Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. United Republic of olive green wool backer

olive green wool backer

Fixed expression

Acid-etched onto the reverse of the blade is an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”) in Fraktur script

as they were able to pick up the wireless operators’ test transmissions before takeoff

consisting of a rectangular bakelite core painted in a sky-blue finish

Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. United Republic of olive green wool backerAn excellent example of the M1940 garment, in standard RAF blue wool, untouched example that shows extensive wartime use and wear, all original badging including a fine 1943 variant RCAF padded pilot wing, deeply sunken into the wool blouse, brass RCAF buttons secured shoulder straps, CANADA shoulder titles as originally sewn, interior shows use with fraying and wear, particularly on collar, manufactured stamped by Eatons Co. Ltd. 1942, size No. 8,