Original British 1940-pattern Uniform Battle Dress for a Corporal of the 51st (Highland) Division “Cameron Highlanders”. All insignia is original to the battle dress. Size 9 and maker marked to Sunderland & Lewis Belfast, dated 1943.
Mounted with 51st (Highland) Division formation patch and Cameron Highlanders tartan. It was common for Scottish regiments to wear a tartan of the regiment within the Highland Division. Mounted with printed Corporal stripes and five chevrons for overseas service.
Ribbons for the Africa, Italy and France & Germany and 1939-45 Star are mounted.
The 51st (Highland) Division saw a lot of action throughout the war as can per these awards. Also partaking in operations such as D-Day. Were most of the 51st landed in Normandy as part of Operation Overlord on 7 June 1944, a day after D-Day. A stunning and original jacket with a great patina and therefore cannot be upgraded! Condition as seen.
