Uniform - Tunic (Battle Dress RNZAF)
Maker and role
L Harris (Harella) Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1943
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Object detail
Accession number
2003.799
Production period
Description
Wool jacket with collar. There are 2 hooks and 2 loops at the collar. There are 5 black buttons down the right jacket flap and 5 corresponding button holes on a hidden denim lining on the left. There is a pleated breast pocket on either side with denim lining. Each has a cover flap with a scalloped edge and is closed by a hidden black button. Above the pocket on the left flap is a Bomb Aimer's badge and 5 medal bars. The badge has an embroidered 'B' inside a laurel wreath with a wing to the right side. The colour sequences and their corresponding medals are:
Navy blue/red/light blue (1939-45 Star).
Blue/white/red/white/blue (?)
Green/black/green/orange/green/black/green (Defence Medal).
Red/blue/white/red/white/blue/red (War Medal).
White/black/white (NZ War Medal).
At the waist is a strap that fits into a metal buckle and belt loop. There is an epaulette on each shoulder with a striped (black/blue/black) on it. Each epaulette is secured near the collar with a brass button. The buttons have a crown flanked by the letters 'NZ', above a bird in flight. Jacket is pleated on the back, at the waist. Cuffs closed with a single black button and hidden button hole. On the inside, the collar, button seams and waist are reinforced with blue denim. On the lining on the right jacket flap is a stamp that is not legible. At the waist, there is a second strip of denim with 2 button holes in it. At the shoulders there are 2 squares of denim sewn in where the buttons of the epaulettes are sewn in.
Navy blue/red/light blue (1939-45 Star).
Blue/white/red/white/blue (?)
Green/black/green/orange/green/black/green (Defence Medal).
Red/blue/white/red/white/blue/red (War Medal).
White/black/white (NZ War Medal).
At the waist is a strap that fits into a metal buckle and belt loop. There is an epaulette on each shoulder with a striped (black/blue/black) on it. Each epaulette is secured near the collar with a brass button. The buttons have a crown flanked by the letters 'NZ', above a bird in flight. Jacket is pleated on the back, at the waist. Cuffs closed with a single black button and hidden button hole. On the inside, the collar, button seams and waist are reinforced with blue denim. On the lining on the right jacket flap is a stamp that is not legible. At the waist, there is a second strip of denim with 2 button holes in it. At the shoulders there are 2 squares of denim sewn in where the buttons of the epaulettes are sewn in.
Marks
SUITS AIRCREW BLOUSE/ SIZE NO. 9/ L. HARRIS LTD./ 1943 Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
L Harris (Harella) Limited. 1943. Uniform - Tunic (Battle Dress RNZAF), 2003.799. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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