Rcaf Jacket

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 1997.40.1a

Description RCAF jacket, hip-length, brass buttons with RCAF insignia of a bird flying under a crown [type 2], two shoulder flashes bear the word "Canada" and bird with outstretched wings, both arms bear a flight sergeant patch of a blue and white triple chevron and a crown, three pieces in the ribbon bar, RCAF insignia over left breast features a propeller with two wings and crown. According to the file, it was the jacket of Flight Sergeant William Gotzman C.D. who served in the RCAF from 1942 - 1967. Accompanying pants: 1997.40.1b

Materials Wool Broadcloth

Marks/Labels Tag inside jacket is too worn and faded to read completely, partial text is "S & G Clothing Co. Ltd. // Jacket Khaki // Size 10" also height and breast measurements, the year is unclear.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform