Object number
202208.13.5
Title
Service Dress Jacket of Victor J Herman
Creator
Description
Service dress or, 'Number Two Dress' is an intermediary between combat uniforms and Full Dress usually worn in a formal role. The jacket itself is khaki green and is single breasted with four silver RE buttons down the middle, with two more on the epaulets as well as four pockets. There is also a metal catch on either side of the garment allowing a belt to be worn. There is a makers label on the inside, telling us that the 'Uniform Man's Jacket' is a size 28 and it was produced by H. Edgard and Sons. His rank is stitched behind the forearms of both sleeves and the grenade regimental badges are pinned to his notched lapel, though one is missing. On the left breast of the jacket are the medal ribbons, the General Service Medal and the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct which give us an insight to the wearers military career. This jacket was worn by Victor J Herman who served for 24 years as a combat Engineer, serving abroad in Germany and Libya, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer 1.
Dimensions
- Height: Jacket 810 mm
- Width: Jacket 410 mm