BSG Greatcoat ?

[SouthPoll]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help me date this winter coat - has shield stitching on left shoulder (but no sign of arch above). It's in awesome condition, almost un-issued I'd say. No sign of having had shoulder-boards either.

[IMG]M36 Greatcoat by Dallas Poll Photography, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]M36 Greatcoat by Dallas Poll Photography, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]M36 Greatcoat by Dallas Poll Photography, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Collectinsteve]

Yup, that's for sure BGS. Probably 1960s. Check the inside left pocket for a label. If it's older there might be an ink stamp somewhere on the liner. Usually these coats are well marked.

I've seen a few unissued ones on the market over the years.

Depending on the age, yours might not need an arc. However, there's a couple of different eagle/shield badges that are age sensitive, therefore if you want to add badging you need to pay attention to the details.

Steve

[SouthPoll]

Great, thanks for the info. Should be three pics showing now....possibly 1964? Cheers

[Klaus1989]

yes, 1964 contract. There should be traces of eagle on the sleeve, even if unissued.

[Collectinsteve]

Ah! For some reason only the first picture showed up for me when I responded.

Yup, 1964 for sure. You are looking for a bevo badge sewn onto green felt. At least I think that's the correct one for this coat. Definitely no arc above it as that wasn't introduced until something like 1972. I can't ever remember the exact date!

Steve