*Original, British, WW2, Royal Army Medical Corps Officers Great Coat, Named & Dated, 1943, “Captain W.E. Haffer Esq”*
Made by Bernard Weatherill Ltd, 55 Conduit Street, W1, No. M AL20576 Date 19/02/1943″, for “Captain W.E. Haffer Esq. Inside the deep sleeved cuffs are this officers bus tickets – a wonderful glimpse of everyday wartime life.
The Captain’s rank is denoted by three pips on the shoulders. This long double-breasted coat is crafted from a khaki drab wool mixture that has been milled and waterproofed. The coat can be worn open at the neck or buttoned across in a ‘lancer’ style for added protection against the elements. The chin guard is still present inside. Eight brass regimental buttons with the King’s Crown of the Royal Medical Corps adorn the front of the coat. A large dart is incorporated into the front lancer-style closure to ensure a better fit. The neck of the greatcoat fastens with a pair of brass hooks and eyes.
The rear of the coat features three seams and a central vent. The length of the greatcoat varies based on the officer’s height, typically hanging approximately 14 inches from the ground. Flapped pockets with 3 1/2-inch deep flaps are positioned on the slant, with an unopened sword slit 1 1/2 inches above the left pocket. The coat’s cuffs indicate it follows the old pattern, featuring a 6-inch deep gauntlet cuff (a feature omitted in the new pattern to save fabric). The coat is lined only in the shoulders, with the new pattern extending the lining down to the waist.
Measures approx 47cm shoulder to shoulder, 117cm back length, 62cm outside sleeve length.
*Condition*
This officers great coat is in immaculate condition with no trace of moths. Please see photohraphs as part of the condition report.
Please note we also have Captain W.E. Haffer’s Service Tunic.
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