Royal Engineers 37 Pattern Battledress Blouse
Article about: Hi all. Thought I would post this as it cam with the slouch hat I have just posted. Unfortunately there is no label to indicate maker or date but it is in nice condition. The buttons appear
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Has it got any markings or labels in it mate?
Regards,
Jerry
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I asked the above because the cloth looks odd for a Brit BD and the 37 pattern should have an unlined collar, so either a pre 42 40 pattern, a foreign made example or a post war pig in a poke mate. you need to have a good look at it and post better pics.
Regards,
Jerry
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its just an opinion.
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Stamp looks Indian in design, though the cut of the BD deos not match my 44 dated Indian BD, but maybe mine is an austerity version. My Indian made BD has lots of stamps in it. The fabric looked to be Canadian perhaps as you suggested. Probably just needs better pics.
Regards,
Jerry
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its just an opinion.
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Stamp is definitely Indian. There are myriad variations with Indian kit, but the circular date stamps are very distinctive. Sadly yours is quite faded so I can't make out the date.
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Thanks guys. Warspite, should the date be in the middle of the stamp? I may be able to make it out.
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Regards,
Jerry
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Many thanks Jerry and Warspite. I agree with the 1942 date. Just need to find out what the significance of the black diamond is now.
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