1499 BRITISH WWII ARTILLERY UNIFORM FOR A LIEUTENANT

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD

COLONEL. This belted uniform is heavy olive green wool with 4 flap pockets in the front. The front of the coat has 4 large British Artillery buttons. There are smaller artillery buttons on each pocket flap and the shoulder straps. Each shoulder strap bears a crown and single large gold rank pin. The upper lapels have a subdued flaming bomb with a ribbon underneath that reads “UBIQUE”. A khaki shirt and green tie accompany the uniform coat along with its original matching pants and a visor cap with a subdued artillery insignia on the front showing a cannon with “UBIQUE” above and “QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT”. The uniform has a 4 award ribbon bar likely added for display purposes. Awards include the Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, WWI War Medal, & WWI Victory Medal. CONDITION: uniform shows minor moth nips scattered throughout. Pants show light wear. Hat shows light to moderate wear. (02-18163/BF). $400-600.