Lot 386
Rare Canadian/British WW I Black Watch Officer's Tunic. A Scottish Pattern tunic of a Major in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces 42nd Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada, the Black Watch, having a cutaway front for use with a sporran and kilt. With a London tailor's label dated 2/22/18 and named to Chilion Graves Heward (born 1886 and in later life a prominent attorney). Gilt "Canada" shoulder insignia, two gilt lapel badges of the 42nd Canadian Battalion and original shoulder patches of the 42nd (green triangle) and the 3rd Canadian Division (light blue rectangle). Also includes the original leather Sam Brown belt. A rare and desirable tunic in excellent condition.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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| Realized $2,185 |
