Merchant Navy Coat, Engineer, USSCo

Maker
Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand
Schneideman & Sons Ltd
 Production date
Circa 1939
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Object detail

Description
Double breasted navy blue coat with two columns of four gold buttons featuring the USSCo insignia. The sleeve stripes indicate a rank of Junior Engineer. The coat was worn by Merchant Navy Officer and Engineer, Mr Albert William Birss, during WWII.
Accession number
2013.39
Museum System ID
21549
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Occupational Uniform
Jacket
Maker and role
Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand: Issuer
Schneideman & Sons Ltd: Maker
Media/Materials
Textile: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
Length (mm): 739mm (2 7/16ft): 0 - Whole
Width: 440mm (1 7/16ft): 0 - Whole
Length (mm): 590mm (1 15/16ft): 0 - Whole
Production place and notes
Aotearoa New Zealand
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Not on display

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