Gilt naval officers dress

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Gilt naval officers dress buttons-2 sold together-diameter

South Africa (All cities)

Buy GILT NAVAL OFFICERS DRESS BUTTONS-2 SOLD TOGETHER-DIAMETER 25MM- PRE 1901 for R250.00

R 250

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South african air force officers pre- war full dress uniform

South Africa (All cities)

ORIGINAL and very rare uniform that not many individuals had the need to own or wear as part of the SAAF. Prior to the war, this uniform would been worn for full dress occasions such as parades, funerals, royal functions, and only by career officers of which there were few. Many officers did not own uniforms like this as they were expensive and simply rented them. The dark blue tunic is worn with red striped stirrup pants and patent leather boots with spurs. White gloves were regulation. The tunic features a row of oversized solid brass gilt buttons that are not found on any other uniform. This style was part of the army tradition that had carried on since the time of the RFC and the first world war. The later RAF had long since disbanded this style but since the SAAF retained army ranks and traditions, this uniform was retained. The high red collar features beautifully embroidered SAAF collar devices, surmounted on a red wool high collar and outlined in gold wire russian braid. The full dress SAAF wing is hand embroidered in bullion thread. The pointed gilt bordered sleeves are similar to the uniforms worn during the first world war and became obsolete by the twenties. Once WWII arrived, these uniforms were never worn again. This uniform for sale is missing the shoulder boards,the pilot wing is loose and so is one collar badge One button on the sidecap has been replaced by a Italian WW2 button and the cap badge is missing Label is intact in pocket of tunic.Tunic is a medium size with armpit to armpit being 46 cm.The pants is a 30 inch waist. SOLD AS A LOT,tunic,side cap and pants Last photo that we have below is what it should look like restored and is only put here for show. LOCAL BUYER PAYS R280 POSTNET OVERSEAS BIDDER AIRMAIL OPTION OF R1280.00 DUE TO WEIGHT OF UNIFORM

R 8.000

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