Uniform

Battledress 8th RECCE

Canadian Battledress tunics of the 2nd Canadian Corps. Tunic has printed Corps patches with embroidered CANADA titles. Dated 1945 size 11

Canadian manufactured battledress for the Polish army, the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Brigade within the 2nd Corps with rank to an Corporal. This is a combat worn jacket

Polish Battledress (Part 2)

British issued battledress tunic to the Polish Army, the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Brigade within the 2nd Corps with rank to Soldier 1st Class.

The tunic bears printed/canvas division patches with embroidered Sergeant chevrons, overseas stripes and RCE shoulder titles. Medal bar present.

The insignia are embroidered shoulder titles with printed division patches. The overseas chevrons are gone, the stitching is still there.

The uniform has never been in another collection before and is uncleaned since it was packed away after the war. Consists tunic, beret, trousers and paybook.

Manufactured late 1943  till 1945. The smock is showing traces of usage, one lower press stud is missing and one button on the left sleeve.

Has two modification which were periodically done, extra closers on top and lower part of the tunic. The insignia are alle embroidered.

he Canadian manufactured leather jerkins are made in multi panel construction and are much better quality compared to the British leather jerkins.

The tunic has embroidered shoulder titles of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders with pips for the rank Lieutenant.