Reversible cold weather jacket : Special Air Services Regiment

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Accession Number REL30741
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Polyester; Cotton; Metal
Maker Unknown
Date made c 2002
Conflict Afghanistan, 2001-2021
Description

Reversible waterproof cold weather jacket in camouflage fabric. One side of the padded jacket is covered in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric, the other in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) material. The jacket is fastened by a zip in the centre and has black elastic at the cuffs and waist. The DPCU side has two large patch pockets sewn above the waist with an angled opening on the outer edge. Sewn into the inner seam on the right arm is a small white label with the size marking 'L'.

History / Summary

Jacket as worn by members of the Special Air Services Regiment serving in Afghanistan during the War against Terror in 2002.