Blouse, Battledress, 1937 Pattern, Seaforth Highlanders, 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division, Normandy

Genuine WWII British battledress blouse, 1937 Pattern.

Initial 'Q' above the War Department stamp indicates that the present uniform was issued in 1940.

Complete and in very good overall condition; retains all original insignia: 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division formation badges surmounted by Mackenzie tartan patches identifying the 7th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, two red felt stripes which correspond to the 46th (Highland) Infantry Brigade — the second brigade of this division —, and Sergeant chevrons; the right sleeve also sports a signaller's badge made of brass.

Shoulder width: 16.55in. Sleeve length: 26in.

7th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders landed in Normandy on June 16, 1944 prior to taking part in Operations Epsom and Bluecoat.

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