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.
British Army
Calf length great coat in a heavy, woollen, khaki coloured fabric. Coat has a turn down collar and large lapels. Coat is double breasted and front fastening. Eight domed, gold buttons sit at the front of the coat, four on either side of the opening. These buttons display the regimental crest of the Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment [a tiger surmounted by a Tudor rose]. Under these on the right side, there are two small, brown, plastic buttons which fasten through two corresponding, concealed tabs which are inside the left side of the jacket. There is a double hook and eye fastening at the collar. At either side of the waist there is a jetted pocket with a flap. Straps can be found at the shoulders, each fastened with a matching gold button. Each sleeve has a large, turn back cuff which is about 14cm in depth. At the reverse of the coat there is pleat which runs down the centre seam of the coat from the shoulder blades to the waist. There is a large dart on either side of the centre seam, from armpit level to just below the waist. Under this there is a vent, 64cm in length, that runs from thigh level to the hem and can be buttoned closed by a small, brown plastic button. A half belt is found at waist level on the back of the coat and is secured by three gold buttons that match the others on the coat. The coat is lined in a khaki serge fabric to just over 3/4 of the way down. On the left side at chest level, there is a vertical, jetted pocket which sits approximately 13cm in from the opening. Buttoned to the lining next to this is a triangular piece of fabric in an identical wool to the outer which can be buttoned to the collar of the jacket to act as a 'throat guard.'
British Army
Raincoat in a black PVC fabric, Coat has a high neck and is front fastening via five poppers. A strap fastens across the neck of the coat for additional security. Large, angled welted pockets are found at either side of the waist. There is no vent at the reverse of the coat.
Swedish Armed Forces
Thigh length, parka style jacket in a khaki green fabric. Jacket is front fastening via dark green, plastic buttons on a concealed button placket. The jacket has a high neck when fully buttoned up. A zip that runs the circumference of the collar contains a detachable hood that can be buttoned in place. At the front of the jacket are four, flap pockets; two either side of the chest and two either side of the waist. Button down epaulettes are found at each shoulder. Waist of jacket is slightly elasticated. At shoulder height on the left sleeve is a small Belgian flag.
Belgian Armed Forces
Waterproof coat made from a black PVC oilskin material. Coat has a short collar which is lined with a black wool. Coat fastens at the front via three, brown buttons on a concealed button placket [one button missing] and a fourth which is visible just below the collar on the right side. Two patch pockets with flaps are found to the front. The coat has a straight sleeve with no cuff and a rear vent which fastens with a single button.
Royal Navy
