C000587 RAF "Named" FLIGHT LIEUTENANT UNIFORM GROUPING.

This grouping consists of an RAF overseas cap, tunic and matching trousers. The blue wool constructed overseas cap that features fold-down sides and back panels, held in place with small blackened brass hooks fed through blackened brass grommets on each side of the crown, scalloping towards where it is buttoned in the front. Behind the front double button closure is a small fold-down visor. Both of the two small brass buttons are embossed with a King’s crown over an eagle in flight. On the left side, a two piece badge is present also depicting the Kings crown and eagle in flight. To the interior of the cap, its sweatband is a beige suede and is lined in the same colour rayon/silk. The name "Lock" is handwritten to the interior. The air force blue, three-quarter length, single breasted, four button RAF service tunic with lay down collar and open neck lapels. There are two pleated patch breast pockets with scalloped, button-down flaps, and horizontal slash, saddlebag hip pockets with straight-edged, button-down flaps. Each cuff bears the rank insignia for Flight Lieutenant. The small brass buttons to the pockets, and the larger ones to the front closure, are each embossed with an eagle surmounted by a King's crown. An embroidered RAF pilot's wing is sewn above the left pocket, directly sewn to the tunic. Included, but not attached is a four place ribbon bar that represents the Distinguished Flying Cross, the 199-45 Defense Medal, the France and Germany Star and the Atlantic Star. The tunic belt is affixed to the rear panel, allowing the brass, square, double prong buckle and corresponding end to hang loose. The interior is fully lined with a manufacture tag for "Stovel & Mason, London" "F/Lt. B.A. Lock, September 1944" to the interior of the breast pocket. The chest measures approximately 36". The matching pair of pleated, five button French fly (one button is missing), has an additional two buttons at the waist. Six buttons are to the waist for the attachment of suspenders (one is cracked in half). A pair of vertical slash pockets are to the hip and a one button horizontal slash pocket is to the rear. The waist measures approximately 30" with a 29" breech. Beautiful pressed seam.

GRADE ****1/2                             PRICE $

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