United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one Silver Grade badge

one Silver Grade badge

Third Class Order (Gold)

with transparent celluloid earpiece covers bearing raised patent numbers

Footnote: Colonel (Oberst) Ivan Čačić-Šarić received his Noble title on Dec 11

United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one Silver Grade badgeStandard early aircrew battledress blouse, standard uniform blouse worn by all RAF personnel from 1943, but initially adopted by aircrew only from 1941, this is an extremely battle hardened blouse, exhibiting clear signs of period use and wear common to those garments having seen consistent use, standard five button closure, with dual breast pockets, interior with soiled makers label for B. Simon & Sons, Ltd and broad arrow marked with date of 1943,