United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd GTRexclude featuring the handwritten signature of

featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Oberleutnant and presumptive Dietl staffer

measuring 42 mm (w) x 29 mm (h)

A fine textbook example of a Pre-War (Weimar Period) transitional EM/NCO belt buckle

with each side bearing a central horizontal white stripe and diamond overlaid by a black mobile swastika

reverse with central rightward-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II circumscribed by name and title

United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd GTRexclude featuring the handwritten signature ofStandard 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,