Code: 55921
An original British Army Officers Jungle Green Bush Jacket dating from the 1950s which belonged to an officer who served as the Singapore District in the early 1950s.
This jacket is typical of those worn in the 1950s by British officer's serving in the Far East. It is made from cotton drill and features pleated breast pockets with pointed flaps, lower flapped bellows pockets, long sleeves with barrel cuffs and epaulettes. To each upper sleeve is a formation badge which was worn by members of the Singapore District. The epaulettes feature holes which are designed to mount rank stars.
The jacket will fitted someone 38" chest depending on desired fit and when laid flat measures -
Chest - 22 1/2"
Waist - 19 1/2"
Inside arm - 18 1/4"
Outside arm - 23 1/2"
Shoulders - 18"
Length - 30"
The tunic is in used condition as can be seen in the pictures. It is still very wearable and displays well but please take time to study the pictures provided and bear in mind that this is a vintage, pre-worn item which may have small flaws commensurate with age.
A nice original Jungle Green tunic with applied period insignia.
