Uniform Jacket [Tasman Empire Airways Limited]
Maker and role
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
Preston and Maurice Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.483
Description
TEAL Pilot's Uniform Jacket. Double-breasted black tunic with pointed lapels. 6 gold TEAL buttons in 2 columns down front. Each button has the TEAL logo of "TEA" in a central crest with wings off to either side. There are 2 slit pockets on exterior and 2 more slit pockets in interior at breast. On the left breast is a metal TEAL badge with "T" and "A" on a black central crest and wings to either side. There are 2 eyelets where the badge attaches. Below are 2 medal ribbon bars. The one on the bottom left has a metal flower sewn to it. There are 4 gold ribbons 13 mm wide on either sleeve. They only reach half way around. The tunic is lined in black inside torso and with beige striped fabric inside sleeves. There is one black button on the interior.
Marks
Preston & Maurice / Ltd / AUCKLAND / N.Z. Label
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Collection
Credit Line
Tasman Empire Airways Limited et al. Uniform Jacket [Tasman Empire Airways Limited], 2004.483. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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