Uniform - Albion Explosive Factory Clothing

Historical information

These items were used in the Albion Explosive Factory

Physical description

1/ Pants - The pants are pure wool, They were used in the acid section at all times and other sections where acids were used ie RDX & TNT. A lot of maintenance personl wore these pants when work in the acid areas. To break acid lines for repairs the procedure was to put on PVC pants, coat, safety glasses and hard hat with face shield.|2/ Dark Beret - The heavier and darker beret is of pure wool and was used in the acid section at all times and other sections where acids were used ie RDX & TNT.|3. Light Beret - Is wool and cotton blend and was in all other production sections.

Inscriptions & markings

1/ Pants - A.G.C.F. 1980 Size 7

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