Women's Royal Naval Service Uniform (WRNS)
Summary
Uniform: 2nd Officer, Women's Royal Naval Service, W.R.N.S. Jacket: Navey blue serbe, double-breasted with 8 buttons, brass, 2 bnads of pale blue braid at wrists, 3 outside and 2 inside pockets, navy blue serge, Skirt: 2 pleats in front, shaped at waist at back; side fastening, lable on band printed "S W. Silver & Co. (Silver & Edginton Ltd.) London, Portsmouth Liverpool & Hoave" and marked Miss M.E. Bellhouse, June 43/30 W.R.N.S. Collar: white cotton stamped "Van Heusen (regd.) Under patents style 9913 1/2" and marked "Bellhouse". Stockings: Black silk. Shirt: White cotton, open down front, long sleeves, with detachable collar (type issued to ratings). Tie: Black woollen tie.
Object Name
Women's Royal Naval Service Uniform (WRNS)
Date Created
1939-1945
accession number
1947.271/6
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium
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