unknown tunic

[Guest private, 2nd worch. btn.]

hello all,

I have a tunic which I can't identify. Some basic info:

it has 6 buttonholes (no buttons, or titles), so that excludes an 02 sd tunic. It has bellow pockets below (as you can see) and a falling collar with 2 hook and eye closures.

Inside a sort of white lining, but no tag inside with info on year or manufacturer

On the back there is a sort of battle insignia: a upside-down black triangle, in the middle under the collar.

I'm on a dead end on this one, so if someone could give me some info I'd be gratefull

thanks in advance

ramses

[pgardiner1418]

Dear Ramses

The black upside triangle is a battalion badge for the 1/5th South Lancs, 166th Brigade, 55th West Lancs Div, at least it was during the war.

All the best,

Paul

[pgardiner1418]

Re above

I forgot to say the order directing the wearing of the distinguishing patches dates from 30th March 1916, I dont know if that will help any.

All the best

Paul.

[Grovetown]

Two possibilities strike me:

1. It could be an officer's wind up tunic - ie one designed/ tailored to resemble an ORs - but with officery touches (bellows pockets); or

2. A peculiar VTC tunic, ie a cross between an 02 and the sort of 'Norfolk jacket' which they often wore.

Rgds,

Grovetown.