Uniform [Tunic (Battle Dress RNZAF)]
Maker and role
L Harris (Harella) Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1952
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Object detail
Accession number
2003.820
Production period
Description
Air Force blue, long-sleeved, wool battle tunic with short lapel collar and double patch pockets with a central pleat on the pocket. The pocket on each breast is covered with a V-shaped flap. The exposed pocket button has an embossed eagle and crown on it. There are 5 buttons down the front of the tunic and these are concealed in button holes in the lining behind the front seam of the tunic. The waistband extends to form a front flap. The badge above the left breast pocket is an "Observer" badge. Below this is a strip of medals. From left, the coloured medals read: Observer, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Medal. At the top of the pocket flap is a gold metal winged eagle badge. The waistband has a metal hook which clips over a metal loop. There are 6 pleats in the waist at the back of the tunic. On each sleeve cuff is a crown shaped overlay of the wool worsted cloth. The lining is made of blue cotton fabric. The bottom seam of the tunic facing and the inside wa
Marks
BLOUSE No. 2 / HOME DRESS N.P. … / L. HARRIS (Harella) Ltd. / 1952 / [military arrow symbol] Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
L Harris (Harella) Limited. 1952. Uniform [Tunic (Battle Dress RNZAF)], 2003.820. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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