Royal Canadian Air Force Bomber Jacket

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2005.14.3a

Description Royal Canadian Air Force jacket, waist-length blouse style, plain plastic buttons, two shoulder flashes bear the word "Canada" and a bird with outstretched wings, both arms bear a sergeant patch of a blue and white triple chevron, six pieces in the ribbon bar, RCAF insignia over left breast features "WAG" and "RCAF" with one wing and a crown, left breast pocket bears an "O" with two wings, adjustable waistband along bottom, described as "bomber jacket". Pants are 2005.14.3b. Uniform was the property of Sgt. B H Schmuck.

Materials Wool

Marks/Labels Tag inside jacket is faded and difficult to read, but the following is clear "Scott Uniform Company // Jackets // July 1953 [or perhaps 1963]" Stamp with a triangular-type shape in an open circle.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform