Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1961

Chief Engineer's monkey jacket. Dark blue. 2 1/2 gold stripes on cuffs with purple cloth between stripes and surmounted by a crown. Eight gilt buttons bearing crown of 1901 - 1953 pattern. Black lining, white sleeve lining. Medal ribbons: MBE; DSM; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; L.S. and G.C.M. Two vents at back. Three outside and two inside pockets.

Object Details

ID: UNI1486
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Monkey jacket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Monnery & Son; Firmin & Sons Limited
Vessels: John Biscoe fl.1948 (RRS)
Date made: Unknown
People: Ward, Chief Engineer H. G. V.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 840 mm x 600 mm