8th Reconnaissance Regiment Battle Dress Jacket

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number A.2003.12.1

Description WWII battle dress jacket army jacket. Waist-length, fastens with buttons, two breast pockets, belt is attached at waist, shoulder flashes read "VIII CDN RECCE REGT", a square blue patch on each arm, small khaki good conduct double chevron on the right arm. Worn by a member of the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment.

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Information is stamped on the lining, but it is too faint to read.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform