Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Jacket

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2010.34.14a

Description WWII battle dress jacket army jacket. Waist-length, fastens with buttons, two breast pockets, belt is attached at waist, shoulder flashes read "R.C.E.M.E. [Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering] Canada", a badge of a sword with flames and a rainbow, a badge with three khaki chevron bars, and a badge with four red chevron bars, ribbon bar on left breast, a cord around the right shoulder. According to donor, worn by Paymaster and Staff Sergeant George McLeod.

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Stamped on inner pocket lining "Battle Dress: Blouses, Serge // Size No. 7", height and breast measurements, and "Strathcona Garment Mfg. Co. // Montreal 1943"; also a stamp of an arrow in an open circle, found on several uniforms

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform