The World Wars
Accession#:
984.277
Object Name:
Jacket, Military
Description:
WWI, presumably dress jacket, possibly a Leiutenants. 4 pockets and fastens with 4 brass buttons. Buttons have a "1" in a wreath with "Ontario Regt Canada" underneath. Brass hooks around waist for a belt. Cord running from top right pocket to bottom left pocket, loops around top button and fastens to bottom button with a snap. Each lapel has a pin with a maple leaf, a crown and "Ont 1 Canada." Shoulder epulets with same brass buttons as rest and another pin with "1 Canada" on the end. Each cuff has a tan band running around it, with a flared cuff design and two sewn designs that resemble 4 pointed metal buttons. Burgandy tag inside shows a horse in full armour, with presumably a kinght, but tag is ripped and worn. Underneath states "Burberrys." White tag underneath this states "Burberrys Market London No. 87 Date 17.4.17 LE47878." Bottoms of pockets and edge of jacket moth eaten in places.
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