Canadian RCAF Korean War Air Vice Marshall Greatcoat Jacket Named Dated 1951

The Canadian RCAF Korean War Air Vice Marshall Greatcoat Jacket Named Dated 1951 is a military artifact from the mid-20th century. It is a regulation greatcoat as used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the Korean War, an event synonymous with extreme weather conditions. The garment is identifiable as an authentic piece belonging to an Air Vice Marshall, indicated by its insignia. The greatcoat is named, marking it as a personal item of a serviceman, and is specifically dated 1951, situating it within a precise historical context. The jacket is known for its hard-wearing construction and substantial weight, due to the heavy wool fabric used in its production. This piece is a tangible link to Canada’s military history, and more broadly, to international events of the early Cold War period. Its value is primarily historical and personal, rather than aesthetic or utilitarian.