8th Reconnaissance Regiment Greatcoat

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2005.29.21

Description Army greatcoat, full length, double breasted, each shoulder bears a "Canada" shoulder flash, a square blue patch, and a triple good conduct chevron. General service brass buttons contain the text "Canada" as well as the phrase "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (shame upon him who thinks evil of it), worn by Len Beck, who served in the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment during WWII.

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Stamped on lining "T. Eaton Co. // Toronto // 1942 // Size 6" plus some measurements.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform