WW2 Canadian Army Officer’s Battledress Jacket Size 11 Dated 1944

This is a World War II-era Canadian Army officer’s battledress jacket, designated Size 11 and dated 1944. The battledress jacket was a standard-issue garment for Canadian and Commonwealth forces during the conflict, designed for practicality and uniformity. Constructed from a heavy wool serge, it features a khaki-brown color typical of Canadian service dress of the period. The jacket includes two front chest pockets with buttoned flaps, epaulettes, and a button-front closure, as well as an internal label indicating the size and 1944 production date. Officer’s battledress included subtle distinctions in tailoring and finish compared to enlisted versions, often allowing for private purchase and modifications. This jacket reflects the standard pattern authorized for Canadian officers late in the war and was commonly worn both in the field and for walking-out dress. It represents a typical example of Canadian uniform design and manufacture from the Second World War.