Royal Navy issue Arctic mitts

Left hand mitt, Royal Navy issue for Arctic patrols. Leather palm, canvas back, sheepskin lining. Thumb and forefinger separate, remaining 3 fingers together. Issued on Hunt class destroyer HMS 'Cowdray'.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1351
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Glove
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Cowdray (1941)
Date made: 1941-1942
Exhibition: Arctic Convoys
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 50 x 245 x 155 mm