| Place | Europe: France, Normandy |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25069.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Wool serge |
| Maker |
R Sutcliffe & Co |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Khaki wool battledress blouse : Trooper W F McCrea-Steele, British 7th Armoured Division
Description
British Army, 1940 pattern, khaki wool serge battledress blouse, with pressed brass buttons. There is a 7th Armoured Division, black, orange and white jerboa badge at the top of both sleeves and a white and black 'Tank' badge of the Royal Tank Regiment on mid-point of upper right sleeve. Red and light blue band on fabric shoulder slide, on both epaulettes. Ribbon bar for 1939-45 Star and France and Germany Star sewn on left breast.
History / Summary
Issued to 14219584 Trooper William Frederick McCrea-Steele, British 7th Armoured Division. His unit landed in Normandy in July 1944 and he served in Europe until June 1946.