So those got swapped to brown marble buttons instead and it has served very well ever since

The previous owner has removed all regimental buttons and their trade patch which has left a mark on the left sleeve

A dress jacket such as this one would've been by those who had passed a lengthy training period and acted as a day to day office or patrol booth uniform

A slight bit of moth nibbling but all in all this is quite minor

British RAF Women's No. 5 Mess Dress Jacket - WRAF / PMRAFNS - Medium Water Resistant So those got swapped toAt a glance 100% Wool Body Single Button Closure Engraved "Staybrite" Buttons No. 5 Mess Dress Bullion Thread Wing Commander Rank Cuff Laurels Fully Sateen Lined Elegant Royal Air Force Grey Blue Colour Tailored by E. C. Snaith & Son Ltd. Excellent Tailoring Pit to Pit: 19. 5" Suggested Size: Medium Slim Label recommends a chest of 100cm but looks to be a bit smaller Sleeve Length: 25" Regular Label reads "L" Collar to Hem: 23" Modern Militaria Dated