8th Reconnaissance Regiment Pants

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number A.1995.47.5

Description WWII army pants, used by Dr Noble Irwin, a member of the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment and the Canadian Army Medical Corps, fastens with buttons, buttons for suspenders, belt loops, buttons around cuffs.

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Stamped on lining: "Maritime Pant Mfg. Co. Ltd.", "Size 2", measurements, and a date, although only "October 194" is readable. Also a stamp of an arrow in an open circle.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Accessories, Uniform