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World War II Greatcoat

Curated Submission
Place
Canada
Date
1940 - 1945
DIMENSIONS in centimetres
123 x 45
Materials & techniques
Wool
Credit
Unknown
ID
Niagara Historical Society and Museum 995.024.08
This heavy wool greatcoat was designed to keep a soldier warm during cold European winters. Void of rank insignia, medals, or even a manufacturer, this handsome green greatcoat was kept in fine condition during years of conflict. It belonged to Frederic N. Chesham, who served in the Lincoln and Welland Regiment during the Second World War. Frederic married Kathleen Lorna Spafford, the widow of Doctor William Spafford, in 1947.
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Heavy green wool WWII greatcoat with brass buttons, curiously without rank insignia, medals, or even a manufacturer tag.
Photo: Niagara Historical Society and Museum 995.024.08
Rear view of heavy green wool WWII greatcoat with brass buttons, curiously without rank insignia, medals, or even a manufacturer tag.
Rear view. Photo: Niagara Historical Society and Museum 995.024.08
Side view of heavy green wool WWII greatcoat with brass buttons, curiously without rank insignia, medals, or even a manufacturer tag.
Side view. Photo: Niagara Historical Society and Museum 995.024.08
Woven bright red sash with tassels originally belonging to Major Frederic N. Chesham.
This sash belonged to Major Frederic N. Chesham of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Photo: Niagara Historical Museum Collection 995.024.02
Crimson sword scabbard and red leather straps originally owned by Major Frederic N. Chesham.
Hanging sword scabbard that belonged to Major Frederic N. Chesham of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Photo: Niagara Historical Museum Collection 995.024.05
 
           

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