Rare WW1 British Issue Machine Gunners Over Tunic

Description

Rare WW1 British Issue Machine Gunners Over Tunic. This was designed and manufactured for issue to machine gun crews. The purpose of the design was to provide padding and to prevent slippage when the carrying the Vickers gun or mount on the shoulders. The shoulder pads consist of 2 top layers of uniform material, leather pads and padded material to prevent the gun or mount slipping off of the shoulder.
This has a 3 button front with quilted collar and white trim to the arm openings and hem. Leather and wool is in excellent condition with strong stitching. Some light mothing throughout but nothing that detracts for the appearance of this item. Overall in very good condition.
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