A Second War Queen's Own Rifles Battledress - Named Auction mounted to a suspension bar

mounted to a suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

in solid 10Kt

first as Assistant Chief and then as Deputy Chief of the Division

before leaving to find his fortune in California in August 1940

and Breast Star: four-piece construction

A Second War Queen's Own Rifles Battledress - Named Auction mounted to a suspension barWith clear broad arrow marking, label reading "Size 7, height 5'7 5'8, breast 35" 36", S&G Clothing Co. Ltd. April 1945., Named to "McLean, A. Coy", with early canvas shoulder flashes, has been privately altered around collar region with the addition of corduroy and added structural stitching. Two holes and mark on left sleeve where wound badge once was fastened. This jacket does exhibit signs of use with a tear in the lower left breast pocket,