ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BATTLEDRESS 1954 DATED ROYAL ARTILLERY 50th NORTHUMBRIAN DIVISION, including Trousers with original braces.
Belonged to a WW2 veteran with medal ribbon bars containing
- WW2 1939-45 Star
- WW2 France & Germany Star
- WW2 Defence medal
- WW2 War Medal
- General Service medal
The 1949 pattern Battledress is dated 1954, with fabric rank pips for a captain, Royal Artillery fabric shoulder titles, TT Formation patches for the 50th Northumbrian Division and with a black and gold lanyard.
Condition is very good with only small moth holes on the front.
With makers label for Mourne Clothing. Has a War Department stamp of M, denoting 1954.
Marked as size 12, for height 5 foot 9 to 5 foot 10 inches, breast 40-41 inches and waist 35-36 inches.
The trousers have a makers label for Clarence Clothing of Belfast. Has a War Department stamp of O, denoting 1955.
Trousers Marked as size 12, for height 5 foot 9 to 5 foot 10 inches, waist 35-36 inches and leg of 32 inches.
Trouser condition is good, with a small hole and slight fraying around the crotch. The seat has a darned repaired area.
