~ Post-WW2 Royal Marines Pattern Commando Corporal Rank Battledress Jacket ~
This battledress jacket is made from woul and it comes in the Khaki 1949 utility pattern.
It has two pockets at the front of the jacket both with working buttons.
The jacket can be fastened by five working buttons and a belt.
The makers label reads “R.O.F. Chorley 1951” placed on the inside of the jacket.
The inside is marked “Battledress Slouse 1949 Pattern” and with the War Department, broad arrow and 180
On each sleeve, there are patches of the “Royal Marines Commando”, the “Corporal Rank Badge” and “Commando Trained officers and Soldiers Qualification Badge for the 3 Commando Brigade”.
On the chest the ribbon indicates the owner was awardad The Naval General Service Medal (1915 NGSM).
~ Dimensions ~
The arms are 22 inches (56 cm) long at the outer seam.
The jacket measures 19 inches (48 cm) from armpit to armpit.
The waist is 33/34 inches (55 cm.,
The jacket weighs 850 g.
The jacket is “Size NO.6 for height 5`5/5`6 and Breast 38`/39”.
~ Condition ~
The jacket is in fair condition for its age with some moth holes and signs of use but overall the piece presents well.
All buttons and manufacturers label are present.
