Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. United Republic of There was a mechanical problem

There was a mechanical problem with the hatch mechanism

olive green wool backer

as they were able to pick up the wireless operators’ test transmissions before takeoff

worn on ribbon with cross swords device

An American Purple Heart - In bronze gilt and enamels

Canada, Commonwealth. A 1942 Dated RCAF Pilots Battle Blouse, by Eaton's Co. United Republic of There was a mechanical problemAn excellent example of the M1940 garment, in standard RAF blue wool, untouched example that shows extensive wartime use and wear, all original badging including a fine 1943 variant RCAF padded pilot wing, deeply sunken into the wool blouse, brass RCAF buttons secured shoulder straps, CANADA shoulder titles as originally sewn, interior shows use with fraying and wear, particularly on collar, manufactured stamped by Eatons Co. Ltd. 1942, size No. 8,