Other Ranks Issue Canadian Pattern Greatcoat
 
 
Other Ranks issue Canadian greatcoat of Sapper R.W. Pearson Canadian Engineers 1st Division. The coat is ankle length rough khaki wool and secured with five brass Canada buttons. Canadian manufactured five-button greatcoats differed from the British pattern in that they (usually) were made without shoulder straps.
 
A view of the shoulder, shoulder straps and collar.
The back of the Other Ranks issued Canadian greatcoat showing the box pleats and rear belt with two buttons.
 
The interior is partially lined in a white wool blanket material, except the sleeves which are lined in a white cotton. There are faded remnants of a "C" Broad Arrow stamp on the left (right in the photo) lapel.
The Montreal manufacturer's stamp on the back of one of the lower pockets.