T-shirt in a khaki coloured, cotton fabric. T-shirt has short sleeves and a round neck which are ribbed. Shoulder seams of t-shirt are reinforced using overlock stitch.
British Army
Single breasted tunic made from a red, felted wool. The tunic has a small standing collar with a hook and eye fastening; and is made from a reinforced felt, trimmed with gold ribbon. On each side of the collar there gold, domed button which is decorated with a map of the world. Gold braid surrounds these buttons. The tunic is front fastening via eight, ornate, gold domed buttons, each of which have a different design [including Royal Corps of Signals; Royal Engineers; Royal Army Ordinance Corps; Royal Army Medical Corps; Royal Munster Fusiliers]. The tunic is lightly tailored with slight flaring of the short skirts. the buttons stop at the waist seam which runs the circumference of the tunic. The chest panel is slightly quilted to give a rounded shape. The tunic has long sleeves with a mariner’s cuff that features a black slash, edged in white piping. The cuff has three, gold, domed buttons decorated with the words 'Royal Marines Light Infantry' and a crest with an anchor and crown. The cuffs has faux buttonholes are outlined with gold ribbon. At the reverse there is also a metal hook on the waistband which would have been used to hold a type of pouch known as a sabretache. There are also six slightly smaller, gold domed buttons, embellished with the Royal Marines Light Infantry crest and white piping in the same style as the cuffs. Inside, the tunic is lined.
Hawkes & Co.
Forest green wool facecloth vest or waistcoat with green cotton sateen back and gold metal thread work looped lacing and Austrian knot work. It has a deep curved neckline which is edged in gold coloured pointed glass beads. It closes centre front with 5 pairs of black japanned metal hooks and eyes which alternate. Lined in cream cotton and with a green cotton sateen back strap with black japanned two prong metal buckle with 'BRITISH' engraved into it. There is a name stamped in black ink on the lining 'J. S. Philips' and handwritten in green pencil 'R S M GRAHAM'.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Military uniform, ceremonial dress, mess dress, full dress
Designer unknown
The jacket is made of dark blue waterproof nylon and comes to just below the waist with a large hood. The front of the jacket is fastened with both a zip and Velcro weather flap. It is made of two layers, with air trapped between the two designed to keep the wearer warm. The jacket has two pockets, both of which have a large Velcro flap. The hood has a large peak, and two crossing adjustment straps that can be tightened to create a tight seal against the top of the head. These straps are secured with four metal slide buckles. The face of the hood has a large foam-padded mask that goes around the face and across the mouth to keep out the wind and rain, with four holes breathing holes. Made by 'R.F.D.' [R.F.D. Ltd].
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Royal Navy, uniform, foul weather
Royal Navy
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.
Dark blue cotton face covering with white lining, pocket for filter and black adjustable ear loops.
Designer unknown
Country of Design: United Kingdom
British Army
Cream mantle with a hood lined in red silk, featuring a long red cord stitched into the neck that extends down to the waist, ending in large tassels. A large badge denoting the rank of Provincial Standard Bearer (Beauceant) is affixed to the upper left side, over a red double cross constructed from stitched red tape. The text "NORTHS, HUNTS & BEDS" is embroidered in gold thread around the perimeter.
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The cape is designed to be worn over a soldier’s uniform and equipment in inclement weather, with the added functionality of serving as a shelter. One side of the dyed canvas is treated with a rubberised coating. It features a large, high collar that can be adjusted to fit snugly around the neck for water protection. Brass grommets along the edge allow it to be attached to another cape to form a two-man shelter. The cape shows signs of wear, with patches and repairs along the front edge and hem.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
British Army
Dark blue police cape made of rubberised cotton with leather buckle fastening. It fastens at the centre front with four concealed black buttons (each with a security button behind) and a black leather strap just below the collar. The two side seams have been top-stitched and bonded with black tape to provide rigid reinforcement and ensure the cape remains waterproof. The hem also has a wide band of waterproof tape bonded on internally to allow the cape to keep its shape. There are two black elastic tabs finished in gabardine that have been inserted and sealed with a panel of self-fabric onto the inside of the back panel to be attached around the wearer's waist with three buttons sewn onto the adjustable tabs. Two elastic loops are also positioned on either side for the wearer to put their arms and wrists through for extra security.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
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