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Object Details

Category
Uniforms and insignia
Related period
Second World War (association)
Materials

Trimming: cotton

whole: wool

Dimensions

Chest: Circumference 1250 mm

PL Cuff Opening: Circumference 265 mm

PR Cuff Opening: Circumference 270 mm

Neck: Circumference 520 mm

PL Shoulder: Length 225 mm

PR Shoulder: Length 230 mm

PR Sleeve: Length 545 mm

PL Sleeve: Length 550 mm

Centre Back: Length 590 mm

Centre Front: Length 600 mm

Catalogue number
UNI 12889

Object associations

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