Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated & Named RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. Auction superimposed on a black rayon/wool

superimposed on a black rayon/wool base

the reverse plain with two silver test marks and an unknown central medallion bearing a maker mark in arabic lettering

2 November 1943

Kimberley was the main centre for mustering and training the Cape Corps which was served by a hospital and a convalescent depot

Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated & Named RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. Auction superimposed on a black rayon/woolAn excellent example of the M1940 garment, in standard RAF blue wool, exhibiting wartime use and wear, all original badging including a 1941 1943 variant RCAF pilot wing, possibly British manufacture with unusually elongated "A", deeply sunken into the wool blouse, all original worn buttons, British made 'Aldershot' weave CANADA shoulder titles as originally sewn, interior shows use with fraying and wear, particularly on collar, manufactured stamped