WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection) WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection) WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection) WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection) WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection)

WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection)

A service dress uniform consisting of cap, jacket & trousers that were worn by then Captain L.H.Yates 1st Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers (promoted to Capt in 1938).
An image of Yates can be found in the softback publication `Royal Welch Fusiliers` compiled by Peter Crocker & David Bownes ISBN 0 7524-2061-5 wearing this actual uniform, he is seen seated in a group photo of 1st RWF officer`s at Blackdown prior to leaving for France in September 1939 part of the BEF.
I am led to believe that he was transferred to the 7th RWF later that month which was a stroke of luck as most of his fellow officer`s & men from the 1st were annihilated during the withdrawal to Dunkirk in May 1940.
The cap is in very good condition apart from a moth hole on the crown and a nip on crown edge, lovely bronze cap badge and RWF side buttons, chin strap missing but easily replaced, there`s a piece of paper underneath the celluloid bearing Yates initials (floating around, not fixed).
Cap size approx. 6 7/8 - 7
The jacket retains its black silk neck flash, lovely RWF buttons & later added medal ribbons, again there are areas of moth damage which are shown in photo`s, Yates removed and transferred his collar dogs to his post war BD which is also listed code number 50600. Chest approx. 36 inch.
Trousers in good condition apart from moth hole on one leg.
Waist approx. 30 x leg 31.
With some minor repairs this would display really well.

Code: 50604

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