Royal Canadian Air Force Summer Jacket

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2005.14.1a

Description Royal Canadian Air Force summer jacket, hip-length, brass buttons with RCAF insignia of a bird flying under a crown [type 2], two shoulder flashes bear the word "Canada" and 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. Pants and belt are 2005.14.1b-d. Uniform was the property of Sgt. B H Schmuck.

Materials Wool Rayon

Marks/Labels Tag inside jacket reads "Tip Top Tailors Ltd. // Jacket Wool Rayon // Airman // October 1961 // Size 7038 // Height 674. - 69.6 Breast 37-38" Stamp with a triangular-type shape in a circle, letters IS.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform