United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd certificate_of_authenticity Order of the North Star

Order of the North Star (in silver and enamels

surrounded on both sides by red enameled rings

presenting as cross pattées

bound for Natal

United Kingdom. A 1943 RAF Aircrew Battle Blouse, by B.Simon & Sons, Ltd certificate_of_authenticity Order of the North StarStandard early aircrew battledress blouse, standard uniform blouse worn by all RAF personnel from 1943, but initially adopted by aircrew only from 1941, this is an extremely battle hardened blouse, exhibiting clear signs of period use and wear common to those garments having seen consistent use, standard five button closure, with dual breast pockets, interior with soiled makers label for B. Simon & Sons, Ltd and broad arrow marked with date of 1943,