Women's Royal Naval Service uniform: pattern 1953

WRNS Chief Officer's overcoat in navy blue wool, lined. Double-breasted with twelve gilt buttons, each with a crown over a foul anchor, coat buttons through to the throat. Two side pockets with flaps. Back vent with one button. Belt across the back of the waist secured by two gilt buttons. Chief officer's shoulder straps with gilt button on each.

Object Details

ID: UNI1472
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Overcoat
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gieves & Hawkes Ltd
Date made: Unknown
People: Women's Royal Naval Service; Broster, Sheila Helen
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1175 mm x 620 mm