Jerkin

Sheepskin jerkin (sleeveless watch jacket), Merchant Navy. Sheepskin (fawn suede outside, fleece inside) with cotton/linen tape ties at front. No sleeves.
Stamped on each shoulder (front and back) with inscription 'THE PROPERTY OF / THE MERCHANT NAVY / COMFORTS SERVICE'.

Object Details

ID: UNI3701
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Jerkin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Merchant Navy Comforts Service
Date made: Unknown
People: Merchant Navy; Hammill, James William Solandt., S.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 670 mm x 600 mm