Post WW2 1950s Demobilisation Raglan Sleeve Rain Coat.
Shoulder to shoulder 20” Pit to pit 25” Sleeve length 26” with 2” to let down 25” Back length 44”
Markings will come out with dry clean, in found state.
For those that want to know what Demobilisation is…
“When servicemen completed their period of war service they went to a demobilisation centre for processing where their uniform and personal kit was exchanged for a civilian style clothing, known as a 'demob suit'. The man had a choice of clothing and this was limited to a double-breasted pin-stripe three-piece suit, or a single-breasted jacket with flannel trousers. Headdress was the conventional felt hat or the optional flat cap. Two shirts (with matching collar studs); a tie; shoes and a raincoat completed ensemble that was produced for the War Department. Clothing was sized and labelled in much the same way as military clothing, together with the WD 'arrow' marking. An identifying label was fitted to the lower left sleeve of the jacket and this was detached when once the suit had been accepted”
See last picture as an example of a soldier acquiring his Demob suit in the "Civilian Clothing" centre, notice the rain macs in the background hung up.
