Canadian Army Korean War Officer’s Battledress Jacket RCA Size 9 Dated 1951

This Canadian Army Korean War Officer’s Battledress Jacket was manufactured in 1951 and is marked as Size 9. The jacket follows the British-style battledress design commonly issued to Commonwealth forces during the Korean War period. Constructed from coarse serge wool, it is tailored to reflect officer specifications and features the typical pleated chest pockets, buttoned front, and epaulettes. Collar insignia and slip-on rank slides for the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) are present, aligning with service uniforms of Canadian officers deployed in Korea. The interior is stamped with the production date and sizing information. This uniform piece represents standard issue battledress used by Canadian officers during the conflict, providing insight into military dress standards and materials of the early 1950s. The jacket exemplifies the transition from World War II-era battledress toward more modern combat attire in the postwar period, maintaining both practical and historical significance.