This is the first of 3 tunics I picked up recently, they were more of an impulse buy, but I have been meaning to get one for some time.
It's a new area so I'll take a stab at what I think I have, feel free to correct me. I do have some questions which I would be grateful if you can answer.
Type 90 cotton tunic, lined, it is all there and in reasonable condition with 2 breast pockets and no lower.
My first question is about the 'swallow tail' collar insignia. I'm not sure they are original to the tunic but they feel right. One is coming off and I've included a picture of the under side. They both have the bottom 'tail' missing, but look to be finished as if it was intended, is this normal?
Both sleeves have stitch marks all the way round about 4 inches up, and at the seem there is still a witness of red cord, what would this indicate.
Lastly, above and below the right breast pocket are sewn loops for mounting badges, I assume some type of proficiency badge, award, but is there any regulation as to what would be mounted where? There also loops for a medal bar over the left breast.
Thanks
Steve.
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