United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd Archive the left side bears a

the left side bears a strip of navy felt

52 mm x 72 mm

with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch

with eight rows of two holes each for length adjustment on the right end

A superb example of a leather garment worn by mechanical and engine room personnel aboard Kriegsmarine vessels

United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd Archive the left side bears aStandard early aircrew battledress blouse, standard uniform blouse worn by all RAF personnel from 1943, but initially adopted by aircrew only from 1941, this is an extremely battle hardened blouse, exhibiting clear signs of period use and wear common to those garments having seen consistent use, standard five button closure, with dual breast pockets, interior with soiled makers label for B. Simon & Sons, Ltd and broad arrow marked with date of 1943,