British Military Household Division Greatcoat 1970s
Grey wool full-length coat, single-breasted, fitted on the body, with five silver buttons fastening down the front. It has an attached half-belt at the back, an open double pleated skirt, and a collar which can be pulled up, two hip pockets, and turned back cuffs. Sergeant stripes to the right lower arm.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Single-breasted heavyweight 'Middle' parka in olive green cotton. Two slanted pockets on upper chest. Two large lower pockets to front with large flap closure. Metal zipper front closure with exposed button fly. Internal lining in green wool fleece. Detachable hood with a wired edge to the collar for shaping. Waist drawcord. Throat protection piece to the neck. Internal crutch strap fastens with buttons to the front. Parka Size 3, hood Size 4.
Hand written in pen on both hood and parka labels 'K V P SANDY 154'
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Manufacturer parka: Cookson & Clegg Ltd
Manufacturer hood: Wearings (Northampton) Ltd