8th Reconnaissance Regiment Jacket

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number A.2007.6.18

Description Army jacket, similar to "Ike-style" or "Eisenhower-style", also known as a "blouse", waist-length, fastens with buttons, two breast pockets, belt is attached at waist, each arms bears a patch of a crown surrounded by laurel leaves, worn by a member of the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment.

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Stamped on inner lining "Workman Uniform Co. Ltd. 1944", height and breast measurements, and "Battle Dress // Blouse, Serge", also an arrow in an open circle, found on several uniforms.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform