Rcaf Jacket

Rcaf Jacket

Artefact



1997.40.1a
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
Wool Broadcloth
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.
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