This item is a World War II Canadian Army battledress blouse in size 7, dated 1945. The battledress was standard issue for Canadian Army personnel during the later stages of World War II. Made from a durable wool serge fabric, the blouse features a notched collar, concealed button front, and adjustable waist tabs. The design includes pleated chest pockets with concealed buttons and reinforced elbows for added durability. Period markings and manufacturer stamps are present inside, including the 1945 date, size designation, and military acceptance markings. Size 7 typically corresponded to a medium build according to wartime sizing charts. This battledress would have been worn with matching trousers as part of the standard combat uniform. The garment reflects wartime production standards and materials used in Canadian military clothing during the mid-1940s. It remains a representative example of Canadian Army uniforms issued to service members at the end of the Second World War.
