20th Century RAF Navigator Tunic

[I Hate Moths]

RAF Officer, Navigator tunic.  It is named to W. Jenkins. There are VRT insignia. The pocket buttons are in excellent condition, while the others are not. It is clear that some are not original to the jacket.  Please help identify the ribbons, and date of use.

 

Tom

 

 

 

 

 

[Kia kaha]

Hi Tom the medals are The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division) member M.B.E. or O.B.E., the Defence Medal, 1939-45 War medal, The Cadet Forces Long Service medal with second award clasp (missing).

 

post World War Two I would say 1960s or 1970s

[Allan H.]

The Cadet Forces Long Service medal was established in 1950 and was awarded for 12 years of service. The second award was originally given for an additional eight years of service, but I believe that eventually dropped down to six years. So, by virtue of the ribbon on the tunic, the jacket would date to around 1970. The VRT devices were created in about the same time period. Obviously VR devices could pre-date WWII, but the additional T, which meshes nicely with the Cadet Forces medal. 

 

Allan

[I Hate Moths]

  Thank you Kia kaha, and Allan for the info.

 

Tom