Greatcoat - Wing Commander

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Royal Air Force uniform calf-length double-breasted greatcoat of blue-grey wool Melton cloth. It features a turn-down convertible collar (worn open or closed) with wide lapels and button-down shoulder epaulettes. The coat is front fastening with five rows of two buttons with a concealed button-tab fastening at knee level. It has an angled slash pocket with rectangular flap to either side of the waist and turn-back sleeve cuffs. The back of the coat has an inverted pleat down the centre back seam and long centre vent. At the waist is a fixed rear half-belt fitted with two buttons. All external buttons are of the silver coloured brass RAF pattern (Queen's Crown) with 'GAUNT LONDON' etched into the back. Internally, the greatcoat is partially lined in blue-grey rayon fabric. Sewn to the base of either shoulder epaulette are three thin rank braids of blue flanked by black, denoting the rank of Wing Commander.

Materials: wool, metal, rayon

Part of a collection of ten items of Royal Air Force uniform owned and worn by Wing Commander John Ignatius McDonough and donated by his family.