Lot 4003
A Royal Australian Navy Officer Tunic
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A96r | Live auction | 133 Lots
Description
Navy-blue wool cloth tunic, double-breasted, three pairs of gilt metal buttons with King’s Crown and anchor motif, slit waist pockets with straight flap closure. Lower sleeves each with three buttons placed horizontally for rank of Petty Officer. Collars with hand-embroidered gilt wire insignia to include King’s Crown at top, a six-pointed star with “W” in the middle and a six-pointed smaller star below, indicating Chief Petty Officer Writer, hand-applied. Upper left breast with three ribbon bars, hand-applied. Lined in black rayon with lower and upper pockets, tailor label/name tag on upper pocket. Minor damage to wool at collar and front panel.Provenance: Dave Webster Collection.
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