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            British Military Osprey MK2 Body Armour
            2016.040 · Item · 2007
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Body armour vest made of polyester in the 'Osprey DPM Desert' pattern. The vest has three detachable pockets, two detachable half sleeves, 10 detachable elasticated tabs with metal press stud fastenings and two detachable shoulder pads. It has a Union Jack flag badge on the right shoulder which is attached with velcro.
            Country of Design: United Kingdom
            Keywords: Military uniform, combat uniform, protective clothing             British Army
            RAF MK31 Life Preserver Jacket
            2015.52 · Item · 1998
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            The MK31 life preserver features a large collar housing an orange rubber bladder, or stole, which inflates via a CO2 cylinder to serve as a flotation device. Constructed from flame-resistant material, it includes multiple pockets designed for storing essential survival gear. The preserver is equipped with a whistle, a heliograph mirror for signalling the wearer’s location, and an inflation tube for manual reinflation of the bladder if needed.
            Country of Design: United Kingdom             Royal Navy
            Globe Firefighters Proximity Trousers
            2019.106.2 · Item · 2010
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Silver-coloured trousers made from aluminised fabric, featuring integral braces. The trousers have a belt threaded through a channel at the waist, fastening with a metal locking clip, while the back waist is elasticated for comfort. There are two large reinforced patches on the knees and rectangular bellow pockets with flaps on each outer thigh. The braces are constructed from black webbing and are secured with black plastic fastenings. Globe
            Extreme Cold Weather Face Mask
            2021.10 · Item · nd [1970-1996]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Padded face mask made of olive drab green vinyl with cotton lining and head straps. The mask is a rounded oblong shape designed to cover the whole face. It has cutouts for the eyes, nose and mouth. Over the nose and mouth are tabs that can be fastened with press studs. The mouth closure also has breathing holes. It is shaped under the chin and has a throat protector. The head straps attach at five points around the mask and can be adjusted with buckles. The outer layer is vinyl which has been quilted and stitched through to the cream fleece padded lining. Maker's label printed to the inside of the throat guard. Crown Purse Inc.
            British Military Fragmentation Protective Vest
            2015.03 · Item · undated [1975-1979]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Short vest in a green polyester fabric. Vest has a front fastening which is concealed under a storm flap; has a high collar and no sleeves. At the front there is a rubber patch on either side of the chest and a rectangular, map pocket with a flap beneath this at either side of the opening. At the side seams, there are laces. At the back is printed the letters AAA. British Armed Forces
            British Army Motorcycle Dispatch Riders Crash Helmet
            2017.078.2 · Item · 1942
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            MK1 Dispatch Riders helmet made by BMB [Briggs Motor Bodies] of Dagenham. Metal shell which has extensive all-over rust. Cream cotton canvas webbing liner straps with padded coarse wool felt liner for additional stability. Tan leather support inside the crown and dark brown leather ear flaps and support at the back of the head which are lined in beige wool flannel with two cream wool felt pieces to cover the ears. This is adjustable by lacing via eight metal eyelet holes with separate black cotton lace. The thin leather chin strap fastens with a metal buckle and is broken away from the right ear flap.
            Country of Design: United Kingdom
            Country of Manufacture: England
            Keywords: Motorcycle rider             British Army
            Lewis Leathers Aviakit PVC Leather Helmet
            2018.154 · Item · undated [1965-1973]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            White PVC Bike Helmet with Castrol England transfer on front. Helmet has a peak on front, and curved seamlines across top scull. Helmet is padded with corkboard with a layer of foam. It secures with a strap across two side and one back flap. The side flaps are secured to the back flap with a buckle on each side. Helmet has adustable pull chord around top of sweatband. THe inner of the hat has two crossing lengths of cotton tape for suspension from the top of the skull
            Country of Design: England
            Country of Manufacture: England             Aviakit
            Pair of Leather WeldTIG Welders Gloves
            2022.124.2 · Item · [undated] 2021-2022
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Gauntlet style, protective gloves made from a hard wearing leather with Kevlar stitching. Gloves have a 15cm split at the leather cuff. Reinforcement between thumb and forefinger to increase durability. WeldTIG