United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd certificate_of_authenticity presenting as cross pattées

presenting as cross pattées

The belt and ammunition pouch exhibit the expect contact and wear for an item of this age

7 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

A Veterans 1866 Badge

It first saw action with the Invasion of Poland on September 1

United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd certificate_of_authenticity presenting as cross pattéesStandard 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,