WW1, Great War, British 02 Pattern Service Dress Tunic, Durh...

Hammer

£420

WW1, Great War, British 02 Pattern Service Dress Tunic, Durham Light Infantry. Original Great War 02 pattern service dress tunic to a Durham Light Infantry Corporal. Khaki serge construction with brass GS buttons throughout. Both epaulettes have the brass titles 'Durham' to each with the light infantry bugle above. Corporal stripes to each sleeve with the signalers qualification patch the the lower left sleeve. The Queens South Africa, Kings South Africa and the Long Service & Good Conduct medal ribbons don the chest. White cotton lining to the interior with field dressing pocket in the lower skirt. The tunic itself is well worn with fading and staining present. Scattered mothing and some repair work noted. Overall, its a good honest tunic with a very nice distinctive and attractive look about it. The Late Richard Archer Collection.