WW2 British Early Unlined Collar '37 Pattern Battledress Blouse - 1940

Rare unlined collar '37 pattern battledress blouse complete with 1940 'Q' coded inspectors stamp. .
As has been recorded the first issues of the new '37 pattern battledress blouse came without a lined collar although this was soon modified with a lined collar to prolong its service life. Surviving examples of the unlined version are therefore rare .In excellent condition the worn only partially legible clothing label to inside gives a massive 'Size 18' with maker name apparently reading ' Sunderland & Sons ' . There is an ink stamped WD 'Q' inspection code to lining for the year 1940. All of its original brass dished buttons are still present to lining & cuffs with early revolving shank vegetable ivory buttons to shoulder. Upon only very close examination can I see the odd tiny pin prick moth hole but these are in no way detracting from what is a very rare item.

Code: 14617