This jacket appears to be a modified M-42 pattern jacket.
The original jacket was modified by the shortening of the skirt, and the lifting of the lower pockets.
The person I got this from said the original owner was an artillery sergeant, but it can be seen there is no rank badges to support his suggestion. I have had this in my collection for many years assuming the person was mistaken. However, on a closer examination there is evidence of collar tress having been removed.
Overall the jacket is in reasonable condition, with some holes and small tears, the medal loops show the most damage and the cloth backing of the 'Krim' shield is missing.
Its a nice example of a jacket straight from the 18 year old British soldier who collected it from the original owner in 1944.
The original jacket was modified by the shortening of the skirt, and the lifting of the lower pockets.
The person I got this from said the original owner was an artillery sergeant, but it can be seen there is no rank badges to support his suggestion. I have had this in my collection for many years assuming the person was mistaken. However, on a closer examination there is evidence of collar tress having been removed.
Overall the jacket is in reasonable condition, with some holes and small tears, the medal loops show the most damage and the cloth backing of the 'Krim' shield is missing.
Its a nice example of a jacket straight from the 18 year old British soldier who collected it from the original owner in 1944.
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