This is an example of a Royal Air Force war service dress blouse. The blouse was introduced into service in 1940 but became an official recognized by Air Ministry Order A1062 in October 1943. There is no known information concerning its use during the war and was donated by the Royal Air Force Museum as a gift for the opening of the National Air and Space building in 1976.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Manufacturer
C.W.S. Ltd.
Physical Description
Royal Air Force blue-grey wool service blouse; waist length; 5 concealed buttons down front; two upper patch pockets with box pleat and flap closure; attached waist belt; RAF embroidered pilots insignia above upper left breast pocket; Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon (purple and white diagonal stripe) above upper left breast pocket; embroidered Sergeant's three chevron rank insignia on each arm; on upper right and left sleeves; light blue embroidered RAF Eagle insignia on each arm above rank insignia.
Dimensions
Clothing: 58.4 x 54.6 x 12.7cm (23 x 21 1/2 x 5 in.)
Clothing Size: 14
Materials
Overall: Wool
Inventory Number
A19751479000
Credit Line
Donated by the Royal Air Force Museum
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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