Name/Title
1950's RCN Officer's Service Dress Jacket (khaki)Entry/Object ID
2024.19.7Description
1950's Royal Canadian Navy officer's service dress jacket made of green khaki tropical weight wool. The jacket is single breasted with lapels. On either shoulder is a black shoulder board denoting a lieutenant-commander and a bullion wire "CANADA" patch. It is closed with three brass RCN buttons (2.5 cm diameter). On the left breast is four ribbons; 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and War Medal 1939-45. On either side of the breast and hips are patch pockets closed with a RCN brass button (1.2 cm diameter) and a scalloped flap.
Inside is partially lined with an olive green satin (likely polyester or rayon). A hanging loop is sewn to the top neck collar.Context
Owned by Lt. W. Smallman.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Tip Top TailorsDate made
1950Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Accession NumberLocation
Sewn into the vent flap at the bottom of the jacket. Well hidden.Type
clothing tagLocation
Inner right side lining on breastTranscription
"Tip Top Clothes
by TIP TOP TAILORS"Type
LabelLocation
Stapled into right arm holeTranscription
"9030"Dimensions
Dimension Description
JacketWidth
57.5 cmLength
87 cm