A vintage short-sleeved British Boy Scout uniform shirt constructed from heavyweight khaki cotton drill. The garment features a half-button popover front, a traditional pointed collar, and shoulder epaulettes. It is designed with two pleated breast pockets with button-down flaps and a long curved tail. The shirt is adorned with a comprehensive set of original sewn-on cloth insignia. The right sleeve carries a white rectangular cotton tape embroidered in red with 14TH ST. ALBANS AYLESFORD HOUSE SCHOOL, positioned above a City of St. Albans district badge featuring a yellow saltire on a blue shield. The left sleeve features a square Curlew patrol badge divided diagonally in green and light blue, and a pre-1967 Boy Scout proficiency badge with a red fleur-de-lis. The left breast pocket bears the Hertfordshire County badge depicting a white leaping stag and the text HERTS, while the right breast pocket displays a diamond-shaped World Scout Membership badge. An internal manufacturer or outfitter label in the collar is marked with AYLESFORD HOUSE.
Condition report:
The shirt is in good vintage condition, exhibiting light wear and creasing consistent with age and use. The embroidered insignia remain well-secured with vibrant colours. All buttons appear original and are present. There are no significant stains, tears, or structural issues visible.
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