Historical information

This patch is one of two patches attached to the interior underarm seams of jacket 0033.1, as a means of reducing staining from sweat of the wearer.

Physical description

Oval shaped patch formed from four pieces of material (four semicircles), overlocked around the circumference in cream stiching. Patches are cream in colour with brown staining throughout. Patches are cotton on one side and a resistant/treated fabric on the reverse.