Mess - Royal Lincolnshire(?) SNCO
A British Army mess uniform consisting of jacket, trousers and waistcoat. Red wool jacket with black lapels has press studs on right cuff (presumably a WO1 badge previously fitted). Black wool waistcoat is full backed and has 4 pockets and staybrite Royal Anglian buttons. High-backed trousers have button fly/waist fastening, braces buttons, and 1" stripes. (Shirt/tie and braces not included but usually available as options)

We are not 100% certain if this was Royal Lincolnshire Regiment pattern or not. The owner was ex-Royal Lincs then Royal Anglian.

Date:    Jacket undated. Trousers 1956

Sizes:   Jacket approx 39/41" chest. Trousers 32" waist. Actual measurements are:

Chest Width (laid flat):              21"

Shoulder:                                  15"

Jacket Waist (width, laid flat):   n/a, worn open.

Length:                                     19.5"

Sleeve:                                     24"

Waistcoat Waist (laid flat):       17"

Trouser waist:                          32"  (+1" to let out)

Inside Leg:                               27.5" (+1" to let down)

Condition:      Jacket in very reasonable condition. Noticeable wear but no obvious marks or damage. Waistcoat is very creased and needs a steam/iron to straighten out. Has general signs of wear but no damage/stains. Trousers have some minor marks but no significant/noticeable stains. Light wear but damage free.

SKU:               A1242