Jacket for Air Raid Precautions warden

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Jacket for Air Raid Precautions warden

Made of heavy wool serge. Five buttons vertically down the front. Double metal fasteners at the base of the lapels. Double breast pockets. On right and left hand side buttoned shoulder flap is a 'CIVIL DEFENCE HAMPSHIRE' badge below which is 'WARDEN' on both sides. On left hand side sleeve is a badge 'BOMB RECONNAISSANCE'. Through the left hand side shoulder flap is a white lanyard encircling the garment. Lower right hand side sleeve are four red stripes. Right hand side upon pocket lining is a small stiched on label that reads: BLOUSES ARP 57 Size No.11 Height 5'7" to 5' 8" waist 36" to 38". STARK BROTHERS (Salford) Ltd. 1941. Also came with a brown leather (non-issue) belt.
50 cm x 50 cm. Condition Fair. Slight rust on hook fasteners.

Stark Brothers, Salford, Lancashire.

1941

Second World War

Physical Object

Emsworth Museum/Museum store/ Hangars