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WW1 British Officers Tunic to a Major in RWF,MC Winner

A shoulder ranked officers tunic worn by Major Richard Watkin Richards 1/4th Denbighshire Territorials, Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Sent overseas in November 1914 holding the rank of Captain(evidence of shoulder pip removal due to later promotion).
MC winner and wounded in action.
I acquired 3 of his tunics which he wore throughout his service in the Great War, this being the 2nd tunic after his 1915 dated cuff ranked (shown in photos).
Tailored in the typical heavy cord material with its ticket pocket, no label present, wound strip (on all 3 tunics), the pair of small brass T (territorial) have been removed from collars, correct WW1 bronze collar dogs, black RWF flash present. approx chest size-36-37inch .
The buttons are the pre 1880-post 1920 pattern, spelt WELCH (all 3 tunics the same).
Condition- with small pin-holes and light moth tracking to front & sleeves, please ask for more photos if required.
A been there item from one of Britains Greatest Regiments.
A copy of an note found in the pocket of a tunic will be included informing Capt Richards to report to an Anti-Aircraft section camp for temporary duties as machine gun officer in June 1918 after his recovery from wounds.

Code: 50248

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