2nd Battalion, Regiment of Canadian Guards Greatcoat

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2007.22.1

Description Army greatcoat, full length, double breasted, two shoulder flashes bear the word "2 Canadian Guards" and a square blue patch, both arms bear a khaki corporal chevron, brass buttons bear the phrase "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" (from sea to sea), quilted lining. According to donor record, he was a member of the 2nd Canadian Guard during late 1950s and early 1960s.

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Tag inside jacket reads "The Coppley, Noyes & Randall Ltd." although the rest is unreadable (the year reads as 19_3, and 1953 is estimated from the dates of similar coats, and the remainder of this accession).

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform