Canadian Army Blue Patrol Jacket Named Size 36 Dated 1960

The Canadian Army Blue Patrol Jacket Named Size 36 Dated 1960 is a formal military uniform component issued to Canadian Army personnel. This example, tailored to a size 36 chest, was produced in 1960 and bears a name inside, indicating its assignment to a specific individual. Constructed from dark blue wool fabric, the jacket features a notched lapel, four pleated patch pockets with button flaps, and silver-tone Canadian military buttons. The garment’s interior typically includes a maker’s label with date, size, and sometimes the service member’s identification, matching the details present in this item. Blue patrol jackets were worn during ceremonial duties, parades, and official functions, forming part of the Canadian Army’s full dress uniform through the mid-twentieth century. This jacket exemplifies the style and tailoring of its era, offering insight into postwar Canadian military dress regulations and the continuity of British military uniform traditions in Canada.