Issued for decades and only now 40+ years later

previously issued and the only flaw is that the inner strap for hanging up the jacket has snapped

Sleeve Length: 23" / X Short - Label suggests a height around 170cm

appears to have been modified by the previous owner to be able to fit more scrim externally for an improvised ghillie suit

A really well made piece of clothing from a bygone era

British Army Old Pattern No. 2 Olive Green Dress Jacket - Royal Engineers - Large 176/104 Peacoat Issued for decades and onlyAt a glance 100% Wool Material 2 Button Chest Pockets, 2 Flap Hip Pockets & Internal Pockets Button Closure Engraved Royal Engineers' Buttons General Service Medal 1962 2007, Gulf Medal 1990 1991, NATO Medal for Yugoslavia, NATO Medal for Kosovo, Iraq Medal & HM The Queens Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 Medal Ribbon Bar Royal Engineers' Collar Badges Signaller's Qualification Patch Staff Sergeant Rank Patches NCO Grenade TRF Patch Shoulder Epaulettes