consisting of a rectangular bakelite core painted in a sky-blue finish
There was a mechanical problem with the hatch mechanism
An American Purple Heart - In bronze gilt and enamels
worn on ribbon with cross swords device
olive green wool backer
Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. United Republic of consisting of a rectangular bakeliteAn excellent example of the M1940 garment, in standard RAF blue wool, untouched example that shows extensive wartime use and wear, all original badging including a fine 1943 variant RCAF padded pilot wing, deeply sunken into the wool blouse, brass RCAF buttons secured shoulder straps, CANADA shoulder titles as originally sewn, interior shows use with fraying and wear, particularly on collar, manufactured stamped by Eatons Co. Ltd. 1942, size No. 8,