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Object Details

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

whole: cloth

Dimensions

whole: Back Measurement Between Shoulder Blades Seam To Seam Where Arms Join 415 mm., Centre Back 505 mm., Centre Front 510 mm., Chest (circumference) 850 mm., Collar (circumference) 420 mm., Height 530 mm., Inside Arm 345 mm., Shoulder Seam 110 mm., Waist (circumference) 880 mm., Width 460 mm., Wrist 130 mm.

Catalogue number
UNI 13597

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