Doesn't appear to have ever had buttons sewn on

Up on either hip are velcro and button strips

Collar to Hem: 28"

the buttons with 2 star filler marks and Gieve's Ltd stamp place it after 1916 and as a likely wartime piece due to these fillers which helped increase production

Similar to British WW2 RAF Gauntlets

British Royal Navy Officer's No 1 Dress Jacket - Medium Airsoft Doesn't appear to have everAt a glance 100% Wool Material 2 Waist Pockets, 1 Chest Pocket & Internal Double Breasted Button Closure Bullion Thread Lieutenant's Rank Cuff Laurels Peaked Lapels Engraved Anchor Buttons Solid Black Colour Pit to Pit: 19. 5" Suggested Size: Medium Slim Label reads 100R suggesting a 100cm, 39" chest but looks to be tailored a bit smaller Sleeve Length: 26" Long Collar to Hem: 31. 5" Modern Militaria Dated 2016 Genuine British Royal Navy Surplus