{"product_id":"british-army-1980-pattern-no-2-khaki-green-dress-jacket-royal-artillery-1","title":"British Army 1980 Pattern No. 2 Khaki Green Dress Jacket - Royal Artillery - Large 188\/112","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Wool Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Button Chest Pockets, 2 Flap Hip Pockets \u0026amp; Internal Pockets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eButton Closure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelt Loops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyal Artillery Regiment Buttons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Service Medal 1962-2007, UN Medal for Cyprus UNFICYP, Afghanistan Medal w\/ Rosette, HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 \u0026amp; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Ribbon Bar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarrant Officer Class II Rank Patches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShoulder Epaulettes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic Khaki Green Colour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld Pattern No. 2 Uniform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePit to Pit: 22\" | Suggested Size: Large Slim - Label states 112cm and a waist of 96cm but looks to be tailored a touch smaller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve Length: 27\" \/ X Long - Label states height around 188cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollar to Hem: 34\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Militaria \/ Issued 1989 - 1995\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine British Army Surplus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade 1.5 - In good shape, some prior use but up for more wear. Main thing to note is one or two of the buttons having a bit of tarnish and there's a small nick on the inner hem, doesn't notice much especially when closed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions please feel free to ask!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- - - - - - -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic piece of vintage British surplus. This jacket is the predecessor to the current issued No. 2 uniform, which takes much of its inspiration from this beautiful jacket which in turn has been formed from hundreds of years of military history. Jackets like this one were used for ceremonial and general duties around barracks and the likes. It is slightly more boxy than the newer issued jackets, but is of fantastic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has a sophisticated yet utilitarian look, made with purpose. It has 2 chest pockets along with 2 much larger flap hip pockets, as well as internal slit pockets for storing important or smaller items, everything from IDs and wallets to packets of gum and cigarettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular jacket belonged to an individual who had a lengthy career in the army, seeing conflict in Yugoslavia and her remnants. At one point there were rank patches that appear to have fitted the rank of Sergeant but these have been removed. Given the Royal Signal Corps buttons it can be expected they would've been one of the first in action at the dissolution of Yugoslavia and would've been crucial to providing information to all other branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often have a few old pattern No. 2 dress trousers on hand if you're after a complete uniform!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- - - - - - -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLooking for more British Items? 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