Military Jacket
This is a ceremonial jacket, worn by the Sierra Leone Military Forces during the colonial period. It has made from red felt, with yellow embroidery on the front and back and a black collar. It was donated to the Sierra Leone National Museum by Joseph Saidu Momoh when he was Chief of Defense Staff in Sierra Leone. Momoh was President of Sierra Leone between 1985 and 1992.
Further Information
- Type: Costume, dress, Regalia
- Object: Military Jacket
- Materials: Textile
- Culture Group: Other
- Dimensions: 490mm (H)
- Production Date: Pre 1961
- Associated Places: Freetown
- Associated People: Colonel Momoh, Chief of Staff S.L. Military Forces
- Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
- Accession Number: SLNM.1991.02.03
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