Sherwood Ranger Col SD Jacket (1938)
A very interesting 1938-dated bespoke officer's service dress jacket to an officer who fought in both the second Afghan and First World wars.  Jacket in cavalry twill with Sherwood Rangers brass King's crown buttons. Brass SR collar badges. Ribbons for an Order of the British Empire Medal, Afghanistan Medal, 1914/15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal, George V Coronation Medal, ????, George VI Coronation Medal and Territorial Efficiency Decoration.  Jacket is by Hawkes & Co Ltd and named to "Col. Sir A.E.Whitaker, Sherwood Rangers".

Sir Albert Edward Whitaker was born 1860, fought in the 2nd Afghan War as a Captain in the Northumberland Fusiliers. Gazetted honorary Major Sherwood Foresters May 1900***. Lt Col Sherwood Rangers Oct 1914**. Appointed Commander, CBE in 1919, Knight Commander in 1928. Created 1st Baronet Whitaker of Babworth in 1936. Honarary Colonel of the Sherwood Rangers from 1936 to his death in 1945.*  Photo of Col Whitaker attached.

Date:       1938

Sizes:     Jacket approx 42/43" chest.. Actual measurements are:.

Chest Width (laid flat):     22" 

Shoulder:                         18"

Waist (width, laid flat):     19.5" (max 37" waist) 

Length:                            32.5"

Sleeve:                            24"

Condition:      Excellent. Minimal wear. Clean & damage-free.

SKU:                A2309

REFERENCES

* https://www.thepeerage.com/p60825.htm

**https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28957/page/8768/data.pdf

***https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27190/page/2926/data.pdf