Greatcoat Chevrons? (2009-10-17)
(1.) These seem to me completely authentic, of the type worn during the Second World War and the remainder of the Battledress era.

(2.) Note that the chevrons are the straight "V" shape, AS ILLUSTRATED, rather than the kind with scalloped, or curved, stripes. The straight variant can readily be documented in use during the War.

(3.) THE WOOL BACKING IS HEAVIER THAN BATTLEDRESS SERGE. I believe this is the type originally made for wear on the GREATCOAT, a version that I know was sewn to a correspondingly thicker backing. Since I''ve never handled examples of this particular type before, PLEASE CORRECT ME IF NEEDED! Rank distinctions were, of course, the only insignia regularly worn on the overcoat, so Jerry may have turned up another rarity for us. I have no idea whether this heavier type was also applied to Battledress when expedient, but for now my pair is going on a greatcoat.

David - NY
Genuine WWII Chevrons (2009-09-30)
As always from WPG..., very fast shipping, great price, super quality

van - NL
UK rank chevrons (2009-09-10)
excellent service First class items

Gunther - DE

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