Item 2022.36.22 - Regganwear British Army Officers Mackintosh

2022.36.22

Regganwear British Army Officers Mackintosh

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Long cut mackintosh in a khaki green, rubberised cotton. It has a turn down collar with a hook and eye fastening where the collar meets the lapel. The coat is front fastening via four brown, tortoise shell buttons on a concealed button placket. Just above the third button on either side of the concealed placket sits the corresponding parts of a small, adjustable strap and buckle fastening which can be adjusted for added security. A small, slanted, jetted pocket can be found above this. Above this pocket, is a rounded triangle of the mackintosh fabric attached to the inner of the coat by two buttons. This can be attached to the collar as a 'throat guard' when required. On the front of the jacket there is a large, flap pocket on either side of the opening at waist level. The mackintosh has an adjustable waist belt with a buckle fastening that threads through two large belt loops to the reverse of coat. There is a 59cm vent at the reverse of the jacket that runs up from the hem. The inside of the mackintosh is s half lined with a brown and orange cotton plaid. Large, welt pockets are found on either side of the opening on the inside at chest level. Two triangular vent sections with brass eyelets can be found under each armpit.

Label: Regganwear / Mackintosh, Officers, 1952 Pattern / Size 3 / Height 5ft 6in to 5ft 7in / Reggan Clothing [?] Ltd / 1953
Label on lining: Garments for all climates / Made in Scotland
Materials: Rubberised Cotton
Measurements: 52cm [Chest]; 109cm [Length]
Details: Large flap pockets; concealed button placket
Physical Condition: Slight wearing, material has hardened

This coat uses the original 1952 pattern that was approved by The War Department.

The throat guard [or latch] is an additional patch of fabric that can be buttoned across the front of the collar and collar stand as extra protection from the weather. When not in use, buttoned to the underneath of the collar or the inside of the coat to conceal it until it is needed